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Water and Environment Conservation Research Center (WAEC)
The Water and Environment Conservation Research Center (WECRC) is dedicated to advancing research and development in water conservation and environmental protection. The center works towards creating sustainable solutions that address global water challenges and contribute to the long-term well-being of ecosystems and communities.
Research Groups
Advanced Magnetic Materials Research Group
Magnetic materials offer a plethora of functional properties that are not only of fundamental interest but are essential for the development of new technological applications. The aim of the group is to build a strong experimental research environment dedicated to the investigation of the electronic properties of a broad range of magnetic materials and phenomena. The research line will develop experimental and theoretical knowledge on magnetic materials in particular when placed under extreme conditions such as high pressures, low temperatures and high magnetic fields. A special interest will be given to material relevant to energy applications.
Desalination Water Treatment Research Group
Desalination Research Group (DRG) is a new launched group under Research Institute of Science and Engineering (RISE) at University of Sharjah that is focusing on enhancing the sustainability of water resources in UAE by providing scientific and technological solutions for energy-efficient water desalination.
Environmental and Chemical Biology Research Group
The mission of the Environmental and Chemical Biology (ECB) group is to explore and produce a novel understanding of desert ecosystem biodiversity, plant biological and physiological processes, demonstrate the significance of native plants and their role in combating desertification, the economic importance of medicinal plants and ecological complexity of desert ecosystems to the scientific community and public. The mission is also extended to assist people and institutions in their effort to promote biodiversity conservation, enhance the efficient and sustainable uses of natural resources, and protect environmental values and cultures.
Environmental Resources Conservation and Protection Research Group
The aim of the group is to undertake fundamental and applied research to advance Environmental Resources Conservation & Protection, with special focus on the UAE. The research interests of the group lie in the broad areas of monitoring, conservation, and management of environmental resources through water and wastewater treatment and reuse, resource recovery from waste materials, as well as assessment and mitigation of the pollution impacts on the environment. The interests also cover human health and environmental risk assessment, air quality monitoring and assessment, hazard mapping, climate change mitigation, and application of satellite and information technologies.
High Energy Physics Research Group
For many decades particle physicists have been trying to answer many open questions about several sticking phenomena that are persisting below the Fermi scale. Everything in Nature is governed by four fundamental interactions: Gravity, Electromagnetic (EM), Strong and Weak forces. The universe is made from basic building blocks called elementary particles, controlled by these four fundamental forces. Our best understanding on how these elementary particles behave is governed in the Standard Model (SM) framework of particle physics. The SM was developed back in the early 1970s. So far, it is extremely successful in explaining most of the measurements in particle physics at high energies that are accessible today. .
A major goal of the particle physics program at the high energy frontiers, is to investigate the nature of the electroweak symmetry breaking. Since the 4th of July 2012 one of the important ingredients of the SM theory, the Higgs boson, became visible in the ATLAS and CMS detectors at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
However, even though after the Higgs discovery, several fundamental questions remain unsolved. Therefore, physics beyond the standard model is explored to shed more light on these unexplained puzzles (Neutrino masses, Dark Matter (DM) nature, Matter-Anti Matter Asymmetry in the universe, the origin of the Baryon Asymmetry of the Universe (BAU)). To tackle these open problems, various experimental searches of well motivated theoretical models beyond the SM have been investigated.
Ionizing Radiation Research Group
Ionizing radiation is widely used in our daily life. From industry to health to daily consumer products, commonly used in International use of radiation in industry, health and power production is increasing rapidly. Radiation sources are utilized daily in hospitals, factories, educational institutions and many other establishments such as food processing and preservation. Radiation in the form of x-rays, gamma-rays, ultra-violet and infra-red is utilized daily, in medical imaging, and radiotherapy, in material analysis, in communications, in quality control and in many other activities. Moreover, natural radioactivity (background) surrounds us and is an integral part of our environment. However, the application of radiation sources requires a lot of care and high level of awareness of their hazards as well as their potential. Therefore the purpose of this research group will be to research into the different fields of radiation physics and its applications.
The group will be comprised of a number of scientists from various disciplines with a common interest in radiation physics and its applications, concentrating mainly, on the use of radiation for analysis and the monitoring of radioactivity in the environment. Also of interest are the medical applications of radiation, especially in the areas of medical imaging and radiotherapy. Furthermore, one of the prime objectives of the group will be to educate the community at large on the hazards of radiation sources, and through its research, disseminate information pertaining to radiation protection and international standards to the relevant regional and national institutions and agencies.
Information and Network Security Research Group
The center carries research in information security to help governmental organizations and local institutions to protect their information infrastructure from cyber attacks. More specifically, the center will work with organizations to identify threats.
Integrated Water Processing Technologies Research Group
The Integrated Water Processing Technologies research group focuses on advancing sustainable and efficient solutions for water treatment, desalination, recycling, and resource recovery. The group combines expertise in chemical engineering, environmental science, and process optimization to address pressing global water challenges. Key research areas include the development of innovative separation technologies such as filtration and membrane technologies, adsorption, advanced oxidation processes, and desalination methods that minimize energy consumption and environmental impact. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge technology, the group aims to integrate and optimize the existing technologies that will lead to improvement of water quality and accessibility, supporting environmental sustainability and public health.
Modeling, Analysis & Simulation of Some Evolutionary Phenomena Research Group
Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Some Evolutionary Phenomena (MASE) Research Group is aimed to provide an umbrella for infrastructure research in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Sharjah. Many fundamental phenomena can be described by evolutionary equations such as partial differential equations deterministic or stochastic models
The main topics of the research group will be: mathematical models of such evolutionary phenomena linear and nonlinear cases Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Some Evolutionary Phenomena focuses on the analytical theory of such equations (existence, uniqueness, qualitative behavior) and on the development and implementation of some new algorithms and their numerical analysis. Computational Mathematical Chemistry, coding theory of finite rings and groups. Recent tools in the functional analysis as well as in numerical analysis will be used to have the existence, uniqueness of the solutions (if any) and the validation by implementing new algorithms will be utilized.
Materials for Energy Applications
Materials for Energy Applications research line aims to develop high-performing structural and functional materials for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective photo(electro)chemical energy conversion and energy storage devices. The members of this research line are also focused on multi-scale simulation and modeling including in situ characterization techniques for investigating characteristics of various advanced materials for energy storage and conversion devices. The goal at the end is to perform advanced research to resolve vital issues relevant to sustainable intends in the energy field.
Materials for Environmental Applications Research Group
The aim of the Materials for environmental and biological applications research line is to develop innovative materials for environmental applications that can contribute to sustainability and environmental protection. We strive to conduct cutting-edge research that addresses current environmental challenges and provides solutions that are practical, efficient, and cost-effective. We aim to develop a wide range of materials that can be used for various environmental applications, such as water and air purification, waste management, public health safety monitoring and protection, and renewable energy production.
Organometallics Chemistry Research Group
The Organometallics research line aims at tackling problems arising from fundamental and applied concepts. The prototypes resulting from laboratory research in environmental, energy, forensic science, and medical nanoengineering can be commercialized. The concepts and prospects have directly benefited in developing technologies for latent fingerprints, drug delivery, solar cells, sensors, energy storage and conversion devices. The outcome is evident from a significant increase in the number of high-quality publications and featured journal covers from the group. The investigations on the elegant organometallic gold nanoparticles have catalyzed the growing field of nanotechnology and its wide applications. The research line extends to design and investigate catalytically relevant MOFs for green hydrogen generation, complexes mediating challenging bond-forming reactions and perovskites solar cells for efficient photon to current conversion.
Planetary Sciences Research Group
The Planetary Sciences Research Group at the University of Sharjah, in partnership with the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), is committed to advancing research and education in planetary and solar sciences. The group supports the University's MSc in Astronomy and Space Sciences by providing high-quality observational resources and fostering cutting-edge research in planetary systems and solar phenomena. It plays a key role in guiding graduate students toward specialized research in planetary sciences and contributes to academic excellence through collaborative projects, publications, and scientific engagement. The group also promotes public awareness and science education by organizing seminars, workshops, and outreach activities for students, educators, and the wider community.
Quantum Information Simulation and Processing Research Group
The research group's interest will tackle the main subjects of quantum information and simulations namely:
Investigating quantum correlations in open quantum system which are crucial keys for the quantum processing.
Quantum algorithm
Quantum communication, quantum error correction, quantum cryptography and quantum teleportation
Quantum processing and applications.
One of the group's main goals is to train the next generation of scientists inside the UAE to be able to follow the future quantum digital revolution.
Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems (SCIS)
The Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems (SCIS) Research Group was established to provide an umbrella for infrastructure research in the areas of Construction Management, Water Resources engineering, Transportation, Pavement, and Geotechnical engineering applications in Civil Engineering with a focus on sustainable development.
Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems Research Group
The Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems (SCMASS) group at the University of Sharjah, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is a focused group composed of accomplished faculty members with research interests in the area of sustainable and novel construction materials and structural systems. The group is committed to undertaking impactful research for the benefit of the local and international community.
Sustainable Engineering Asset Management Research Group
The fast-growing and changing economy of UAE and the region leads to a rapid expansion of industries and infrastructures that emphasize achieving competitive advantage and sustainable business outcomes that rely on a good economy without compromising safety, environmental and social issues.
Aviation Center of Excellence
Welcome to the Aviation Center of Excellence! Our mission is to serve researchers at the University of Sharjah who are involved in promoting the adoption of UAV technology within the United Arab Emirates and to modernize the regulatory framework governing UAV operation and certification but has since expanded to cover the aviation field in general, encompassing both manned aircraft and UAVs, along with various related tasks within the aviation sector.
Research Focus Areas
Cancer
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Modeling
Genetics
Physics
Robotics
Technology
Water treatment
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