Researchers from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)'s DERC and AMRC will participate in the 9th Ansys User Codes Conference in Dubai on November 9. Dr. Chaouki Kasmi will present on Ansys Multiphysics Simulation in Pulsed Power Applications, while Dr. Nesma Aboulkhair will join a panel on challenges in adopting engineering simulation. The conference will focus on sharing simulation experiences and best practices using Ansys solutions. Why it matters: This event provides a platform for Middle East researchers to engage with industry and share expertise in advanced engineering simulation, fostering innovation in the region.
Technology Innovation Institute (TII)'s Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) will participate in the Fluid Codes - Ansys User Conference on October 19, 2023, in Dubai. Dr. Chaouki Kasmi will join a panel on digital transformation in national R&D strategy, while Umar Hashmi and Gideon Appiah will present a paper on enhancing Marx generator reliability using ANSYS Maxwell. The conference will gather over 120 leaders to discuss innovation and R&D. Why it matters: TII's participation highlights the UAE's focus on advanced engineering and digital transformation in achieving its research and development goals.
AMRC researchers Jide Oyebanji and Tarcisio Silvia will present papers at the MATLAB User Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi. Oyebanji's paper focuses on the 'Design of an Interactive TPMS Designing Desktop App' using MATLAB's numerical capabilities. Silvia's presentation discusses the optimization of MIMO active vibration controllers for electromechanical systems using MATLAB Simulink and Particle Swarm Optimization. Why it matters: The presentations showcase the application of computational tools like MATLAB in advanced materials research and digital engineering within the UAE.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will host the GlobalEM high-power electromagnetics conference in Abu Dhabi from November 13–17. The conference, organized by TII’s Directed Energy Research Center (DERC), will feature sessions on sources, antennas, IEMI threats, high energy lasers, and critical infrastructure impacts. GlobalEM brings together experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in electromagnetics. Why it matters: The event strengthens the advanced directed energy domain in the UAE and supports Abu Dhabi's goal of becoming a hub for innovation in mitigating electromagnetic risks.
This article summarizes presentations from an internal Quantum Research Center (QRC) workshop at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). Topics covered included superconducting quantum computers, quantum coherent networks, quantum simulation, and quantum machine learning. Several presentations also discussed experimental quantum technologies. Why it matters: The workshop highlights TII's ongoing research activities in quantum computing and related technologies, signaling its commitment to advancing the field in the UAE.