{"688853":{"#nid":"688853","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech-Europe President Recognized as a Leading Figure in Metz Higher Education","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAbdallah Ougazzaden, president of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/europe.gatech.edu\/en\/undergraduate-get-started\/undergraduate-programs\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech-Europe\u003C\/a\u003E, was recently recognized as one of the 50 leaders shaping higher education in the Grand Est region of France.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest edition of \u003Cem\u003ELe Mensuel Grand Est\u003C\/em\u003E, the premier magazine covering the economy, politics, and culture of the Grand Est region, highlights individuals who play a key role in the growth and economic development of the region. For over 20 years, Ougazzaden has contributed to the international reputation of the Georgia Institute of Technology through his research, publications, and leadership at Georgia Tech-Europe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOugazzaden is a professor in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and serves as president of Georgia Tech-Europe, the Institute\u2019s off-campus instructional site in Metz, France. He is the co-founder and co-president of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kippelengroup.gatech.edu\/institut-lafayette\/\u0022\u003EInstitut Lafayette\u003C\/a\u003E, a platform for innovation and technology transfer. He played a leading role in the creation of the Joint International Research Lab between Georgia Tech and the \u003Cem\u003ECentre National de la Recherche Scientifique\u003C\/em\u003E (CNRS), serving as its director for three terms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOugazzaden was recognized for his prolific academic career in semiconductor materials and device fabrication for optoelectronic applications, having published more than 500 scientific articles and holding 30 patents. His current research focuses on wide-bandgap semiconductors, two-dimensional materials, and related devices for optoelectronic applications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn June 2025, the Institut Lafayette was awarded an innovation prize for research collaborations with local industry in intelligent battery-integrated systems. In the same month, Georgia Tech-Europe announced plans to expand its facility to double the number of American students studying in Metz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOugazzaden\u2019s recognition highlights the far-reaching impact of Georgia Tech-Europe and its commitment to advancing education, research, and global collaboration in the region. As the campus continues to expand and foster connections with industry and the broader community, it stands as a testament to the value of international partnerships in shaping the future of higher education.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAbdallah Ougazzaden, president of Georgia Tech-Europe and professor at the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was named one of the \u003Cstrong\u003E50 leaders shaping higher education in France\u2019s Grand Est region\u003C\/strong\u003E by \u003Cem\u003ELe Mensuel Grand Est\u003C\/em\u003E. The recognition highlights his more than 20 years of contributions to Georgia Tech\u2019s international presence through research, leadership, and collaboration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOugazzaden co-founded the Institut Lafayette and helped establish the Joint International Research Lab between Georgia Tech and CNRS. A leading researcher in semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices, he has published over 500 papers and holds 30 patents. Recent milestones include an innovation prize for Institut Lafayette\u2019s industry collaborations on battery-integrated systems and plans to expand Georgia Tech-Europe in Metz to accommodate more American students. His work underscores the role of international partnerships in advancing research, education, and regional economic development.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Abdallah Ougazzaden, president of Georgia Tech-Europe, was recently recognized as one of the 50 leaders shaping higher education in the Grand Est region of France. 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