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Global defence and cyber solutions provider ELT announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates-based Khalifa University, collaborating on electromagnetic spectrum research and teaching with a new centre of excellence.
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The MOU is expected to expand the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) engineering capabilities at Khalifa University, with the centre of excellence providing researchers and students with state-of-the-art EMS research equipment.
The agreement was signed by Dr Ebrahim Al Hajri, senior vice-president, support services at Khalifa University, and Paolo Izzo, senior vice-president, chief sales officer at ELT Group.
Researchers at the university are currently undertaking research in the field including in areas such as generating terahertz radiation at room temperature, which could be useful for detecting toxic gases, explosives and diseases, a spokesperson confirmed.
Enzo Benigni, president and chief executive officer of ELT Group, welcomed the opportunity to partner with Khalifa University.
“It is my pleasure to sign this memorandum of understanding with Khalifa University of Science and Technology in order to establish a centre of excellence for the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Application.
“I’m deeply impressed by this exceptional establishment in Abu Dhabi, distinguished by its world-class facilities. Its firm commitment to innovation is pivotal in transforming both Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates into leading innovation hubs of ingenuity and progress.
“The signature of memorandum of understanding is a concrete sign of our intent to impart our 70 years of experience to new generations of Emirati engineers.
“Khalifa University students will have access to a digital laboratory gymnasium where the latest generation of electromagnetic spectrum equipment are simulated, enabling them to excel in the marketplace related to EMS application, with advanced academic and practical certification paths.”
The agreement will pave the way for enhanced EMS research and teaching at the university, Dr Al Hajri, senior VP of support services and associate professor, mechanical and nuclear engineering at Khalifa University, said.
“We are delighted to partner with the ELT Group in establishing the centre of excellence for the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Applications (EMSA) at Khalifa University.
“Khalifa University within its faculty, has considerable specialist experience in this area. We believe this MOU will pave the way further to expand our activities and associated programs and develop our laboratory capabilities through state-of-the-art equipment available to students and researchers.”
