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| graduate student of Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi |
The event was held under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and attended by Shaikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice-Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
A keynote speech was given by Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Development and International Cooperation, to celebrate the achievements and hard work of 2013 graduates.
“This is a day of celebration — celebration of our graduates, who have worked so hard to reach this happy occasion; of the family and friends who have supported their efforts; of the intellectual enterprise that is the core of our mission as an institution and staff who make that enterprise possible,” said Fred Moavenzadeh, president of Masdar Institute.
Graduation students have earned their Master’s degree of science in chemical engineering, computing and information science, electrical power engineering, engineering systems and management, materials science engineering, mechanical engineering, microsystems engineering and water and environmental engineering.
“The institute aims to become one of the world’s leading academic institutions in its field. The high quality of its students and faculty will enable Masdar to achieve these goals,” Dr Amal Al Ghaferi, assistant professor in material science and engineering, told Gulf News.
“All tools have been implemented at Masdar Institute to develop scientific research and all graduates are given the opportunity to either work within the UAE or to join other job opportunities abroad,” she added.
Nearly 20 scholarships are awarded annually to students to join Masdar Institute by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an intergovernmental organisation which supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. Around 42 per cent of students are nationals and about 29 per cent is the annual increase in the number of Emiratis, according to figures released by Masdar Institute.
“I have earned a Master’s degree in engineering systems and management after two years of hard work. My thesis aimed at building a mathematical model to facilitate and optimise ports operations within the UAE,” Shaikha Ahmad Al Za’abi, a 24-years-old graduate.
“My project has suggested some policies and solutions to enhance the efficiency of ports operations including ship’s movement as well as any sort of vessel which carries cargo, goods, and materials from one part to another,” she added.
Mashayel Omran, a 27-years-old graduate from Masdar Institute, told Gulf News that I have tried to use new and modern technology that can capture the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and enhance the oil recovery by using techniques for increasing the amount of crude oil that can be extracted from an oil field.”
“Carbon dioxide emissions from several industrial sources are responsible of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet this CO2 can be captured and injected into oil reservoirs to increase their recovery,” she added. Additionally, students at Masdar had the chance to engage in social activities besides their research and study.
Fazil Abdul Rahman, a 27-years-old graduate in electrical power engineering, said: “I was the president of the student government association this year and I managed to balance between my studies and social life.”
“My thesis mainly focuses on electricity market, new sources of energy and demands response. For example, air conditioners devices consume almost 60 per cent of the UAE energy, so I have worked hard to suggest new solutions which might reduce energy consumption in the future and enhance the efficiency of distribution systems within the country,” he added.
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