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Overview

The Research Laboratories Department at Khalifa University is dedicated to aligning the University’s research infrastructure with its strategic research priorities. Through a coordinated network of research institutes, centers, and organized research units, the Department supports faculty, researchers, and students in conducting world-class scientific inquiry and technological innovation.

Central to this effort are the Core Research Laboratories; large-scale, centrally managed facilities operated by the Department and staffed by expert technical professionals. Khalifa University provides full support for capital investments, operational expenses, safety, and training, ensuring the laboratories operate at the highest international standards of quality and performance.

The specialized Core Laboratories include:

Additive Manufacturing Laboratory

Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory

Electron Microscopy Facility

Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory

Nano and Microfabrication Facility

Optoelectronic Characterization Laboratory

Surface and Materials Science Laboratory

Wind Tunnel Facility

Together, these Core facilities form the foundation of Khalifa University’s advanced research ecosystem, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and knowledge generation across scientific and engineering domains.

Vision
Mission

The vision of the Research Laboratories Department is to be a globally recognized hub of state-of-the-art research infrastructure and experimentation, empowering world-leading research and innovation at Khalifa University. Through premier laboratory facilities, expert technical support, and strategic partnerships, the Research Laboratories Department will enable discoveries and innovations that drive the UAE’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy and contribute to addressing global scientific and technological challenges.

Key Elements of the Vision:

  • Global recognition and research excellence
  • Leading-edge infrastructure enabling world-class experimentation
  • Strong focus on discovery, innovation, and translation
  • Tangible societal and economic impact, with emphasis on UAE national priorities
  • Alignment with Khalifa University’s strategic mandate for impactful research

The mission of the Research Laboratories Department is to deliver and sustain world-class laboratory facilities, equipment, services, and operational policies that empower Khalifa University’s faculty, researchers, and students to perform pioneering, multidisciplinary research.

In alignment with the University’s strategic research priorities, the Department is committed to ensuring efficient, accessible, and high-quality laboratory infrastructure; to fostering collaborations with industry, government, and international institutions; and to promoting the translation of research into measurable societal, economic, and environmental impact, advancing the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based economy.

Mission highlights include:

  • Provide and continually evolve advanced laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and governance frameworks
  • Enable cross-disciplinary research by faculty, researchers, and students
  • Align laboratory capabilities with KU’s strategic research priorities (Energy Transition, Sustainable Resilient Environment, Healthy Longevity, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and more)
  • Ensure accessibility, efficiency, and operational excellence across all facilities
  • Support translation of research into real-world applications through partnerships with industry and government
  • Contribute to the UAE’s national innovation agenda and the development of a knowledge-driven economy.
Surface and Material Sciences Core Laboratory
Surface and Material Sciences Core Laboratory

The Surface and Material Sciences (SMS) Core Laboratory is a state-of-the-art research facility equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced analytical instruments designed for detailed surface, structural and compositional characterization of materials. The laboratory supports a wide range of field applications including materials science and engineering, chemistry and catalysis, environmental and geosciences, mechanical and civil engineering, life sciences and biomaterials, as well as electronics and energy research.

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Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Core Laboratory
Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Core Laboratory

The Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry (ACBC) Core Laboratory is a state-of-the-art analytical facility dedicated to supporting sample preparation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and molecular characterization of both small and large molecules. The lab underpins research and development across a wide range of sectors, including food safety, pharmaceuticals, forensics, environmental sciences, biopharmaceuticals, metabolomics, and elemental analysis.

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Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory
Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Core Laboratory is equipped with advanced additive manufacturing systems and post-processing tools that supports cutting-edge research and high-precision production capabilities across a variety of disciplines. As a transformative and disruptive technology, additive manufacturing is transforming industries by enabling innovative product designs, reducing material waste, lowering production costs, and supporting rapid, on-demand manufacturing. At Khalifa University, the Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory plays a central role in these advancements, contributing to sustainability and design flexibility in research and industry. The laboratory supports advanced research and industrial innovation by offering comprehensive, end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions from concept design and material selection to the fabrication

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