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Latest News on Research and Achievements from Khalifa University

Khalifa University · Invalid Date

Khalifa University's KU Pulse podcast features Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi and Dr. Glenda El Gamal discussing obstacles to decarbonizing the transport sector. The discussion covers battery costs, charging infrastructure, supply chain challenges, and public perception. It also highlights emerging KU technologies like rare earth free motors and wireless charging. Why it matters: The podcast addresses critical issues in sustainable transportation, showcasing KU's research contributions to regional and global environmental challenges.

Latest News on Research and Achievements from Khalifa University

Khalifa University · Invalid Date

Khalifa University's podcast, KU Pulse, featured Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi discussing the challenges of decarbonizing the transport sector. The episode explores battery costs, infrastructure, supply chains, and public perception, highlighting emerging KU technologies like rare earth free motors and wireless charging. Another episode featured Dr. Mohamed Ramy Elmarry and Omar Aldhanhani discussing the UAE's first mainland Antarctic expedition. Why it matters: The podcast highlights KU's research contributions to sustainable technologies and polar science, crucial for addressing climate change and promoting innovation in the UAE.

Dreaming of sustainable cities: from life goals to life cycle analysis

KAUST · May 2

KAUST's Sami Al-Ghamdi is conducting multidisciplinary research on urban sustainability to mitigate climate change and optimize resource consumption. His work supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, particularly urban gigaprojects like NEOM and Saudi Downtown. He develops computational models to assess the environmental impact of various aspects of the built environment. Why it matters: This research is crucial for advancing sustainable urban development in Saudi Arabia and achieving its ambitious environmental goals.