Experts from around the world discuessed advances in nuclear safeguards security and safety.

Khalifa University held the fifth annual Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) Symposium at the Abu Dhabi Campus April 20-21 2014.  The symposium brought together nuclear energy experts from around the world to discuss issues of nuclear safety security and safeguards and to hear presentations by GNEII fellows.  A graduation ceremony was held on the last day. 

GNEII fellows from the Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) in the UAE underwent more than 400 hours of training as part of the course.  Instructors came from Khalifa University Texas A&M University Sandia National Laboratories and the World Institute for Nuclear Security.

The keynote speaker for the event was Al Sharif Nasser bin Nasser Managing Director of the Middle East Scientific Institute for Security based in Amman Jordan. His work focuses on addressing chemical biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks across the region. He spoke to the audience about regional perspectives on nuclear security.

The fellows presented Capstone projects ranging from “Evaluation of Threats by Drones to a Nuclear Power Plant ” to “Investigations on the Sensitivity of UAE Domestic Agricultural Production to Radiological Contamination.”  Other topics included “Operational Security and Information Protection in the Areas of 3S” and “Analysis of the Safeguards Measures for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Back-End Options in the UAE.”

GNEII is the result of a partnership between Khalifa University Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) and Texas A&M University’s Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute (NSSPI). The program provides nuclear energy leaders with an enhanced understanding of the safety safeguards and security.

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Experts from around the world discuessed advances in nuclear safeguards security and safety.

Khalifa University held the fifth annual Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) Symposium at the Abu Dhabi Campus April 20-21 2014.  The symposium brought together nuclear energy experts from around the world to discuss issues of nuclear safety security and safeguards and to hear presentations by GNEII fellows.  A graduation ceremony was held on the last day. 

GNEII fellows from the Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) in the UAE underwent more than 400 hours of training as part of the course.  Instructors came from Khalifa University Texas A&M University Sandia National Laboratories and the World Institute for Nuclear Security.

The keynote speaker for the event was Al Sharif Nasser bin Nasser Managing Director of the Middle East Scientific Institute for Security based in Amman Jordan. His work focuses on addressing chemical biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks across the region. He spoke to the audience about regional perspectives on nuclear security.

The fellows presented Capstone projects ranging from “Evaluation of Threats by Drones to a Nuclear Power Plant ” to “Investigations on the Sensitivity of UAE Domestic Agricultural Production to Radiological Contamination.”  Other topics included “Operational Security and Information Protection in the Areas of 3S” and “Analysis of the Safeguards Measures for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Back-End Options in the UAE.”

GNEII is the result of a partnership between Khalifa University Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) and Texas A&M University’s Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute (NSSPI). The program provides nuclear energy leaders with an enhanced understanding of the safety safeguards and security.

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One of Five Emirati Scientists Featured in “Ideas Changing the World” Exhibit.

 

Dr. Habiba Al Safar assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering at Khalifa University is one of five Emirati scientists whose research is included in the Nobel Museum Traveling Exhibition at the Burj Khalifa Annex in Dubai.

“The Nobel Prize: Ideas Changing the World” Exhibit sponsored by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation showcases how Nobel Prize-awarded efforts have shaped and continue to change our world.

The exhibition consists of five pavilions dealing with five different themes:

• The Nobel Prize provides an introduction to the Nobel Prize and its areas.
• Alfred Nobel presents Alfred Nobel his inventions and industrial operations and the background to his will.
• The Nobel Prize Over the Decades gives an overview of the history of the Nobel Prize and of
  the Laureates and their work.
• The Nobel Prize in Our Daily Lives demonstrates the link between Nobel Prize-awarded efforts and phenomena in everyday life.
• The Nobel Prize and the Future addresses the question of how Nobel Prize-awarded discoveries may affect the future and of what future Nobel Prizes may involve. 

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One of Five Emirati Scientists Featured in “Ideas Changing the World” Exhibit.

Dr. Habiba Al Safar assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering at Khalifa University is one of five Emirati scientists whose research is included in the Nobel Museum Traveling Exhibition at the Burj Khalifa Annex in Dubai.

“The Nobel Prize: Ideas Changing the World” Exhibit sponsored by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation showcases how Nobel Prize-awarded efforts have shaped and continue to change our world.

The exhibition consists of five pavilions dealing with five different themes:

• The Nobel Prize provides an introduction to the Nobel Prize and its areas.
• Alfred Nobel presents Alfred Nobel his inventions and industrial operations and the background to his will.
• The Nobel Prize Over the Decades gives an overview of the history of the Nobel Prize and of the Laureates and their work.
• The Nobel Prize in Our Daily Lives demonstrates the link between Nobel Prize-awarded efforts and phenomena in everyday life.
• The Nobel Prize and the Future addresses the question of how Nobel Prize-awarded discoveries may affect the future and of what future Nobel Prizes may involve. 

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Eng. Adel Alkaff Al Hashmi Chairman of The British Computer Society ME Chapter said that the Institute was honored to hold its “2015 BCS Networking Forum” under the kind patronage of HE Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan UAE Minister of Culture Youth & Community Development.

Al-Hashmi mentioned that the Institute is proud to witness the steps taken by the UAE in the field of smart technology in order to gain a leading position globally especially in the areas of smart networks and modern communities. He said: “We gain determination to hold this Annual Forum from the wise guidance of His Highness the President who said “It’s been proven beyond any doubt that any single state whatever height its reached and whatever resources it has will not be able to successfully face the challenges of the modern era and accelerated outputs in the field of information technology but by illumination of economic openness social building and scientific & cultural prosperity.”

Adel Al Hashmi expressed his appreciation to its strategic sponsors and partners namely the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) UAE universities AlKhawarizmi International College Damanhealth Istyle Help AG and a number of technology companies. The Forum program included honoring distinct and talented UAE students from the country’s universities and partners and an exhibition was held featuring a number of distinct national companies as well as local educational institutions.

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Eng. Adel Alkaff Al Hashmi Chairman of The British Computer Society ME Chapter said that the Institute was honored to hold its “2015 BCS Networking Forum” under the kind patronage of HE Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan UAE Minister of Culture Youth & Community Development.

Al-Hashmi mentioned that the Institute is proud to witness the steps taken by the UAE in the field of smart technology in order to gain a leading position globally especially in the areas of smart networks and modern communities. He said: “We gain determination to hold this Annual Forum from the wise guidance of His Highness the President who said “It’s been proven beyond any doubt that any single state whatever height its reached and whatever resources it has will not be able to successfully face the challenges of the modern era and accelerated outputs in the field of information technology but by illumination of economic openness social building and scientific & cultural prosperity.”

Adel Al Hashmi expressed his appreciation to its strategic sponsors and partners namely the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) UAE universities AlKhawarizmi International College Damanhealth Istyle Help AG and a number of technology companies. The Forum program included honoring distinct and talented UAE students from the country’s universities and partners and an exhibition was held featuring a number of distinct national companies as well as local educational institutions.

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477 new students have joined the University its largest class since its inception in 2008.

Khalifa University welcomed 477 new undergraduate preparatory and graduate students for the 2015-16 academic year. This represents the largest intake of new students since the University was created by a Decree in 2008 in Abu Dhabi. This new intake represents the rapid growth of the University as it prepares to open its new Abu Dhabi campus in 2016 and as it expands its undergraduate and graduate program offerings. Just this year the University has begun offering a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with optional concentrations in Financial Mathematics/Mathematical Biology in addition to having achieved ABET accreditation for six of its other undergraduate engineering programs.

The vast majority of the new students 423 were admitted into undergraduate programs and 54 students were admitted into graduate programs including the Masters programs in International and Civil Security Nuclear Engineering Information Security and various engineering specializations. Of the incoming graduate students 18 matriculated into the University’s PhD in Engineering Program which offers the option to specialize in Electrical and Computer Mechanical Aerospace Biomedical Nuclear or Robotics Engineering.

“We’re very pleased with our admissions this year ” said Dr. Tod Laursen President of Khalifa University. “It’s always wonderful to see the university continue to grow and thrive and to welcome new ambitious students to our community. In addition to accepting more students we are also noticing an increase in the quality of the students we are admitting. There have been great improvements in English language skills knowledge of mathematics physics and chemistry and study skills. This certainly speaks to the increased popularity of Khalifa University among top students in the country. We are also very pleased to see that some of the incoming graduate students came from international destinations—the US Europe and the Far East. Although more work remains on this front it is important also that the university increasingly expand its reputation internationally and this is a good signal for that.”

Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University said “The increase in students shows a demand for science technology engineering and mathematics programs in the country and this is a testament to the vision of the leaders of the UAE who have placed such a high priority in these subjects. Science technology and engineering will spur future progress in this country and ensure that the UAE will always be a center of innovation and excellence. Khalifa University aims to be a hub for the kind of innovation and research that will drive forward the UAE’s economy and provide the human capital needed to fuel it.”

 

KU also supplies the job market with highly qualified Emirati talent.

As part of its efforts to support Emiratization Khalifa University has added several new Emirati talents to its leadership team with four Emiratis being appointed to significant senior positions. They are namely Mr. Mosallam Al Kathiri who was made Vice President of Human Resources and Procurement Dr. Samer Al Samahi was appointed Director of EBTIC an Etisalat BT and Khalifa University partnership that’s supported by ICT Fund. In addition Dr. Habiba Al Safar was made the Director of The Khalifa University Center for Biotechnology (KUCEB) and Dr. Hassan Obeid Ali Al Muhairi is the new Director of Graduate Studies at Khalifa University.

These appointments come at a time when Khalifa University is excelling in its efforts to supplement the job market with Emiratis who enjoy pursuing top academic research and education positions. This has been achieved by providing unique undergraduate and graduate programs state-of-the-art research facilities and scholarship programs which encourage students to engage in various activities that will inevitably contribute to the labor market. Students also benefit from strategic partnerships with a number of leading government and industry organizations both in the UAE and internationally.

“We are pleased to witness the Emiratization of some senior positions at Khalifa University” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President “This supports our mission as a University and that we are thriving in our task to enable Emiratis to lead in key sectors especially in the fields of science technology engineering and research. We hope that these appointments will contribute to a sustainable vision that aims to support the role that Emirati citizens play in order to contribute effectively in the economic development efforts being spearheaded by leadership of the UAE.”

In the past Mr. Al Kathiri has directed and overseen all aspects of corporate human resource functions and administrative activities including planning and compensation HR and administrative automation training development Emiratization and recruitment. He has a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Washington University.

“It’s an honor to join the team leading a University like Khalifa University which holds the name of the President” said Mr. Al Kathiri “Khalifa University graduates generations of high-level Emirati researchers academics and professionals. My goal is to work on supporting the University’s efforts in the field of human resources and especially Emiratization both through recruitment and training and by providing a suitable environment that graduates students who will lead important sectors in the UAE.”

Prior to his appointment as Director Dr. Al Samahi acted as Deputy Director for EBTIC and as a faculty member for Khalifa University. Dr. Al Samahi obtained his BSc. in Engineering from Khalifa University before being sponsored to attend Melbourne University for his MSc. and Newcastle University for his PhD in Wireless Communication.

In addition to Dr. Al Samahi’s appointment EBTIC strives to provide work experience for students and innovation training for UAE national engineers by providing internships job opportunities after graduation and secondments to professionals seeking development opportunities. EBTIC has so far trained 120 Emirati students since inception. Additionally EBTIC hosts 9 full-time Emirati researchers and it contributes to the efforts of lifting Emirati capabilities in various scientific research fields.

“Our goal is to provide the UAE with a world-class ICT research and innovation center that will serve key sectors in the country. Under my direction I hope to see EBTIC continue to make great strides in innovation and invention and to continue to be a leader in important areas like patent production and human capital development” said Dr. Al Samahi.

As a Director of Graduate Studies at Khalifa University Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi will provide leadership to the Graduate Studies Office of the University and will be responsible for the effective development implementation and administration of graduate programs strategies policies procedures processes and quality control. In his role as an assistant professor Dr. Al Muhairi has supervised a number of student teams that have achieved high rankings in reputable competitions. Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Khalifa University. He earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Essex in the UK and his PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the same university.

“It is with great pride that I will be leading Graduate Studies at Khalifa University and that I will help push efforts to graduate more Emirati researchers who will be able to participate in the process of building and developing a sustainable knowledge-based economy which will in turn contribute to the realization of Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s vision in the near future” said Dr. Al Muhairi commenting on his appointment as a Director of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Al Safar is currently an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Khalifa University and has recently been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the Arab world by ArabianBusiness.com. The Emirati researcher came in 52nd for her extensive work with Type II Diabetes specifically in her successful identification of genetic and environmental risk factors associated with diabetes. She was also recently awarded the 2014 L’Oreal-UNESCO Fellowship Award for Women in Science as well as having received the first Emirates International Award for Genetic Diseases Prevention in the category of Best Scientific Researcher in the field of Genetic Diseases Prevention.

Under Dr. Al Safar’s leadership KUCEB will be a hub for research and development encouraging interdisciplinary translational research with industry in order to develop the nation’s pharmaceutical healthcare biotechnology and life sciences sector. Dr. Al Safar has a PhD in Biomedical and Forensic Science from the University of Western Australia a M.Sc. in Medical Engineering from the University of Liverpool in the UK and a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from San Diego State University in the US.

KU also supplies the job market with highly qualified Emirati talent.

As part of its efforts to support Emiratization Khalifa University has added several new Emirati talents to its leadership team with four Emiratis being appointed to significant senior positions. They are namely Mr. Mosallam Al Kathiri who was made Vice President of Human Resources and Procurement Dr. Samer Al Samahi was appointed Director of EBTIC an Etisalat BT and Khalifa University partnership that’s supported by ICT Fund. In addition Dr. Habiba Al Safar was made the Director of The Khalifa University Center for Biotechnology (KUCEB) and Dr. Hassan Obeid Ali Al Muhairi is the new Director of Graduate Studies at Khalifa University.

These appointments come at a time when Khalifa University is excelling in its efforts to supplement the job market with Emiratis who enjoy pursuing top academic research and education positions. This has been achieved by providing unique undergraduate and graduate programs state-of-the-art research facilities and scholarship programs which encourage students to engage in various activities that will inevitably contribute to the labor market. Students also benefit from strategic partnerships with a number of leading government and industry organizations both in the UAE and internationally.

“We are pleased to witness the Emiratization of some senior positions at Khalifa University” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President “This supports our mission as a University and that we are thriving in our task to enable Emiratis to lead in key sectors especially in the fields of science technology engineering and research. We hope that these appointments will contribute to a sustainable vision that aims to support the role that Emirati citizens play in order to contribute effectively in the economic development efforts being spearheaded by leadership of the UAE.”

In the past Mr. Al Kathiri has directed and overseen all aspects of corporate human resource functions and administrative activities including planning and compensation HR and administrative automation training development Emiratization and recruitment. He has a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Washington University.

“It’s an honor to join the team leading a University like Khalifa University which holds the name of the President” said Mr. Al Kathiri “Khalifa University graduates generations of high-level Emirati researchers academics and professionals. My goal is to work on supporting the University’s efforts in the field of human resources and especially Emiratization both through recruitment and training and by providing a suitable environment that graduates students who will lead important sectors in the UAE.”

Prior to his appointment as Director Dr. Al Samahi acted as Deputy Director for EBTIC and as a faculty member for Khalifa University. Dr. Al Samahi obtained his BSc. in Engineering from Khalifa University before being sponsored to attend Melbourne University for his MSc. and Newcastle University for his PhD in Wireless Communication.

In addition to Dr. Al Samahi’s appointment EBTIC strives to provide work experience for students and innovation training for UAE national engineers by providing internships job opportunities after graduation and secondments to professionals seeking development opportunities. EBTIC has so far trained 120 Emirati students since inception. Additionally EBTIC hosts 9 full-time Emirati researchers and it contributes to the efforts of lifting Emirati capabilities in various scientific research fields.

“Our goal is to provide the UAE with a world-class ICT research and innovation center that will serve key sectors in the country. Under my direction I hope to see EBTIC continue to make great strides in innovation and invention and to continue to be a leader in important areas like patent production and human capital development” said Dr. Al Samahi.

As a Director of Graduate Studies at Khalifa University Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi will provide leadership to the Graduate Studies Office of the University and will be responsible for the effective development implementation and administration of graduate programs strategies policies procedures processes and quality control. In his role as an assistant professor Dr. Al Muhairi has supervised a number of student teams that have achieved high rankings in reputable competitions. Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Khalifa University. He earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Essex in the UK and his PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the same university.

“It is with great pride that I will be leading Graduate Studies at Khalifa University and that I will help push efforts to graduate more Emirati researchers who will be able to participate in the process of building and developing a sustainable knowledge-based economy which will in turn contribute to the realization of Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s vision in the near future” said Dr. Al Muhairi commenting on his appointment as a Director of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Al Safar is currently an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Khalifa University and has recently been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the Arab world by ArabianBusiness.com. The Emirati researcher came in 52nd for her extensive work with Type II Diabetes specifically in her successful identification of genetic and environmental risk factors associated with diabetes. She was also recently awarded the 2014 L’Oreal-UNESCO Fellowship Award for Women in Science as well as having received the first Emirates International Award for Genetic Diseases Prevention in the category of Best Scientific Researcher in the field of Genetic Diseases Prevention.

Under Dr. Al Safar’s leadership KUCEB will be a hub for research and development encouraging interdisciplinary translational research with industry in order to develop the nation’s pharmaceutical healthcare biotechnology and life sciences sector. Dr. Al Safar has a PhD in Biomedical and Forensic Science from the University of Western Australia a M.Sc. in Medical Engineering from the University of Liverpool in the UK and a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from San Diego State University in the US.