Research Centers

Khalifa University of Science and Technology is home to the UAE’s leading research institutes and centers, where challenges of relevance to the region and world are addressed in a systematic and targeted manner by innovative researchers working together in world-class facilities. These centers create the foundation for the university to become a regional and global leader in research.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology Research Centers have the following characteristics:

  • Large‐scale research units established to address strategic university research priorities
  • Theme- or mission-oriented to address medium-term strategic priorities
  • May be sponsored by industry and/or government partners to address their priorities for a defined period of time
  • Led by prominent scholars primarily appointed as faculty members

Faculty from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are involved in research conducted through the following centers:

System on Chip Center (SoCC)
Healthcare Engineering and Innovation Center (HEIC)
KU-KAIST Joint Research Center
Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems (KUCARS)
EBTIC
Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS)
Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC)