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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Office of Technology Management & Innovation is responsible for the protection, management and commercialization of the University’s research discoveries.
6G Research Center
Advanced Power and Energy Center
Center for Biotechnology
Center for Catalysis and Separation
Center for Cyber-Physical Systems
Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology
Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC)
Emirates Nuclear Technology Center
Food Security and Technology Center (FSTC)
KU Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems
Polar Research Center
Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen
