Mohamed Abuhlaiqa
Research Assistant
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: BA Sorbonne University
Research Websites: Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental ScienceS (ACCESS)
Research Areas: nvironmental Monitoring Systems; IoT-Based Sensing Networks; Air Quality Science; Atmospheric Physics; Particulate Matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10); Aerosol–Visibility Interactions; Sensor Calibration & Validation; Environmental Data Analytics; Climate–Air Quality Interactions; Smart Environmental Infrastructure; Urban Climate Resilience; Applied Instrumentation and Environmental Technology
Mohamed Abuhaiqa is a Physics graduate of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and currently serves as a Kawader Researcher at the Mubadala ACCESS Center at NYU Abu Dhabi. His academic background is rooted in applied physics, data analysis, and environmental systems, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific theory into real-world technological solutions. Through his work, he has developed advanced skills in instrumentation, calibration science, signal processing, and large-scale environmental data analysis.
His current research focuses on the development and deployment of IoT-based environmental monitoring systems across the UAE. He leads projects centered on air-quality sensing, particulate matter analysis (PM1, PM2.5, PM10), atmospheric physics, and sensor calibration methodologies. His work includes rigorous cross-validation of IoT monitoring stations against high-precision reference instruments such as aerosol spectrometers and PT1000-based temperature systems. He is also involved in long-term visibility studies, climate — air quality interactions, and advanced data modeling, aiming to generate actionable insights that support public health, sustainability policy, and climate resilience initiatives in the UAE.
Abuhaiqa has been appointed as a Dolphin Energy Kawader Fellow, recognizing his contributions to applied environmental research and national innovation efforts. His scholarly work includes ongoing research papers on particulate matter dynamics, visibility — aerosol relationships, and sensor calibration frameworks for large-scale environmental networks. Through his research and leadership in deploying monitoring infrastructure, he aims to contribute to data-driven environmental decision-making and to position the UAE at the forefront of smart environmental sensing and sustainable technological development