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Khalifa University PhD researchers, Dr. Hassan Jishi and Dr. Yarjan Abdul Samad, have been hard at work on their thesis research, which involved the creation and use of complex materials, the applications of which have the potential to benefit the aerospace and healthcare industries in the UAE and beyond.
Dr. Hassan Jishi researched new materials that are both lighter and stronger than the metal structures currently being used in aircraft design. Focused on “Advanced High-Performance Composite Core Materials for Aerospace Applications”, Dr. Jishi’s research looked into interweaving panels made of fiber and resin that can be used to create parts for airplanes or other vehicles in place of metal. Plane manufacturers can lower costs and increase safety by creating lighter and stronger planes made from a more cost-efficient material.
Dr. Samad’s research would have groundbreaking applications in the healthcare field, as he explored the use of a complex material known as graphene, specifically when it is transformed into a foam and its use as a textile, such as a shirt or wristband, which can monitor a wearer’s heart rate and blood pressure.
His thesis was entitled, “Three Dimensional Graphene Foam: The Status Quo and the Impending States and Applications”.
Graphene is one of the most extraordinary elements in existence, being about 200 times stronger
than steel by weight, conducting heat and electricity incredibly
efficiently, in addition to being nearly transparent.
“The first graduates of any programme represent a milestone for the institution, and certainly this is the case for Khalifa University,” said Dr. Tod Laursen, President of Khalifa University.
“When we established our PhD programmes, it was with the aim of attracting some of the brightest minds in the region and educating the next generation of industry and academic leaders.
“Our PhD’s will undoubtedly go on to produce groundbreaking research, shape young minds, and contribute to the technological growth of the nation and the region. We are immensely proud to have achieved this milestone and look forward to the next batch of accomplished doctors we produce.”