College of Engineering

Research

Overview

The College of Engineering (COE) faculty members are dedicated to pursuing both basic and applied research that will meet the needs of the UAE and the world at large. Major focus areas of research within the College are strongly tied to the country’s strategic goals in terms of sustainable development for communities, energy, water, and the environment.

A large number of research grants are being undertaken by the College faculty and students, resulting in numerous publications, conference participation and patents during each academic year. Research projects include seed and interdisciplinary projects funded by College, University Grants funded through a competitive process, and externally funded research projects funded by different government and industries such as the Emirates Foundation, NRF “University-Industry Collaboration” grants (U-IRCA), Hamdan Award in Medicine, ADNOC, JCCP, and others. The College of Engineering maintains strong links with industry and provides research and consultancy services to meet their needs.

Faculty members have formed international collaborations through international funding agencies such as the British Council Collaborative Research Projects, PMI 2, or the joint research projects like the UAEU – SQU Joint Research Projects, or through joint supervision of PhD students with faculty members at other universities, e.g. Imperial College, University of Marseille, Florida State, U. North Carolina Greensboro, and others. Faculty members also engage in summer research collaboration visits with various universities and summer internships such as the JCCP/JPI research projects/internships.

Research outcomes include research reports to sponsors, journal and international conference papers, and other outcomes such as books and book chapters, patents and patent applications, and participation in scientific conferences.

Opportunities

The College of Engineering is dedicated to continuous engagement of its faculty members and students (graduate and undergraduate) in research and scholarly activities within their field of specialization. Research funding is available to COE researchers through several opportunities from the university, the college and local/international industries and government agencies.

UAEU Opportunities
College of Engineering Opportunities
External Opportunities

1- UAEU Opportunities

Available to undergraduate and graduate students and all faculty members in the UAEU. Applications are submitted through the ERMSS system or to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies Office.

a) Ph.D. Scholarship:
Available for: qualified national students.
Applications are submitted through the College of Graduate Studies.

b) Ph.D. Fellowship:
Available for: qualified Ph.D. students.
Applications are submitted through the College of Graduate Studies.

c) Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE):
The purpose of the SURE program is to promote and support the engagement of undergraduate students in research, thereby, providing the students with exposure to and training in conducting research while working in teams with other undergraduate and graduate students under the supervision of a faculty member. Team members: one faculty member, one graduate student (Master or Doctoral level) and three to four undergraduate students.
Maximum Budget: AED 45,000.
Applications are submitted through the ERMSS system.

d) Research UPAR:
Maximum Budget: AED 500,000.
Available for: all UAEU faculty members.
Duration: two years.

e) Start Up Research Grant:
Maximum Budget: AED 500,000.
Available for: all newly appointed UAEU faculty members.
Duration: two years.

f) Center Based Research Grants:
Maximum Budget: AED 500,000.
Available for: all UAEU faculty members, projects have to be affiliated with one of the research centers in UAEU.
Duration: two years.

2- College of Engineering Opportunities
Available to COE faculty members. Faculty members are encouraged to involve undergraduate and graduate students in these types of research projects. Applications are submitted through the ERMSS system.

a) Seed Research Grants:
Maximum: AED 30,000 and a minimum of 20% of the budget should be allocated to undergraduate or graduate students.
Duration: one year.

b) Interdisciplinary Research Grants:
Maximum: AED 120,000.
Duration: two years.
Available for: COE faculty members as PI in collaboration with faculty members from other. Colleges within the UAEU.

c) Graduate Teaching Assistant for Master Students (GTA):
Available for: COE qualified master students with thesis option with monthly stipend for one year renewable for up to two years.

d) Graduate Teaching Assistant for PhD Students (GTA):
Available for: COE qualified PhD students with monthly stipend for one year renewable for up to three years.

e) Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA):
Full-time qualified graduate students can apply for GRA through the COE to be supported by either internally or externally funded research projects.

f) Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Aerospace Engineering:
The purpose is to engage students in technical areas related to Aerospace Engineering. The projects must be conducted under supervision of a faculty advisor. A mentor from the industry is preferred for co-supervision. Two to four students and their advisors (with at least one from ME) can apply for awards up to AED 20,000 for an individual research, design, and/or development projects. Preference will be given to aerospace industry initiated and driven projects. The following are the needed student qualifications:

Full time students enrolled in one of the UAEU engineering, sciences, and/or technology degree programs.
Making satisfactory progress toward their degree program of study.
Enrollment in the UAEU Minor in Aerospace Engineering Program is desirable.

Minimum duration for the project execution/implementation is two semesters.

3- External Opportunities

a) Externally Funded Projects:

Several opportunities are announced by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies (DVCRGS) office for projects to be externally funded by external entities; such as NRF, ICT, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency, Sultan Qabous-UAEU joint research projects (SQU-UAEU), Dassault Aviation, JCCP, Exeed, Aljaleela,……etc.

Maximum Budget: No limit – reasonable.
Available for: all UAEU faculty members.
Duration: two - three years.
Applications are through the DVCRGS office.

b) Several opportunities are announced by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies (DVCRGS) office for qualified graduate students to apply through the college for scholarships by external entities.

Capabilities

The College of Engineering faculty members are very active in both basic and applied research as evident from the number of grants obtained, resulting publications and conference participation during each academic year.

Scientific research in the College of Engineering is organized under the following 5 domains:

Computer, Power, Telecommunications & Microelectronics
Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Bio, Nano and Emerging Technologies
Energy, Water and Environment
Design, Construction and Building Technologies

Research areas within each department are listed below:

1. Architectural Theory and Criticism

2. Urban Planning and Infrastructure

3. Building Construction and Project Management

4. Sustainable Built Environment

5. Building Performance and Technology

1. Gas Separation and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technologies

2. Polymer and Membrane Processing

3. Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

4. Food and Pharmaceutical Processing

5. Desalination and Water Purification

6. CO2 Capture and Environmental Engineering

1. Structural Engineering

2. Construction Engineering and Management

3. Highway and Transportation

4. Geotechnical Engineering

5. Water Resources Engineering

6. Environmental Engineering

7. Surveying

1. Power Systems, Power Electronic and Control Systems

2. Electronics and Microelectronics

3. Communications Signal Processing, and Communication Networks

4. Computer Systems and Networks

1. Polymer/Composite Materials

2. Energy/Superconducting Materials

3. Ceramics

4. Nanomaterials

5. Stress/Fatigue/Fracture Mechanics

1. Thermofluids

2. Dynamics and Control

3. Materials

4. Nanotechnology

5. Biotechnology

6. Energy and Environment

1. Reservoir Characterization and Engineering

2. Enhanced Oil Recovery and Production Operations

3. Fluid Flow in Porous Media

4. Modeling of Fluid Properties of Crude Oil and Natural Gas

5. Multiphase Flow in Wells

1. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

2. Water Resources Management

3. Surface Water Hydrology

4. Ground Water

5. Desalination and Wastewater Treatment

6. Coastal Hydraulics

In addition, the college also manages two research centers:

Roadway, Transportation and Traffic Safety Research Center (RTTSRC) , which conducts transportation projects with government and industry.
Building and Construction Research Center (BCRC) , which provides consultations to municipalities, real estate developers, contractors, and consulting companies as well as expert testimony for court cases.

Furthermore, the College of Engineering is involved in some of the following new university-wide research centers, such as; the National Water Center focusing on water quality, water technology, and ecosystem, and a proposed Center for Energy and Environment focusing on petroleum, upstream and downstream, renewable and alternative energy, energy efficiency, and energy studies and policy.

Publications

Please click here to view the Google Scholar Profile for the College of Engineering. Please note that the publications listed on Google Scholar are categorized by faculty and not by their current place of employment. Therefore, some publications listed on this website may not have been done whilst the faculty member was employed at the United Arab Emirates University.

To view the list of conference paper, published books and patents presented by each department, please click on each link below:

To view the list of conference paper,published books, and Patents presented by the Architectural Engineering Department please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |

To view the list of conference paper, published books, and Patents presented by the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020

To view the list of conference paper, published books, and Patents presented by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021

To view the list of conference paper,published books, and Patents presented by the Electrical Engineering Department please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021

To view the list of conference paper,published books, and Patents presented by the Mechanical Engineering Department please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021

To view the list of conference paper,published books, and Patents presented by the Engineering Requirements Unit please click on each year below:

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020

Industry

College of Engineering faculty members provide consultations to government and industry including municipalities, real estate developers, and consulting companies. Outcomes of such consultations usually include producing reports to the sponsors. Some faculty are also involved on several national boards and some are seconded to governmental organizations.

Scientific research and consultancy in the College of Engineering is organized under the following focal areas:

Design, Construction and Building Technologies
Energy, Water and Environment
Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Computer, Power, Telecommunications, and Microelectronics
Bio, Nano and Emerging Techniques
Highways and Transportation

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Nabil Bastaki
Assistant Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
College of Engineering

Phone: +971 3 713 5147
Email: nabil@uaeu.ac.ae

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

The Emirates Journal for Engineering Research (EJER), ISSN: 1022-9892, was established in 1988. The journal was initially named ‘Dirasat Handasiyyah’ meaning ‘Engineering Studies’. In 1996 the Journal name was changed to the ‘Emirates Journal for Engineering Research’. (EJER)

The EJER publishes basic and applied research articles in the various fields of Engineering and Applied Sciences, including architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental sciences, computer sciences, and other related fields. The journal is intended to serve a wide range of professionals, scientists, specialists and researchers in all engineering areas.

The Journal is a peer-reviewed journal and is published quarterly, by the College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University.

The current editor of the EJER is Prof. Mohammad Jawaid CSci FIMMM , Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University.

Please contact the Editor-in-Chief at ejer@uaeu.ac.ae for further information.

https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/ejer/