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Message from Dean Ozgur Sinanoglu
Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi prepares globally minded leaders to shape a rapidly changing technological future responsibly, creatively, and with purpose.
The engineering challenges of the 21st century are complex, interconnected, and increasingly shaped by rapid technological change. From the nanoscale to major infrastructure systems, these challenges encompass sustainability, environmental and energy constraints, global impacts, and humanitarian needs. Addressing them requires engineers who can innovate across disciplines, understand how technology interacts with society, and consider the ethical and societal consequences of the solutions they create.
Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi offers students a broad, rigorous, and globally oriented education. A distinctive feature of our undergraduate programs is the integration of design and innovation throughout the curriculum, fostering the creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving needed to develop meaningful technological solutions.
Engineering programs at NYU Abu Dhabi draw on courses from a wide range of disciplines and integrate emerging technologies. Students gain a strong foundation in science and engineering while also engaging with the liberal arts to understand the cultural, political, economic, ethical, and public safety considerations integral to effective engineering solutions.
As advances in artificial intelligence transform engineering practice, we are reimagining our undergraduate curricula to prepare students for this evolving landscape. We aim to ensure that graduates are not only AI-literate, but also able to apply domain-specific AI knowledge and capabilities within their chosen engineering fields. This technical preparation is complemented by engagement with the broader implications of AI, including its responsible use and ethical consequences, in keeping with our mission to provide a well-rounded engineering education.
We are also developing innovative study-away pathways designed with the priorities of the UAE and the wider region in mind. These pathways will draw on opportunities within and beyond NYU’s global network, including collaborations with other institutions where appropriate. They will help build human capital and develop expertise in strategically important areas while offering students distinctive educational experiences across international settings.
Our distinguished and diverse faculty conduct cutting-edge, impactful research that responds to important global, regional, and local challenges. Areas in which we have growing clusters of expertise include bioengineering, AI systems, cybersecurity, semiconductors, robotics, communication systems, materials and manufacturing, transportation and mobility, resilient infrastructure, energy, and water.
The Global PhD Program in Engineering enables students to pursue doctoral study while benefiting from the combined strengths of NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU’s global network. Together with NYU New York and NYU Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi offers faculty and students access to the intellectual resources, research capabilities, and collaborative opportunities of a global research university. Building on our faculty’s research strengths, we are developing opportunities to expand graduate education beyond the Global PhD Program through programs offered at NYU Abu Dhabi in areas where faculty expertise, research excellence, and societal needs converge.