2025 International Collaborative Research Funding

The first international collaborative research funding round, conducted in partnership with the National Research Foundation of Korea, concluded with three projects involving three local universities and three Korean universities. These projects will support seven researchers and to work on advancements in Biotechnology and Environmental Technology.

AI-Enhanced Bio-Inspired Lung-Like Flow Distributors for Membrane Distillation Systems

Project Lead:
Abdalellah Mohmmed
Subject Lead - School of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering - De Montfort University - Dubai Campus
Collaborator:
Prof. Daegyoum Kim
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Department of Mechanical Engineering

ICT-Integrated Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Mangrove Conservation

Project Lead:
Prof. Munawwar Khan
Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability (ESS), College of Natural and Health Sciences at Zayed University
Collaborator:
Woosuk Choi
Associate Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Sejong University in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Smart NanoCare: Molecular Networks and Digital Twins for Medical IoT. what are the main

Project Lead:
Wael Bazzi
Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Computer Engineering School of Engineering, American University in Dubai
Collaborator:
Dr. Gwanggil Jeon
Professor in the Department of Embedded Systems Engineering at Incheon National University in Incheon, South Korea