Khalifa University Research Aligns with Key UAE Strategies

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With a strategic alignment of academic exploration and operational expertise, we cultivate an environment where innovation and academic achievement coalesce. Our commitment is embodied in six key research domains, supported by twelve specialized research centers and diverse funding opportunities, marking our resolve to be a forefront multidisciplinary research entity globally.</span></p> </div> <div class="blk"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Equipped with five dedicated departments for research support and state-of-the-art laboratories, Khalifa University is poised to make impactful discoveries that translate into real-world solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Research and Development Division actively fosters strategic international and local partnerships, translating collaborative efforts into substantial economic contributions and affirming our critical role in socio-economic progress.</span></p> </div> </div>  </div> <br class="px-80"> <div class="second-blk"> <p><span class="title primary-title">Addressing national priorities and building on established strenghs</span><br /> <br class="px-30" /> </p> <div class="vertical"><span class="title second-title">Verticals</span><br /> <span class="title third-title"><i class="arrow left-arrow"></i>focused on multidisciplinary sectors aligned with UAE and Abu Dhabi priorities<i class="arrow right-arrow"></i></span> <br class="px-30" /> <div class="cats clear"> <div class="cat cat-1"> <div class="text"><span>Managed Energy Transition</span></div> </div> <div class="cat cat-2"> <div class="text"><span>Sustainable Secure Society</span></div> </div>  <div class="cat cat-4"> <div class="text"><span>Healthy Longevity</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="horizontal"><span class="title second-title">Horizontals</span><br /> <span class="title third-title">focused on cross-cutting critical enablers in which KU has competitive advantage</span> <br class="px-30" /> <div class="blk cat-8"><i></i><br /> <span>Advanced Materials and Manufacturing</span></div> <div class="blk cat-7"><i></i><br /> <span>Pervasive Digitalization</span></div> <div class="blk cat-9"><i></i><br /> <span>Emerging Topics & Fundamental Science</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <script> $(document).ready(function () { secondBlkContent = $('.second-blk').html(); result = secondBlkContent.replace(/(<p[^>]+?>|<p>|<\/p>)/img, ""); }); </script> <div class="wrapper"> <br class="px-50"> <div class="second-blk"> <p>Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors.</p> <p>The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.</p> <p>KU’s focus sectors are Managed Energy Transition (Power & Fuels), Sustainable Secure Society (Water and Environment & Planetary Sciences), and Healthy Longevity.</p> <p>Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and Pervasive Digitalization including Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Information & Communication Technologies.</p> </div> <br class="px-50"> <div class="third-blk double-blks clear"> <div class="blk"> <h3 class="common-title vision"> Vision</h3> <ul class="common-ul type-2"> <li>Build strong foundations based on integrated research and academics.</li> <li>Engage leading industry, government and academic organizations for partnership.</li> <li>Perform research that produces excellence in science and engineering while being inspired by practical application.</li> <li>Translate discoveries and inventions into innovations that create commercial value.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="blk"> <h3 class="common-title mission"> Mission</h3> <ul class="common-ul type-2"> <li>To establish and continually evolve interdisciplinary, collaborative research and development capabilities in the UAE’s priority science and technology domains.</li> <li>To achieve global research impact through excellence in research of regional importance.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <br class="px-50"> <div class="research-offices"> <div class="wrapper"> <h5 class="common-title">Research Offices</h5> <div class="posts clear research-office-carousel"> <div class="post post-1"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-services"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/office-menu-1.jpg" alt="Research Services"/> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <span>Research Services</span> <p> The Office of Research Services manages research grants and contracts funded by government, industry, non-profit, NGO and academic sponsors, and supports responsible grant and contract management. </p> <br class="px-20"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-services" class="common-btn">View more</a> </div> </div> <div class="post post-2"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/university-sponsored-research"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/univrersity-sponsored-research-resized-e1630331630496.jpg" alt="University Sponsored Research"/> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <span>University Sponsored Research</span> <p> The University Sponsored Research unit manages internally funded faculty led research in line with the KU’s research strategy as part of the University’s mission to be a leading research intensive institution. </p> <br class="px-20"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/university-sponsored-research" class="common-btn">View more</a> </div> </div> <div class="post post-3"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-computing"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/research-computing-about-e1598944474479.jpg" alt="Research Computing"/> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <span>Research Computing</span> <p> The Research Computing Office currently provides access to two high performance computing (HPC) clusters. Simply speaking, an HPC cluster is a set of computers (nodes) that can collaborate to solve computational problems. </p> <br class="px-20"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-computing" class="common-btn">View more</a> </div> </div> <div class="post post-4"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-labs"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DX2_8036.jpg" alt="Research Labs"/> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <span>Research Labs</span> <p> Khalifa University’s Research Laboratories Office provides an environment for increased alignment of research infrastructure investment to the University’s strategic research priorities forits centers as well as individual faculty. </p> <br class="px-20"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/research-labs" class="common-btn">View more</a> </div> </div> <div class="post post-5"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/technology-management-innovation"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fluid-Mechanics.jpg" alt="Technology, Management & Innovation"/> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <span>Technology, Management & Innovation</span> <p> The Office of Technology Management & Innovation is responsible for the protection, management and commercialization of the University’s research discoveries. </p> <br class="px-20"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-offices/technology-management-innovation" class="common-btn">View more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br class="px-50"> <div class="wrapper clear"> <div class="research-centers"> <h3 class="common-title">Research centers</h3> <div class="posts clearfix owl-carousel"> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/fstc" title="Food Security and Technology Center (FSTC)"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Functional-Foods-and-Biotechnology.jpg" alt="Food Security and Technology Center (FSTC)"> 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Center"> </div> <span class="title">Advanced Power and Energy Center</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/btc" title="Center for Biotechnology"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/download.jpeg" alt="Center for Biotechnology"> </div> <span class="title">Center for Biotechnology</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-centers/ebtic" title="Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC)"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ebitc-photo-e1644381472794.jpg" alt="Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC)"> </div> <span class="title">Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC)</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/research-centers/aerospace-research-and-innovation-center" title="Advanced Research and Innovation Center"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/banner-aric-1.jpg" alt="Advanced Research and Innovation Center"> </div> <span class="title">Advanced Research and Innovation Center</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/cecas" title="Center for Catalysis and Separation"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CeCas-image.jpg" alt="Center for Catalysis and Separation"> </div> <span class="title">Center for Catalysis and Separation</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/c2ps" title="Center for Cyber-Physical Systems"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MSc-in-Cybersecurity.jpg" alt="Center for Cyber-Physical Systems"> </div> <span class="title">Center for Cyber-Physical Systems</span>  </a> </div> <div class="post"> <a href="https://www.ku.ac.ae/rich" title="Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen"> <div class="img"> <img src="https://www.ku.ac.ae/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DX2_7231-1-e1572929128200.jpg" alt="Research 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