DERC’s Mae AlMansoori Achieves Top Marks For PhD Thesis Report and Presentation

Summary

Mae AlMansoori, Principal Researcher at DERC, received the highest marks and an "Excellent" commendation for her PhD thesis and presentation from Helmut Schmidt University. Her thesis focused on applying modern engineering to optimize directed energy technologies, resulting in over 25 publications and a patent filing for RF jammer localization. AlMansoori is the first Emirati to significantly contribute to directed energy systems and detection technologies. Why it matters: This achievement highlights the UAE's growing expertise in advanced engineering fields and the role of Emirati researchers in developing cutting-edge technologies.