The Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC-2D) hosted by Khalifa University of Science and Technology is part of a strategic investment by the Government of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to advance the scientific development and commercial deployment of technologies derived from graphene and other 2D materials. RIC-2D will serve as an integral part of an advanced materials innovation ecosystem being developed in Abu Dhabi.

Graphene is the strongest man-made material on earth and, among its many amazing properties, is also extremely flexible and conduction. Graphene, however, is just one of many possible 2-dimensional materials poised to transform a broad range of consumer and industrial applications in the decades to come.

Established in 2022, Research & Innovation Center for Graphene & 2D Materials will host a range of activities to support both research and technology advancement of graphene and other enhanced 2D materials in the region.

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Focusing on the potential offered by graphene and other enhanced 2D materials, the overarching objectives of the RIC-2D are to spur:

Economic development

Economic development with focus on the development of innovation-based companies and build on the foundations of a knowledge-based economy

Societal development

Societal development with focus on addressing key UAE societal challenges, including security, water, environment and energy

Human capital development

Human capital development to build a dynamic and sustainable R&D workforce in the UAE

Knowledge development

Knowledge development to generate new scientific findings that will underpin future industrial development in the UAE

Infrastructure development

Infrastructure development to enable world-class R&D in the UAE that extends capabilities afforded through global partnership and alliances

This will be achieved through a suite of programs and collaborative projects to be announced via this website.

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