Engineering
Engineering challenges of the 21st century are varied, complex, and cross-disciplinary. Ranging from the nano-scale to mega-projects, they are characterized by sustainability concerns, environmental and energy constraints, global sourcing, and humanitarian goals.
In the face of global competition, dwindling natural resources, and the complexity of societal needs, the leaders of technological enterprises will be those who can innovate, are inventive and entrepreneurial, and understand how technology is integrated within society.
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NYU Engineers Team Up to Revolutionize Glaucoma Treatment
Tandon-NYUAD collaboration wins fellowship to develop next-generation surgical device.
The Cost of Convenience and Reversing its Health and Environmental Damages
The creation of “forever chemicals” has reached a point of urgency, demanding action to address their impact on human health and the environment.
Robotics for Humanity
Professor Anthony Tzes is building robots for rescue missions, surgery, and the world’s most dangerous jobs
New Paper-Based Technology Could Transform Cancer Drug Testing
Researchers have developed Spheromatrix, a simple and low-cost technology that enables tumor models to be grown, frozen, and stored for future use in cancer drug testing.
Engineering a More Sustainable Future Back in the UAE
Assistant Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering Ahmad Thaneya came full circle, returning to the UAE to begin a new chapter at NYU Abu Dhabi after a decade in the west coast of the US.
Medicine Rewired
At the intersection of medicine and machine learning, researcher Dr. Farah Shamout is exploring how artificial intelligence can support global healthcare.
Concrete Solutions for a Shifting World
Mohamed Moustafa’s Vision for Earthquake-Resistant Infrastructure.
Uncovering the Hidden World of Online Tracking and Fighting for User Privacy
Sandra Siby is concerned about how much of your data is collected online. You should be, too.
Beyond Automation: The Evolution of the Robot
Fares Abu-Dakka is empowering robots to think, learn, and work independently, ushering in a new age of intelligent machines.
The Robot Revolution
How the pioneering work of Yi Fang could see AI technology helping a wide range of people, including the visually impaired.
Using Virtual Reality and Math to Understand Human Decision-Making
Elisabetta Cherchi’s version of engineering goes beyond building roads or bridges; it’s about understanding the people who use them.
Engineering Insight into Mental Health
Driven by curiosity, Tuka Alhanai built an illustrious career with mentorship and support.
Sustainabilty in Engineering
LANTRN Lab at NYUAD publishes paper on How to Upcycle PET Plastic Waste
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), commonly used in plastic bottles and containers, makes up a staggering 60% of waste in landfills. Traditional recycling methods for PET can be expensive and energy-intensive, sometimes leading to additional environmental pollution. However, The LANTRN Lab has created a new PET upcycling project that developed a process to transform this plastic waste into valuable materials that could be reused in industries like biomedical and energy, offering a promising solution to plastic waste management.
Learn more about the publication here.
For Water's Worth
From the times of Bedouins roaming the vast expanse of the Arabian desert to the creation of some of the world’s largest economic and cultural hubs today, securing water is among this region’s top priorities. The wells and oases that secured freshwater sources for generations have long dried out, replaced by a deceptively unlimited source of water: desalination. But the technology behind purifying seawater is in major need of an upgrade — a challenge at the heart of the NYUAD Water Research Center.
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