20 Posters and Several Oral Presentations from PhD and Master’s Students Cover Cutting-Edge Research Solutions
Critical challenges in addressing global energy transition, presentations on key areas of engineering innovations, outstanding research solutions, and 20 posters from PhD and Master’s students were some of the highlights of the first annual Electrical Engineering Research Conference organized at Khalifa University. Three awards were also announced in the Best Abstract, Best Oral, and Best Poster categories.
The conference at the Main Campus was organized by the Electrical Engineering Department, currently ranked 102nd globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. The event aims to foster collaboration within the academic community while providing a platform for students to present their work, and engage with faculty.
The Best Abstract award was given to PhD student Wahab Ullah (Advisor Dr Khalifa Al Hosani) for Advanced DPC Strategy for High-Efficient PEM Operations with Fault Ride Through Capability in RES Dominated Grids and PhD student Youssef Badran (Advisor Dr. Mohamed El Moursi) for A Data Driven Stability Assessment Approach for Multiple Microgrids Interconnection.
The Best Oral award was presented to PhD student Bilal Habib (Advisor Dr. Omar Al Zaabi), for E-field Relaxation at Triple Point Junction around GIS Insulator Spacer, and The Best Poster award was won by PhD student Nasser Jamal Saeed Al-Saif (Advisor: Dr. Jamal AlSawalhi), for Three-Coil Wireless Power Transfer System.
Undergraduate students Shayma Mohammed Alteneiji, Maryam Ahmed Alhmoudi, Engy Emad Farouk, and Hind Ibrahim Albastaki presented a poster titled Vehicle Position & Speed Measurement Using Radar and Camera Modules.
The keynote ‘Enabling the Energy Transition: Why Research and Development Is Critical for Decarbonizing Energy and Transport Systems’, was delivered by Dr. Hany Farag, Visiting Research Professor. Dr. Farag analyzed how the significant technical and operational challenges for key energy transition enablers such as large-scale renewable integration, electrification of transport, and green hydrogen production could only be tackled through a hybrid approach that combines battery-based and hydrogen-based technologies.
Out of a total of 20 posters, 10 covered topics such as digital modulation, wireless power transfer, and microgrid stability, focusing on innovative solutions for energy challenges and integration of renewables. Another 10 posters covered energy management in hybrid microgrids and risk-aware frameworks for hydrogen transport, highlighting the diversity of research in the Electrical Engineering department at Khalifa University.
Additionally, seven student-led oral presentations covered topics such as Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) operations, charge trapping devices, and microgrid restoration, underscoring the scope for advanced technologies and applications in the field of electrical engineering. Seven other oral sessions focused on microgrid interconnection, soft lithography, and machine learning in fault detection, highlighting the innovative research and applications.
There were also five more talks covering cyber-attack detection in solar forecasting and economic dispatch frameworks for microgrids, which turned the spotlight on stability, efficiency, and innovative solutions.
Professor Ammar Nayfeh, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, and Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department Research Committee, said: “The first annual Electrical Engineering Research Conference provided an opportunity for the students to present their research work and gauge the extent of innovation from among their peers. We are planning to make this even more engaging in the next edition as the field of electrical engineering is poised to register significant growth offering more potential for new graduates. This conference has not only led to key insightful research work to be shared but also in exchange of knowledge and expertise that will inspire students to explore further in electrical engineering.”
Clarence Michael
English Editor – Specialist
