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Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) in collaboration with Texas A & M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently held a symposium on research activities in Qatar.
Themed 'Joint Symposium on Research Activities in Qatar, the event aimed to explore research collaboration opportunities between CENG, HBKU and TAMUQ and to agree on one systematic plan of the institutions' joint research projects.
Attending the event were Prof Abbes Amira, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at CENG, Dr César Malavé, Dean at TAMUQ, Prof Loannis Economou, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at TAMUQ, Prof Hassan Bazzi, Associate Dean for Research at TAMUQ and Prof Muammer Koç, Director of Sustainability Division at HBKU ,as well as CENG, HBKU and TAMUQ faculty and staff.
The event's program included presentations delivered by speakers from CENG, TAMUQ and HBKU. They discussed a wide range of topics that align with the Qatar National Research Fund's (QNRF) research priorities namely energy, information and communications technology (ICT), biomedicine and health care.
They included 'Multi scale approaches in water research at the Department of Civil Engineering - Qatar University, 'Designing Future Gas Processing Technology: Environmental, Efficiency and Product Design Challenges, 'Energy Water Food nexus, 'Active and stable nickel/alumina catalysts for steam and dry reforming of methane, 'Next Generation Buildings, 'Microstructure Design of Materials for Sustainable Applications, 'Multiphase Flow Assurance in Oil and Gas Industry, 'Water Shut-off in Oil and Gas Wells Using Polymeric Gels, 'Biomedical Imaging and Sensing for Health and Well-Being of Self and Society, 'An overview of biological processes and their potential for CO2 capture, 'A New Paradigm in Diabetes, Cancer Cardiovascular and Genetic Diseases, 'Cybersecurity, and many more.
In closing, the event featured a session on the impact of the blockade imposed on Qatar on research and new research priorities in Qatar.
In his remarks, Prof Amira said: 'The joint initiatives include research programs, groups, studies and a white paper from the three institutions about the recommendations from this event, and reflect CENG commitment to deliver high-quality research in line with society needs. This symposium underlines CENG ongoing efforts to strengthen links with various institutions from academia and industry to promote academic and research excellence.
Prof Koç said: 'The 2nd Joint Research Workshop brought leading faculty and researchers from HBKU, QU and TAMUQ to further identify and prioritise collaboration opportunities and necessities in the wake of recent regional issues. This event was ended with concrete ideas, solutions and recommendations to be shared with extended R & D community and decision makers in Qatar.
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