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The Environmental and Geophysical Sciences (ENGEOS) Lab at Khalifa University focuses on studying climate and atmospheric sciences at local, regional and global scales to support science-based strategies for stakeholders and governmental entities in addressing climate change and related environmental challenges.

The research activities at ENGEOS lab are centered around the study of the climate and address land, atmospheric, and oceanic processes and the interactions between them. The overarching goal is to advance scientific knowledge in the field of environmental and climate sciences using remote sensing (both satellite and ground-based), state-of-the-art numerical models and artificial intelligence techniques.

ENGEOS lab runs several research projects funded by government authorities and local and international stakeholders. ENGEOS‘s activities are expanding rapidly in the UAE and the region to cover new applications and address the need for the use of satellite observations and advanced numerical models to study Earth sciences while developing a local expertise. This positions KU at the center of the rapidly expending scientific-research arena in the UAE and the region and strengthens its position as a strategic partner in the knowledge-based economic development of the nation.



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In the Sands of Time: Khalifa University Machine Learning Technique Revolutionizes Archaeology in Arid Environments
Methane concentrations fluctuate over south-eastern Arabia
Methane concentrations fluctuate over south-eastern Arabia
Satellite data study examines methane levels over UAE
Satellite data study examines methane levels over UAE
Research by Abu Dhabi scientists sheds light on why Antarctica is melting
Research by Abu Dhabi scientists sheds light on why Antarctica is melting
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Fog in UAE Now More Common Because of Climate Change
Better Visibility on How Fog Forms in the Emirates
Better Visibility on How Fog Forms in the Emirates
Atmospheric Triggers of the Brunt Ice Shelf Calving in February 2021
Atmospheric Triggers of the Brunt Ice Shelf Calving in February 2021
Gulf Will Face ‘More Tropical Cyclones’ Due to Climate Change
Gulf Will Face ‘More Tropical Cyclones’ Due to Climate Change
Why Reduced Emissions over the Arabian Peninsula Did Not Make the Air Any Cleaner during the Covid-19 Lockdown in 2020
Why Reduced Emissions over the Arabian Peninsula Did Not Make the Air Any Cleaner during the Covid-19 Lockdown in 2020
Pollution Reduction Stirs Dusty Winds of Change
Pollution Reduction Stirs Dusty Winds of Change
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Why Did ‘Particle Pollution’ Increase in UAE as Roads Emptied during Pandemic?
KU Researchers Making Fog Forecasting Models More Precise in the UAE
KU Researchers Making Fog Forecasting Models More Precise in the UAE
How Dust from the Sahara Can Turn the Alps Red
How Dust from the Sahara Can Turn the Alps Red
Celebrating UAE’s Golden Jubilee with Solar Lights and Reflections on Antarctica
Celebrating UAE’s Golden Jubilee with Solar Lights and Reflections on Antarctica
These are the Pollution Hotspots of the Middle East
These are the Pollution Hotspots of the Middle East
More UAE Rain in the Springtime as Climate Change Impacts Local Weather Patterns
More UAE Rain in the Springtime as Climate Change Impacts Local Weather Patterns
We Need to Look Beyond Our Borders for Clean Air and Blue Skies
We Need to Look Beyond Our Borders for Clean Air and Blue Skies
Heavy rain on rise in UAE with trend set to continue due to climate change, study finds
Heavy rain on rise in UAE with trend set to continue due to climate change, study finds
Khalifa University Research Shows Increasing Trends in Summertime Temperatures over the UAE
Khalifa University Research Shows Increasing Trends in Summertime Temperatures over the UAE
KU Scientist to Lead Climate Data and Modeling Cluster of Newly Established UAE Climate Change Research Network
KU Scientist to Lead Climate Data and Modeling Cluster of Newly Established UAE Climate Change Research Network
Researchers at Khalifa University’s ENGEOS Lab Use Remote Sensing and Machine Learning to Find Potential Unexplored Archeological Sites in UAE
Researchers at Khalifa University’s ENGEOS Lab Use Remote Sensing and Machine Learning to Find Potential Unexplored Archeological Sites in UAE
Research into the Atmospheric Aerosols over the UAE Shows Dust Levels Decreasing
Research into the Atmospheric Aerosols over the UAE Shows Dust Levels Decreasing
KU Researcher Explains What Makes the UAE So Foggy in the Winter
KU Researcher Explains What Makes the UAE So Foggy in the Winter
Khalifa University Researchers Share Knowledge at 2021 International Rain Enhancement Forum
Khalifa University Researchers Share Knowledge at 2021 International Rain Enhancement Forum
Atmospheric Extremes Triggered the Biggest Calving Event at an Antarctica Ice Shelf in More Than 50 Years, Reports Khalifa University Team
Atmospheric Extremes Triggered the Biggest Calving Event at an Antarctica Ice Shelf in More Than 50 Years, Reports Khalifa University Team
Researchers at Khalifa University’s ENGEOS Lab Identify ‘Subtropical High’ Pressure as Reason for Gigantic Dust Storm in June 2020
Researchers at Khalifa University’s ENGEOS Lab Identify ‘Subtropical High’ Pressure as Reason for Gigantic Dust Storm in June 2020
Analyzing Unexpected Summertime Rains in the Desert
Analyzing Unexpected Summertime Rains in the Desert
Khalifa University Scientists Unravel 40-Year Long Mystery of Large Sea in the Middle of Antarctic Ice Cover
Khalifa University Scientists Unravel 40-Year Long Mystery of Large Sea in the Middle of Antarctic Ice Cover