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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Presentations Included English Poetry Videos Mathematics Tutorials and Crime Scene Investigation Projects

Khalifa University’s Preparatory Program students held an Open House on April 13 2015 to showcase projects and deliver demonstrations. The event was attended by Khalifa University management faculty staff and friends and family of the students.

Students presented English poetry videos Mathematics tutorials and Crime Scene Investigation Projects in addition to chemistry and physic experiments such as homemade lava lamps and natural pH indicators as well as motion and light sensors.

“We are proud of our Prep Program students and how much they have progressed in their year with us. Studying engineering is challenging and our prep program works hard to prepare them for the rigorous studies they will be engaged in ” said Jim Robert Boyce Director of Preparatory Program. “The program is unique in the UAE as it includes physics chemistry computer science mathematics and English. It is a demanding year of study for our students. The Open House this year was a chance to showcase our students and faculty working together in the science laboratories and computer classroom. It was also an excellent opportunity for our students to demonstrate their knowledge and communication skills.”

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Presentations Included English Poetry Videos Mathematics Tutorials and Crime Scene Investigation Projects

Khalifa University’s Preparatory Program students held an Open House on April 13 2015 to showcase projects and deliver demonstrations. The event was attended by Khalifa University management faculty staff and friends and family of the students.

Students presented English poetry videos Mathematics tutorials and Crime Scene Investigation Projects in addition to chemistry and physic experiments such as homemade lava lamps and natural pH indicators as well as motion and light sensors..

“We are proud of our Prep Program students and how much they have progressed in their year with us. Studying engineering is challenging and our prep program works hard to prepare them for the rigorous studies they will be engaged in ” said Jim Robert Boyce Director of Preparatory Program. “The program is unique in the UAE as it includes physics chemistry computer science mathematics and English. It is a demanding year of study for our students. The Open House this year was a chance to showcase our students and faculty working together in the science laboratories and computer classroom. It was also an excellent opportunity for our students to demonstrate their knowledge and communication skills.”

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Twice as many students as last year will travel to nine countries.

Sixty Khalifa University students have accepted prestigious internships with industry leaders in nine different countries around the world.  The students who are all completing their final year at Khalifa University will travel to the USA Australia the United Kingdom France Germany South Korea Japan Ireland and Italy.

The number of students attending overseas internships is double the amount sent last year. The organizations for whom the students will be working are leaders in their respective industries including Airbus Dassault Diehl LG and Mitsubishi. Five biomedical engineering students will have the opportunity to travel to Perth Australia to work for the Center for Forensic Science. In addition seven students from varying programs will be going to work for Children’s National–The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation in Washington D.C. USA.

This is the first year that many of the organizations will be accepting Khalifa University Students. Those orgnaizations include AMEC Foster Wheeler a UK based engineering consultancy; Cook Medical a biomedical engineering firm in Ireland; Fincantieri a shipbuilding firm located in Italy; and Rockwell Collins France which provides avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

“Khalifa University is a growing institution that continues to make its mark on both the national and international stage as is evidenced by this increase in interest from companies worldwide ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “These are exciting opportunities for our students who will not only have the opportunity to work with industry leaders but also to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with a major international company that is constantly pushing boundaries and advancing technology. The knowledge and experience that they bring back with them will be invaluable to their future careers and to the UAE.”

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Twice as many students as last year will travel to nine countries.

Sixty Khalifa University students have accepted prestigious internships with industry leaders in nine different countries around the world.  The students who are all completing their final year at Khalifa University will travel to the USA Australia the United Kingdom France Germany South Korea Japan Ireland and Italy.

The number of students attending overseas internships is double the amount sent last year. The organizations for whom the students will be working are leaders in their respective industries including Airbus Dassault Diehl LG and Mitsubishi. Five biomedical engineering students will have the opportunity to travel to Perth Australia to work for the Center for Forensic Science. In addition seven students from varying programs will be going to work for Children’s National–The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation in Washington D.C. USA.

This is the first year that many of the organizations will be accepting Khalifa University Students. Those orgnaizations include AMEC Foster Wheeler a UK based engineering consultancy; Cook Medical a biomedical engineering firm in Ireland; Fincantieri a shipbuilding firm located in Italy; and Rockwell Collins France which provides avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

“Khalifa University is a growing institution that continues to make its mark on both the national and international stage as is evidenced by this increase in interest from companies worldwide ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “These are exciting opportunities for our students who will not only have the opportunity to work with industry leaders but also to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with a major international company that is constantly pushing boundaries and advancing technology. The knowledge and experience that they bring back with them will be invaluable to their future careers and to the UAE.”

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Twice as many students as last year will travel to nine countries.

Sixty Khalifa University students have accepted prestigious internships with industry leaders in nine different countries around the world.  The students who are all completing their final year at Khalifa University will travel to the USA Australia the United Kingdom France Germany South Korea Japan Ireland and Italy.

The number of students attending overseas internships is double the amount sent last year. The organizations for whom the students will be working are leaders in their respective industries including Airbus Dassault Diehl LG and Mitsubishi. Five biomedical engineering students will have the opportunity to travel to Perth Australia to work for the Center for Forensic Science. In addition seven students from varying programs will be going to work for Children’s National–The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation in Washington D.C. USA.

This is the first year that many of the organizations will be accepting Khalifa University Students. Those orgnaizations include AMEC Foster Wheeler a UK based engineering consultancy; Cook Medical a biomedical engineering firm in Ireland; Fincantieri a shipbuilding firm located in Italy; and Rockwell Collins France which provides avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

“Khalifa University is a growing institution that continues to make its mark on both the national and international stage as is evidenced by this increase in interest from companies worldwide ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “These are exciting opportunities for our students who will not only have the opportunity to work with industry leaders but also to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with a major international company that is constantly pushing boundaries and advancing technology. The knowledge and experience that they bring back with them will be invaluable to their future careers and to the UAE.”

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Twice as many students as last year will travel to nine countries.

Sixty Khalifa University students have accepted prestigious internships with industry leaders in nine different countries around the world.  The students who are all completing their final year at Khalifa University will travel to the USA Australia the United Kingdom France Germany South Korea Japan Ireland and Italy.

The number of students attending overseas internships is double the amount sent last year. The organizations for whom the students will be working are leaders in their respective industries including Airbus Dassault Diehl LG and Mitsubishi. Five biomedical engineering students will have the opportunity to travel to Perth Australia to work for the Center for Forensic Science. In addition seven students from varying programs will be going to work for Children’s National–The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation in Washington D.C. USA.

This is the first year that many of the organizations will be accepting Khalifa University Students. Those orgnaizations include AMEC Foster Wheeler a UK based engineering consultancy; Cook Medical a biomedical engineering firm in Ireland; Fincantieri a shipbuilding firm located in Italy; and Rockwell Collins France which provides avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

“Khalifa University is a growing institution that continues to make its mark on both the national and international stage as is evidenced by this increase in interest from companies worldwide ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “These are exciting opportunities for our students who will not only have the opportunity to work with industry leaders but also to experience firsthand what it’s like to work with a major international company that is constantly pushing boundaries and advancing technology. The knowledge and experience that they bring back with them will be invaluable to their future careers and to the UAE.”

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Khalifa University organized event will attract international industry leaders.

Under the Patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi Minister of Education UAE Khalifa University has announced that the UAE’s  Ninth Information and Communication Technology Research Forum  (ICTRF2015) will focus on the topic “Towards a Smarter City.” The event will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRC2015) and take place at the Dusit Thani Hotel Abu Dhabi May 17-19 2015.

The Forum will be on the first day of ICTRC2015 and will include sessions on “Smarter City The Goals and Targets;” “Smarter City The Technology Challenges and Solutions;” and “Smarter City Sustainable Impact on Citizen’s Lives and Culture.” The main topics in these sessions will be presented and discussed by prominent international speakers which will be followed by a panel discussion.

The International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRC2015) is for scientists academics engineers and industry professionals from around the world to present their latest research results ideas developments and applications in all areas of Information and Communication Technology. As part of the conference Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) will also be organizing a Workshop on Smart City with the theme “Towards a Smarter City; in the Local Context.” Prizes will be awarded to the best oral and poster papers.

ICTRF2015 is co-organized by ETISALAT-BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) and the Emirates Advanced Network for Research and Education (ANKABUT). ICTRF2015 is sponsored by the TRA (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) in partnership with Etisalat Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) and the IEEE.

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Khalifa University organized event will attract international industry leaders.

Under the Patronage of His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi Minister of Education UAE Khalifa University has announced that the UAE’s Ninth Information and Communication Technology Research Forum (ICTRF2015) will focus on the topic “Towards a Smarter City.” The event will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRC2015) and take place at the Dusit Thani Hotel Abu Dhabi May 17-19 2015.

The Forum will be on the first day of ICTRC2015 and will include sessions on “Smarter City The Goals and Targets;” “Smarter City The Technology Challenges and Solutions;” and “Smarter City Sustainable Impact on Citizen’s Lives and Culture.” The main topics in these sessions will be presented and discussed by prominent international speakers which will be followed by a panel discussion.

The International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRC2015) is for scientists academics engineers and industry professionals from around the world to present their latest research results ideas developments and applications in all areas of Information and Communication Technology. As part of the conference Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC) will also be organizing a Workshop on Smart City with the theme “Towards a Smarter City; in the Local Context.” Prizes will be awarded to the best oral and poster papers.

ICTRF2015 is co-organized by ETISALAT-BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) and the Emirates Advanced Network for Research and Education (ANKABUT). ICTRF2015 is sponsored by the TRA (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) in partnership with Etisalat Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) and the IEEE.

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