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Khalifa University is an interdisciplinary research hub located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dedicated to strengthening the performance and effectiveness of the science and technology sector in the UAE by producing impactful research that promotes innovation, commercialization, and economic development.

In pursuit of this goal, Khalifa University has established 12 funded research centers in addition to faculty-led funding programs which combined host over 400 dedicated research staff from 50+ countries.

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The University has also set significant research themes that align with the strategic areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. These themes serve as guiding principles that address the world’s most pressing challenges and offer practical solutions. The themes include Managed Energy Transition (Power & Fuels), Sustainable, Secure Society (Water and Environment & Planetary Sciences), Healthy Longevity, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and Pervasive Digitalization.

These targeted efforts have resulted in more than 40% of KU faculty publications being published in the top 10% journal percentiles, over 280 patent applications, more than 600 inventions disclosed, and 19 start-ups.

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Research Services
Research Services

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.


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University Sponsored Research
University Sponsored Research

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.


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Research Computing
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.


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Research Labs
Research Labs

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.


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Technology, Management & Innovation
Technology, Management & Innovation

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


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