1st UAE-UK Workshop on Future Materials
Bridging Nations to Advance Future and Sustainable Materials.
About The Conference
The 1st UAE-UK Workshop on Future Materials is a collaborative initiative between Khalifa University and the Science & Technology Department of the UK Embassy in the United Arab Emirates. This workshop aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers, and experts from both nations to exchange knowledge, present recent advancements, and explore emerging research directions in the field of future and advanced materials.
This event marks an important milestone in the development of UAE-UK scientific cooperation, with a focus on building strategic partnerships and identifying opportunities for joint research initiatives and innovation programs.
Event Format
Guest Speaker Presentations
Invited experts from the UK and UAE sharing research insights on future materials.
Scientific Discussions
Opportunities to exchange ideas and explore research collaboration between presentation sessions.
Networking Sessions
Building strategic partnerships between nations.
Where
C-Building Auditorium, Khalifa University
When
12th and 13th November, 2026
Participants
Guest Speakers from the United Kingdom and the UAE
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UAE–UK Future Materials WorkshopKey Themes
The workshop will address a wide range of topics, fostering interdisciplinary innovation and dialogue.
Future and Advanced Materials
Exploring next-generation material science breakthroughs.
Nanomaterials & Smart Materials
Designing responsive and atomic-scale structures.
Sustainable & Green Technologies
Eco-friendly materials for environmental preservation.
Additive Manufacturing & Innovation
Advanced 3D printing and production techniques.
Characterization Methods & Applications
High-precision testing and analytical methodologies.
UAE-UK Collaborative Research
Building strategic bilateral scientific partnerships.
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Conference Venue
C-Building Auditorium
The conference will be held on the main campus of Khalifa University, Building C, ground floor. The location can be easily reached by walking from Dusit Thani, or by car/taxi from any major spot in the city.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Global hub for research & innovation
Conference Schedule
Note: The full conference schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on session timings and detailed activities.
Conference Committees
Conference Chairs
Secretaries
| Name | Role | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Israr Ahmed | Post Doctoral Fellow | Khalifa University |
| Dr Chanaka Sandaruwan | Post Doctoral Fellow | Khalifa University |
Organizing Committee
| Name | Role | Department | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Yahya Zweiri | Center Director | - | Khalifa University |
| Prof. Rehan Umer | Professor | Department of Aerospace Engineering | Khalifa University |
| Prof. Wesley Cantwell | Professor & Associate Dean for Research | Department of Aerospace Engineering | Khalifa University |
| Prof. Lourdes Vega | Professor | Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering | Khalifa University |
| Prof. Mamdouh Elsayed Abdelsalam | Professor | Department of Chemistry | Khalifa University |
| Prof. Dalver Anjum | Associate Professor | Department of Physics | Khalifa University |
| Dr Anna Maria Pappa | Assistant Professor | Department of Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology | Khalifa University |
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