Khalifa University will hold first workshop under its new initiative Reyada- “The Abu Dhabi Innovation Series ” on Monday October 27th at the Fairmont Hotel Abu Dhabi. The workshop entitled “Intellectual property protection and commercialization” will focus on providing guests with the fundamental tools for the protection and commercialization of their inventions and technology in the UAE.  The Abu Dhabi Innovation Series is sponsored by Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). 

Morning sessions will cover the basics of patent and patenting with presentations from Andrew Serafini and Roger Wylie from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton and Ahmed Saleh from Al Tamimi & Co.  The afternoon sessions will share examples from some of the best centers of innovation in the world. Presenters include Dr. Keith Jones from Khalifa University Dr. Lim Jui CEO of NTU Innovation in Singapore and Ben Shaw of CIC in the USA.  The day will wrap up with a panel discussion on what “Innovation Abu Dhabi” might look like. 

The overall Reyada series aims to introduce tools and best practices for the development of the knowledge economy. Outcomes of the series which will feature a number of workshops seminars and events will include an understanding of global best practices and how to shape a framework for innovation that is matched to the opportunities available in the Abu Dhabi. 

The series is open to students university researchers and administrators IP professionals investors entrepreneurs small medium and large enterprises including government agencies and customers for technology products and anybody who wishes to learn more about and to improve their IP processes.

 

Khalifa University launched its new initiative “The Abu Dhabi Innovation Series ” (Reyada). Under this series a number of workshops seminars and events will be organized to introduce the tools and best practices of the knowledge economy. Outcomes will include an understanding of global best practices and how to shape a framework for innovation that is matched to the opportunities available in Abu Dhabi.

The first workshop in the series sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) featured discussions centering on intellectual property protection and commercialization. In particular it focused on the fundamental tools that can be used for protection and commercialization of inventions and technology in the UAE.

The event was opened by Khalifa University senior management President Dr. Tod Laursen and Senior Vice President of Research and Development Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla. The event was also attended by Dr. Amr Elchouemi Research Promotion Manager Higher Education Sector Abu Dhabi Education Council.

The morning sessions covered the basics of patent and patenting with presentations from Andrew Serafini and Roger Wylie from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton and Ahmed Saleh from Al Tamimi & Co. The afternoon sessions shared examples from some of the best centers of innovation in the world. Presenters included Dr. Keith Jones from Khalifa University Dr. Lim Jui CEO of NTU Innovation in Singapore Ben Shaw of CIC in the USA and Dr Ivan Boyd and Dr. Fabrice Saffre from British Telecom. The day wrapped up with a panel discussion on what “Innovation Abu Dhabi” might look like.

Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Executive Director of Higher Education Sector ADEC said: “Organizing technical workshops that tackle research and innovation core-related subjects such as Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyright Protection is part of ADEC’s commitment to establish the research and innovation ecosystem as well as capitalizing on the investment that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi had made in science and technology sectors.”

“There is a lot of discussion about the creation of the knowledge economy and how to put knowledge to work in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Especially following the recent announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai of the ambitious “National Innovation Strategy ” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “Diversification of the economy will increase opportunities for Emirati’s at all education levels and strengthen the country which is why Khalifa University has chosen to initiate this series. Our hope is that Reyada can further define the path that the knowledge economy can take and provide local researchers and entrepreneurs with the tools and tactics they need in order to thrive in this exciting new economy. Khalifa University was created with the goal of supporting the knowledge economy and in addition to providing the human capital that will fuel it we believe it is our responsibility to help light the way and provide the knowledge needed to create it.”

Khalifa University and ECSSR to host innovation pioneer Dr. Leroy Hood for inspiring talk

Khalifa University in collaboration with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) will host world-renowned scientist and biotech innovator Dr. Leroy Hood at ECSSR on Wednesday November 5th at 7:15 pm. Dr. Hood who was elected to the Inventors Hall of Fame for creating the automated DNA sequencer will discuss successful strategies to transfer knowledge into the market.

Dr. Hood will talk about how every scientist has an obligation to transfer their useful knowledge to society and that by using a “Big Science” approach which is a cross-disciplinary systems-driven innovative integrative and milestone-driven approach many problems facing contemporary biological science can be resolved.

In addition to his place in the Inventors Hall of Fame Dr. Hood is a recipient of the National Medal of Science (USA); the IEEE Medal for pioneering innovations in technology; the 2006 Heinz Award in Technology the Economy and Employment; the 2004 Biotechnology Heritage Award; the 2003 Lemelson-MIT Prize for Innovation and Invention; the 2002 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology and the 1987 Lasker Prize for his studies on the mechanism of immune diversity. He has also published more than 750 peer-reviewed papers received 36 patents and has played a role in the founding of 15 biotechnology companies.

Conference explored advances in technology and improvements to modern laboratories

Khalifa University held the 2nd annual conference on “New Dimensions for Modern Laboratories” in collaboration with Cytomed Middle East LLC on November 25th 2014 at the Jumeriah Hotel in Etihad Towers. The conference was opened with a speech from Khalifa University President Dr. Tod Laursen.

The conference looked at many aspects of the management of modern day laboratories including new dimensions in material testing and surface analysis with confocal and interference microscopy proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry (PTRMS) technology and applications fume cupboards importance of high purity gases control equipment’s in complex analysis the art of geological sciences in analytical laboratories and innovations in cold chain management to meet the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements of modern laboratories.

The conference’s speakers came from a variety of international companies associated with the creation and maintenance of laboratories including Dr. A. Paul Ioannidis Vice President International Business for RJ Lee Group International who spoke on “Laboratory Accreditation Types and Requirements ” Tariq Shamsi Area Sales Director Middle East for Koettermann GmbH & Co KG Germany who gave insight into safety aspects in laboratory design Danilo Parlatano Sales Director Leica Microsystems High Growth Markets for Leica Microsystems Italy and Thomas Lingenberg Managing Director of GCE Gas Control Equipment GmbH Germany

“We are very pleased to have held this interesting and informative event for the second year ” said Dr. Tod Laursen President of Khalifa University. “As a leading technology and research driven educational institution Khalifa University possesses many state-of-the-art labs that are dedicated to exploring everything from robotics to nuclear energy and finding ways to improve and update these labs is among one of our highest priorities. By regularly updating our labs with the latest technological advances we ensure that we provide world-class facilities to our students and faculty to pursue their research and obtain the highest quality of education possible.”

Mr. Heballah Habib Director of Cytomed said “It is indeed our pleasure to organize this scientific event for the second consecutive year with Khalifa University. This event embodies the government and private sector partnership that aims to contribute in developing the scientific laboratory practices in various industry sectors by addressing laboratory challenges in ever demanding quality and high international standards. Scientific and technical solutions are presented by highly respected international experts this event is part of our social responsibility activities towards our society.”

 

Agreement to drive Emiratization of key jobs

Khalifa University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) on Wednesday November 12th 2014. Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University and Mohammed Al Qubaisi Human Resources Director at ADNOC were on hand to sign the agreement which will see ADNOC sponsor a minimum of 150 students a year in addition to providing internships and assistance with mutually beneficial projects.

As per the agreement ADNOC will provide full sponsorship to a minimum of 150 students participating in Chemical Engineering Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Mechanical Engineering. Full sponsorship includes the cost of tuition transport and accommodation as well as conference attendance fees the cost of equipment and software that the students may need in addition to those provided by the university and a monthly stipend. Students sponsored by ADNOC will also have the opportunity to intern with the oil and gas leader and ADNOC even agrees to help students identify worthwhile research projects.

“We are thrilled and honored to collaborating with an esteemed national pioneer such as ADNOC to provide support to our students ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi. “This agreement demonstrates the level of collaboration that organizations at the UAE are undertaking to support the Emiratization of the jobs that are key to the UAE’s economy both currently and in the future. This partnership is an important addition to the list of other strategic partnerships with local regional and international leading organizations. The agreement also shows the level of excellence our students enjoy and the importance the diversity and the high-level of our academic and research programs which lead to graduating generations of engineers and future leaders in all key sectors in the UAE.”

Dr. Arif also said: “ADNOC is considered a strategic partner to Khalifa University as is the oil and gas sector which the University strives to support. It’s because of that Khalifa University has made new academic programs available which meet the needs of the UAE’s economy and the sectors that support it. The agreement we are signing today is an example of how the University along with its partners support Emiratization. Khalifa University will continue to support all that maintains the UAE’s positioning and excellence of its citizens.”

 

 

 

 

 

Khalifa University will hold two Open Days for high school students on February 2-3 2015

Khalifa University are inviting students to visit its Abu Dhabi campus on February 2 and February 3 in order to view its facilities and learn about all of its course offerings. The Open Day’s will host school visits in the mornings from 10-12 and then the campus will be open to the public to visit from 4pm till 8pm.

Potential students will be presented with information and facts about Khalifa University’s undergraduate and graduate programs and the active areas that the institution is expanding Abu Dhabi’s knowledge economy. They will also have an opportunity to view the campus and its facilities meet current students faculty and staff learn about student life scholarship opportunities and receive tips on choosing a major. One of the major themes of this event focuses on career-related information and advice for students and their families on the various majors and programs available to entering students.

Prospective students and their parents will have an opportunity to meet faculty members from diverse academic programs including the University’s highly acclaimed preparatory program. They can also speak to members of different university clubs and learn more about the exciting student life Khalifa University offers.

Khalifa University offers bachelor’s degrees in Computer Engineering (with optional concentration in Software Systems) Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with optional concentration in Power Systems) Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics and Statistics Master’s degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering Nuclear Engineering Information Security and International and Civil Security in addition to a Doctorate degree program in Engineering with the option to specialize in Mechanical Aerospace Nuclear Biomedical Electrical and Computer or Robotics Engineering.

 

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. 

 

 

University also ranked in the top 25 in the region for overall academic reputation according to QS Arab World Rankings for 2015

Khalifa University has been listed among the top 25 universities in the Middle East/North Africa Region by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)  a British company specializing in higher education and student mobility that releases annual rankings from around the world.  In addition to the top 25 mention the university placed first in the UAE in three categories including faculty/student ratio publications per faculty researcher and percentage of faculty in possession of a PhD. Full information on these rankings is available on their website. 

Currently Khalifa University boasts a faculty to student ratio of 9 students per faculty member in the undergraduate program which allows for greater hands on attention and guidance.  All Khalifa University professors are required to possess a PhD and are actively engaged in both undergraduate and graduate education as well as publication of their research and other scholarly activity.  

The QS World University Rankings are an annual publication regarded as one of the three most influential and widely observed university measures.  QS has been producing global rankings since 2004 and continues to expand its activities in the ranking and evaluation of higher education institutions worldwide.   The ranking of Khalifa University within the top 25 Arab Region universities this spring follows upon its ranking amongst the top 500 universities worldwide in the 2014 QS World Rankings released last fall. 

“We are very pleased with our University’s performance in the latest QS rankings ” said Khalifa University President Dr. Tod Laursen. “As a relatively new University established in 2008 it is quite unusual to have this sort of impact so early and I am very proud of the work our faculty staff and students have done to bring this to this point.  As nice as this recognition is however it is important for us all to know that our work is far from done.  Our students are now regularly competing and performing admirably in international competitions and continually ranking in the top tiers in regional and local competitions.  We pride ourselves in accepting only the best students and hiring only the best faculty and we can see the results of those high standards in these rankings.  I look forward to seeing the fruits of these efforts as we keep working toward enhanced recognition both nationally and internationally.”

 

Donations were collected throughout Ramadan from staff faculty and students.

Khalifa University recently held a ceremony to award its cleaning and office staff for their hard work and dedication. They received cash donations that had been collected from staff faculty and students during the month long ‘We Care We Share Ramadan Project’ organized by Khalifa University staff members Muna Al Memari and Eden Lopez Compahinay.

The event came as part of Khalifa University’s commitment to the Zayed Giving Initiative and was designed to show special appreciation to deserving members of the university’s community.

“Our Father the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan remains a role model for the UAE for its youth both locals and expatriates alike.” Said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “He is remembered for his tolerance determination compassion and commitment and these traits still act as a guiding light for us inspiring us to do better and to give more to those in need. Khalifa University is dedicated to maintaining Sheikh Zayed’s ideals to helping others and to contributing to the growth of this nation.”

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Event sponsored by Abu Dhabi Education Council and organized by Khalifa University.

The 11th IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing Networking and Communications (WiMob2015) officially kicked off today with a keynote speech on the reliability of wireless communication. The event sponsored by Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and organized by Khalifa University has attracted over 150 of the world’s top minds in wireless mobile computing network and communications to Abu Dhabi for a 3 day event that features two notable guest speakers and a range of workshops and presentations. The annual event is organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the IEEE Computer Society.

The first day which took place on Monday October 19 featured workshops on strategies for emerging wireless body-to-body networks nano-healthcare applications among other topics.

Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President delivered the opening remarks. The event was attended by Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies Dr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al-Mualla who is also Honorary Chair for the event as well as representatives from ADEC and IEEE. Day two featured the first of the two keynote speakers Falko Dressler from the University of Paderborn Germany who gave a presentations titled “From Connected Cars to Smart Cities – On Wireless Communication Latency and Reliability” which addressed the challenges and opportunities of the “connected cars” vision in relation to some of the most needed components in modern smart cities: improved road traffic safety combined with reduced travel times and emissions.

The day also saw more workshops on network performance evaluation and optimization 5G communications and wireless networking mobility and roaming.

Day three will host the second keynote by Paul Crane Head of Practice in BT’s Research and Innovation group in the UK who delivered a presentation entitled “

Paul Crane is Head of Practice in BT’s Research and Innovation group. Paul leads applied research activities in Mobile Wireless and Sustainability. The objective of this work is the development and delivery of technical solutions for next generation services. His current research activities are focused on the application of emerging mobile technologies to meeting the needs of consumer and business customers. Paul is a telecommunications engineer with over 20 years in the industry. He has undertaken a variety of from strategic technology roles with BT in the UK USA and Europe. Paul has a personal interest in the development of voice multimedia communications and mobile technology

Towards 5G – an operator’s perspective ” which discussed challenges facing the fifth generation of communications networks (5G) and how BT will rise to the challenges. In addition there are also some workshops on security privacy and authentication in mobile applications and radio resource management.

“This is an exciting conference and venue for some of the greatest minds in communications to meet and discuss the major advancements in their field ” said Dr. Al-Mualla. “The run up to the conference saw 445 papers and presentations submitted with 125 chosen. The world of wireless communications and mobile computing is always changing and evolving as new technology comes on the market seemingly every day. Conferences like this one and organizations like IEEE which offer platforms for discussion and collaboration are vital to the growth of the field. Khalifa University is honored to have played a part in its organization our faculty and students have certainly learned a lot during the three days and I’m looking forward to seeing their new knowledge appear in their research and projects.” 

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Interested students will also have the opportunity to talk to faculty and current students.

Khalifa University will participate in the upcoming Najah Career Fair Education and Training Exhibition that will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from October 27 to the 29 2015. The University will take the opportunity to discuss the unique internship opportunities it offers students through its local and international collaborative partners. Faculty students and staff on hand will also be able to guide students with information about sponsorship partners including the National Electronic Security Authority (Nesa) the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) ADNOC and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

This past summer saw a record number of Khalifa University students accept international internships with companies like Airbus the Center for Forensic Science at the University of Western Australia Mitsubishi and LG. Sixty students travelled to the USA UK Ireland Australia Germany France Italy South Korea and Japan for the six-week work experience programs. Sponsoring organizations also arranged for students to work at industry partners like AMEC Foster Wheeler Children’s National – Sheikh Zayed Institute Diehl Aerospace and KAIST.

In addition the University will display innovative student projects and provide visitors with information on the University’s various academic programs and available scholarships. Khalid Al Awar a student at Khalifa University will demonstrate his award-winning “Cayram” game along with a “Sail” game which was developed for the UAE’s Ministry of Environment and Water. The game offers fishermen important information in a three-dimensional virtual reality design. Fatima Alhammadi another Khalifa University student will demonstrate her project which is a parking lot occupancy monitoring system.

The University currently offers nine unique Bachelors programs including Aerospace Biomedical Communication Computer (with an optional concentration in Software Systems) Electrical and Electronic (with an optional concentration in Power Systems) and Mechanical Engineering which recently achieved ABET accreditation as well as Civil Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering and a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with optional concentrations in Financial Mathematics/Mathematical Biology.

Khalifa University also offers a variety of Masters degrees in International and Civil Security Information Security Nuclear Engineering and M.Sc. by Research in Engineering (Electrical and Computer) as well as two new programs the Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering. The University also offers several Ph.D. specializations in engineering including Mechanical Aerospace Nuclear Biomedical and Robotics. These specializations add to the existing specializations in Communication Computer and Electronic Engineering.

Emirati graduate prospective students will have an opportunity to see the benefits of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholarship Program (Buhooth) which offers students competitive monthly salaries for full time students health insurance to the students and their dependents covers all tuition fees study expenses international conference attendance expenses and provides job placement after graduation. The program started back in October 2007 and it currently enrolls over 25 Emirati students.

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Sheikh Nahyan was briefed on MBZIRC during his visit to Khalifa University’s stand at NAJAH.

During his visit to Khalifa University’s stand at NAJAH exhibition His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture Youth and Community Development was given today a brief about the Khalifa University managed Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge.

The Challenge which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed will be held for the first time in February 2017 in Abu Dhabi. Aspiring to be one of the most important national and international initiatives in the robotics world MBZIRC offers prizes worth a total of USD 5 million and aims to be one of the leading global challenges that advance robotic research and innovation to new limits.

Khalifa University takes the opportunity to discuss the unique internship opportunities it offers students through its local and international collaborative partners. Faculty students and staff on hand are also present to guide students with information about sponsorship partners including the National Electronic Security Authority (Nesa) the Emirates Nuclear Energy Coporation (ENEC) ADNOC and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

This past summer saw a record number of Khalifa University students accept international internships with companies like Airbus the Center for Forensic Science at the University of Western Australia Mitsubishi and LG. Sixty students travelled to the USA UK Ireland Australia Germany France Italy South Korea and Japan for the six-week work experience programs. Sponsoring organizations also arranged for students to work at industry partners like AMEC Foster Wheeler Children’s National – Sheikh Zayed Institute Diehl Aerospace and KAIST.

The University currently offers nine unique Bachelors programs including Aerospace Biomedical Communication Computer (with an optional concentration in Software Systems) Electrical and Electronic (with an optional concentration in Power Systems) and Mechanical Engineering which recently achieved ABET accreditation as well as Civil Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering and a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with optional concentrations in Financial Mathematics/Mathematical Biology.

Khalifa University also offers a variety of Masters degrees in International and Civil Security Information Security Nuclear Engineering and M.Sc. by Research in Engineering (Electrical and Computer) as well as two new programs the Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering. The University also offers several Ph.D. specializations in engineering including Mechanical Aerospace Nuclear Biomedical and Robotics. These specializations add to the existing specializations in Communication Computer and Electronic Engineering.

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