Scale of Innovation and Creativity Demonstrate Scientific Discovery and Learning at Khalifa University
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced a total of 50 innovative senior design projects from several disciplines were showcased to various stakeholders on Khalifa University Innovation Exhibition 2024, an annual exhibition that acknowledges the creative excellence of senior graduating students.
The wide array of senior design concepts displayed at the Khalifa University Main Campus included areas of engineering and sciences such as electrical engineering and computer science, biomedical engineering, management science and engineering, mechanical and nuclear engineering, and civil and environmental engineering and aerospace engineering.
Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Khalifa University said: “The sheer scale of innovation and creativity of nearly 50 senior design projects displayed on Innovation Exhibition 2024 validate the status of Khalifa University as a compelling choice for scientific discovery and learning. The projects also demonstrate the research and analytical skills of our engineering faculty and students to find alternative methods for addressing pressing societal challenges, by designing and refining existing devices or methods, and constructing working prototypes to effectively frame problems and resolve them through meaningful solutions.”
Biomedical engineering projects included cognitive training games with wearable tremor monitoring devices for Parkinson’s patients; smart home monitoring; integrated multi-omics analyses of autoimmune disorders in Emirati population; wearable photonic based sensors for upper limbs rehabilitation monitoring and intelligent systems assisted physical therapy and rehabilitation systems.
Some of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science projects included a Vision system targeting autonomous cars for real-time object detection; Improving the efficiency and drive range of existing electric bicycles; Building a forensic investigation system; Smart eco-friendly chamber for sustainable plant growth and water harvesting; Augmented Reality game for teaching UN sustainability goals to young school kids.
In addition to Mechanical and nuclear Engineering projects, Management Science and Engineering projects, included Blockchain applications for improving healthcare supply chain and logistics; Application of Lean Six Sigma in inventory optimization at Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC); Simulation and design of electrical bus system at Khalifa University; and Simulation design and analysis of metro station. Some of the Civil and Environmental Engineering projects included Design of an origami-inspired civil structure; and Sustainable asphalt pavements, while the Aerospace Engineering projects like the Design of a Radio Controlled (RC) aircraft, Robotic sorting of airplane engine blades, Remote sensing CubeSat for climate change impact assessment, electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (e-VTOL) last mile delivery system, and an experimental rig for aerodynamic testing were also on display.
Clarence Michael
English Editor – Specialist
20 May 2024
