Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. In Dubai, a city known for its rapid development and innovation-driven economy, achieving this goal is critical for supporting economic growth and ensuring a sustainable future.
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure in Dubai:
Dubai’s commitment to SDG 9 is evident in its investments in cutting-edge infrastructure and its efforts to establish itself as a global hub for innovation and technology. The city has undertaken ambitious projects such as smart city initiatives, high-speed transportation systems, and the development of free zones to attract industries and promote innovation.
CUD’s Contribution to SDG 9:
The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) plays a pivotal role in contributing to SDG 9 both within its campus and in the broader Dubai community. Here’s how CUD deals with industry, innovation, and infrastructure:
Campus Initiatives:
State-of-the-Art Facilities: CUD maintains modern facilities and infrastructure to provide students with an optimal learning environment. This includes well-equipped labs, cutting-edge technology, and innovative classrooms.
Technology Integration: The university integrates technology into its curriculum, ensuring that students have access to the latest tools and knowledge in their respective fields.
Innovation Hub: CUD may establish an innovation hub or incubator on campus to foster entrepreneurship and support students’ innovative projects and startups.
Community Engagement:
Collaboration with Industry: CUD collaborates with local and international industries to provide students with real-world experience, internships, and opportunities to work on industry-specific projects.
Research and Development: CUD’s faculty and researchers engage in research and development activities that contribute to innovation and the advancement of knowledge in various industries.
Public Seminars and Workshops: The university may organize seminars, workshops, and conferences on topics related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure, open to both students and the wider community.
Sustainability Initiatives: CUD may emphasize sustainable infrastructure and practices on campus, incorporating sustainability principles into construction and facilities management.
By fostering innovation, supporting infrastructure development, and encouraging collaboration with industries, the Canadian University Dubai not only prepares its students for careers in a rapidly changing world but also contributes to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global center for innovation, industry, and cutting-edge infrastructure. In alignment with SDG 9, CUD plays a vital role in shaping the future of Dubai by promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering a culture of innovation within its campus and the wider community.
A Year’s Worth of Teamwork Pays Off | Students Bring an Innovative Car to Life | Driving the Future in Sustainable Urban Transportation
Engineering Graduation Project Showcases CUD’s First-Ever Car
June 16th, 2023, Dubai (UAE): The Engineering graduation projects were showcased at an event organized by the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology; at the Canadian University Dubai (CUD). As part of the graduation program requirement, each group comprised of a multi-disciplinary team that presented their respective projects. Five groups of students collaborated on the same project, with each team being responsible for an aspect to manufacture an urban car that is powered by solar energy and operates independently. The design, assembly, and manufacturing of this car project took the students more than 12 months of close collaboration and hard work to come to life. The project is an example of an exceptional capstone project showcasing the future of sustainability in urban transportation.
Speaking about this innovative project, Feras Ahmed Usmani, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics; who participated in the decision-making process of the project said: “By focusing on each specific significant aspect required to bring the car to life, each group contributed to the successful creation of the urban car, powered solely by solar energy. The collective effort of the entire group was essential, as no single student or team could have achieved this alone. The car is only as smart as the creators of it.”
Collaborative Effort: Bringing an Engineering Idea to Life
The integration of each team’s specialized areas formed a cohesive group of 22 students working together on the multi-disciplinary capstone graduation project. The first team were responsible for the steering and braking of the car, tasked with the design and assembly of the car’s steering and braking system. The second group were accountable for the bodyshell design, the car’s outer shell design, material selection, and the suspension system. The third team was tasked with the central processing design managing the car’s controls, as well as processing all the inputs received from the camera and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system sensors, serving as the car’s core intelligence. The fourth team was the navigation team who were relied upon for configuring the LIDAR and camera system, ensuring the precision of obstacle detection and avoidance. The fifth team was the power team, responsible to supply power to all the onboard electronic devices of the car by utilizing the PV panel installed on the car’s roof. This was achieved through a uniquely designed power conditioner that charges the traction battery and the battery of the car was successfully charged with a 60-volt power supply.
Overcoming Challenges: Merging Systems
“We did extensive research prior to diving into the project, which helped to best prepare us for what was required during the project. Looking back, I consider the greatest challenge was the merging of all the systems into one cohesive car that met our project requirements. For example, ensuring the integration of the steering system and enabling the CPU to receive commands from the control centres. The guidance from our Professors, effective student teamwork, and strong engineering skills were fundamental to the success of all the car’s developments.” Feras Ahmed Usmani, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics.
Sharing insights about the interpersonal qualities required during such a project, Joud Najeh Mohammed Ayasi, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics; said: “The whole team’s determination and perseverance were key to the success of the car project. While more than ten technical errors demanded immediate attention over the journey, the resolution process could take up to two weeks for each error, so it really was the perseverance of our whole group that drove the car to life.”
Applying Knowledge in Real-World Application
Speaking about the project, Dr. Salih Rashid Majeed, Assistant Professor in CUD’s School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology; said: “Through the year-long project, the students have become equipped with valuable interpersonal skills and technical expertise. The practical application of their theoretical knowledge to this real-world project is remarkable and life-changing for their futures. The project facilitated a deeper understanding of the true essence of engineering and the significance of teamwork among the students.”
Malak Osama, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, who participated in the navigation group of the project spoke about the skills she had learned: “The highlights of what I have learned over this past year during this car project are vast! Practical skills such as working within such a diverse team have clearly demonstrated to me how we are interdependent upon one another to optimize the functionality of a product. We could not have done this without our professors’ guidance. My programming and engineering skills have become enhanced over the duration of the project through research, data configuration, working on different software and redefining various systems. During my current internship, I find myself applying what I learned during this project at CUD to my internship journey.”
Sumaya Alameri, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics; agreed with Malak and said: “The project has helped my understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, a subject that greatly interests me. Building upon this knowledge, I am eager to explore and develop further concepts in AI.”
Sustainable Urban Transportation: Engineering Brings the Future Here
The dedicated effort and exceptional technical abilities of every student within the group have been instrumental in bringing CUD’s first-ever car to life. With a glimmer of vision for the upcoming journey, Feras said: “At the moment, the car is on display at CUD and undergoing some final adjustments. We are also exploring external collaborations to utilize the car as a means of transportation between CUD’s two City Walk buildings.”
By applying theoretical knowledge to real-life projects, the students managed to interpret the data received and direct the car to make intelligent decisions and navigate independently. The community eagerly awaits the emergence of future innovative projects of this caliber from the Engineering Department, which has set the bar high. This multi-disciplinary capstone project highlights the potential of sustainable transportation solutions, a testament to the bright future of engineering.
CUD students are leading the way in sustainable innovation! Our Computer Network and Environmental Science students teamed up to create a ‘Smart Sorting Bin’ that uses AI and a camera system to revolutionize recycling and waste disposal.
Their goal? To win at the GCC international competition in Kuwait and keep pushing the boundaries of sustainability through mechatronics and social robot integration.
(Credit for the Smart Sorting Bin project goes to CUD students: Jehad Al Jaghoub, Abdullahi Suleiman and Muhammad Mirza.)
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Industry Career Fair & Networking Event 2023
Leaders in Wireless and Mobile Networking Gather to Showcase the Future of the Industry in Dubai
Canadian University Dubai to host industry leading international conference at Atlantis, The Palm.
DUBAI, 21 April, 2013: World experts in mobile and wireless networking will meet in Dubai to discuss the future of the industry at the 6th Joint IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference (WMNC’13) later this week.
The event is hosted and organized by the Canadian University Dubai, and co-sponsored by the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) and the International Federation for Signal Processing (IFIP) – the world’s largest professional associations for the advancement of technology.
Education and business leaders from the public and private sectors from across the UAE will attend WMNC’13 at Atlantis, The Palm to discuss brand new reasearch that will revolutionise the future of wirlesss and mobile networking usage and technology.
WMNC’13 is the world’s leading discussion forum for researchers, practitioners and students interested in new developments in mobile and wireless networks, services, applications and mobile computing. Some 134 research papers will be presented and discussed by a panel of over 80 experts.
Chairing the event is Prof Rachid Benlamri, an expert in wireless and mobile networking. He said: “The Canadian University Dubai is proud of its own research partnerships with top research laboratories around the world. We hope that by hosting WMNC’13 we can share our passion for discovery with the wider UAE community.
Prof Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of the Canadian University Dubai added “Through WMNC’13 and other events, the Canadian University Dubai aims to bring the best minds to Dubai in support of education and innovation, not just for the benefit of our students and scholars, but also the wider UAE community.”
In line with the future strategy for Dubai, key members of the Dubai eGovernment Department have been invited to attend. The Dubai eGovernment Department’s strategy is: “to utilize both centralization and decentralization to help government departments optimally utilize their resources and provide online services to customers in a cost effective manner for both parties.”
Mr Buti Saeed al Ghandi, Chancellor of the Canadian University Dubai stated “As an educational institution it is our social responsibility to support the initiatives of Government throughout the UAE. Mobile and wireless technologies play a key role in these initiatives so we are pleased to be able to bring together world-class experts and Government stakeholders for discussion and presentations that are very relevant to Dubai’s future growth.”
Receiving special invites to attend are some of the biggest and most important institutions in the public and private sectors in the UAE, including Government Ministries, Municipalities, Universities, Airlines, IT Firms, Banks and wireless communication giants Etisalat and Du.
Leaders in the fields of networking, wireless and mobile communication, and cloud computing will be flown in especially for the conference. Prof Muriel Medard from MIT, Boston, Prof Norman Beaulieu
from Alberta, Canada, Professor Abbas Jamalipour from Sydney, Australia and Professor Bayan Sharif from Khalifa University in the UAE will deliver keynote speeches to hundreds of delegates from 37 countries.
This year’s research papers cover a range of practical applications that will have far reaching consequences for users of mobile and wireless networks. Body Area Sensor Network for Evaluating Fitness Exercise, Remote Health Monitoring Using Social Media Systems, Cross-Platform Mobile Applications for Android and iOS and the Impact of Trust in Vehicular Applications are just some of the papers that have been accepted.
For more information on WMNC’13, visit the official webpage: http://www.wmnc2013.org/
Design Professor Shares Insights at Leading Industry Forum
June 8th, 2016: Mr. Massimo Imparato, Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been sharing his expertise with industry practitioners at the UAE INDEX International Design Exhibition held recently at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Mr. Imparato delivered two presentations and took part in a panel discussion during his participation in the designer’s forum and design talks, which ran alongside the four-day event. Contributing to the debates on design innovations, hospitality design, and urban atmospheres, Mr. Imparato addressed a range of current design industry issues and trends.
On the subject of innovation, Mr. Imparato spoke about the growing trend towards interior spaces influencing the way in which outdoor spaces are designed. He discussed examples of how building façades have become an extension of the interior design, and examined the evolving relationship in which interiors influence the architectural envelope.
In a subsequent panel discussion, Mr. Imparato was among a group of design professors and practitioners who took the floor to debate what was labeled ‘the ever-changing present’ in hospitality design. The discussion focused upon the need to balance history and present, and permanence and variation, within contemporary hospitality projects.
During day three of the event, Mr. Imparato presented his work on sustainable urban settings, opening the debate on the vision to promote the greater use of outdoor space, its implications for the design industry, and the efforts of brands, designers and developers in creating sustainable urban atmospheres that can impact upon people’s lifestyles.
INDEX, now in its 26th year, is the GCC’s biggest event of its kind for the design industry, and this year saw 850 exhibitors and more than 27,000 visitors in attendance. The designer’s forum and design talks run in parallel to the exhibition, to bring together leading figures in the industry to exchange ideas and debate the future of the sector.