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Resource Management & Sustainability Institute

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The Resource Management & Sustainability Institute at Khalifa University focuses on advancing interdisciplinary sustainable technologies to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Through research, strategic partnerships, and commercialization pathways, the Institute supports the development of innovative solutions aligned with UAE national priorities and global sustainability goals. By integrating expertise across multiple domains, the Institute contributes to resource efficiency, environmental resilience, and sustainable development.

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vision

To be a leading hub for sustainable innovation, advancing integrated solutions that address environmental, economic, and societal challenges at both national and global levels.

mission

To develop and implement interdisciplinary sustainable technologies through research, strategic partnerships, and commercialization, supporting resource efficiency, environmental resilience, and long-term sustainable development.

FACULTY

Prof. Samuel Mao

Prof. Samuel Mao

Senior Director

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RESEARCH

The Resource Management & Sustainability Institute conducts interdisciplinary research addressing critical environmental and resource challenges, supporting both UAE national priorities and global sustainability goals. Its research spans climate change mitigation, water resource management, sustainable agriculture, waste conversion and recycling, and the development of green infrastructure and sustainable cities.

The Institute also focuses on pollution prevention, solutions for extreme environments, and the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence for resource management, climate modeling, and sustainable systems. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute develops innovative, scalable solutions that enhance environmental resilience, optimize resource utilization, and support long-term sustainable development.

FACILITIES

The Institute leverages Khalifa University’s advanced research infrastructure, including access to core laboratories. Additional dedicated facilities will be introduced as projects are developed.

IMPACT

Details on research impact, commercialization outcomes, and contributions to sustainability will be updated as projects progress.

PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS

To be updated as research outputs are generated.

NEWS

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Newly Appointed Co-Chairs…

Dr. Samuel Mao of Khalifa University and Dr. Rasha Bayoumi of the University of Birmingham Dubai to Spearhead Climate Action and Sustainability Agendas     The UAE’s Universities Climate Network…

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Khalifa University Leads…

New Initiative Aligns with ‘2030 Climate Solutions Implementation Roadmap’   The UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN), co-chaired by Khalifa University of Science and Technology, launched the MENA Climate Solutions Research…

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High-Level Workshops on…

Faculty Leads Knowledge-Sharing Forums as Students Participate in UCN Youth Engagement Workshop     Khalifa University, through the 35-member UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN), actively engaged in knowledge-sharing forums to inspire…

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WaHa Partners with…

  WaHa, a leading climate technology company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced an increased partnership to enhance the energy efficiency and capability of the WaHa Vaporator®, a…

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Khalifa University and…

Global Universities and International Participants Engage with Khalifa University’s Climate Leadership, Research Excellence, and Global Outreach   Khalifa University of Science and Technology joined with the Global Alliance of Universities…

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Khalifa University’s Leadership…

Khalifa University Organizes Three High-Level Higher Education Workshops   Khalifa University of Science and Technology organized three high-level higher education workshops and presented some of the key research initiatives at…

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Global Alliance of…

GAUC Delegation Shows Keen Interest in Highlighting Roof-Top Off-Grid, Entirely Solar-Powered Water-from-Air System at Global Forums   Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced The Global Alliance of Universities…

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Khalifa University Showcasing…

Intelligent Waste Sorting to Advanced Water Treatment and Desert Greening Technologies Demonstrate Local and Global Relevance   Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it is showcasing cutting-edge solutions…

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Khalifa University Showcases…

Discussions with Presidents of Sciences Po Paris, University of Cambridge, Tsinghua, MIT, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries   Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced His Excellency Professor Ebrahim Al…

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Advanced Ocean and…

Focus on Role of Global Alliance of Universities on Climate as Valuable Platform for Coordinating University-Led Research of Polar Regions    Advanced research projects initiated by the Polar Research Center,…

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Khalifa University and…

Focus on Advancing Joint Research across Robotics, Power Engineering, and Emerging Technologies   Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ) today announced they…

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His Highness Sheikh…

First Place Awarded to Dr. Yarjan Abdul Samad, Second Place for HSURF – Heterogenous Swarm of Underwater Robotic Fish Project, and the Third Winning Project Addresses Water Security    His Highness…

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