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DERC Joins Forces with University of Pisa on Revolutionary Electronically controlled Surfaces for Dynamic Broadband Radio-absorption

TII · Mar 17

The Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) in the UAE has partnered with the University of Pisa to develop electronically controlled surfaces for dynamic broadband radio-absorption. This collaboration aims to test new materials and manufacturing processes for flexible radio-absorbing surfaces suited for harsh environments like the UAE. The project seeks to create smart-shields, active electromagnetic frequency selective surfaces, and electromagnetic energy harvesting surfaces. Why it matters: The partnership accelerates innovation in applied electromagnetics and could lead to advancements in telecommunications, energy, and electromagnetic protection in the region.

AMRC’s Jide Oyebanji and Tarcisio Silvia to Present Papers at MATLAB® USER Group Meeting

TII · Mar 17

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.

Professor Georgiy Stenchikov honored with 2022 Future of Life Award for pioneering nuclear war research

KAUST · Aug 16

KAUST Professor Georgiy Stenchikov has received the 2022 Future of Life Award for his research on the climatic consequences of nuclear war. Stenchikov is the principal investigator of the KAUST Atmospheric and Climate Modeling (ATCM) Research Group. The award recognizes his work on "reducing the risk of nuclear war by developing and popularizing the science of nuclear winter." Why it matters: This award highlights the important climate research being conducted at KAUST and its relevance to global challenges.

DERC’s Marcus Engsig to Speak at Prestigious MATLAB® User Group Meeting in October 2022

TII · Mar 17

Marcus Engsig from DERC will present a paper at the MATLAB User Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi on October 6. The paper, titled ‘Generalization of Higher Order Methods For Fast Iterative Matrix Inversion Compatible With GPU Acceleration’, discusses a novel approach to matrix inversion using GPUs. The method, named Nested Neumann, achieves 4-100x acceleration compared to standard MATLAB methods for large matrices. Why it matters: This research contributes to faster computation in numerical and physical modeling, crucial for processing large datasets in various scientific and engineering applications in the region.