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The Khalifa University of Science and Technology has once again validated its status as a pioneering research-intensive higher education institution, driving innovation in new technologies, after winning two top recognitions at the Abu Dhabi Awards for Intellectual Property.
It was presented with the ‘Top University with Filed Patents’ award that was received by Dr. Steve Griffiths, Senior Vice-President, Research and Development, Khalifa University.
Khalifa University’s Emirates ICT Innovation Centre, EBTIC, sponsored by the UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority’s ICT Fund, received the “Most Inventive Innovation Centre” award received by Dr. Nawaf Al Moosa, Acting Director, EBTIC, and Assistant Professor. The awards were presented during the Technology Innovation Pioneers (TIP) 2020 Summit organised by the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy.
Khalifa University currently has a total of 167 issued patents, which is considered the highest among universities in the UAE. The university has also filed 228 patent applications, resulting from 417 invention disclosures. EBTIC, a Khalifa University research and innovation centre focused on systems and technologies for the Next Generation Networks (NGNs) and NGN-enabled ICT applications and services, was awarded in recognition of its leadership in IP generation, specifically the volume and quality of patents and its contribution to the UAE’s status in innovation globally. EBTIC alone currently has 40 issued patents,
with over 60 pending patent applications.
Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, said, “The two awards place us among the top league of well-established universities that contribute to creating intellectual capital.
Our research thrust in the UAE’s strategic sectors, world-class faculty experts and cutting-edge laboratory facilities have together helped us achieve these recognitions. We believe these awards will further strengthen our resolve to consistently contribute not only to the creation of IP but also in capacity building, thus facilitating the country’s transformation into a knowledge economy.”