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The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Khalifa University supports
the mutual needs of business, industry, and academia in electrical and computer
engineering research, development, and education.
This is accomplished by providing appropriate mechanisms for technical exchange,
collaboration, and employment of students.
The ECE programs offer many benefits to business and industry. There is the opportunity
to influence research and education, and to participate in long-range technical
assessments of problems and directions in the field. Contacts with prospective
employers are established easily; affiliates have early access to student resumes, and to
student and faculty publications.
The ECE Department at Khalifa University is offering B.Sc. degrees in Electrical and
Electronic, Communication, and Computer engineering as well as M.Sc. and Ph.D.
programs in ECE. The department also offers concentrations in Power Systems and
Software Systems.
«ECE engineers are the beating heart of every industry and technology of the
modern world. Their innovative thinking is making the world a better place to
live in. The career options that an ECE degree will open for me are endless. I
can become involved in software development, homeland security, robotics,
entertainment, renewable energy, and many, more options»
Mohammad Ali Mohammad Rashed Alsharid
(Senior Student - BSc Computer Engineering)
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
The development of the knowledge economy is one of the most ambitious goals ever
put forward by the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, its achievement will bring
wealth and development to the country in the form of “human capital” and technological
advancement. Khalifa University was designed to educate the “human capital” that will
form this new economy and Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the keys to
creating this next generation of technology pioneers and industry leaders.
As Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Khalifa
University, I have had the pleasure of watching our department grow and expand
dramatically since our founding in 2012.
ECE, and the myriad of programs and research that can be conducted under its umbrella,
is fundamental to the future of the UAE and lies at the heart of many of our key
technological focuses, including green energy, semi-conductor technology, connectivity,
wireless technologies and information security, so it is no small wonder that this
department is one of our most popular and that it is essential to the success of many of
our research centers.
ECE is a gateway to a world of career and research opportunities and Khalifa University
is the perfect place to foster the creative minds that will drive the field, and the UAE,
forward into ever more exciting places.
I looked forward to seeing the department continue to grow and expand, welcome new
students, faculty and research partners and keep on being a driving force in the creation
of the knowledge economy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tod Laursen
President - Khalifa University
However, our programs reach much farther back, to the establishment of Khalifa
University in 2007 and beyond to the formation of the Etisalat University College in 1989.
This long history means that our department claims over 800 alumni, many of whom are
now enjoying leading positions in local and regional industry and academia.
Our academic offerings have expanded, and we now offer Bachelors, Masters and PhD
programs in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and
Computer Engineering, and we are pleased to say that a recent ABET visit resulted in
a -6year accreditation of all three of these programs. Without a doubt, this makes our
department a pillar of Khalifa University’s academic offerings and a key part of its history
and future.
Currently we now have over 400 undergraduate students, and 60 graduate students,
and we are proud to have recently graduated the first Emirati PhD candidate, Dr. Fatma
Taher, who has joined us as an Assistant Professor, adding her wisdom to our world class
faculty, who are drawn from top universities in the US, Canada, the UK, France,
and Germany.
The ECE Department is not just teaching the next generation of industry leaders, our
faculty and students are involved in a wide range of research endeavors in areas as
diverse as wireless communications, cloud computing and data analytics, cyber security,
medical imaging, nanotechnology and system-on-chip, renewable energy and smart
grids, just to mention a few. Our department is making significant contributions to the
University’s Research centers, including the Khalifa University Semiconductor Research
Center (KSRC), the Etisalat BT Innovation Center (EBTIC), the Visual Signal Analysis and
Processing Center (VSAP), in addition to contributing to the other research clusters in
energy and ICT. Due to our departments activity and focus, we have drawn attention and
support from a variety of industry giants, including the Advanced Technology Investment
Company (ATIC), Mubadala, The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Company (TDC) and
the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Fund, to name a few.
I look forward to what the future brings, and are eager to continue our growth and
expansion as Khalifa University continues to develop as a regional leader in science
and technology.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Mohammed Ismail Elnagger
Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
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OUR PROGRAMS
«As a senior Computer Engineering student I find that I have many career opportunities
in several, and diverse institutes both local and internationally based. I say this because I
find myself able to adapt and stabilize in many institutes with the knowledge
I have acquired.»
Amal Al Qasimi
Senior Student - BSc Computer Engineering
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Course Plan
Typical sequence for a B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering
Introduction
Computer Engineering deals with the design and development of computers and
computer-based systems; and, involves the study of hardware, software and networking.
Year 1
ENGL 111 English
Communication I
4 cr
ENGL 112 English
Communication II
4 cr
MATH 111 Calculus I
4 cr
MATH 112 Calculus II
4 cr
CHEM 115 Introduction
to General Chemistry for
Engineers
4 cr
PHYS 121 University Physics I 4 cr
ENGR 111 Engineering
Design
4 cr
ENGR 112 Introduction to
Computing
4 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Year 2
MATH 211 Linear Algebra
and Differential Equations
4 cr
MATH 312 Complex Variables
and Transforms
4 cr
PHYS 122 University
Physics II
4 cr
MATH 311 Probability and
4 cr
Statistics with Discrete Maths
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
CMPE 212 Introduction to
Software Engineering
3 cr
ELCE 230 Digital Logic
Design
4 cr
ELCE 214 Electric Circuits
4 cr
CMPE 211 ObjectOriented Programming
3 cr
CMPE 221 Computer
Architecture and Organization
3 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Year 3
CMPE 320 Data Structures 3 cr
and Algorithms
BUSS 201 Fundamentals of
Accounting and Finance
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
CMPE 312 Operating
Systems
3 cr
ELCE 302 Signal
Processing
4 cr
ELCE 332 Microprocessors
4 cr
ELCE 322 Electronic
Circuits and Devices
4 cr
Free Elective
3 cr
ENGR 311 Innovation
and Entrepreneurship in
Engineering Design
4 cr
CMPE 324 Data
Communication and
Networking
4 cr
Summer
ENGR 399 Internship
1 cr
Year 4
CMPE 402 Embedded
Systems
3 cr
Inside 301 BUSS
Organizations
3 cr
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Free Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
CMPE 497 Senior Design
Project I
3 cr
Senior Design 498 CMPE
Project II
3 cr
A Computer Engineering degree leads to many career opportunities in government and
industry. Khalifa University’s program also gives students the opportunity to specialize in
software systems.
Opportunities in Industries
Computer Engineers usually work in research laboratories that design, build and test
various types of computer and software models.
Most work in high-tech manufacturing firms such as telecommunications,
semiconductor, and the mobile industry. Some work in computer systems design firms,
research and development firms, or for governmental bodies such as defense, armed
forces, police, healthcare and information technology industries.
Career specializations within this field include systems engineering, computer project
engineering, test engineering, computer network engineering, hardware engineering,
computer & network security analysis, and systems analysis.
Computer Engineering – Software Systems (Concentration)
Students may choose a Software Systems concentration in Computer Engineering.
A concentration at Khalifa University leads to a specialized award or degree and will be
specified on the diploma and the student’s academic record (transcript).
The Software Systems concentration requires the student to replace all technical
electives (15 credits) with the following 5 courses:
301 CMPE
System Analysis and Design
3 cr.
411 CMPE
Introduction to Human Computer Interfaces
3 cr.
412 CMPE
Database Systems
3 cr.
413 CMPE
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
3 cr.
414 CMPE
Software Architecture
3 cr.
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«ECE engineering has provided me invaluable practical and theoretical knowledge on
the foundations and applications of the digital revolution, which plays a vital role in every
aspect of our modern life and shapes our bright future.»
Mohamed Ibrahim Salman Mohamed Alhajri
Senior Student - BSc Electronics Engineering
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Course Plan
Typical sequence for a B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Introduction
Electrical and Electronic systems are at the heart of the new industrial revolution, and
they affect nearly every aspect of modern daily life. The demand for these types of
engineering professionals is growing in the UAE thanks to the emergent electrical and
electronic industries.
Year 1
ENGL 111 English
Communication I
4 cr
ENGL 112 English
Communication II
4 cr
MATH 111 Calculus I
4 cr
MATH 112 Calculus II
4 cr
CHEM 115 Introduction
to General Chemistry for
Engineers
4 cr
PHYS 121 University Physics I 4 cr
ENGR 111 Engineering
Design
4 cr
ENGR 112 Introduction to
Computing
4 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Year 2
ELCE 230 Digital Logic
Design
4 cr
ELCE 222 Introduction to
Semiconductor Devices
4 cr
MATH 211 Linear Algebra
and Differential Equations
4 cr
MATH 312 Complex variables
and Transforms
4 cr
PHYS 122 University
Physics II
4 cr
MATH 311 Probability and
Statistics with Discrete
Mathematics
3 cr
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
ELCE 214 Electric Circuits
4 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
Free Elective
3 cr
3 cr
Year 3
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
BUSS 201 Fundamentals of
Accounting and Finance
3 cr
CMME 310 Applied
Electromagnetics
3 cr
ELCE 332 Microprocessor
Systems
4 cr
ELCE 302 Signal
Processing
4 cr
CMME 300 Communication
Systems
4 cr
ELEC 322 Electronic
Circuits and Devices
4 cr
ELCE 344 Feedback Control
Systems
4 cr
ENGR 311 Innovation
and Entrepreneurship in
Engineering Design
4 cr
ELCE 340 Electromechanical
Systems
4 cr
Summer
ENGR 399 Internship
1 cr
Year 4
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Free Elective
3 cr
Inside 301 BUSS
Organizations
3 cr
ELCE 497 Senior Design
Project I
3 cr
Senior Design 498 ELCE
Project II
3 cr
The B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering program at Khalifa University offers
a quality education that provides students with the knowledge, techniques and skills
needed by the next generation of engineers. The program’s well-designed core courses
provide hands-on and problem-based learning experiences.
Opportunities in Industries
Electrical and Electronic Engineers design, test and develop an array of devices,
circuits and systems. They are employed in industries such as semiconductor,
telecommunications, satellites, media, nuclear, power utilities, petroleum and gas,
as well as the police and army sectors. Career specializations include design, testing,
research and development, as well as project and technical management.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Power Systems (Concentration)
Students may select a Power Systems concentration in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering. A concentration at Khalifa University leads to a specialized award or degree
and will be specified on the diploma and the student’s academic record (transcript).
The Power Systems concentration requires the student to replace all technical electives
(15 credits) with 5 courses chosen from the following list:
ELCE 461
Power System Analysis
3 cr.
ELCE 462
Electrical Machines
3 cr.
ELCE 463
Power Distribution and Smart Grid Systems
3 cr.
ELCE 464
Power System Stability and Control
3 cr.
ELCE 465
High Voltage Engineering
3 cr.
ELCE 466
Power Electronics
3 cr.
ELCE 467
Power System Protection
3 cr.
ELCE 468
Renewable Energy
3 cr.
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«Engineering is the foundation of life, the path to innovation, the best exercise of the
mind, and the true definition of imagination. Communication Engineering broadened my
perception of my surroundings, it encouraged me to dream big, to believe in the power
of persistence, and to keep seeking knowledge in order to suppress obstacles that
hinder oneself through the journey of life.»
Amna Alshamsi
Senior Student, Communication Engineering
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Course Plan
Introduction
Continued growth in all areas of communication technology means that communication
engineering graduates are in high demand for new product design and innovation, as
well as product and systems management. All types of modern communication -- from
mobile phones and satellites to digital television and internet – require the talents of
communication engineers and provide a platform for rapid career development. The
Communication Engineering B.Sc. program at Khalifa University offers the kind of
excellent education needed by future communication engineers. The program gives
students the opportunity to select technical electives from a pool of courses.
Typical sequence for a B.Sc. degree in Communication Engineering
Opportunities in Industries
Communication Engineers are employed in such industries as telecommunications,
satellite communications, media networks, police and armed forces, avionics &
aerospace and transportation as well as power utilities, petroleum and gas. They design,
develop and test communication systems. Career specializations within this field include
design engineering, test engineering, research and development engineering, project
and technical management.
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Year 1
ENGL 111 English
Communication I
4 cr
ENGL 112 English
Communication II
4 cr
MATH 111 Calculus I
4 cr
MATH 112 Calculus II
4 cr
CHEM 115 Introduction
to General Chemistry for
Engineers
4 cr
PHYS 121 University Physics I 4 cr
ENGR 111 Engineering
Design
4 cr
ENGR 112 Introduction to
Computing
4 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Year 2
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
MATH 211 Linear Algebra
and Differential Equations
4 cr
MATH 312 Complex Variables
and Transforms
4 cr
ELCE 230 Digital Logic
Design
4 cr
MATH 311 Probability and
4 cr
Statistics with Discrete Maths
PHYS 122 University
Physics II
4 cr
ELCE 214 Electric Circuits
4 cr
Free Elective
3 cr
BUSS 201 Fundamentals of
Accounting and Finance
3 cr
Summer
HUMA/SOCS xxx
3 cr
Year 3
ELCE 322 Electronic
Circuits & Devices
4 cr
BUSS 301 Inside
Organizations
3 cr
CMME 300
Communication Systems
4 cr
CMME 302 Digital
Communication I
4 cr
CMME 310 Applied
Electromagnetics
3 cr
CMME 320 Communication
Networks
3 cr
ENGR 311 Innovation
& Entrepreneurship in
Engineering Design
4 cr
CMME 304 Information
Theory
3 cr
ELCE 302 Signal
Processing
4 cr
Free Elective
3 cr
Summer
ENGR 399 Internship
1 cr
Year 4
CMME 410 Antenna and
Propagation
3 cr
Wireless 400 CMME
Communications
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
Technical Elective
3 cr
CMME 497 Senior Project
Design I
3 cr
Senior Project 498 CMME
Design II
3 cr
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«The ECE department thrives on the close relationship between its students and faculty
members, which been refined over decades of experience in mentoring the academic
and industrial careers of UAE engineers. The ECE department is tremendously proud
of its record in producing exceptional graduates that are at the forefront of the nation’s
advance towards the knowledge economy.»
Nawaf AlMoosa
Assistant Professor
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FACULTY
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Abdulhadi Shoufan
Information Security & Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Baker Mohammad
Digital Logic and Design, VLSI System, Embedded
System & Electric Circuit Design
Ali M. Dawood
Video and Image processing, Digital Communication
& Communication Networks
Chan Yeob Yeun
Network and Information Security, Wireless Network
and Mobile Security, Mathematics for Information
Security & Computer and Network Security
Amjad Gawanmeh
Computer Networks, Programming and Data
Strctures, Engineering Design, Microprocessor
Design & Formal Methods
Mohd Rezeq
Physics,Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology
Andrzej Stefan Sluzek
Signal processing, digital systems, machine
vision & robotics
George K. Karagiannidis
Digital Communications Systems
Arafat Al-Dweik
Communications Engineering
Hadi Otrok
Computer Security & Network Security, Introduction
to Computing, Computer Networks, Object Oriented
Programming
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Hani Saleh
Digital Logic Design, Microprocessor Systems,
Electronic Circuits and Devices, SOC & Chip Design
Kamal Taha
Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Systems,
System Analysis and Design, Discrete Mathematics
Harish Bhaskar
Image Processing, Computer Organization and
Architecture, Research Methods, Programming
Paradigms, Data Communication, Linear Algebra
Kahtan Mezher
Analogue Electronics, Electric Circuits, Analogue
Filters, CMOS Analogue Circuit Design
Hassan Obaid Al-Muhairi
Pattern Recognition , Relational Database Systems
Internet Applications , Ethics in Computing Data
Structures and Algorithms
Jorge Manuel Miranda Dias
Robotics, Computer Vision, Image and Signal
Processing, Systems and Control
Hussain Al-Ahmad
Signal and Image Processing, Multimedia
Joonsang Baek (a.k.a. Joon Sang Baek)
Introduction to Cryptography, Cryptographic
Algorithm Design, Computer and Nework Security,
Mathematics for Informaiton Security, Probability
Mohamed Jamal Zemerly
Computer Architecture, Java and Network
Programming, Computer Organization
Prof. Mohammed Ismail
Analog,digital ,mixed signal and RF integrated
circuits, Electronic devices and circuits, Low power
system on chip design
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Luis Weruaga
Signal and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital
Logic Design, research Methods in Engineering
Naoufel Werghi
Computer Vision, Software Engineering,
Programming , Data structure and algorithms
Khaled Salah
Computer and Network Security, Cloud Computing,
Operating Systems, Network Management and
Design
Nazar Thamer Ali
Electric Circuits, Electronic Circuits and Devices, RF
circuits and Systems
Khaled Ali Mubarak
Antenna & Propagation, Electromagnetics,
Communication Systems, Engineering Mathematics
Peng-Yong Kong
Communication Systems, Digital Communications,
Data Communications, Communication Network,
Wireless Network Protocols
Nawaf Almoosa
Computer Architecture, Circuit Analysis, Systems and
Controls
Murat Kaya Yapici
Electric Circuits, Digital Logic Design, Digital Logic
Design, Electromechanical Systems, Instrumentation
and Measurement
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Rabeb Mizouni
Programming, Software engineering
Dr. Reyad El-Khazali
Control Engineering, Signals and Systems
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Raed M Shubair
Applied Electromagnetics, Antennas and Propagation,
Optical Communications
Shakti Singh
Digital Logic Design, Digital Integrated Circuits,
Electric Circuits, Semiconductor Devices, Electronic
Circuits
Samer Alsamahi
information theory , principle of programming,
wireless communication, modulation and coding
Youssef Iraqi
Distributed Computing, Distributed Systems,
Operating Systems
Sami Muhaidat
Wireless Communicartions, Communication Systms,
Digital Communications, Information Theory
Yousof Al-Hammadi
Math, Programming, Security
Thomas Martin
Information Security, Cryptography, Penetration
Testing, Forensics
Saleh Al Araji
Wireless communication, Digital
Communicationssystems, OFDM systems
Shihab Jimaa
Communication Systems, Digital Communications,
Digital Communications
Fatma Taher
Signal and image processing, Medical image analysis,
especially in detecting of the cancerous cells
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Bashar Zahawi
Power conversion, Small scale generation,
Renewable energy, Nonlinear dynamics of
electric circuits.
Ernesto Damiani
Knowledge-based systems, Web intelligence,
Database security, Applied computing
Tarek Elfouly
Power system modeling, Smart grids
Renewable energy
Ahmed AlTunaiji
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OUR RESEARCH
«Research is given a high priority in our department, since it plays a great role in the
economic and technological development of the nation. This all leads to a challenging and
inspiring atmosphere, where we all work together to improve the research community
in UAE»
Dr. Ahmed Rashed Kulaib Al Tunaiji
(Assistant Professor)
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RESEARCH CENTERS
KURI - Khalifa University Robotics Institute
The Khalifa University Robotics Institute (KURI) is a research unit that promotes
advanced multidisciplinary R&D in the areas of autonomous robotics, unmanned vehicles
and assistive robotic technologies.
The centers mission is to set up a first class multidisciplinary research unit able to carry
out leading edge research in robotics.
The Robotics Institute gives special attention to the domains of computer science and
electrical engineering in order to develop unmanned autonomous systems for use in the
safety of critical infrastructures, environmental surveillance and exploration, and robotic
support for search and rescue operations. Advanced robotic manipulation for remote
intervention, industrial automation or medical robotics is another area of activity for
the Robotics Institute. KURI gives special attention to international scientific research
cooperation towards development and training on robotics research.
KURI is organized around the fundamental research topics that include:
- Data Estimation Techniques and Modeling.
- Sensor Data Processing and Computing.
- Active Sensing and Data Fusion.
Etisalat-BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC):
The University has partnered with the Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat)
and British Telecom (BT) to establish the Etisalat-BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) that aims
at driving research and innovation in Next-Generation-Networks, ICT and ICT enabled
systems. EBTIC’s research and innovation program revolves around three key areas,
namely:
program for creating intelligent technologies to redefine the education and smart
learning landscapes and Social Networks: developing intelligent technologies to support
communication within smart cities
Visual Signal Analysis and Processing Research Centre (VSAP):
The University has established VSAP Research Centre as a Centre of Excellence in vision
research, in collaboration with the University of Bristol. The VSAP Research Centre aims
to be a recognized leader in image and video processing research, and to promote the
creation of transformative technologies that will benefit the knowledge based economy
and improve the well-being of individuals in the society. VSAP research is centered on
three main application domains:
- Surveillance and Machine Vision: Low-level image enhancement including contrast
enhancement, Low light enhancement, Perceptual image processing, Smart scene
understanding through target detection, tracking, re-identification and motion analysis,
Multi-camera modeling, calibration, tracking, aerial imaging using UAVs, Illumination
invariant gesture recognition, Visual search and classification
- Video Communications and Image Security: Scalable video coding, Transcoding,
Link adaptation, Adaptive modulation and coding, QoS centric wireless video
communications. Joint encryption and compression in wireless video transmission,
Digital watermarking: transform domain techniques, adaptive watermarking, color image
watermarking.
- Biometrics and Bio-imaging: 2D/3D Face Imaging, Expression Analysis, Macro-scale
/ Micro-scale object motion capture, detection, tracking and analysis, Low-level color
image enhancement, segmentation, reconstruction and analysis and Visualization,
system development for the assessment of medical digital images
- Smart Infrastructure: Access networks, Wireless access systems, Wireless
communications fundamentals and theory, Video access systems, and Wireless/wireline
services and applications.
Information and Communication (ICT) Cluster
The ICT Cluster is designed to enable research activities in various ICT areas for the
benefit of society, in fields like sustainable development, energy efficiency, ambient
assisted living in line with the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision
2030. One of its aims is to support Khalifa University’s objective of becoming a leading
research institute, especially in ICT and to establish a tight cooperation with other
research clusters and bodies at Khalifa University, as well as in the local ICT industry.
Research Areas include:
Smart Society: Sustainable Environment: improving energy efficiency of ICT and
improving energy efficiency through ICT; Health Care: intelligent collaborative Care (iCare)
R&D program for ICT services in health care, Education: Intelligent Campus (iCampus)
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- Smart Enterprise: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Software Product Lines, Service
Oriented Architecture and Business process Management.
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Telecommunications and Signal Processing
Wireless communications
Optical wireless (OW) communications
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Localization
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Antenna theory and design
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Satellite communications
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Underwater communications
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Information Science and Technologies
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Mobile Computing
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Context Aware Computing
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Cloud Computing
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Network Security
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Big Data
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Artificial Intelligence
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Image processing
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Parallel Processing
oBioinformatics
Khalifa Semicondcutor Research Center (KSRC)
KSRC is a world class multidisciplinary research center conducting R & D research at
the forefront of integrated microsystems technologies. KSRC has faculty with diversified
backgrounds and with years of experience at leading academic institutions in the US,
Canada, Australia and at semiconductor companies like Intel, Qualcomm, Synopsis, and
Freescale to name a few. Our faculty and students come from different departments
across campus (ECE, biomedical, Mechanical, Aerospace and Applied Math and
Sciences) and conduct truly multidisciplinary research spanning materials research,
nanotechnology, nanoscale CMOS and beyond CMOS devices such as graphene and
SiC, self-powered circuits and minimum energy microsystems. The target applications
range from wireless chip sets, biochips, integrated sensors, wearable devices to circuits
and microsystems for ambient intelligence, safety and security and the internet of things.
KSRC faculty and students are leading, together with Masdar Institute, the ACE4s (ATIC/
SRC center of Excelence for Energey Efficient Electronic Systems) Center of Excellence
funded by Mubadala Technology (formerly ATIC) and managed by the Semiconductor
Research Corporation (SRC) in the USA.
ACE4S is pursuing cutting edge research targeting the next generation of self-powered
wearable electronics.
KSRC has patented contributions in Nanotechnology devices leading to the world
smallest transistor as well as contributions in systems on chip (SoC) for image
detection and for SoC platforms targeting wearable health care. The ultimate goal is to
commercialize these technologies in spin-off companies.
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