ANPERC Art - Opening

18 February, 2024

Yesterday marked the grand opening of the highly anticipated exhibition showcasing images captured by ANPERC's CT scanner. The event was a resounding success, with a diverse array of collaborators and guests in attendance. The highlight of the evening was a mesmerizing musical performance by talented Ph.D. students Samuel David Fontalvo Guzman and Michael Oyinloye followed by a captivating speech delivered by renowned Professor Volker Vahrenkamp.

Attendees were treated to a visual feast, with stunning 2D images and immersive 3D samples on display. The exhibition also featured a groundbreaking VR experience designed by Visualization Scientist Ronell Sicat from the CoreLabs team, which left guests in awe.

Attendees were treated to a visual feast, with stunning 2D images and immersive 3D samples on display. The exhibition also featured a groundbreaking VR experience designed by the CoreLabs team, which left guests in awe.

We would like to thank the entire ANPERC team, which includes Dr. Viswasanthi Chandra (now works at ARAMCO), Salah Al SaffarGabrielle AbelskampMariana Brandão ZapparoliDomingo Lattanzi, Ali Alibrahim, and also, Ronell Sicat and the entire KAUST Core Labs team, for their incredible collaboration and development of the VR Experience.

Additionally, we would like to express our thanks to the KAUST Office of the Arts and Gabriele Pineider, events specialist, for their invaluable assistance in bringing the exhibition to life. Their support and contributions were essential in ensuring the success of the project.

If you haven't had the chance to visit the exhibition yet, be sure to make time before it closes on February 29th at the KAUST campus library.