Materials & Manufacturing Institute

about

Materials and Manufacturing Institute at Khalifa University serves as a catalyst for innovation, uniting the university’s strengths in materials science, advanced manufacturing, and technology translation. We bring together researchers, facilities, and industry partners to accelerate the journey from discovery to deployment—designing new materials, developing scalable manufacturing solutions, and enabling real‑world impact. Through shared infrastructure, collaborative programs, and a focus on high‑value, deployable technologies, the institute drives economic competitiveness and advances solutions that benefit society and industry alike.

vision

To be the region’s leading catalyst for materials innovation and advanced manufacturing, turning breakthrough research into scalable technologies and high-value products that benefit society and industry.

mission

To integrate and amplify materials and manufacturing capabilities across the university, enable cross-institute collaboration, and accelerate translation and commercialization through world-class research, shared infrastructure, industry partnerships, and talent development.

FACULTY

Prof. Saeed Alhassan

Senior Director

Saeed M. Alhassan is a Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University. His research covers water and humidity harvesting, sulfur based materials, polymers, colloids, graphene, and surface science, resulting in extensive publications, patents, and conference contributions. He has held major leadership roles—including Director of the Gas Research Center and Senior Director of the Petroleum Institute—managing large research programs and collaborating with industry and government partners. He is active in professional societies and serves on research councils and editorial boards. His work has earned national scientific and research excellence awards with academic training from Vanderbilt University, the Colorado School of Mines, and Case Western Reserve University.