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Engineering Community Engagement

The Engineering Division at NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to fostering a vibrant community built on collaboration, communication, engagement, and growth. Through the Engineering Community Engagement Committee, we value an environment where ideas are heard and welcomed, where individuals support one another’s development, and where all members can contribute meaningfully to shared goals. Our collective aim is to create a setting where people thrive both personally and professionally, and where respect, openness, and mutual support are integral to our daily interactions.

A genuine source of creativity and innovation at our division comes from the breadth of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives of its members. Our students, researchers, administrators, instructors, and faculty come together from around the world. These best minds join forces to advance technologies, support the global economy, and contribute to building a better future. We see the variety of backgrounds and expertise within our community as an invaluable strength that nurtures respect and promotes collaborative innovation. Within engineering, we embrace the exchange of ideas and recognize it as essential for educating the next generation of engineers and global leaders.

  • Chair: Margaret Julias, Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
  • Vice-Chair: Qurrat-Ul-Ain Nadeem, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
  • Amani Magid, MLIS AHIP, Academic Librarian for Engineering, AI Initiatives and Reference Services Coordinator
  • Arwa Almarzooqi, Engineering Assistant Operations Manager
  • Azhar Zam, Associate Professor of Bioengineering
  • Jorge Montalvo Navarrette, Design/Product Engineer/Academic Staff
  • Muhammedin Deliorman, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Bioengineering
  • Nada Hariz, Assistant Director, Dean's Office Administration
  • Nouran ElMesalami, Post-Doctoral Associate, Civil & Urban Engineering
  • Prince Steven Annor, Instructor of Engineering

Our goal is to be a connected and supportive community that values collaboration, open communication, and shared growth. We believe that excellence and innovation are best achieved when individuals engage with one another, exchange ideas, and contribute their strengths toward common goals. As an academic division, our overarching aim is to embed these values into the daily life of engineers through education, research, practice, and professional activities. Consequently, we set the following priorities to achieve our vision:

Priorities

  • Strengthening awareness of the importance of community, engagement, and collaboration in engineering.
  • Building strong networks and partnerships to enrich recruitment, research, and academic opportunities.
  • Supporting the growth of individuals by providing opportunities for professional and personal development.
  • Cultivating a climate of respect, openness, and shared purpose that fosters communication, teamwork, and a positive experience for all members of our engineering community.

 

  • Contribute to the continuous efforts of NYU Abu Dhabi in building and strengthening a university-wide culture of community, collaboration, and engagement.

  • Celebrate and build on the collaborative initiatives already in place within our division, with a focus on reaching every individual in the division, including students, professors, staff, and researchers.

  • Raise awareness in the division about the importance of communication, mutual respect, and the exchange of ideas in the workplace. Engineering thrives on varied geographies, backgrounds, educational expertise, philosophies, and ideas.

  • Establish strategic activities that strengthen community and engagement in order to support the mission and vision of the division and the University.

  • Promote and lead efforts in engineering collaboration and knowledge exchange at the institutional, regional, and global levels.

  • Develop opportunities that support the growth and success of students, faculty, researchers, and staff across the division.

  • Mohammad Qasaimeh (founding Chair) (AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23 and AY 2023-24)
  • Pauline Piano, Associate Dean of Administration and Planning, Engineering (AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23 and AY 2023-24)
  • Ronak Yadav, Engineering Academic Resources Manager (AY 2021-22, AY 2022-23 and AY 2023-24)
  • Pantelis Demetriou, Instructor of Mechanical Engineering (AY 2021-22)
  • Farah Shamout, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering (Fall 2021)
  • Samuel Sofela, Post-Doctoral Associate, Mechanical Engineering (AY 2021-22)
  • Jiarui Zhou, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering (AY 2021-22 and Fall 2022)
  • Tuka Waddah Alhanai, Assistant Professor (AY 2021-22 and AY 2022-23)
  • Prim Phowarasoontorn, Undergraduate Student (AY 2021-22 and AY 2022-23)
  • Saideep Sreekumar, Undergraduate Student (AY 2021-22 and AY 2022-23)
  • Alia Al Janahi, Undergraduate Student (AY 2022-23 and AY 2023-24)
  • Eyob Mengiste, Instructor of Civil Engineering (AY 2023-24)
  • Henry Yong, PhD Student, Bio Engineering (AY 2023-24)
  • Mostafa Mobashir, Assistant Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering (AY 2024-25)
  • Hanan Mohammed, Research Associate, CENTMED (AY 2022-23, AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25)

Our Events

"All Engineering Getting Together" – AEGT

The “All Engineering Getting Together” (AEGT) is an annual agenda-free academic gathering for all members of the Engineering community. The event brings together undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty, instructors, and staff. The main goal of this gathering is to strengthen connections across the Engineering community, foster collaboration, and encourage meaningful engagement. Participants will have the chance to meet new colleagues and friends over food and drinks, creating opportunities for communication, networking, and shared growth within our professional community.

Special memories from the Inaugural "All Engineering Getting Together" 2022 - our annual agenda-free social gathering for all members of the Engineering community.

The Engineering Get-Together Initiative

The initiative of “Engineering Get-Together” at the NYUAD’s Engineering Division aims to bring the community of each engineering program together every semester. Each program’s community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, staff, instructors, and faculty, will be invited for a social gathering and agenda-free meeting that lasts 1-2 hours. The ultimate goal of this focused activity is to create a strong sense of belonging within each program’s community, by getting to know each other and participating in fun activities.

Women in Engineering (WiE)

The Women in Engineering (WiE) group at NYU Abu Dhabi organize a series of events and activities designed to strengthen community, foster collaboration, and encourage engagement across the engineering division. Throughout the year, WiE brings together faculty, instructors, undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and administrators to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and build meaningful professional and social relationships. These gatherings and initiatives create opportunities for communication, growth, and collaboration across the engineering community.

Engineering Community Engagement Seminar Series

We are devoted to educating our community—the leaders of tomorrow—on how the values of collaboration, communication, and shared growth can be integrated into daily life through education, practices, and professional activities. We host monthly seminars, held virtually, throughout the academic year. In addition, special in-person seminars take place at selected times during the year.

NYUAD Early Engineers Research Forum

The Early Engineers Research Forum (EERF) is a platform for early researchers within NYUAD Engineering to present their work, share ideas, get feedback on their work, and most importantly connect and collaborate with other researchers. The forum organizes a series of seminars presented by fellow members of the NYUAD Engineering community including researchers, postdocs, and PhD students. The EERF is for and by engineering researchers, and the entire community is welcome to attend.

https://wp.nyu.edu/abudhabi-eerf/