أعلنت جامعة خليفة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا، اليوم، عن حصولها على المركز 27 عالميًا والأعلى بين جامعات الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وذلك وفقًا لنتائج تصنيف مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي للجامعات الناشئة 2024. وبذلك، تتقدم الجامعة 22 مركزًا عن المرتبة الـ 49 التي أحرزتها في نسخة العام الماضي من التصنيف نفسه.��

وقد شهدت نسخة 2024 من التصنيف زيادة في عدد الجامعات المُدرَجَة إلى 673 جامعة بالمقارنة مع 605 جامعة شاركت في التنافس ضمن نسخة العام الماضي. إضافة لذلك، تقدمت 499 مؤسسة ببياناتها لكنها لم تستوفِ معايير التأهل للمشاركة في التصنيف.

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يستند تصنيف مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي للجامعات العالمية الناشئة التي لا يتجاوز عمرها 50 عاماً إلى نفس مؤشرات الأداء الــ 13 التي تستخدمها التصنيفات الرئيسة الصادرة عن مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي. وسعت جامعة خليفة إلى تعزيز مكانتها كمؤسسة تعليمية رائدة على مستوى العالم، واحتفظت بصدارتها على مستوى جامعات الدولة، بينما قفزت إلى المركز الــ 40 على مستوى قارة آسيا وفقًا لنتائج تصنيف مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي للجامعات في قارة آسيا 2024. ويجري تقييم الجامعات في هذا التصنيف وفقًا لأدائها المتمركز حول تحقيق مهماتها الجوهرية التي تشمل التعليم والبحث ونقل المعرفة والمنظور الدولي لضمان تحقيق أفضل التقييمات الأكثر شمولية وتوازنًا.

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15 May 2024

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أعلنت جامعة خليفة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا، اليوم، عن تقدمها خمسة مراكز لتتصدر الجامعات على مستوى دولة الإمارات وتحتل المركز الــــ 40 على مستوى قارة آسيا وفقًا لنتائج تصنيف مؤسسة التايمز للتعليم العالي للجامعات في قارة آسيا 2024، والذي ضم 739 جامعة من 31 دولة وإقليميًا.

وفي هذا التصنيف قفزت جامعة خليفة من المرتبة السادسة في العام الماضي على مستوى الجامعات العربية في التصنيف الآسيوي لتحل في المرتبة الثانية في نفس التصنيف هذا العام.

وتواصل جامعة خليفة حفاظها على مكانتها المتقدمة فيما يتعلق بتوفير بيئة بحثية منقطعة النظير على مستوى الدولة، واحتضانها لثلاث كليات تشمل كلية الهندسة والعلوم الفيزيائية وكلية الحوسبة وعلوم الرياضيات وكلية الطب والعلوم الصحية.��

وتضم جامعة خليفة، إلى جانب معهد البحوث الافتراضية “أسباير”، مجموعة من المراكز البحثية الرئيسة التي يبلغ عددها 12 مركزًا متخصصًا في مختلف المجالات وتساهم في تعزيز الشراكات والابتكارات في العديد من التخصصات المتنوعة.��

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تم اختيار محمد خالد داوود الدليمي، طالب البكالوريوس المتخصص في الكيمياء في عامه الأخير، ورئيس ومؤسس الفرع الطلابي للجمعية الكيميائية الأمريكية في جامعة خليفة، كأحد سفراء الطلبة للجمعية في مؤتمر الأطراف في اتفاقية الأمم المتحدة الإطارية بشأن تغيُّر المناخ (كوب 28) والمزمع عقده في الدولة هذا العام.

يُعتبر الدليمي الطالبَ الوحيد من خارج الولايات المتحدة ممن وقع عليهم الاختيار ليلعب دورًا قياديًا كجزء من برنامج سفراء الطلبة الذي نظمته الجمعية، كما أنه أحد الممثلين الذين من المقرر أن يرافق كل واحد منهم مرشدان. يمثل هؤلاء الطلبة المندوبون الجمعية الكيميائية الأمريكية بشكل رسمي، وهي منظمة مهنية مكرسة لتعزيز ودعم الكيمياء وممارسيها. يُتوقّع من السفراء الطلبة أن يحضروا مؤتمر الأطراف الذي سيعقد ابتداءً من 30 نوفمبر وحتى 12 ديسمبر، للتفاعل مع مجتمعاتهم عبر مختلف وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي. ومن المتوقع أن يواصلوا نشر المدونات التي تتناول موضوع البيئة على منصة مُخصصة لمناقشة تغير المناخ التابع للجمعية الكيميائية الأمريكية، وذلك بعد الحضور لمدة أسبوع واحد. يُعرف الدليمي أيضًا بكونه عضوًا نشطًا في المجلس الأخضر للشباب في هيئة البيئة في أبوظبي، إحدى أكبر الهيئات التنظيمية البيئية في الشرق الأوسط.

من جهته أشاد الدكتور شارماركي محمد، الدكتور المشارك في الكيمياء، ورئيس فرع العلوم الكيميائية الدولية التابع للجمعية الكيميائية الأمريكية في دولة الإمارات والمشرف المؤسس للهيئة الأكاديمية بفرع الطلبة التابع للجمعية في جامعة خليفة بالدليمي، وقال إن هذا الإنجاز لا يقتصر على تكريم إنجازات محمد الاستثنائية فحسب، بل يؤكد أيضًا على الأشواط الكبيرة التي قطعها قسم الكيمياء في جامعة خليفة.

وأضاف الدكتور محمد: “يسعدنا كقسم أن يتم تكريم طلبتنا على الصعيد العالمي لعملهم الجاد وخدمتهم للجامعة ومجتمع الإمارات بشكل عام. تتمتع العلوم الكيميائية بمستقبل مشرق في دولة الإمارات وأنا على ثقة من أن أعضاء الهيئة الأكاديمية والإدارية والطلبة من ذوي الكفاءات العالية في قسم الكيمياء بجامعة خليفة سيستمرون في لعب دور رائد في تشكيل انتقال دولة الإمارات إلى اقتصاد المعرفة مدعومة بالابتكار.

Alisha Roy
Science Writer
26 September 2023

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Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence: Education is Given Unlimited Support by H.H the President of the UAE, as He Believes that Education is the Foundation of the UAE’s Progress, Advancement and Leadership

Khalifa University of Science and Technology celebrated,yesterday, the graduation of a constellation of future leaders, totaling 549 male and female students from bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in various disciplines. The graduation ceremony for the year 2023 was held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, honored the university’s students who obtained PhD, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in various fields at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The event was attended by several intellectual and academic leaders in the country, members of the university’s Board of Trustees, academic and administrative staff, as well as the parents of the new graduates.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stated that our celebration of the graduation of Emirati sons and daughters in various fields of knowledge is a vivid embodiment of the wise vision of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, may he rest in peace, who established this nation on knowledge and ethics. He devoted himself wholeheartedly for the sake of this precious nation. It is also an opportunity for all of us to express our absolute appreciation for the unlimited support and gracious care of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the President of the UAE, may Allah protect him, for higher education in the Emirates. Our wise leadership provides all the resources for the sons and daughters of this nation to excel and succeed in various fields of knowledge.

Furthermore, His Excellency added: “The graduation ceremony of Emirati sons and daughters at Khalifa University represents a great occasion for us to express our profound gratitude, immense appreciation, and utmost respect on behalf of all of us to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE. We consistently emphasize our pride and admiration for his wise leadership, his support for the importance of education, and his continuous commitment to empowering universities to fulfill their noble mission for the sake of this nation and the future of its children. He firmly believes that excellent education is the true foundation for keeping the Emirates always at the forefront.”

E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak congratulated His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the sponsor of the ceremony, commending his efforts to uplift the university, its students, and its faculty. He also congratulated all the graduates, parents, and the university administration, affirming that this remarkable scene of accomplished graduates inspires future generations to exert more effort and perseverance. This is to equip all the sons and daughters of the Emirates with the highest academic degrees in various disciplines because they are the leaders of the future and the creators of this nation’s civilization, armed with the values of loyalty and belonging to this beloved country and its wise leadership.

His Excellency clarified that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, may Allah protect him, considers education in general, and especially higher education, of utmost importance. He consistently emphasizes that the development and advancement of education, along with improving its outcomes, are urgent necessities within our collective efforts to uplift the nation, drive its progress, and excel in various fields. He believes that education, culture, and the preservation of our authentic societal values are the optimal means to enhance national identity, citizenship values, and positive values, including tolerance, coexistence, and human brotherhood. His Excellency affirmed that higher education always receives unlimited support from our wise leadership.

His Excellency urged all the graduates to be exemplary role models for their peers and to strive for continuous success in their professional lives. He encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they have acquired in various fields to achieve their goals and contribute to the advancement of their nation. He emphasized the importance of their loyalty, development, and commitment to this country and its wise leadership, as well as their belief in their identity, culture, and values, which should serve as their motivation for progress, excellence, and creativity. His Excellency expressed his pride in all of them.

The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 549 students, 37 of which were PhD students, 157 Master’s and 326 Bachelors of Science, and Engineering programs. The first cohort of 29 medical graduates from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) were also conferred degrees.

Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Khalifa University, said: “Congratulations to the graduating students, who, we believe, will play key roles in leading not only Abu Dhabi’s knowledge economy of the future but also in this region and across the world. These graduates have now become Khalifa University’s special ambassadors in the wider community and they will make a name for themselves while bringing honor to the university.”

In his address, Sir John O’Reilly expressed his gratitude to the UAE Founding Father the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan for his exemplary contribution that has facilitated an overall development of the education sector in general. He also paid tribute to the Late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose name the university is honored to have and for his consistent support right from the initial days of Khalifa University.

He also thanked the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his visionary leadership and for providing continuous support not to Khalifa University that has enabled the university to remain pioneers in innovation in science and technology, and continue to drive new initiatives in academic teaching and learning, in research and beyond.

HE Homaid Al Shimmari, Vice-Chairman, Khalifa University Board of Trustees, later presented HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan with a memento – a 10-micron 3D-printed pure-ceramic miniature version of Abu Dhabi’s architectural icon Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, fabricated by researchers at Khalifa University.

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology organized an event for all KU faculty and academic staff where Dr. Bayan Sharif, Khalifa University’s Provost shared academic updates and awarded excellent staff.

During the event, Dr. Bayan awarded faculty, laboratory teaching staff and teaching assistants who have had a transformative impact on students’ learning through their exemplary dedication.

Dr. Bayan also discussed with academic staff current academic achievements and future plans. The event included a session where academic staff interacted and had fruitful discussions with a panel of academic leadership.

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In collaboration with Khalifa University’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Falcon Learning Communities (FLC) team launched the Peer-assisted Learning (PAL) Mentoring Program for CMHS students in Period 2.

PAL is a peer teaching approach where students help each other to learn. Guided by an instructor, the students work in small groups to teach and learn the information. This program allows students to acquire knowledge and skills, and build professional learning relationships among their FLC teams.

The PAL mentors (Period 2 students) received several ongoing workshops in which they learned about leadership skills, effective teaming, the role of peer mentors, and MBTI, so they will be well-equipped to support the PAL mentees (Period 1 students).

The concept of PAL is widely used in medical education to support academic performance by providing a safe space for students to interact with peers and engage in active learning in an informal setting. Studies have documented a wide range of benefits from incorporating PAL activities in the medical school curriculum, including enhancing leadership skills, boosting self-confidence, and fostering community.

Some of the comments received from the student mentors about PAL are:

“PAL was very useful as it prepared me to become a better physician.”

“I strongly believe that good doctors are teachers.”

“I learned from mentoring students how to address different learning styles and personalities.”

“PAL strengthened my sense of belonging and allowed me to bond with my colleagues.”

The first cohort of 39 students from Period 2 completed their PAL Program training with a PAL Mentor Certificate issued by CTL and FLC.

Staff Report
21 February 2023

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بعد تطويرهم لنموذج ساق اصطناعية مصنوعة بتقنية الطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد من مواد معاد تدويرها وتطبيق خاص بمرضى هشاشة العظام

فازت باحثتان من جامعة خليفة في جائزة “مبتكرون دون 35” في منطقة الشرق الأوسط التي تنظمها مجلة “إم آي تي تكنولوجي رفيو العربية”. وتهدف الجائزة إلى تكريم المبتكرين الرائدين من ذوي الاكتشافات والبحوث الواعدة التي تساهم في تغيير طريقة عيش الأفراد إلى الأفضل، حيث فازت كل من طالبة الدكتوراه غادة الحسين والباحثة المساعدة داليا حسن من قسم الهندسة الطبية الحيوية عن ابتكاريهما في مجال الهندسة الطبية الحيوية.

طورت الطالبة غادة الحسين تطبيق”أوستيومنتور”، وهو نظام ذكي متكامل يهدف إلى تعزيز دور مرضى هشاشة العظام في إدارة متطلبات الرعاية الصحية الخاصة بهم. وطورت الطالبة داليا حسن نظام “بلوم”، وهو نموذج لساق اصطناعية يتميز بتكلفته الاقتصادية المعقولة وسهولة التحكم الذاتي، كما يعتبر نموذجًا آمنًا لاستخدام المرضى.

ركز بحث الطالبة غادة على تطوير نظام يتمحور حول مفهوم التعرف إلى المناخ العاطفي بالاستعانة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، حيث يعتمد النظام على منهجية جديدة تقوم على تقييم المناخ العاطفي خلال الحوارات اليومية بين الأفراد. قالت غادة: “يتم تزويد النظام ببعض الخصائص المعينة الناتجة عن إشارات الكلام ليقوم النظام بتقييم الحالة العاطفية لمريض هشاشة العظام ومن ثم ربط الحالة بجميع البيانات الطبية الأخرى للحصول على خطط أفضل في مجال الرعاية الصحية وتوفير الدعم المتخصص للمريض خارج نطاق المستشفى”.

وركزت غادة اهتمامها حول على المرضى الذين تتجاوز أعمارهم الـ 40 عامًا، حيث علقت: “يساهم النظام بالتقاط الكلام المرسل للتطبيق ليقوم التطبيق بدوره بتحويله إلى تنبؤات المناخ العاطفي، لا سيما أن الأشخاص فوق الـ 40 عامًا يجدون أنه من الأسهل التفاعل مع التطبيق بشكل صوتي”.

ووفقًا للطالبة غادة، يمكن تنفيذ هذا النظام في أي تطبيق صحي رقمي، فهو لا يقتصر على مرض هشاشة العظام. وأضافت: “يمكن الاستفادة من هذا النظام في مجالات صحية أخرى لتوفير خدمات أفضل وأكثر تخصصية. ونسعى إلى إطلاق التطبيق لجميع الأفراد بشكل مجاني، لكن يجب أولًا أن نساهم في إشراك المرضى التابعين لعيادة العظام في مستشفى مدينة الشيخ شخبوط الطبية في اختبار التطبيق وفهم آلية التفاعل المباشر ما بين المرضى والتطبيق”.

ويتمثل الابتكار “بلوم” الذي قامت به داليا حسن بنموذج ساق اصطناعية مصنوعة بتقنية الطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد والذي يعتبر الأول من نوعه في مجال الاستفادة من مواد معاد تدويرها، حيث لا تتجاوز كلفته الاقتصادية 20 دولارًا أمريكيًا. ويتميز نموذج الساق الاصطناعية بأنه ملائم لأي شخص مهما كان طول ساقه المتبقي ومهما اختلفت مستويات البتر، كما تتمتع الساق الاصطناعية بأحزمة قابلة للتعديل وألواح متحركة تتيح نمو العضو وزيادة الوزن وخسارته وتوفر الراحة في الاستخدام الشخصي من قبل المستخدم.

وقالت داليا: “يعتبر نموذج بلوم المتوفر بحجم واحد حلًا يناسب جميع الأشخاص مبتوري السيقان خاصة في الدول التي شهدت حروبًا حتى يتمكنوا من ارتدائه بأنفسهم بدلًا من التوجه إلى العيادات التي قد يصعب الوصول إليها. ويعتبر نموذج بلوم أيضًا النظام الأول من نوعه الذي يتيح المجال لنمو العضو المبتور بشكل مريح دون الحاجة لاستبداله”.

أما السبب الذي استدعى داليا للقيام بمثل هذا المشروع فهو قصة فتاة ووالدها اللذين فقدا ساقيهما خلال فترة الحرب في سوريا، حيث قام والد الفتاة بصناعة أطراف اصطناعية باستخدام عُلب سمك التونا والأنابيب البلاستيكية والقماش.

وأضافت داليا: “بما أنني مهندسة في الطب الحيوي، أحرص على توفير السيقان الاصطناعية وتسهيل حصول الأفراد عليها، حيث تقع على عاتقنا مسؤولية تحسين جودة الحياة في العالم. لذلك، أسعى إلى الاستفادة من ابتكاري في تقديم الحلول الفعالة للمجتمع”.

وأثبت تصميم “بلوم” فعالية لدى الأشخاص مبتوري الفخذ، حيث ساهم بمنحهم راحة تامة وكفاءة عالية خلال المشي، كما تمكن من إثبات جدوى الفكرة التي سعت إليها داليا.

وقالت: :يمكن القول أن مرحلة التصنيع هي أهم مرحلة، حيث سأستعين بطرف ثالث للتعاون في تحقيق هذه الفكرة وتطبيقها على أرض الواقع من خلال تقنية الطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد وعمليات التغليف وتوصيل الأطراف الاصطناعية على نطاق واسع”.

Jade Sterling
Science Writer
15 February 2023

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Last week, CIPS hosted an event with����(KU) about ‘The Future of Procurement & Supply Chain’.����MCIPS, Procurement & Contracts Director from Khalifa University shared insights on how KU��is establishing and innovating the future of Procurement & Supply Chain locally, regionally, and globally. As part of the procurement team transformations, Shamma Rashed from KU shared her experiences in KU having recently joined the procurement profession.
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Industry expert and one of the most recognized Procurement & Supply Chain leaders in the UAE,��, Director of Supply Management at the Department of Culture and Tourism shared his professional journey and his thoughts on the roadmap to shape the future of leadership in Procurement & Supply Chain. Earlier in the session,����Regional Director at CIPS MENA shared his thoughts on how CIPS is guiding organizations towards talent, skills, and competencies, driving world-class practices, and engaging innovative and sustainable practices for the future.
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The event was attended by several leading CPOs and procurement professionals (MCIPS) and also included discussions from real-life practices. Some of the audience provided their thoughts on what the future looks like for procurement professionals. CIPS also recognized the successful achievement of MCIPS by Saeed Al Mahri and presented his certificate of achievement at the event.��

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Khalifa University’s Assistant Professor, Petroleum and Engineering, was honored by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Khalifa University Assistant Professor Dr. Emad W. Al Shalabi recently received the SPE International Giovanni Paccaloni Young Professional Service Award for his contributions to the community and the oil and gas industry.

This is one of six awards that Dr. Al Shalabi has received from SPE over the past two years, including the 2021 SPE International Outstanding Technical Reviewer, the 2021 SPE Regional Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award, the 2020 SPE Regional Public Service Award, the 2020 SPE Regional Service Award, and the 2020 SPE Regional Young Member Outstanding Service Award for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.

��“I am extremely glad to be selected for this prestigious SPE award, which reflects my contribution to the oil and gas industry, petroleum-engineering profession, as well as SPE society and community,” Dr. Al Shalabi said. “I would like to thank the nominator and letter providers as well as Khalifa University for the support throughout my journey.”

Dr. Al Shalabi’s research is primarily focused on enhanced/improved-oil recovery techniques and reservoir simulation and modeling. He has authored and co-authored more than 90 scientific journals and conference proceedings. Additionally, he is the associate editor for the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering and the SPE Reservoir Engineering and Evaluation Journal.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers offers this award to international recipients for their contribution to community service and contributions to the oil and gas industry.

The SPE Board of Directors has also invited Dr. Al Shalabi to serve on the Education and Accreditation Committee. This committee is focused on education, sharing knowledge and exploring the production of oil and gas resources as well as developing associated technologies. It is dedicated to the proposition that petroleum engineers must focus on environmental impact through operational efficiency and exploring new energy resources.��

��“I am delighted to be part of this esteemed and important committee especially through the current challenges faced in meeting global energy demand and highlighting the skills required for a future petroleum engineer,” he said.

Maggie Kinsella
Science Writer
23 November 2022

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Khalifa University congratulates the professor of electrical engineering and computer science on receiving the Khalifa Education Award in higher education (Distinguished University Professor).

Khalifa University professor Mohamed El Moursi was honored recently for his work in electrical engineering and computer science with the Khalifa Award for Education.

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The award, in the area of higher education, notes Dr. El Moursi’s passion for education, research, university and community service and for enriching the field of education through innovative means with a focus on renewable energy integration and smart grid. This award is recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and the Arab world and is offered solely to distinguished professors.

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Dr. El Moursi’s research has delivered innovative solutions to integrating renewable energy sources such as solar energy and wind energy to the electric power grid. In addition, he developed several in-house experimental prototypes and tools along with his research team that are currently in operation with the Power Utilities. For example, he developed a novel Stability Assessment, Visualization and Enhancement (SAVE) Tool for TRANSCO’s network based on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced deterministic Techniques. Along with his KU team, he also developed a novel Renewable Energy Management System (REMS Tool) for K.A. CARE (KSA). His research has been funded and supported by manufacturers, corporations and research facilities in North America, Europe, South Korea and the GCC.

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“I am truly honored and deeply thankful for this valuable recognition.This wouldn’t have happened without the great support of my esteemed colleagues, research team, students and Khalifa University,” Dr. El Moursi said.

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Dr. El Moursi has received other national and international awards, including the UAE Mission Innovation Champion in Vancouver, Canada, Faculty Research Excellence Award for the College of Engineering and Outstanding Associate Editor award of the IEEE Transaction on Power Systems.

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“With this valuable recognition, I’m looking forward to maximizing my efforts and contributions to rise up the academic standards in education and research at Khalifa University and UAE with international recognition,” he said.��

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Dr. El Moursi has published 211 scientific articles in top quality journals and conferences and has three U.S. patents. He has supervised 30 masters and 9 Ph.D. theses. ��

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The Khalifa Education Awards were established in 2007 to encourage focus and innovation in education in the United Arab Emirates, the surrounding region and the international community.

Maggie Kinsella
Science Writer
23 November 2022

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Abu Dhabi-UAE: 25 October 2022 – Under the patronage of The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 1,191 bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students of Khalifa University of Science and Technology were conferred degrees by His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, at the 2022 graduation ceremony.

Dignitaries, members of the University’s board of trustees, faculty and staff, including Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, and Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Affairs. The ceremony was also attended by graduates and members of their families.

The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 1,191 students, 27 of which were PhD students, 270 Master’s and 894 Bachelors of Science, and Engineering programs. The graduates included 490 male, and 701 female students. The number of UAE Nationals totaled 895, while international students numbered 296.

His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed congratulated the students on their graduation and wished�� them success for the future.

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif emphasized that the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, have helped Khalifa University achieve prestigious international rankings because of distinguished academic programs and advanced research initiatives. He praised the University’s various advancements in academics, research and technology innovations, especially being the only university from the UAE to be ranked among the top 200 universities in the world. He also commended the university’s consistent efforts towards achieving further milestones that has firmly cemented its position among the top institutions in the world.

His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif offered his congratulations to the cohort of fresh graduates and hoped that with their newly acquired knowledge and expertise, they would play a truly critical role, contributing to the economic progress of the UAE, as well as in many regions across the world.

Moreover, demonstrating its status as a leading sustainability-based institution, Khalifa University launched the Khalifa University autonomous vehicle (AV) – the UAE’s first driverless 12-seater shuttle to transport students and staff around the Sas Al Nakhl Campus. One of the first-ever AVs to be deployed in the UAE in a ‘mixed traffic mode’, the AV can drive on the road with other cars, while also providing a research and development platform to�� faculty and researchers at the Khalifa University Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (KU-CARS), to investigate autonomous driving in challenging scenarios.

During the ceremony, Hour Matar AlMadhaani, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, offered the graduate address.

Khalifa University is top-ranked in the UAE and among the top 10 out of 125 Arab institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) Arab Universities Ranking for three consecutive years. In the Nature Index 2021, Khalifa University ranked top in the UAE and second among Arab institutions in terms of research output with 22 research papers, only for the 1 May 2020 – 1 April 2021 period. In the 2023 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, Khalifa University is ranked among the top 200 universities (181) globally and top in the UAE.

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PhD Mechanical Engineering student Fahad Nawar Al-Otaibi received the Outstanding Paper Award at the 1^st World Conference on Multiphase Transportation, Conversion & Utilization of Energy (MTCUE) 2022. The hybrid conference is a platform for industry experts, academics, and students to discuss the challenges, as well as new research, in multiphase flow, including the basic phenomena and theory, the modeling and mathematical methods, the interface reaction and process, etc.

The Outstanding Paper Award is given to participating researchers whose paper has the best overall contribution to the subject discipline. The conference received 314 papers, and Fahad’s paper, “Numerical Study of Dry Reforming of Methane in Fixed & Fluidized Beds,” received the accolade under the Organic Waste Conversion and Utilization category.

Under the supervision of Dr. Abdallah S. Berrouk, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Fahad has developed optimized CFD models that unlock the full capacity of dry reformation of methane from its challenging designs and potentially replace the steam reformation of methane processes known for emitting serious concerning amounts of greenhouse gases.

Fahad’s paper is part of the continuing research efforts of the Center of Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS)��to enhance the efficiency of petrochemical processes and reduce their carbon footprint.

Ara Maj Cruz
Features Writer
6 September 2022

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