Khalifa University Research Aligns with Key UAE Strategies

Overview
Vision & Mission
Associate Provost for Research
Strategic Themes
Research offices
Research Centers
Core Labs

Overview

OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH

Khalifa University is home to the UAE鈥檚 leading research centers as interdisciplinary research units focused on long-term strategic priorities addressing regional and global challenges in a systematic and targeted manner via engagement of world-class researchers and facilities. These research centers are at the heart of KU鈥檚 global leadership in use-inspired research.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Build strong foundations based on integrated research and academics.
Engage leading industry, government and academic organizations for partnership.
Perform research that produces excellence in science and engineering while being inspired by practical application.
Translate discoveries and inventions into innovations that create commercial value.

Mission

To establish and continually evolve interdisciplinary, collaborative research and development capabilities in the UAE鈥檚 priority science and technology domains.
To achieve global research impact through excellence in research of regional importance.

Associate Provost for Research

Ahmed Al Durra

Associate Provost for Research

Khalifa University of Science and Technology exemplifies a nexus of innovation and scholarly excellence, driving forward the boundaries of knowledge through comprehensive research and development initiatives. 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.

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.

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.

Strategic Themes

Addressing national priorities and building on established strengths

Managed Energy Transition

Sustainable Secure Society

Healthy Longevity

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Pervasive Digitalization

Research offices

Research Offices

Research Operations Department

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.

Research Excellence and Impact

Research Excellence and Impact Office manages internally funded faculty led research in line with the KU鈥檚 research strategy as part of the University鈥檚 mission to be a leading research intensive institution.

Research Computing

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.

Research Labs

Khalifa University鈥檚 Research Laboratories Office provides an environment for increased alignment of research infrastructure investment to the University鈥檚 strategic research priorities forits centers as well as individual faculty.

Technology, Management & Innovation

The Office of Technology Management & Innovation is responsible for the protection, management and commercialization of the University鈥檚 research discoveries.

Research Centers