Dr. Deepak Puthal, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, was honored by the IEEE Smart Computing Special Technical Community (SCSTC) with the Early Career Award, a recognition for young researchers and scientists who have made outstanding strides in their respective industries early on in their careers.��

Nominees for the Early Career Award should have significant and relevant research contributions and a strong academic record, achieving these within 10 years after obtaining their PhD degrees.��

Dr. Puthal is making a name for himself in the field of smart computing with his groundbreaking research in cybersecurity, blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT)/edge computing. A few of his notable works are Proof of Authentication (PoAh), the first-ever blockchain consensus for IoT; PUFChain, a hardware-assisted blockchain; and CryptoClinqIn, a graph-theoretic cryptography using clique injection. He is also a co-developer of two open-source simulators, the IoTSim-Edge and the IoTSim-SDWAN.��

He is also active in the scientific community, serving in different capacities namely as a technical board member of the IEEE Hyper-Intelligence Technical Committee and as an associate editor for several publications such as IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, IEEE Transactions on Big Data, and IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine.��

“I am both humbled and excited to receive this award. It is an honor that the potential of my research is recognized by my colleagues in the industry,” Dr. Puthal said. Prior to his IEEE SCSTC Early Career Award, Dr. Puthal has also received the 2019 Best IEEE ComSoc Young Researcher Award for Europe, Middle East, and Africa and the 2018 IEEE TCSC Award for Excellence in Scalable Computing Early Career Researcher.��

“I believe that we should put ourselves forward and join competitive international awards. Recognitions like these bring honor not only to me as an individual, but to Khalifa University as well and I would like to thank the university for its continuous support.”

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
8 April 2022

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The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a leading organization of chemical engineering professionals with more than 60,000 members from more than 110 countries.

Dr. Lourdes F. Vega, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of Khalifa University’s Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH), has been elected as a new fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the highest grade of membership of the institute. AIChE Fellows, nominated by peers and elected by the board of Directors, are prominent members recognized for their significant service to the profession and contributions to the industry.��

Dr. Vega is an internationally recognized leading authority in the field of molecular thermodynamics, clean energy, and sustainability. She has also integrated molecular modeling and simulations with process modeling and optimization—developing a holistic approach for process design, with recent applications in CO2 capture, hydrogen production, water treatment, and sustainable cooling systems.��

This is a new recognition of her work in the area of clean energy and sustainable products, for which she received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Medal of Scientific Distinguishment in 2020.��

Aside from her accomplishments in research, Dr. Vega is a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Sciences (MBRAS) and the Emirates Scientists Council where she leads the Engineering and Technology Advisory Board.��

“I am very honored with this election. Being recognized by peers is very rewarding. Thanks to all my colleagues and collaborators who led to this achievement, without you it would have been impossible!”��

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
29 March 2022

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Dr. Ehab Fahmy El-Sadaany, Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Director of the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) at KU has been appointed by the Emirates Scientists Council to fill out new roles in the organization.

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Dr. El-Sadaany is selected to be the deputy of the Science in Media Committee. As deputy, he will be working on promoting scientific literacy, providing scientists and the media with a platform to effectively share news and updates in science. One of the main goals of this committee is to enhance engagement in and awareness of science in the public. Furthermore, a vital role of the committee is to set a benchmark on how to authenticate science that is being presented in the media.

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He has also been chosen to be a member of the Engineering and Technology Advisory Board.�� The board consists of scientists and experts in their respective fields of science, advising on matters related to science and technology research and policies.

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“Science sometimes is seen as a mystery, especially if it is relayed to us through media that doesn’t have adequate foundation to understand and judge it. To encourage our youth to see a scientist as a successful career, the public needs to be enlightened by the true value of science to create a sense of appreciation and also to value the great scientific achievements in the UAE,” Dr. El-Saadany said.��

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Dr. El-Saadany is an IEEE Fellow and an internationally recognized expert in the area of smart grids focusing on seamless integration of renewable energy systems to enhance the grid resiliency, reliability and efficiency.

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
1 March 2022

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Dr. Vinod Khadkikar, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been named IEEE Fellow. The distinction of IEEE Fellow is given to only select IEEE members who have made extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of interests of IEEE.��

This achievement is significant for Dr. Khadkikar as he becomes the youngest researcher in the UAE to receive the recognition. “Becoming a fellow of the IEEE is the ultimate career accomplishment for electrical engineers and researchers. It is a global recognition of the extraordinary career accomplishments that have made an impact on society,” he said.��

Dr. Khadkikar is recognized for his work in unified power quality conditioners (UPQCs), one of the most versatile power quality enhancement devices that can simultaneously provide shunt (current related) and series (voltage related) compensations. He has pioneered the theory of a power-angle control UPQC that demonstrates a new functionality of the load reactive power support through an underutilized series inverter. This new concept of sharing and supporting the load reactive power demand through both shunt and series inverters offers several notable merits such as better utilization of series inverters, and a considerable reduction (20%–40%) in shunt inverter rating, thus reducing the overall cost, weight, and volume of the UPQC. Dr. Khadkikar meticulously correlated the load active and reactive power with the amount of reactive power that the series inverter should share. This is a noteworthy addition to the existing control, operation, and usability of the UPQC. His findings on UPQC have been widely referenced in research articles and documented in several books.��

Another notable contribution of Dr. Khadkikar to the industry is successfully implementing an artificial neural network (ANN)-based phase-locking scheme for active power filters (APFs). In APFs, the knowledge of supply voltage fundamental frequency and phase is very crucial in achieving synchronization and unity power factor (UPF) operation. He developed a novel technique using adaptive��linear neurons (ADALINE) and systematically executed it by splitting the control tasks in outer (fundamental frequency and phase estimation) and inner (effective APF operation) loops. These solutions allowed Dr. Khadkikar to apply his cutting-edge approach easily in general-purpose signal processors (DSPs). His approach is versatile and can be applied in several applications including grid-connected solar and wind energy systems.��

“This milestone is possible because of the substantial research funding from Khalifa University and the Abu Dhabi Government at large. I am honored to be elevated as IEEE Fellow and I strongly believe that my graduate students, research engineers, post-docs, and collaborators have played a crucial role in achieving this feat,” Dr. Khadkikar commented.��

And to inspire fellow researchers, he says, “Keep pursuing your dreams with dedicated and consistent efforts and things will definitely follow through.”

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
26 January 2022

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Dr. Yaqoob joins an elite of researchers setting the pace for fresh and pioneering research.

Dr. Ibrar Yaqoob, Research Scientist in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Khalifa University, has been listed as one of the most influential researchers in the world by Clarivate.����

Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List 2021 recognizes researchers for their contributions to innovation in science, social science, and citation analysis. The list ��ݮ��Ƶ the most influential researchers who have published multiple papers frequently cited by their peers and have ranked in the top 1% of citations in their field in the Web of Science in the last decade, from 2010-2020.��

Being included in the list is a huge achievement, especially at such a young age. Dr. Yaqoob, 32, notes, “Being acknowledged as a highly cited researcher worldwide based on scientific achievements by Clarivate-Web of Science less than five years after PhD graduation is truly a great honor and an immense pleasure. It is also a worldwide recognition for my research team, which is led by Prof. Khaled Salah.”

Dr. Yaqoob has been conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of Mobile Edge/Cloud Computing, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain, and Computer Networks. Life of a researcher requires a lot and he has devoted his time, intellectual effort, technical skills, commitment, and even conceded personal sacrifices to ensure his work consistently demonstrates relevant and innovative research.��

“I encourage the KU community to conduct research on hot topics and publish their findings in prestigious venues on time. Time and publication venues are two key factors. To think out of the box, it is important to have a deep understanding of what is already inside the box. This can only be achieved if one has a good understanding of the coursework,” Dr. Yaqoob advised.��

“I encourage KU students to pay careful attention and full devotion to the coursework as it will lead them from the known to the unknown–research problem. Research collaborations with influential researchers and domain experts are equally important as they can lead to combining expertise and resources that assist in solving bigger and more complex scientific problems,” he added.��

Clarivate provides insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innovation. Its Highly Cited Researchers are from more than 1,300 institutions all over the world, promoting recognition and support for these research institutions as they evaluate and plan their strategies to accelerate the advancement of their research programs.��

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
13 January 2022

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The WomenTech Global Awards is the biggest event that gathers women working in tech. This year, 1,712 candidates from 151 countries competed in 16 categories.��

Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Hanane Lamaazi of Khalifa University’s Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS) was one of the amazing women recognized at the WomenTech Global Awards 2021. The event was organized by the WomenTech Network, the world’s largest community for women in tech with more than 5,700 ambassadors worldwide.��

Dr. Lamaazi received the Gold Award in the category WomenTech Community Award (Public Vote) where she was voted #3 in the “Global Top 10 Community Award”, #3 in “Global Top 5 Unique Profile Engagement”, and top 2 in “Global Top 5 LinkedIn Engagement”. This award is in recognition of her outstanding contribution and engagement with the WomenTech Community. It also acknowledges her work and role as a valued scientific researcher in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), crowdsensing, and edge computing.��

The WomenTech Global Awards is held every year following the Women in Technology Conference, the flagship event of the WomenTech Network. The conference is considered the world’s largest for women in technology and the awards highlight and celebrate the contributions of women, minorities, and their allies working in the tech industry.����

Anna Radulovski, WomenTech Network CEO & Founder, said, “After the WomenTech Global Conference 2021, we received tons of positive feedback, many sharing about their hardships with uncertainty, job security, and work-life balance while working remotely and how the community inspired them to overcome them. We understand the value of recognizing small and major victories while simultaneously adjusting to a digital-first environment. This is why we wish to shine a light on accomplished and aspiring female tech leaders, as well as allies, who are working toward a more equitable and inclusive world.”��

Dr. Lamaazi is a distinguished and prolific researcher who has received international attention from the scientific community. She has on her credit more than 20 research articles in international journals and refereed conference proceedings. Her work has more than 400 citations on Google Scholar and more than 300 citations on Scopus, with an H-index of 10. Dr. Lamaazi has worked and co-authored papers with highly reputed scientists in the field of computer science and computer networks.�� She provides exceptional support to new researchers for both Master’s and PhD students by offering her expertise in research and academic writing skills. She is also a reviewer for some of the top scientific journals namely, Ad Hoc, IEEE Sensors, IEEE Access, ComCom, ComNet, and IJCS.��

Her most recent article, published in the Future Generation Computer Systems journal, stems from a project she led at t KU’s Center for Cyber-Physical Systems. Her recent research is focused on deploying emerging technologies. In collaboration with her team, she proposed a new data-driven framework that integrates an engine for data assessment. The framework deploys smart mobile edges as decision-makers where the selection of workers, in a heterogeneous mobile crowdsensing (MCS) environment, is based on their outcomes and the requested task requirements.����

Regardless of the challenges in her personal and professional lives, Dr. Lamaazi’s mission is to help women and girls, especially in the tech community, harness their talent and intellectual prowess so they can positively affect their society. “Be deaf, blind, and keep silent to all the negativity around you. Work hard, write your own story in your own way, and let your success define the fighter you are. At the end, it’s earned, not given,” Dr. Lamaazi advised.��

To know more about the WomenTech Network, visit their website .��

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
13 January 2022

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Dr. Vega is also appointed to lead the newly formed Engineering and Technology Advisory Board.

Khalifa University’s Dr. Lourdes Vega now joins the prestigious Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) as a new member. Since its establishment in 2016, the Council has been working in transitioning the UAE from knowledge user to knowledge developer, positioning the country as a destination conducive to scientific research and innovation.����

“I feel very honored and excited to be a member of the Emirates Scientists Council (ESC). As members of the ESC, our duties include, among others, suggesting policies that would create a stimulating environment for innovation and research in order to attract and retain a generation of scientists in various fields, providing scientific advice to the Council of Ministers when required, raising nationally and internationally awareness above the science and technology developed in the country, and effectively establishing collaborations between the public and private sectors to make an impact in the economy and well-being of the country,” Dr. Vega commented about her appointment.��

“Hence, being a member of the Council comes with a great honor and responsibility, as it implies being fully engaged in such an important endeavor. I deeply thank HE Sarah Al Amiri and the Council of Ministers, for allowing me to be an active part of the present and future knowledge-based economy and society of the Country, while contributing to attract the next generation of talented scientists and engineers to be part of the joint effort,” she said.��

Aside from being a new member of the ESC, Dr. Vega is also leading the ESC Advisory Board on Engineering and Technology. The Board was created to support and advise the federal government in matters related to science and technology research and policy to further advance in this direction.��

“It is clear that research and innovation in engineering and technology has already played a key role in the advancement of the Country, and it is expected to have a huge impact in the development of the society of knowledge the Emirates is building, and our quality of life. The Board, led by myself as a member of the ESC, is integrated by a selected team of scientists and experts in their specific fields of science from different universities and institutions in the Emirates, which will work together to accomplish our mandate,” she explained.��

The Board and the Council will work hand in hand in developing the engineering and technology talent pool in the UAE. Part of this is to develop programs to entice the younger generation to become engineers and entrepreneurs. The Board will also actively promote collaborations between public and private research institutions focused on engineering and technology. Describing further the Board’s role and objectives, Dr. Vega said: “We want institutions to go beyond and above individual achievements. Part of our role is to also highlight, nationally and internationally, the impact engineering and technology research and innovation developed here in the Emirates has on the economy and the society.�� As a Board, we will propose and develop different initiatives in all these areas, including mapping the current capabilities and interests aligned with the needs of the country, successful stories, international practices, different collaborations, etc. This is a very exciting task where many scientists and engineers in the Emirates can also contribute.”

Dr. Vega is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Director of the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH) at Khalifa University. She is an internationally recognized leading authority in her field of molecular thermodynamics, clean energy, and sustainability, now focused on hydrogen production and uses, CO2 capture and utilization at large scale, alternative fuels and sustainable cooling systems. Aside from her new appointment as member of the ESC, Dr. Vega is also a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Sciences (MBRAS). In 2020, she was recognized for her work and expertise in sustainability and clean energy and was awarded the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Distinguishment.��

“As mentioned, I feel very honored for being a member of the Emirates Scientist Council; I came to the Emirates several years ago with the goal to leverage my expertise and knowledge in science and technology for the needs of the country. The dream has come true; now I have an additional responsibility to do it from above, which I am happy to take. Serving is my goal. Paraphrasing the great scientist Isaac Newton, ‘If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants’.”

Dr. Vega added, “Being a KU faculty and a member of the ESC reinforces how the country values our knowledge, skills and impact. I would like to remind the KU community that as an institution we have the honor and the responsibility to contribute to the knowledge-based society the country is building, and the role of each of us is equally important to accomplish it. In spite of the difficulties that we may find in our daily tasks, the efforts are worth, as any scientific or technological achievement, big or small, is part of our contribution to the present and future of the country. The better we work together, the higher the impact we can achieve as an institution. In addition, as an educational organization, we are very lucky to have the opportunity to help young talented scientists and engineers to follow their dreams.”

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
13 January 2022

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Khalifa University’s Dr. Ammar Nayfeh, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, was selected by the Emirates Scientists Council to be the Deputy of the Public Outreach Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Academy of Scientists (MBRAS). Dr. Nayfeh will be working with Committee Chair Dr. Aaesha Abdulla Alnuaimi, KU alumna, and the other committee members to develop and coordinate outreach activities to promote MBRAS.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

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The committee aims to inspire a new generation of scientists and raise awareness about scientific research in the UAE, while also promoting MBRAS members and their projects. To help achieve these goals, Dr. Nayfeh will help arrange and manage two major events in the upcoming year with support from the wider committee.

“Inspiring young people to love science is a passion of mine.�� It is important to start with students at a young age to build a strong scientific foundation. This will help increase the amount of students pursuing scientific majors and careers in the UAE.��With this committee, our aim is to use fun, engaging, hands-on events and activities to help inspire young students scientifically. Additionally, there is a lot of amazing research being conducted in the UAE by top scientists including current MBRAS members that we will promote, which will also inspire students to explore science,” Dr. Nayfeh said.��

Dr. Nayfeh is regarded as an expert in nanotechnology and nano materials for future energy efficient optical electrical and photovoltaic nano devices.������

Erica Solomon
Senior Publication Specialist
5 January 2022

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Dr. Mohammed Saad Al Kobaisi, Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering, is sharing his expertise in advanced discretizations and has collaborated with other leading industry experts in the newly published book Advanced Modeling with the MATLAB Reservoir Simulation. Dr. Al Kobaisi authored Chapter 2 of the book titled “Nonlinear Finite-Volume Methods for the Flow Equation in Porous Media,” which succinctly explains the formulation of nonlinear finite-volume (NFV) methods as advanced discretization schemes.��

“It was in 2019 when I first received the invitation from Chief Scientist Knut-Andreas Lie, of the SINTEF research center in Oslo, to contribute with a chapter in an upcoming book titled ‘Advanced Modeling with the MATLAB Reservoir Simulation Toolbox’. I was humbled to learn that our recent works in the area of advanced discretizations were gaining traction in the scientific computing community and being cited in prestigious research centers and universities’ publications (the likes of NASA Ames Research Center, Stanford University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, Communication University of China, among others). Although our developments were primarily targeting the oil and gas industry, the numerical tools we are working on at KU have applications in numerous industries and fields such as aerospace engineering, material sciences, environmental engineering, hydrology, CCUS, applied mathematics, and more,” Dr. Al Kobaisi shared.��

The advanced discretization schemes Dr. Al Kobaisi talks about in his chapter are consistent and monotone by design. “We show the basic ideas of how to construct one-sided fluxes, interpolate using harmonic averaging points, and obtain unique discrete fluxes through grid faces with convex combinations of one- sided fluxes. Key functions in the accompanying nfvm module in the MATLAB Reservoir Simulation Toolbox (MRST) are outlined and examples of how the method is applied are presented,” he explained.

Dr. Mohamed Sassi, Professor & Acting Department Chair of the Petroleum Engineering Department commented: “Dr. Al Kobaisi’s contribution to the book and his work with other eminent scientists in the petroleum engineering world is a great achievement. This is testimony of the exceptional caliber of our faculty and the strength of our Petroleum Engineering program, which ranks 21st worldwide in the QS World University Rankings.”��

Dr. Al Kobaisi has extensive experience in the industry, previously serving as Energy Affairs Manager of the Directorate of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) where he was in charge of the work on bilateral energy relations in oil, gas, and renewable energy. He was also Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE Mission to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and an Advisor to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) from 2017 to 2019.��

The book Advanced Modeling with the MATLAB Reservoir Simulation is published by Cambridge University Press and electronic copies of the book can be downloaded for free from their .

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Creative Writer
26 December 2021

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Dr. Jorge P. Zubelli, Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Department, recently chaired the 16th annual Research in Options: RiO 2021 conference. RiO 2021, which was held virtually from 21-24 November, provided a forum for experts to discuss some of the latest breakthroughs in mathematical research in Applied Mathematics.

This year’s meeting was co-hosted by FGV EMAp (School of Applied Mathematics in Rio de Janeiro), Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Brazil, and KU’s Mathematics Department. Over 200 scientists, mathematicians, and practitioners who work on the interface of mathematics and finance discussed the latest research and tools that are advancing understanding of complex financial phenomena.��

The conference builds on the success of previous editions, which were hosted by Brazil’s National Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics’ (IMPA) and the Laboratory for Analysis and Mathematical Modeling in the Applied Sciences (LAMCA), which was headed by Dr. Zubelli from 2011 – 2019.��

This year, the conference focused on different aspects of mathematical finance, including option pricing, fixed income, volatility trading, real options, commodities, algorithmic trading, portfolio and risk management.

Some of the most prominent names in quantitative finance and risk management participated in the event, including Bruno Dupire, Head of Research Bloomberg, who is recognized as one of the most influential quantitative analysts having received in 2008 the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Risk Magazine. KU’s Dr. Giorgio Consigli, Associate Professor of Mathematics, also participated in the conference and presented on the topic of “Optimal option portfolios with volatility as asset class in a discrete market.” While KU’s Dr. Marcos Lopez de Prado, Professor of Practice in the Mathematics Department and ADIA’s Global Head on Quantitative Research & Development, presented on “Escaping The Sisyphean Trap: How Quants Can Achieve Their Full Potential.”����

The RiO conference sheds light on the increasingly important role of mathematical tools to model and understand how risk is assessed and managed, and how to address the growing number of mathematical and computational challenges the financial industry is facing.

Submitted manuscripts from RiO 2021 will be published in a special issue of the��, titled “Computational Mathematics and Data Science Methods in Quantitative Finance,” with Dr. Zubelli and two others serving as guest editors.��

Erica Solomon
Senior Publication Specialist
13 December 2021

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Dr. Sabatini was recognized as Best-in-Field Scientist by THE AUSTRALIAN 2021 Research Special Report, which ��ݮ��Ƶ the talent and dedication of the best researchers and research institutions in Australia.��

THE AUSTRALIAN 2021 Research Special Report has listed Dr. Roberto Sabatini, Professor and Chair of the Aerospace Engineering Department, as the top national scientist in the field of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation. The Australian’s annual report names the top researchers and top research institutions in each field of research, based on the number of citations for papers published in the top 20 journals in each field over the past five years.��

Dr. Sabatini said, “I was deeply honored to be named top Australian scientist in the field of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation.” He added, “I was also very happy to see that RMIT University was listed as the top research institution in the same field. My past eight years at RMIT have been deeply transformative and enriching. In my new role of Department Chair here at Khalifa University, I look forward to the opportunity of expanding our very prolific and effective collaborations.”

Dr. Sabatini is a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics with three decades of experience in Avionics, Defense and Robotics/Autonomous Systems research and education, acquired in progressively more responsible industry, government and academic positions in Europe, North America, and Australasia. Dr. Sabatini holds a PhD in Aerospace/Avionics Systems (Cranfield University), a PhD in Space Geodesy/Satellite Navigation (University of Nottingham), and an advanced MEng in Astronautics/Space Systems (Sapienza University of Rome).��

Throughout his career, Dr. Sabatini attracted more than US$35 million in research funding from various industry and government organizations, including Thales, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, DST Group, SmartSat CRC, Food Agility CRC, BMT, AMIRA, Insitec, Jetstar, and CASA. He is a Fellow and Executive of the Institution of Engineers Australia, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation. In addition to his primary academic duties and various honorary and consulting appointments in Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, and South Africa, he contributes to the broader aerospace community as Chair of the IEEE AESS Avionics Systems Panel, Editor for Progress in Aerospace Sciences, Senior Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, and Associate Editor for Robotica, the Journal of Navigation, and Aerospace Science and Technology.

In his recent research, Dr. Sabatini has addressed the opportunities and challenges associated with the digital transformation for sustainability of the aerospace and aviation sector. More specifically, working in collaboration with key industry partners, he developed new avionics and Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies that enhance safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability of both air and space transport operations. These include 4-Dimensional Trajectory Optimization (4DTO) algorithms, cooperative and non-cooperative surveillance technologies, as well as adaptive/cognitive forms of Human-Machine Interface and Interaction (HMI2), allowing the automated negotiation and validation of aircraft intents for safer and more efficient ATM operations. As an integral part of this evolutionary process, Dr. Sabatini and his team are currently addressing the requirements of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) navigation, communication and Sense-and-Avoid (SAA), in order to allow the safe and unrestricted access of UAS to all classes of airspace.��

“I am a strong advocate of industry-focused research and teaching, and I am very passionate about research translation for social and economic advancement. Throughout my career, I was blessed with great team-working opportunities and served in various leadership roles both in industry and in academia,” Dr. Sabatini commented.��

Another study led by Dr. Sabatini dealt with the development of cyber-physical system architectures for the integration of point-to-point suborbital spaceflight and conventional atmospheric air transport. He explored various airspace risk analysis methods for manned and unmanned reusable space vehicles, identified the physical and computational limitations of these approaches, and assessed their applicability to future commercial space transport operations.��

Dr. Sabatini is also leading a project aimed at examining the unique hazards of the space environment and developing suitable avionics systems and ground-based decision support tools for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM).

“I have recently joined Khalifa University from Australia and I am very determined to make a difference in the team fostering a culture of inclusion, integrity and conscientious change by prioritizing first and foremost the students and staff whose education and careers will be affected by the changes that will be introduced. I believe that passion, competence, and respect are the key ingredients of a successful team and I am delighted to have the opportunity of leading the Aerospace Engineering Department of Khalifa University in a time of significant growth, both in our research and educational capacity. Over the coming months, I will work with the team to assess opportunities and risks, charting a map for growth that values the contributions of all constituencies in the decision-making process.”

To know more about The Australian Special Report, you can read the article .��

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
5 December 2021

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Khalifa University’s Dr. Linda Zou, Professor of Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering, was selected by the Emirates Scientists Council to be the Deputy of the Women in Science Committee of the Mohammed bin Rashid Academy of Scientists (MBRAS). Dr. Zou will be working with committee lead Dr. Saeeda Al Marzouqi and the other committee members to represent women in the science community.��

The committee aims to advocate the attraction, promotion, and retention of women in STEM fields. It will support and encourage women faculty and researchers to engage and thrive in their chosen careers, specifically in STEM, where women are still relatively minorities.��

“Women scientists have overcome many difficulties to be in current positions and made great contributions to the university and science. Our aim is to promote sustainable engagement and growth, to be recognized and have the same opportunity without facing disadvantages,” Dr. Zou said.��

Dr. Zou is regarded as an expert in water technologies and cloud seeding materials and is well-known for her ground-breaking research using nanotechnology to develop cloud seeding materials.��

Ara Maj Cruz
Creative Writer
13 October 2021

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