• SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • RESEARCH SERVICES
  • TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
  • INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
  • RESEARCH LABORATORIES
  • RESEARCH COMPUTING
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research administration at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology is headed by Dr. Steve Griffiths, Senior Vice President for Research and Development and Professor of Practice.

Dr. Griffiths serves as the university’s chief officer in charge of research strategic planning and operational implementation. The administrative scope of research and development and Khalifa University includes external research partnerships, research grants and contracts, intellectual property research laboratories and research computing. The university’s research institutes and centers are also part of the research and development at Khalifa University.

Contact: Sonia Furtado Pereira, Senior Executive Assistant, Research and Development Division
Email: sonia.furtado@ku.ac.ae

RESEARCH SERVICES

RESEARCH SERVICES

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is responsible for the pre- and post-award administration of internally- and externally-funded research programs at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology. It provides the underlying policies, procedures and administrative infrastructure to ensure research enterprises are successful and sustainable. The ORS also coordinates with the Research Ethics Committees and the relevant IT systems that support the research functions.

Interim lead: John Radkowski, Interim Coordinating Director of Research Services
Email: john.radkowski@ku.ac.ae

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION

The Office of Technology Management and Innovation is responsible for protection, management and commercialization of Khalifa University research discoveries. It works closely with faculty and researchers in the University to translate their inventions into viable business opportunities and commercial products through formation of startups and/or technology licensing to industry partners. The office supports the research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in the University to actively contribute to UAE economic development and diversification.

Interim lead: Dr. Sami Bashir; Interim Director of Technology Management and Innovation
Email:  sami.bashir@ku.ac.ae

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

The Industry Engagement and Research Partnership Department is responsible for establishing collaborative relationships between the Khalifa University of Science and Technology and industry partners locally, regionally and globally. Its aim is to strengthen research productivity and innovation while advancing the sponsored research environment and culture at the University.

Interim lead:  Dr. Noura Salem AlKaabi, Interim Director of Industry Engagement and Research Partnerships
Email: Noura.alkaabi@ku.ac.ae

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

The Research Laboratories Department provides an environment for increased alignment of research infrastructure investment to Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s strategic research priorities as well as individual faculty members. The department mission is to establish and continually evolve physical research infrastructure that supports programs to achieve the primary research aims of the University.

Interim lead: Mike James Tiner, Interim Director of Research Laboratories
Email: mike.tiner@ku.ac.ae

RESEARCH COMPUTING

RESEARCH COMPUTING

The Research Computing Department manages and supports centrally-provided research computing services at the Khalifa University of Science and technology. These services include the High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, specialist training, scientific computing support, and consultancy services for the University’s researchers on the use of centrally provided research computing.

Interim lead: Dr. Dureid El Moghraby, Interim Manager of Research Computing
Email: dureid.elmoghraby@ku.ac.ae