Yusra Abdulrahman
Dr. yusra abdulrahman Assistant Professor Aerospace Engineering

Contact Information
yusra.abdulrahman@ku.ac.ae

Biography

Dr. Yusra Abdulrahman is an accomplished academic and researcher deeply committed to driving the aerospace industry forward. Her educational journey began with a BSc degree with honors from the University of Arizona in the United States. She furthered her education, attaining both MSc and Ph.D. degrees through the collaborative program between the Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology (USA) and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE).
 
 Dr. Abdulrahman has been actively engaged in fruitful collaborations with leading aerospace companies in the UAE since 2014. Her industry experience is a valuable asset as she works to enhance automation processes, redefine inspection techniques, and harness the power of AI for more efficient and sustainable aerospace operations.
 
Her research contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning her numerous awards from the Ministry of Energy and Industry. Multiple publications in esteemed international scientific journals exemplify her commitment to advancing the field. Dr. Abdulrahman's multidimensional expertise positions her as a significant contributor to the progress of aerospace engineering and technology at Khalifa University.


Education
  • PhD, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE) in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • MSc, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (UAE) in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • BSc, University of Arizona, AZ, (USA)


Affiliated Research Institutes/Centers
  • Advanced Research and Innovation Center

Research
Research Interests
  • Robotics
  • Automation
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Infrared Thermography
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Blockchain


Vacancies

As our team ventures into exciting projects, we're on the lookout for students and researchers who are passionate and self-motivated. If you find our research interesting, drop me an email. We'd love to explore collaboration with you.