NYU Abu Dhabi is proud to be part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, reaffirming our commitment as a global research university to advancing sustainable solutions for the Gulf region and beyond.
With a strong focus on interdisciplinary, faculty-led research, NYUAD collaborates with partners across sectors to address some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. From climate and ocean science to sustainable materials, cities, and water innovation, our work reflects a long-term promise to generate knowledge that drives real-world impact, locally and globally.
Visit the NYUAD booth at ADNEC Hall 2 to learn more about our research and partnerships shaping a more sustainable future. ADSW is open from Tuesday, January 13 to Thursday, January 15.
Public Talks by NYUAD Faculty and Leadership
As part of ADSW 2026, NYUAD experts will also participate in discussions open to the general public:
- Antonios Vouloudis, Senior Director of Sustainability and Stewardship at NYUAD, will speak on Making “Green” Work for Business
Tuesday, January 13 | 2:10–2:55 pm | Stage 4, Hall 7 - Professor John Burt, Professor of Biology at NYUAD, will discuss Nature-Based Outcomes and Their Business Implications
Tuesday, January 13 | 3:05–3:25 pm | Stage 4, Hall 7
Over the three days, visitors can meet and speak with NYUAD researchers from across multiple labs and learn how NYUAD is helping to shape a more sustainable future.
- Inderjeet Singh, Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Associate, Advanced Materials and Building Efficiency Laboratory (AMBER Lab)
- Professor Nidal Hilal, Professor of Engineering and Director, Water Research Center
- Dr. Yazan Ibrahim, Postdoctoral Associate, Water Research Center
- Professor John Burt, Professor of Biology and Co-Director, Mubadala ACCESS
