Dr Matteo Chiesa, left, and Dr Carlo Maragliano at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Six projects from the institute have been awarded by Abu Dhabi Education Council. Christopher Pike / The National
Dr Matteo Chiesa, left, and Dr Carlo Maragliano at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Six projects from the institute have been awarded by Abu Dhabi Education Council. Christopher Pike / The National
Dr Matteo Chiesa, left, and Dr Carlo Maragliano at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Six projects from the institute have been awarded by Abu Dhabi Education Council. Christopher Pike / The National
Dr Matteo Chiesa, left, and Dr Carlo Maragliano at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Six projects from the institute have been awarded by Abu Dhabi Education Council. Christopher Pike /

Research awards for Masdar Institute of Science and Technology


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Abu Dhabi Education Council, has given the Award for Research Excellence, A2RE, 2015 to six research project proposals from the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

The selected research projects are in regards to advanced materials and nanotechnology for the development of solar power, a sustainable desalination membrane, innovative sensors for orthopaedic implants, a cost-effective method for hydrogen production and a tool for smart urban planning in Abu Dhabi.

“Masdar Institute’s thriving culture for innovation continues to result in high-impact research that is relevant to the UAE’s greatest challenges. These awards from ADEC are a recognition of this fact, and we hope that they will inspire additional innovations amongst our researchers in the future.” said Dr Behjat Al Yousuf, interim provost at the Masdar Institute.

Each project that has been selected for the award will receive almost Dh2 million in funding to perform the proposed research projects.

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