Khalifa University gears up for a new academic year with the opening of their new campus expansion

Khalifa University’s new campus expansion spreads over 135 000 square meters (equivalent to 20 soccer fields) and will house 44 new laboratories including state-of-the-art aerospace and underwater robotics labs 33 new classrooms multi-purpose sports halls retail and food outlets multi-story parking and more.

The building’s design which won the award for best Cultural and Institutional Project at the 2015 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Interior Design and Architecture Awards was inspired by the Arab regions rich artistic history and heritage. The interior design of the expansion contains curves and ellipses that are meant to mimic the beauty and purity of the desert.

The expansion will contain a 200-meter long pedestrian walkway named the Creative Spine which spans the heart of the campus providing clear and unobstructed views of the main buildings while encouraging innovation through interaction and a collaborative academic environment.

Students faculty and staff will have access to two multi-purpose halls for basketball tennis and football as well as a rooftop sports court fit for tennis and jogging. There will also be a fully equipped indoor gym and an auditorium capable of seating over 600 people.

In addition there will be a new venue for the University’s Discovery Center which provides educational interactive exhibits based around science and technology for the public and specialized school trips.

Also as part of Khalifa University’s preparedness for the new academic year the University is preparing new student accommodations that will enjoy the highest standards of comfort and convenience in an effort to accommodate the growing numbers of students wishing to study at the University.

“Our new campus will greatly enhance our ability to provide our students with a high quality of education and access to the latest technologies and resources they will need to excel in their academic and future careers ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “Our new laboratories will offer a full range of spaces for biology engineering chemistry physics and technical instruction while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security. A comfortable and stimulating environment is one of the keys to creating an atmosphere that fosters creativity and we are looking forward to providing that for our students.”

Khalifa University was recently named one of top 100 universities under 50 years and was the youngest university in the world to achieve this distinction according to the QS World University Rankings. The new expansion and new accommodation will support Khalifa University’s pioneering position in the field of research and graduating future leaders who are able to supply the UAE with the cadres that it needs to realize its economic strategic plans.

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Khalifa University to offer two new programs from August 2016

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Two new programs – an undergraduate program and a graduate program – are set to be added to Khalifa University’s expanding portfolio in the fall.

An undergraduate B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering newly accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education will be offered from August 2016.

This program will focus on providing a good foundation in the design development and operation of chemical processes with applications in such industries as oil and gas food and agriculture pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.

It is the first program to be offered by the University’s Department of Chemical Engineering which has been established this year as part of Khalifa University’s continual commitment to providing multidisciplinary engineering graduates that can immediately contribute to a range of industries.

Meanwhile the College of Engineering is launching a new multi-disciplinary M.Sc. program in Systems and Engineering Management designed for engineers aspiring to achieve the highest levels of responsibility and leadership in their professional career.

This program is an ideal choice for engineering graduates who would like to take a managerial path after University. It covers project management leadership skills data analytics and other important scientific management tools in an engineering setting and currently offers specialization tracks in the growing industries of supply chain management healthcare systems engineering and lean manufacturing systems.

These two programs will help to enrich Khalifa University’s diverse offering as it continues to work to Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision.

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EBTIC Enjoys Collaboration with the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition

EBTIC an ICT research and innovation center founded by Khalifa University Etisalat and BT and supported by ICT Fund and the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that cements several years of collaboration between the two centers and that offers multiple opportunities for researchers and students.

The cooperation between EBTIC and IHMC comes from their common interest in working towards the adoption of big data in advanced predictive analytics and it will focus on driving innovation to tackle key technical challenges in those areas to further advance scientific research and address the needs of their partners.. In addition IHMC and EBTIC have agreed to cooperate in the areas of innovation and research in the information communications and technology sector in the UAE.

IHMC is one of the world leading research centers pioneering technologies aimed at leveraging and extending human capabilities. In 2015 it won 2nd place at the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Robotics Challenge a three years global competition aimed at developing semi-autonomous ground robots that could do “complex” tasks in dangerous environments.

Many of its researchers are world leaders in their fields and have occupied senior positions at major organizations such as NASA US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) National Science Foundation and many others. It is a not-for-profit research institute with staff from diverse backgrounds carrying out research in artificial intelligence cognitive science knowledge modeling and sharing adjustable autonomy robotics and exoskeletons cyber security computer-mediated learning systems intelligent data understanding software agents knowledge representation big data and machine learning and many other related areas.

In the past EBTIC’s UAE national researchers have enjoyed internships at IHMC with Ahmed Al Dhanhani and Abdelrahman Almahmoud travelling to Florida in order to participate in research being conducted on tactical networks mobile applications and robot control.

Said Ahmed about his experience “We were part of a team lead by one of the principal investigators in IHMC and we benefited greatly from this internship. IHMC is a well-established research centre and observing how they work from the inside was insightful. We had meetings with different researchers who are highly regarded on their areas and it was interesting to see how the researchers come from very different backgrounds including computer scientists mechanical engineers and medical doctors. We received good exposure on the projects we were working on in collaboration with big names from industry and government. This enhanced our view of the innovative research world.”

Additionally EBTIC hosted at Khalifa University Dr. Bonnie Dorr Associate Director & Senior Research Scientist at IHMC who visited the center and met with researchers in order to discuss potential collaboration in a number of areas including machine learning natural language processing and big data. Additionally an EBTIC team visited IHMC in order to a host a workshop focusing on big data analytics.

“The partnership between EBTIC and IHMC is based on common interest and approaches to innovation and it stands to benefit both our center and the UAE in many ways ” says Dr. Samer Al Samahi Director of EBTIC. “Especially through working together and cooperating in our research endeavors in the fields of big data and advanced analytics and promoting and conducting scientific research relevant to challenges facing Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a whole. I look forward to the continued growth of this partnership and the breakthroughs that will stem from it.”

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Khalifa University Graduate Students Tackle Cyber-Security Issues

Advancements in cyber security was the primary focus of Khalifa University’s most recent batch of graduate students. Five students from the University’s MSc in Information Security and MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering and two PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering students defended their research in front of internal and external examiners presenting a range of advancements in key areas of information security such as public wifi networks cloud databases and SMART homes.

The students focus on cyber security comes from initiatives begun by the leadership of the UAE and its commitment to sustainable development through the adoption of the latest techniques and technologies via incorporating them into all its online operations. Cyber security is key to the success of these initiatives as it will ensure the safety of transactions privacy and information.

MSc in Information Security student Aysha Alkharoossi presented her findings on “Assessing the Security Health of Public WiFi Environments Using Mobile Devices.” Specifically Alkharoossi looked at assessing the safety of various public Wifi networks like the ones in airports or malls through the use of HosTaGe or “Honeypot-To-Go” (a honeypot is a computer security mechanism set to detect deflect or in some manner counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems).

Similarly MSc in Information Security student Sanaah Al Salami looked at ways to secure SMART homes through the implementation of an encryption scheme that provides secure communication between smartphones and smart home sensors.

Fellow Information Security graduate Fatema Almansoori looked at “Subverting Randomized Message Authentication Code” or how vulnerable a Randomized Message Authentication Code (RMAC) is to Algorithm Substation Attacks (ASA) which attempt to modify the real cryptography system and replace it with a forged one. She also proposed a possible solution to the problem in order to prevent attacks on all cryptosystems that use randomness as part of their security process.

MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Hanin Abubaker conducted research into secure communication as well with her development of an Arabic reCAPTCHA system that will help prevent attacks from automated bots on the web.

PhD students Omar Al-Jarrah and Bushra AlBelooshi defended their doctorate research titled “Machine Learning Approaches for Large-Scale Intrusion Detection Systems” and “Data Remanence and Cryptographic Keys Security in the Cloud ” respectively. Their research aims to protect data attacks on networks and cloud databases.

“As the UAE continues to embrace SMART technologies and advancements in faster more efficient ways to conduct business finance and public services the threat of attack or information theft is always going to be a major focus ” said Khalifa University Senior Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies Dr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Mualla. “This is why we’ve developed our MSc in Information Security program and why we encourage our students to explore this important area. Cyber and Information Security is probably one of the fastest growing fields not just in the UAE but in the world and it’s a field that’s in need of high quality intelligent and accomplished researchers and engineers. Khalifa University is proud to supply the human capital knowledge and innovation needed for continued advancement and development in this key area.”

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Khalifa University Starts New Academic Year with Exciting Orientation Day

Khalifa University held an Orientation Day for its new students and their parents on August 16 2016.  The new students had the chance to learn about life at the University and what’s in store for them as they proceed with their education. They also had the opportunity to learn about possible majors the University’s diverse research centers and its various student clubs and sporting activities.

The new students and their parents took a tour of the campus and the students sat with student counsellors to discuss their course loads and the institution’s expectations of them.  They also spoke to older students and faculty members who addressed concerns and answered questions.

The 2016-2017 Academic year promises to be a milestone one for the University as it will see the opening of its new campus which spreads over 135 000 square meters (equivalent to 20 soccer fields) and will house 44 new laboratories including state-of-the-art aerospace and underwater robotics labs 33 new classrooms multi-purpose sports halls retail and food outlets a multi-story car park and more.  

“We are pleased to welcome our new students and wish them all the best as they pursue their academic career with us ” said Khalifa University President Dr. Tod Laursen. “We have an exciting academic year ahead of us as our University continues to grow and expand and I look forward to seeing our new students make the most of these facilities and the high quality of education we offer.  I hope that these students dedicate themselves not only to excel in their studies but to become valuable members of our community and in turn industry leaders of the future.”

The institution offers degrees in Chemical Engineering Applied Mathematics and Statistics (with optional concentrations in Financial Mathematics/Mathematical Biology) 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 and Biomedical Engineering as well as Master’s degrees in Systems and Engineering Management 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.

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Khalifa University’s New Campus will Boast Four Story Fitness Facility

Khalifa University’s new campus scheduled for completion later this year 2016 will feature one of the largest fitness facilities in the UAE in an academic institution. Housed over four stories the gym will consist of separate two-level men and women’s facilities featuring state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight lifting equipment as well as studios for Yoga and others for martial arts such as Boxing and Taekwondo. There will also be multi-use courts for basketball squash volleyball and badminton.

The facilities will be manned by experienced personal trainers and fitness professionals who will guide students faculty staff and alumni in proper technique in addition to organizing various group classes.

The new gym follows an increased focus at the University in the importance of sports and exercise for an overall healthy lifestyle and in combating lifestyle diseases common in the UAE such as Type II Diabetes.

“Khalifa University strongly believes in promoting a healthy lifestyle among its student body faculty and staff ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Khalifa University’s Executive Vice President. “Indoor sporting facilities that offer a variety of activities and support are especially important in the UAE where the weather is not always conducive to outdoor sport. We hope that our new amenities inspire our community to get active and take care of their health which in turn will contribute to their efforts in excelling in productivity and innovation.”

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MBZIRC Boasts Teams from Top International Universities and Organizations

Khalifa University the organizer of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) has revealed that teams from leading universities and international organizations will be participating in the upcoming challenge. The 45 finalists come from prestigious academic institutes such as the Georgia Institute of Technology the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) the National University of Singapore Xi’an Jiaotong University and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to name a few.  Other teams represent various organizations with an interest in robotics such as the UAE’s Mohamed Bin Rashed Space Center Accelerated Dynamics from the UK and NaviRobot LLC from Russia.

In addition to teams from the UAE UK and USA teams from Italy Germany KSA Russia Singapore Malaysia Canada South Korea and Spain where chosen from over 316 teams from 45 countries who expressed their interest in participating in the Challenge which is scheduled to take place in 2017 with prizes totaling $5 million USD.

“We were pleased with the response we’ve received for this challenge and I’m excited to see the finalists in action ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “This is a unique challenge that will certainly give competitors an opportunity to display their skills to the world. The representation from across academia and industry will make for some interesting innovations that will no doubt have widespread effects on the field of robotics and determine how new technologies are applied in the future.  We are looking forward to seeing the teams in action in 2017.”

He also said: “The Challenge aims at taking the advanced science and technology to new levels in order to push forward the innovation to new horizons. This in turn will help support both Abu Dhabi’s and UAE’s knowledge economy visions.”

MBZIRC will consist of three challenges and a triathlon type “Grand Challenge”. It will take place in an outdoor open arena the approximate size of a football pitch. They will require unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to locate track and land on top of a moving ground vehicle reach a second ground vehicle locate and physically operate a valve on a side of the vehicle and collaborate with each other in order to search locate track pick and place a set of static and moving objects.

MBZIRC will be held the first time in March 2017 after it was launched last year and it will be held every two years with a different theme that matches the level of innovation during the period it will be organized on.

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Khalifa University Ranked the highest University in the UAE

Khalifa University was ranked the highest in universities and academic institutions in the UAE according to QS’ 2016 World University Ranking. The University has also moved up 80 places in its international rankings making it one of the top 410 Universities worldwide.

“This is a major milestone in Khalifa University’s journey ” said His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman of Khalifa University’s Board of Trustees and Chairman of The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. “This institution was able to achieve this prestigious ranking in less than 10 years of its age. It reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan The UAE President for the higher education sector and developing it in parallel with the development and growth that the UAE is witnessing. It also reflects the follow-up and care shown by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nayhan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces for backing quality education initiatives and obtaining cutting-edge technologies to build the UAE’s education system which is currently enjoying high levels of development and prestige.”

HH Sheikh Hamed also said that he is pleased with this achievement and global recognition stressing that it will be a catalyst to push forward excellence and consistently continue to improve the education system so that the University continues to be the best.

He said that Khalifa University was established through the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan who believed that by providing quality education and access to innovative research and technology the UAE could educate a cadre of tomorrow’s industry leaders. He pointed out that the University students thanks to their advanced educational opportunities will contribute to building a knowledge economy dependent on innovation.

His Highness expressed his pride in seeing Khalifa University become a hub of invention creativity and breakthrough technologies and a leader in the UAE in the education of youth and the drive for a sustainable economy based on technological innovation.

The University’s highest ranking among 6 universities in the UAE was determined thorough research conducted by QS which looked at academic reputation citations per faculty faculty student ratio number of international faculty and other markers.

Khalifa University has previously made the list of top 100 universities under 50 years of age as the youngest university in the world in that list according to QS.

QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is an independent company that specializes in ranking educational institutions. It’s considered one of the top organizations that rank universities around the world.

This follows Khalifa University’s largest admission since its founding. The University admitted 690 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in September bringing its total number of students to 1911.

Khalifa University which had been previously ranked 3rd in the UAE in 2014-2015 earned the top spot due in part to its commitment to maintaining a high faculty/student ratio. QS considers the ratio between the number of academic staff and the number of students as an indirect indicator of the commitment of the institution to high-quality teaching. Khalifa University has had the best faculty/student ratio in the UAE for the last three years.

The University also achieved higher rankings in 2016/17 for its academic reputation and faculty citations. Academic reputation is determined by an annual survey conducted by QS. The survey evaluates the perceptions of academics from around the world regarding the best institutions in terms of research. In 2016 nearly 75 000 responses were recorded globally. With over 70 issued/filed US patents eleven specialized research centers and institutions and a female student population of 60% (twice the global average for women in science and technology) the University has consistently differentiated itself internationally from similar institutions.

Faculty citations refers to the average number of citations obtained per faculty member and is an estimate of the impact and quality of the scientific work produced by universities.

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MBZRIC Receives Support from Top Local and International Organizations

Khalifa University organizers of the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) has announced that the competition has attracted three major international and local sponsors. ICT Fund ADNOC and the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) have signed on as strategic platinum and gold level sponsors respectively. The unique international competition which is scheduled for 2017 boasts prizes totaling $5 million USD.

The inaugural 2017 competition has drawn a great deal of international attention. Recently 45 teams were chosen to participate from both academic institutions and industry including Carnegie Mellon University Virginia Tech 4Front Robotics and the University of Calgary The University of British Columbia and the University of Berkeley Advanced Robotics Engineering Solutions Sdn Bhd Malaysia and the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) China.

“We are proud to see the quality and diversity of interest and support we are receiving for this event both from sponsors and participants ” said Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to MBZIRC and signing three major sponsors especially ones that specialize in areas that could benefit from the innovation that will undoubtedly be displayed during the challenge is a milestone for the event. We look forward to working with the sponsors as this event moves forward and we look forward to the international attention that MBZIRC will bring to the UAE in general and to Abu Dhabi in particular and the innovation happening here.”

MBZIRC will consist of three challenges and a triathlon type “Grand Challenge”. It will take place in an outdoor open arena the approximate size of a football pitch. Challenge 1 requires an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to locate track and land on top of a moving ground vehicle. Challenge 2 requires an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to locate and reach a second ground vehicle and locate and physically operate a valve on a side of the vehicle. Challenge 3 requires a team of UAVs to collaborate to search locate track pick and place a set of static and moving objects. The Grand Challenge requires a team of robots (UAVs and UGVs) to compete in an event that combines Challenges 1 2 and 3.

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Khalifa University Holds First Research Workshop on Biomedical Engineering and Bio-robotics

The first day of a special research workshop focusing on Biomedical Engineering and Bio-robotics started today at Khalifa University. The workshop has been organized by a team of academics from Khalifa University The Imperial College of London Queen Mary University of London and the University of Dundee in cooperation with the British Council.

The workshop brings together young researchers from various educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates to discuss advancements in four topical areas. The aim of the workshop is to initiate dialogue and lay the foundations to create new high-level medical technology and knowledge-based companies in Abu Dhabi capitalize on the availability of highly educated graduates from Khalifa University and other Higher Education Institutions in the Emirate.

The workshop is attended by researchers currently in the early stages of their careers who will have the opportunity to engage collaborate and share learnings with a similar group of early career experts from leading universities in the UK.

The workshop will also include inputs from leading researchers and clinical end users from the UAE such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

“This workshop will focus on an area that promises a great deal of possibility in terms of industry and business to the UAE ” said Dr. Tim McGloughlin Co-Chair of the Workshop and Chair of Khalifa University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. “If you look at Ireland biomedical engineering and the creation of bio-robotics and medical technology has grown to be a billion-dollar export industry. Which is remarkable for a country with a population of under 5 million similar to the UAE. Establishing similar industry and start-ups in the UAE could well have the same result. Which is why workshops like these are so important.”

“This is an exciting opportunity for young researchers to get together and share their knowledge in a very important field that greatly impacts many people and the health industry as a whole ” said Dr. Tod Laursen Khalifa University’s President. “Khalifa University is very proud to not only host this event but play a part in its organization as well. Ultimately we look forward to seeing the collaborations and innovations that stem from this event and how they will impact future technologies and exploration.”

Gavin Anderson Country Director UAE British Council said: “Fostering collaboration between scientists and giving them the tools they need to further their research is key particularly here in the UAE where the government has great ambitions to lay the foundations for a sustainable knowledge based economy. Our work with Khalifa University is already contributing to these ambitions and in the long run we hope that it will lead to lasting scientific partnerships between UK and UAE institutions.”

Clare Grundy Gulf Science lead for the British Council said: “We’re delighted to be able to contribute to growing the scientific landscape here in the UAE and to connect researchers here with researchers in the UK. Enabling good scientific research to happen is key to creating a sustainable knowledge based economy here in the UAE and it’s fantastic to be working together with people who are as passionate about this as we are.”

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We are determined to make further progress – Mohamed bin Zayed

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Under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan the UAE will spare no effort to invest in human resources and leading educational models in order to develop modern skills that address issues in a fast-changing world. This was the message that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces told a delegation from Khalifa University on Monday.

“We are determined to make further progress and ensure that the UAE remains competitive. Nothing will deter us from our bid. We have a strong will and already possess the factors that ensure our success in achieving our goals. We are relying on an upswing in development that is centred on man and backed by an advanced and modern educational system ” he said. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed was meeting the Khalifa University delegates at Qasr Al Bahr Palace to congratulate the Abu Dhabi-based institution on being named the top university in the UAE this month by Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings and receiving the highest ranking in the UAE in the QS 2016 World University Rankings.

Noting that the rankings show that the development of the country’s educational system is sound and moving in the right direction H.H Sheikh Mohamed expressed the hope that all UAE universities would achieve an equally excellent performance as part of the country’s bid to develop high-quality education.

The university’s administrative and academic delegation was led by Executive Vice President Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi.

The Khalifa University was founded in 2007 by virtue of a decree from H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed to complement Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

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Minister of Happiness Visits Khalifa University and Meets with Student Ambassador and Views the Students Happiness Pulse Project

Her Excellency Ohood Alroumi the UAE’s Minister of State for Happiness visited Khalifa University on Tuesday October 11 to tour the campus view student and faculty projects and meet with the University’s Happiness Ambassador for the student council freshman Salama Al Mansouri. Her Excellency and Al Mansouri discussed the student council’s plans for promoting happiness among students faculty and staff and plans for the future.

To date with the help of the student council and Khalifa University’s Student Services Department Al Mansouri and her team have organized gifts for the clubs who participated in the University’s recent Club Day in addition to creating a book where students faculty and staff could paste a Polaroid photo of themselves and write about something that makes them happy. She is also planning a daylong event for Happiness Day which will take place on March 20 2017.

During the visit Her Excellency also met with two Emirati undergraduate students in Electrical and Electronic Engineering who presented their senior design project a mobile app that measures the emotional sentiment expressed by Twitter posts generated within UAE. The app can generate information about positive and negative sentiments most notably is can show a trend called a “Happiness Pulse” showing where the most positive sentiment is being generated. The project has already won several awards including the first prize winner of the 4th United Arab Emirates Undergraduate Student Research Competition May 2016.

Her Excellency also visited EBTIC Innovation Center the Cellular Biology Lab the Aerospace Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) as well as the Robotics and Biotech labs.

“It was a pleasure to host Her Excellency at our campus and introduce her to our students and researchers ” said Dr. Arif Al Hammadi Executive Vice President of Khalifa University. “All of the University’s research projects focus on developing technology that will help improve the efficiency of industry society and quality of life. Whether it is providing a quick way to gauge national sentiment or applications that improve government services we strongly believe in providing innovation that improves lives and we were happy to demonstrate that to Her Excellency.”

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