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THE KGSP

Student Spotlight: Siraj Khogeer

7/13/2022

Siraj Khogeer, a rising junior majoring in Electrical Engineering at theSiraj Khogeer University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, is currently serving as a Product Engineer Intern for Texas Instruments (TI). Siraj is one of the many KGSP students who took the initiative to find and secure an internship for his summer enrichment opportunity.

Siraj is interested in electromagnetic induction and electronics and has been able to learn more about related topics in his classes. During his internship, Siraj will receive real-life experience working with tech professionals, making this internship a very advantageous opportunity.

“I look forward to connecting with other engineers at TI and other people in the Silicon Valley Area as well as applying my skills and knowledge in a way that benefits both me and the industry,” said Siraj. In his role, he will be testing and troubleshooting issues, developing production and characterization test specifications, creating and managing product documentation, providing product development support, designing, debugging, and correlating test hardware and software, and designing interface and measurement circuits to make tester capabilities compatible with product definitions.

His KGSP Advisor, Garifallia Kasamias, praises his determination and ambition to succeed, stating, “Siraj is a very diligent student, who always calculates his next move. Whether in academics, KGSP enrichment, personal development, or plans and goals for the future, Siraj puts foresight into his actions”. His care and attention to detail is something his advisor is sure will make him a valuable asset to TI during his time there.

By participating in professional learning opportunities, KGSP students like Siraj can show their expertise in their fields of study and confidently show their aptitude in their university classes. With notable internship experiences, they will impress their professors and become more competitive for future internship and research opportunities.

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STUDENT PROFILE 

KGSP students represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. As both individuals and as a community, they reflect the KAUST mission of driving scientific discovery through excellence in education and cutting-edge research, and share a commitment to fostering innovation, economic development, and social prosperity throughout the Kingdom and the world.  

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Selection to the KGSP is extremely competitive, and currently by invitation only. Successful applicants are Saudi Arabian students in their final year of high school who demonstrate impressive academic credentials within STEM fields, meaningful extra-curricular achievements, and who share the KAUST ethos of continuous discovery.  Learn more here.

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KGSP ADMINISTRATION

The KGSP is administered by the Office of Strategic National Advancement at KAUST, under the direction of Vice President & Senior Associate to the President, Dr. Najah Ashry. Strategic National Advancement directs the university's strategy to serve Saudi Arabia's transformational priorities: Through initiatives in young talent and Saudi workforce development, social responsibility, and national engagement, the Office contributes to a thriving innovation ecosystem by building knowledge capacity, creating opportunities, and strengthening impact.