Khalifa University is home to the UAE’s leading research centers as interdisciplinary research units focused on long-term strategic priorities addressing regional and global challenges in a systematic and targeted manner via engagement of world-class researchers and facilities. These research centers are at the heart of KU’s global leadership in use-inspired research.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology exemplifies a nexus of innovation and scholarly excellence, driving forward the boundaries of knowledge through comprehensive research and development initiatives. With a strategic alignment of academic exploration and operational expertise, we cultivate an environment where innovation and academic achievement coalesce. Our commitment is embodied in six key research domains, supported by twelve specialized research centers and diverse funding opportunities, marking our resolve to be a forefront multidisciplinary research entity globally.
Equipped with five dedicated departments for research support and state-of-the-art laboratories, Khalifa University is poised to make impactful discoveries that translate into real-world solutions.
Our Research and Development Division actively fosters strategic international and local partnerships, translating collaborative efforts into substantial economic contributions and affirming our critical role in socio-economic progress.
Addressing national priorities and building on established strenghs
Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors.
The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.
KU’s focus sectors are Managed Energy Transition (Power & Fuels), Sustainable Secure Society (Water and Environment & Planetary Sciences), and Healthy Longevity.
Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and Pervasive Digitalization including Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Information & Communication Technologies.
The Office of Research Services manages research grants and contracts funded by government, industry, non-profit, NGO and academic sponsors, and supports responsible grant and contract management.
The University Sponsored Research unit manages internally funded faculty led research in line with the KU’s research strategy as part of the University’s mission to be a leading research intensive institution.
The Research Computing Office currently provides access to two high performance computing (HPC) clusters. Simply speaking, an HPC cluster is a set of computers (nodes) that can collaborate to solve computational problems.
Khalifa University’s Research Laboratories Office provides an environment for increased alignment of research infrastructure investment to the University’s strategic research priorities forits centers as well as individual faculty.
The Office of Technology Management & Innovation is responsible for the protection, management and commercialization of the University’s research discoveries.
