10-Week Program Covered Renewable-Energy Projects and Immersive Cultural Experience听听
Clean technology, renewable energy projects, corporate site visits, and Japanese cultural activities were the main focus of the 10-week Japan International Collaboration Center (JICE) summer internship program for 11 Khalifa University students, organized by the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in a collaboration with Khalifa University.听
The students from Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science programs visited Mikawa Genki Monogatari, Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They gained hands-on experiences in clean technology and aerospace which they showcased during on-campus presentation sessions organized by the Khalifa University鈥檚 Career Office upon returning to the UAE.听
H.E. Shihab Al Faheem, UAE ambassador to Japan, interacted with the Khalifa University students during their visit to the UAE Embassy in Japan.听听
The faculty advisors for the internship program are Dr. Roberto Sabatini, Aerospace Engineering, Dr. Nahla Al Amoodi, Chemical Engineering, Dr. Andreas Henschel and Dr. Sajid Javed, Computer Science, and Dr. Afshin Goharzadeh, Mechanical Engineering.听
Internship participants included Ahmed Saleh Ahmed Mohamed Basahel, Abrar Khalifa Rashed Aldowaij Alfalasi, Fatima Abdulrahman Hussein Mussa Alblooshi, Noof Majid Hassan Abdulqader Alshehhi, Buthaina Ali Abdelrahim Mohamed Almulla, Abdulla Yousef Ahmed Ebrahim Al-Ali, Mariam Abdulrahman Hareb Mohammed Alshamsi, Hyatt Mohamed Abdelrahim Abdelrazaq Alfahim, Shaikha Jasim Khalfan Malalla Alhammadi, Hedaya Adel Alyahmadi, and Maryam Mohamed Abdulla Aldowaib Alzeyoudi.听
The students attended 10 sessions during an orientation which focused on Japanese language, business etiquette, reporting and presentation skills as part of the preliminary week which also featured visits to heritage sites. The internship also included a visit to a Life Safety Learning Center, which offers experiential training in disaster preparedness through activities like earthquake simulations and firefighting exercises.听听
As part of a three-day wrap-up session, students attended two sessions to review and report the important developments during their internships with Japanese companies and shared their experiences and understanding of Japanese corporate culture.听
Dr. Roberto Sabatini said: 鈥淎erospace Engineering students completed an enriching internship experience at Mikawa Genki Monogatari in Japan, focusing on the rapidly evolving field of drone technology. This comprehensive program provided students with hands-on training in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), where they actively participated in technical activities, exhibitions, and various events related to RPAS, significantly enhanced their knowledge.鈥澨�
The cultural exchange, practical skills, professional development, and Japanese language skills helped aerospace engineering students in advancing their technical capabilities and acquiring skills in global aerospace and drone industries.听
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
2 Oct 2024
