Ed Byrne (neuroscientist)

Sir Ed Byrne
Byrne in 2024
4th President of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Assumed office
1 September 2024
Preceded byTony F. Chan
20th Principal of King's College London
In office
2014–2021
Preceded byRick Trainor
Succeeded byShitij Kapur
8th Vice-Chancellor of Monash University
In office
2009–2014
Preceded byRichard Larkins
Succeeded byMargaret Gardner
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Born
Edward Byrne

(1952-02-15) 15 February 1952
Alma mater
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Sir Edward Byrne (born 15 February 1952) is a neuroscientist who, as of September 2024, serves as the 4th President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Byrne served as 20th President and Principal of King's College London from August 2014 until January 2021. and was previously 8th President Vice-Chancellor of Monash University.