Augmented Interactive Reality Book Was Developed by KU Students.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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Augmented Interactive Reality Book Was Developed by KU Students.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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Augmented Interactive Reality Book Based on “My Vision ” by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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Augmented Interactive Reality Book Based on “My Vision ” by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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Augmented Interactive Reality Book Based on “My Vision ” by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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Augmented Interactive Reality Book Based on “My Vision ” by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

One of EBTIC’s proposed iCampus projects on “Smart Learning – Edutainment” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai together with His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

“Airbook: Augmented Interactive Reality Book ” was developed by KU students Ms. Hamda Al Ali Ms. Mona Al Housani Ms. Amena Al Zaabi and Ms. Hadeel Abdulwahed. The project was supervised by Dr Jason Ng (EBTIC) and Dr Jamal Zemerly (KU).

Airbook aims to promote book readings among the adult-learner communities within the UAE by enhancing the user experience. Known as “edutainment ” this field of research offers a synergetic combination of education and entertainment. Adult learners tend to focus more on the pragmatic context of book reading such as obtaining extra or in-depth information readily checking or translating portions of the text easily or even making contacts with the author or publisher conveniently via for instance social networking tools.

The book chosen for the project based on a previous EBTIC-Etisalat’s eLibrary pilot study was “My Vision” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the app created named as “My Vision-AIR.” The project has been completed with a number of highly positive responses received from a field trial with the general public.

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KU Welcomes BT for EBTIC Tour.

Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) recently hosted two members of British Telecommunications’ (BT) top leadership at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus.

Gavin Patterson Chief Executive Officer BT Group plc and Kevin Taylor President Asia Middle East and Africa visited EBTIC and met with senior management of EBTIC and Khalifa University: Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President and Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla Senior Vice President of Research and Development and EBTIC board member.  Representatives from Etisalat were also present including Mr. Nasser Salim General Manager of Emirates Data Clearing House (Etisalat Group) and EBTIC board member and Mr. Abdulaziz Al Mutawa Senior Vice President Technology Innovations Etisalat.

The purpose of the visit was to view advancements and accomplishments at EBTIC — a jointly established research and innovation center. EBTIC aims to advance intelligent systems technologies for Next Generation Networks (NGNs) and NGN-enabled ICT applications and services in order to facilitate develop and enable the Digital Networked Economy in the UAE and beyond.

The representatives from BT were given an overview of the work currently being conducted at EBTIC in collaboration with Etisalat BT and Khalifa University and the value EBTIC delivers to its partners.

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KU Welcomes BT for EBTIC Tour.

Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) recently hosted two members of British Telecommunications’ (BT) top leadership at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus.

Gavin Patterson Chief Executive Officer BT Group plc and Kevin Taylor President Asia Middle East and Africa visited EBTIC and met with senior management of EBTIC and Khalifa University: Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President and Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla Senior Vice President of Research and Development and EBTIC board member.  Representatives from Etisalat were also present including Mr. Nasser Salim General Manager of Emirates Data Clearing House (Etisalat Group) and EBTIC board member and Mr. Abdulaziz Al Mutawa Senior Vice President Technology Innovations Etisalat.

The purpose of the visit was to view advancements and accomplishments at EBTIC — a jointly established research and innovation center. EBTIC aims to advance intelligent systems technologies for Next Generation Networks (NGNs) and NGN-enabled ICT applications and services in order to facilitate develop and enable the Digital Networked Economy in the UAE and beyond.

The representatives from BT were given an overview of the work currently being conducted at EBTIC in collaboration with Etisalat BT and Khalifa University and the value EBTIC delivers to its partners.

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Students Showcased 3 Innovative Mobile Apps and One Site Inspection Drone.

Khalifa University participated in the 6th Abu Dhabi e-Government Forum with a showcase of 3 innovative mobile apps and one site inspection drone created by graduate and undergraduate students. The Forum which took place on Tuesday today June 9 at the St. Regis Hotel Abu Dhabi aims to highlight the achievements of Abu Dhabi’s e-government and Khalifa University’s presentation demonstrated the University’s focus on developing technology that benefits both citizens and government entities alike and its support of e-government.

The apps on display will be the AirBook: Augmented Immersive Reality Book which aims to enrich learning materials by adding augmented reality visuals and audio to printed books. This is done by using the camera of a smart phone to scan the book and when it detects a pre-restored pattern it will play the associated media. This app recently won the 2015 Mobile Application Contest held in April.

Another app is called “Blind Eye” which aims to assist disabled people in their homes in case of an emergency. The disabled person can use Google glasses in order to give emergency services a live view of the situation they are in. The app can be initiated via touch or voice command. Based on what emergency services sees help can be sent immediately or they can tell the person what to do in order to get out of danger.

The third app on display is called Amanah and it is a complete system that allows parents and schools to keep track of students entering and leaving school buses thus ensuring the safety of children and preventing them from being left behind. Each student is given a tag that is read when the student passes through the bus door. Data such as the student entering or leaving the bus GPS and Beacons are used to identify if the student is on bus school or home. Parents have access to their child’s records via a cross platform mobile app which displays their child’s location and the time.

Khalifa University also displayed a Site Inspection Drone which was one of five to recently make it to the finals in the “Drones for Good” Competition in the national category. Among its many capabilities the site-inspection drone can help enforce regulations at labor camps – from ensuring that employees are taking appointed break times to monitoring hours of operation and building boundaries. The drone also can conduct post-construction inspections thanks to a live internet feed capacity that provides three-dimensional imagery of building sites.

“We are always eager to showcase our students’ capabilities especially when their projects are aimed at benefitting all of the society and the government of the UAE ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “The projects we display serve the needs our students observed be it more reliable monitoring of buses and children or the need for government agencies to keep a closer watch on construction projects to ensure that laws are being adhered to. Our students are keen to give back to a country that’s given them so much and the way they can do that is through innovation.”

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Students Showcased 3 Innovative Mobile Apps and One Site Inspection Drone.

Khalifa University participated in the 6th Abu Dhabi e-Government Forum with a showcase of 3 innovative mobile apps and one site inspection drone created by graduate and undergraduate students. The Forum which took place on Tuesday today June 9 at the St. Regis Hotel Abu Dhabi aims to highlight the achievements of Abu Dhabi’s e-government and Khalifa University’s presentation demonstrated the University’s focus on developing technology that benefits both citizens and government entities alike and its support of e-government.

The apps on display will be the AirBook: Augmented Immersive Reality Book which aims to enrich learning materials by adding augmented reality visuals and audio to printed books. This is done by using the camera of a smart phone to scan the book and when it detects a pre-restored pattern it will play the associated media. This app recently won the 2015 Mobile Application Contest held in April.

Another app is called “Blind Eye” which aims to assist disabled people in their homes in case of an emergency. The disabled person can use Google glasses in order to give emergency services a live view of the situation they are in. The app can be initiated via touch or voice command. Based on what emergency services sees help can be sent immediately or they can tell the person what to do in order to get out of danger.

The third app on display is called Amanah and it is a complete system that allows parents and schools to keep track of students entering and leaving school buses thus ensuring the safety of children and preventing them from being left behind. Each student is given a tag that is read when the student passes through the bus door. Data such as the student entering or leaving the bus GPS and Beacons are used to identify if the student is on bus school or home. Parents have access to their child’s records via a cross platform mobile app which displays their child’s location and the time.

Khalifa University also displayed a Site Inspection Drone which was one of five to recently make it to the finals in the “Drones for Good” Competition in the national category. Among its many capabilities the site-inspection drone can help enforce regulations at labor camps – from ensuring that employees are taking appointed break times to monitoring hours of operation and building boundaries. The drone also can conduct post-construction inspections thanks to a live internet feed capacity that provides three-dimensional imagery of building sites.

“We are always eager to showcase our students’ capabilities especially when their projects are aimed at benefitting all of the society and the government of the UAE ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “The projects we display serve the needs our students observed be it more reliable monitoring of buses and children or the need for government agencies to keep a closer watch on construction projects to ensure that laws are being adhered to. Our students are keen to give back to a country that’s given them so much and the way they can do that is through innovation.”

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Organized in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Khalifa University will host a School of Nuclear Energy Management  May 17-28 2015 in conjunction with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA). 

Nuclear Energy Management School provides young professionals from countries that are currently exploring or developing nuclear energy initiatives with opportunities to meet and learn from experienced managers and professionals from established nuclear energy programs. The experience builds future nuclear energy leadership by offering a wide range of expertise on issues related to the peaceful use of nuclear technology; and broadens networks with people from all over the world.

Students will be expected to gain awareness of the most recent developments in nuclear energy in addition to IAEA specific knowledge and to develop a broad international perspective on issues related to the peaceful use of nuclear technology. They will hear from leading specialists on topics relevant to nuclear power development and implementation and establish lasting bonds with peers from many nations with shared interests and challenges.

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Organized in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Khalifa University will host a  School of Nuclear Energy Management   May 17-28 2015 in conjunction with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA). 

Nuclear Energy Management School provides young professionals from countries that are currently exploring or developing nuclear energy initiatives with opportunities to meet and learn from experienced managers and professionals from established nuclear energy programs. The experience builds future nuclear energy leadership by offering a wide range of expertise on issues related to the peaceful use of nuclear technology; and broadens networks with people from all over the world.

Students will be expected to gain awareness of the most recent developments in nuclear energy in addition to IAEA specific knowledge and to develop a broad international perspective on issues related to the peaceful use of nuclear technology. They will hear from leading specialists on topics relevant to nuclear power development and implementation and establish lasting bonds with peers from many nations with shared interests and challenges.

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Khalifa University student Khalid Al Awar has come second in the Pan-Arab Semi Finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup which took place in Bahrain from May 31 to June 3 2015. Khalid had previously won first place in the Games Category of the UAE leg of the competition for his innovative mobile application that turned a popular Gulf board game into a fun 3D mobile game. The app called Cayram has been downloaded close to 1 million times to date with over half a million of those downloads coming from the GCC.

The Pan-Arab Semi Finals brought together the national winners from Algeria Bahrain Egypt Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates with the first place winner going on to compete in the finals in Seattle USA.

Khalid is the first Emirati to win the national leg of the Imagine Cup since its inception. The Microsoft Imagine Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious global student technology competitions. It provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to team up and use their creativity passion and knowledge of technology to create applications games and integrated solutions that can change the way we live work and play.

Khalid who is a sophomore in Computer Engineering at Khalifa University originally designed the app when he was 16. Cayram is a popular GCC multiplayer board game that requires a high level of skill and accuracy.

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Khalid Al Awar came first in national final held in UAE for his mobile game Cayram.

Khalifa University student Khalid Al Awar has come second in the Pan-Arab Semi Finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup which took place in Bahrain from May 31 to June 3 2015. Khalid had previously won first place in the Games Category of the UAE leg of the competition for his innovative mobile application that turned a popular Gulf board game into a fun 3D mobile game. The app called Cayram has been downloaded close to 1 million times to date with over half a million of those downloads coming from the GCC.

The Pan-Arab Semi Finals brought together the national winners from Algeria Bahrain Egypt Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates with the first place winner going on to compete in the finals in Seattle USA.

Khalid is the first Emirati to win the national leg of the Imagine Cup since its inception. The Microsoft Imagine Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious global student technology competitions. It provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to team up and use their creativity passion and knowledge of technology to create applications games and integrated solutions that can change the way we live work and play.

Khalid who is a sophomore in Computer Engineering at Khalifa University originally designed the app when he was 16. Cayram is a popular GCC multiplayer board game that requires a high level of skill and accuracy. 

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Dr. Quan Wang recognized for his research into smart materials and nanotechnology.

Khalifa University Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Quan Wang was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering on June 4 2015 at a ceremony in Ontario Canada. The Canadian Academy of Engineering is one of three renowned academies in the country among the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. There are about five hundred active fellows in the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Dr. Wang was recognized for his research into smart materials and nanotechnology in addition to his extensive activities with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as his work as an active board member author and editor for several major engineering publications such as the Journal of Sound and Vibration and the journal Carbon for the American Carbon Society. He was also a founding Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine.

Dr. Wang has made outstanding contributions into the applications of nano-materials in composites and medical devices. He is also a leading expert in smart materials and structures which are materials that possess one or more properties that can be significantly changed by external stimuli such as stress temperature electric or magnetic fields and their applications in energy harvesting structural health monitoring and repair. To date Dr. Wang has received 4 patents and has published more than 200 research papers in internationally referred journals that are highly cited and has played an active role in smart material and nano-technology research and education. In addition to this fellowship he is also a fellow of AMSE ASCE and the Institute of Physics.

“I’m honored to become a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering ” says Dr. Wang. “It’s wonderful to be recognized among many of Canada’s most accomplished engineers not only for my research achievements and academic pursuits but also for my activities in promoting and assisting academic societies. Such a recognition enhances my ability to contribute to Khalifa University and my research community while encouraging me to continue with groundbreaking research.”

“Dr. Wang’s contributions to mechanical and civil engineering have made him a leader in the field ” says Dr. Tod Laursen President of Khalifa University. “He has advanced the use of nano-technology in engineering and medicine and due to the feasibility novelty and simplicity of some of his applications has been widely acknowledged by his peers industry and by other academic societies and institutions around the world. We are pleased to count him as one of our faculty and look forward to seeing what his future research brings.”

Dr. Quan Wang recognized for his research into smart materials and nanotechnology.

Khalifa University Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Quan Wang was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering on June 4 2015 at a ceremony in Ontario Canada. The Canadian Academy of Engineering is one of three renowned academies in the country among the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. There are about five hundred active fellows in the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Dr. Wang was recognized for his research into smart materials and nanotechnology in addition to his extensive activities with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as his work as an active board member author and editor for several major engineering publications such as the Journal of Sound and Vibration and the journal Carbon for the American Carbon Society. He was also a founding Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Nanotechnology in Engineering and Medicine.

Dr. Wang has made outstanding contributions into the applications of nano-materials in composites and medical devices. He is also a leading expert in smart materials and structures which are materials that possess one or more properties that can be significantly changed by external stimuli such as stress temperature electric or magnetic fields and their applications in energy harvesting structural health monitoring and repair. To date Dr. Wang has received 4 patents and has published more than 200 research papers in internationally referred journals that are highly cited and has played an active role in smart material and nano-technology research and education. In addition to this fellowship he is also a fellow of AMSE ASCE and the Institute of Physics.

“I’m honored to become a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering ” says Dr. Wang. “It’s wonderful to be recognized among many of Canada’s most accomplished engineers not only for my research achievements and academic pursuits but also for my activities in promoting and assisting academic societies. Such a recognition enhances my ability to contribute to Khalifa University and my research community while encouraging me to continue with groundbreaking research.”

“Dr. Wang’s contributions to mechanical and civil engineering have made him a leader in the field ” says Dr. Tod Laursen President of Khalifa University. “He has advanced the use of nano-technology in engineering and medicine and due to the feasibility novelty and simplicity of some of his applications has been widely acknowledged by his peers industry and by other academic societies and institutions around the world. We are pleased to count him as one of our faculty and look forward to seeing what his future research brings.” 

Interactive games teach kids about the latest forensic technology.

Khalifa University participated in the Health and Fitness Fun Festival 2015 was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center March 11-13. KU offered fun interactive and educational games to get kids interested in healthy living science and technology. One game a “crime scene investigation ” had children searching for lost candy by using sleuthing techniques like fingerprinting.

Khalifa University’s booth also featured tests designed to assess visitors’ health fitness and general well-being. The stations were managed by students representing several different KU programs including Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering as well as students from the Preparatory Program and the Med Club. Faculty and staff were on hand as advisors.

Activities included several non-invasive physical tests including a lung capacity assessment a strength challenge as well as a Body Mass Index test that did not require weighing.

One of the games designed by students in the University’s Electronic Engineering Program measured people’s reactions to speed and was “tailored” for those living in Abu Dhabi. Biomedical Engineering students will use the data collected for research purposes and as part of future studies. 

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Interactive games teach kids about the latest forensic technology.

Khalifa University participated in the Health and Fitness Fun Festival 2015 was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center March 11-13. KU offered fun interactive and educational games to get kids interested in healthy living science and technology. One game a “crime scene investigation ” had children searching for lost candy by using sleuthing techniques like fingerprinting.

Khalifa University’s booth also featured tests designed to assess visitors’ health fitness and general well-being. The stations were managed by students representing several different KU programs including Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering as well as students from the Preparatory Program and the Med Club. Faculty and staff were on hand as advisors.

Activities included several non-invasive physical tests including a lung capacity assessment a strength challenge as well as a Body Mass Index test that did not require weighing.

One of the games designed by students in the University’s Electronic Engineering Program measured people’s reactions to speed and was “tailored” for those living in Abu Dhabi. Biomedical Engineering students will use the data collected for research purposes and as part of future studies. 

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Research conference allows graduate students to share research with peers from the UAE and around the world.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khalifa University and the Abu Dhabi Education Council are organizing the UAE Graduate Students Research Conference 2015 (UAEGSRC) to be held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr March 22–24 2015. The interdisciplinary forum will allow Master’s and PhD students from across the UAE and the world to showcase their research pursuits and seek collaboration from their peers.

The Conference will focus on four main fields: the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences; Clinical Pre-Clinical and Health; Life Sciences; and Engineering and Physical Sciences. Research papers have been submitted in the various categories exploring areas as diverse as cultural and family studies education Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease nutrition and health biochemistry and biotechnology micro and nano systems and nuclear engineering in addition to many more specializations. Top papers will be awarded for innovation and creativity.

During the conference there will be opportunities for graduate students to share their research work and initiatives with each other and receive scholarly feedback in addition to being able to network with various sectors of industry government and academia. There will also be chances for students to explore research options and explore funding opportunities.

There will also be presentations by influential keynote speakers from around the world including one on the hot topic of BioRobotics by Prof. Paolo Dario from the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Italy. Other keynote speakers include H.E. Mr. Homaid Al Shemmari Chief Executive Officer of Aerospace & Engineering Services at Mubadala who will talk about career opportunities for graduate students; Dr. Alison Burdett Chief Technology Officer from the Toumaz Group UK who will discuss ultra-low-power semiconductors for wireless patient monitoring; and Prof. Eugenio Oñate professor of structural mechanics from the Technical University of Catalonia Spain who will talk about current and future trends in numerical methods of engineering.

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Research conference allows graduate students to share research with peers from the UAE and around the world.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khalifa University and the Abu Dhabi Education Council are organizing the UAE Graduate Students Research Conference 2015 (UAEGSRC) to be held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr March 22–24 2015. The interdisciplinary forum will allow Master’s and PhD students from across the UAE and the world to showcase their research pursuits and seek collaboration from their peers.

The Conference will focus on four main fields: the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences; Clinical Pre-Clinical and Health; Life Sciences; and Engineering and Physical Sciences. Research papers have been submitted in the various categories exploring areas as diverse as cultural and family studies education Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease nutrition and health biochemistry and biotechnology micro and nano systems and nuclear engineering in addition to many more specializations. Top papers will be awarded for innovation and creativity.

During the conference there will be opportunities for graduate students to share their research work and initiatives with each other and receive scholarly feedback in addition to being able to network with various sectors of industry government and academia. There will also be chances for students to explore research options and explore funding opportunities.

There will also be presentations by influential keynote speakers from around the world including one on the hot topic of BioRobotics by Prof. Paolo Dario from the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Italy. Other keynote speakers include H.E. Mr. Homaid Al Shemmari Chief Executive Officer of Aerospace & Engineering Services at Mubadala who will talk about career opportunities for graduate students; Dr. Alison Burdett Chief Technology Officer from the Toumaz Group UK who will discuss ultra-low-power semiconductors for wireless patient monitoring; and  Prof. Eugenio Oñate professor of structural mechanics from the Technical University of Catalonia Spain who will talk about current and future trends in numerical methods of engineering.

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Internationally-Recognized PAAC Members Help Advance Khalifa University.

The President’s Academic Advisory Council (PAAC) met March 15-16 2015 as part of its charge to counsel the President of Khalifa University on issues of importance. Consisting of internationally known leaders representing the fields of education and research PAAC Members provide professional knowledge and experience in addition to a genuine commitment to the advancement and welfare of the University.  Topics discussed during PAAC’s semi-annual meeting included new degree programs and course development updates on internships and career placements research strategies and graduate student recruitment.  

“The PAAC continues to be an excellent mechanism for Khalifa University and me to receive advice about our academic programs and research directions from leaders in higher education throughout the world ” explains President Tod A. Laursen. “This week’s meeting provided them with an opportunity to meet with our leaders faculty and students as well as share wisdom from their significant experience.”

PAAC Members visiting Khalifa University at this meeting included Sir John O’Reilly former Director General of Knowledge & Innovation in the UK and past Vice Chancellor of Cranfield University; Don Giddens Past President of the American Society of Engineering Education and Dean Emeritus of Engineering at Georgia Tech; and  Bertil Andersson President of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

The PAAC periodically provides a report to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University on the opportunities and challenges facing the University. The purpose of this report is to foster formal communication between the Trustees and the PAAC and to enhance innovation and continuous improvement at the University. 

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Internationally-Recognized PAAC Members Help Advance Khalifa University.

The President’s Academic Advisory Council (PAAC) met March 15-16 2015 as part of its charge to counsel the President of Khalifa University on issues of importance. Consisting of internationally known leaders representing the fields of education and research PAAC Members provide professional knowledge and experience in addition to a genuine commitment to the advancement and welfare of the University.  Topics discussed during PAAC’s semi-annual meeting included new degree programs and course development updates on internships and career placements research strategies and graduate student recruitment.  

“The PAAC continues to be an excellent mechanism for Khalifa University and me to receive advice about our academic programs and research directions from leaders in higher education throughout the world ” explains President Tod A. Laursen. “This week’s meeting provided them with an opportunity to meet with our leaders faculty and students as well as share wisdom from their significant experience.”

PAAC Members visiting Khalifa University at this meeting included Sir John O’Reilly former Director General of Knowledge & Innovation in the UK and past Vice Chancellor of Cranfield University; Don Giddens Past President of the American Society of Engineering Education and Dean Emeritus of Engineering at Georgia Tech; and  Bertil Andersson President of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

The PAAC periodically provides a report  to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University on the opportunities and challenges facing the University. The purpose of this report is to foster formal communication between the Trustees and the PAAC and to enhance innovation and continuous improvement at the University. 

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