Research Groups

Advanced Magnetic Materials

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.

Autonomous Robotics and Active Vision Research Group (ARVAV)

Robotics is generating significant interest among the leading Entrepreneurs and Governments.

Biomass and Bioenergy

Biomass and Bioenergy Research Group aims to research advances in technology to address potential green industries' demands

Big Data Mining

Welcome to the Big Data Mining and Multimedia research group! Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge research in data mining, big data, multimedia databases, traffic surveillance, crowd analysis, social networks.

Bio-Sensing and Bio-Sensors

The Bio-Sensing and Bio-Sensors group is a part of the Research Institute of Science and Technology (RISE) under the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Distributed and Networked Systems Research Group

Distributed and networked systems are providing the infrastructure for computation (information processing), communication and storage involving a heterogeneous and potentially large number people, devices and software systems.

Desalination Water Treatment​ (DWT)

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 & Chemical Biology Research Group (ECBR)

The mission of the Environmental and Chemical Biology (ECB) group is to explore and produce a novel understanding of desert ecosystem biodiversity

Environmental Resources Conservation and Protection

Energy Storage Systems and Storage Management

The Energy Storage Systems and Storage Management group is an example of a focused research group with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

Intelligent Information Systems and Applications

The University of Sharjah strongly encourages and supports the establishment of multidisciplinary research groups in state-of-the-art research areas.

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

Mixed Analog-Digital Smart Electronic Circuits and Systems

Mixed Analog-Digital Smart Electronic Circuits and Systems (MADSECS) Research Group were established by the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah based on the recommendation of the University Research Board (URB).

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

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.

Machine Learning and Arabic Language Processing Research Group

The Arabic language is a Semitic language that has its own complex phonological, morphological, syntactic, and topological characteristics. Such characteristics contribute to the complexity of processing the Arabic language.

Modeling and Optimization for Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains (MOSOSC)

Welcome to the Modeling and Optimization for Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains (MOSOS) research group

Nuclear Energy Systems (NE3S)

The mission of the Nuclear Energy System, Simulation and Safety (NE3S) research group is to contribute to the peaceful use of nuclear power within the UAE

​Organometallics Chemistry

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.

Open UAE Research and Development

Welcome to the Big Data Mining and Multimedia research group! Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge research in data mining, big data, multimedia databases, traffic surveillance, crowd analysis, social networks.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Line is aiming to promote advanced and innovative research in the field of Sustainable and Renewable Energy.

Sustainable Architecture and Resilient Design (SARD)

SARD-RG aims to serve the UAE community through its main interlinked themes: Architecture, Urban Development, Architectural Heritage/Conservation

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 (SCMASS)

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 (SEAM)

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.

Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Center

Smart Grid and Power Systems

This research group was approved in Nov. 2019. Since that time, all its group members become involved in several research topics

Smart Sustainable Cities