Research Centre for Sustainable Living

Research Center Focus Area
  • Sustainable Living in Arid Regions: (The Regional Specialist - Examples: Climate-Responsive Architecture, Water Security & Circularity, Dust & Air Quality Management)
  • Circular Economy & Waste Management (Example: Zero-Waste Households, Resource Recovery, Green Manufacturing )
  • Safety, Risk & Human Factors in Sustainability (Examples: Green Jobs Safety, Disaster Risk Reduction, Built Environment Certification) 
  • Women in Sustainability & Leadership 

Members

Dr. Rahaf Ajaj

Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Safety

Email: rahaf.ajaj@adu.ac.ae

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Prof. Evan K. Paleologos

Director of Master of Engineering Management / Project Management, Professor of Engineering and Project Management

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Atmospheric Water Harvesting System

Sample Project

Water scarcity remains a critical challenge in arid and resource-limited regions, particularly in refugee camps and remote communities without a centralized water infrastructure. This study presents the design, development, and testing of a solar-powered Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) system that integrates Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Vapor Compression Refrigeration (VCR), and Thermoelectric Coolers (TECs) to efficiently capture and condense water vapor from ambient air.

Faculty Research Incentive Grant

The purpose of this grant is to strengthen research capabilities at Abu Dhabi University. The grant provides funding for research projects that will elevate Abu Dhabi University’s reputation as a key UAE research institution.

The recipients of the Research Incentive Grant will be expected to publish the results of their work in a refereed journal/conference proceeding and to participate in ADU’s research conference.

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The objectives of the Faculty Research Incentive Grant are:

  • To support the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 roadmap.
  • To promote and develop faculty research and scholarly production.
  • To develop Abu Dhabi University as a Center of Research Excellence by building a state-of-the-art research infrastructure to support the research activities of faculty, students, and community.
  • To develop Abu Dhabi University as a preferred research hub for local, regional, and international scholars.
  • To increase the capacity of ADU to attract external research income from government, foundation, and corporate sponsors.
  • To keep faculty and students up-to-date with the latest research technologies

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Completed applications should be submitted to the ORSP office.

Faculty Funding

Exploring Grants, Collaboration, and Timelines for Faculty-Led Research and Innovation.

At ADU, we are committed to supporting faculty research that aligns with our strategic priorities. To achieve this, we offer the Internal Faculty Research Funding Program, which operates within the framework of faculty development.

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