CEN Student Community Hub | American University of Sharjah

Welcome to the CEN Community Hub for Students

We've created this space to provide current CEN students with quick and easy access to information and resources that will enrich your university experience.

The page will be updated from time to time, so we recommend you bookmark it so you can return regularly to learn about student achievements, resources and opportunities.

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Academic Advisors

Academic advising is an essential element of the educational process. At American University of Sharjah you are required to participate in advisor-student conferences at least once per semester/term.

As an AUS student, you have been assigned an academic advisor who will help you in selecting your courses of study and in planning your schedules. Your advisor also approves your schedules each semester/term. However, you are responsible for selecting your courses, meeting course prerequisites and adhering to the most recent university policies and procedures. The advisor assists you in obtaining a well-balanced education and in interpreting university policies and procedures.

Throughout your academic journey, you may also consult faculty members, department heads, program coordinators and associate deans or deans. Students on academic probation are provided additional advising and guidance by the Academic Support Center.

You can find your academic advisor's contact details below:

 

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Dr. Karnail Singh
Office ESB 2134
Tel +971 6 515 2455 
[email protected]

Department of Civil Engineering

Prof. Aqeel Taher
Office ESB 2151
Tel +971 6 515 2905
[email protected]

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Manal Dawood
Office ESB 2062
Tel +971 6 515 2908
[email protected]

Department of Industrial Engineering

Sarah Tabouch
Office ESB 2164
Tel +971 6 515 2904 
[email protected]

Department of Electrical Engineering

Dr. Ming Teng
Office ESB 2119
Tel +971 6 515 2932
[email protected]

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mahmoud Hanafi
Office ESB 2071
Tel +971 6 515 2918
[email protected]

Engineering Learning Center

The Engineering Learning Center (ELC) is a hub where the CEN community helps each other both academically and professionally. ELC offers help for engineering students in multiple engineering courses. The center would be run by student tutors that show academic capability in their assigned courses. The idea behind the Engineering Learning Center is to have the students help their peers and improve their academic abilities in their engineering courses, supervised by engineering faculty.

ELC Academic Advisor:

Dr. Vian Ahmed, Professor
Depaertmemt of Industrial Engineering
Tel +971 6 515 2468
[email protected]

 

Courses Offered

General Courses
PHY 101: General Physics I
PHY 102: General Physics II
CHM 101: General Chemistry I
MTH 103: Calculus I
MTH 104: Calculus II

Mechanical Engineering
MCE 220: Statics
MCE 222: Dynamics
MCE 223: Mechanics of Materials
MCE 224: Statics & Dynamics
MCE 240: Fluid Mechanics
MCE 241: Thermodynamics I
MCE 321: Mechanical Design 1
MCE 311: Engineering Measurements
MCE 321: Mechanical Design I
MCE 322: Mechanical Design II
MCE 344: Heat Transfer

Electrical Engineering
ELE 211: Electric Circuits I
ELE 212: Electric Circuits II
ELE 225: Electric Circuits & Devices
ELE 241: Electronics 1
ELE 311: Electromagnetics
ELE 321: Signals and Systems
ELE 341: Electronics II
ELE 351: Electrical Energy Conversion
ELE 353: Control Systems I

Industrial Engineering
INE 222: Operations Research I
INE 322: Operations Research II
INE 323: Stochastic Processes-Simulation
INE 331: Analysis of Production System
STA 201: Introduction to Statistics for Engineering and Natural Sciences

 

Chemical Engineering
CHE 205: Principles of Chemical Engineering I
CHE 206: Principles of Chemical Engineering II
CHE 214: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
CHE 240: Computer Methods in CHE
CHE 300: Fluid Mechanics
CHE 321: Chemical Reaction Engineering
CHE 329: Mass Transfer
CHE 412: Separation Processes

Civil Engineering
CVE 220: Statics
CVE 224: Construction Materials
CVE 231: Geology
CVE 240: Fluid Mechanics
CVE 241: Elementary Surveying
CVE 267: Civil Engineering Economic Analysis
CVE 301: Theory of Structures
CVE 313: Reinforced Concrete Design
CVE 325: Numerical Methods
CVE 341: Water Resources Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering
CMP 120: Programming I
CMP 220: Programming II
CMP 305: Data Structures and Algorithms
CMP 310: Operating Systems
COE 221: Digital Systems
COE 251: Introduction to Computer Systems

Book a tutoring session

Students will be able to book their tutoring sessions through an online booking system portal. 

To book a session, click here.

How to book:

  1. Pick the duration of the tutoring service.
  2. Select your tutor based on major, course offerings and availability.
  3. Make sure to note down the tutor’s availability.
  4. Select the timing that corresponds to the tutor you have chosen.
  5. Enter your student details and information regarding the course and the topic you need assistance in.
  6. You will also be able to choose the mode of delivery either virtually or face-to-face based on your preference and the tutor’s availability that day. Face-to-face sessions will take place on the first floor in ESB-1019 Professional Development Center.
  7. After booking your session you will receive a confirmation email.

 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us on our email [email protected].

Undergraduate Research Grant

The Office of the Dean allocates funds every semester for CEN undergraduate students from all programs to support their participation in, and dissemination of independent research, scholarly, and creative activities under the mentorship of college faculty. The awards are offered on a competitive basis every fall and spring semester. 

Funded Projects

Student Clubs and Organizations

American Concrete Institute Chapter

President | Alya Alnaqbi

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aci_aus

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

President | Hamza Hamza

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aiche_aus

American Society of Civil Engineers

President | Maryam Khalifa

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @asce_aus

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

President | Ali Qayed

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @asme.aus

Association of Women Engineers (AWE)

President | Sakina Bagalkot

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aus.awe

Computer Engineering Club

President | Hibah Khan

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aus_coeclub

Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Society

President | Ariel Justine Navarro Panopio

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | csegraduatesociety

Electrical Engineering Club

President | Salsabeel Elsharkawy

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | eleclubaus

Engineering Dean's Team

2024/2025 Members

Sathya Aamuktha Samrajyam • CHBE Representative 

Hala Maadi • CSE Representative 

Malak Allan • CVE Representative

Muhammad Vidha • INE Representative

Ghaya Alharmoodi • ELE Representative

Omar Shaghnoubi • MCE Representative

 

Engineering Students Consulting Society

President | Zakariah Shanableh

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | engconsultingclub

Game Development Club

President | Austin Thomas

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | game.dev.aus

IEEE AUS Student Chapter

President | Leen Al Abweh

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | @ieee_aus

IEEE Communication Society Student Chapter

President | Mark Farag

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | ieee_comsoc_aus

IEEE Computer Society Chapter

President | Jana Abdelbaki

Email[email protected]
Instagram | ieeecs.aus

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology

President | Abdullah Al-Rahat

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | embs_ausharjah

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

President | Nafiz Imteaz

Email[email protected]
Instagram | ieee_ras.aus

IEEE Sight AUS Chapter

President | Massa Aldeirani

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ieeesightaus

IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society

President | Sana Al Saman

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | ieee_sscs.aus

Industrial Engineering Club

President | Shahd Hashem

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ineclubaus

Institute of Civil Engineers

President | Yousef Qariab

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | @aus.ice

Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering Club

President | Hammad Ahmed

Email[email protected]
Instagram | ismeclub.aus

MICROS

President | Omar Mallak

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | micros.aus

Networks and Information Technology Club

President | Kareem Mahmoud

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aus.nit

Open Source Club

President | Ayush Pillai

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aus.osc

Renewable Energy Society

President | Zohair Hasan

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aus_renewableenergysociety

Techship Club

President | Sara Ahmed

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | austechshipclub

The ADA Club

President | Siva Durga Adduri

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | adaclub.aus

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

President | Omar Abuelezz

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | ashraeclub

The Artificial Intelligence Club

President | Adithya Krishnakumar

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aiclub_aus

The Institute of Industrial & System Engineers

President | Sabrina Attari

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @iiseaus

The Virtual Reality Club

President | Ahmed Ahmed

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | vr.aus

Society of Cyber Security

President | Mouaz Kassouma

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aus_soc

Web Development Club

President | Ahmed Aoude

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | aus_webdev

Women In Industrial Engineering

President | Moza Almidfa

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | women_in_ine

Chemical Engineering Honor Society

2025/2026 Members

EmailPublic Relations Coordinator
Instagram | @chehs_aus

  • Malak Al Mosawi - President
  • Malak Kamal Mostafa 
  • Hana Haridy 
  • Ahammed Sebeeh 
  • Reem Ahmed Elsayed
  • Rawda Mohamed 
  • Haifa Al Kharashi
Civil Engineering Honor Society

2025/2026 Members

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aus.cehs

  • Hikmat Raed Tawil - President
  • Abdulrahman Waleed Al- Juboori
  • Mountaha Mahmoud Jomaa 
  • Amir Abufasheh 
  • Hajar Ghanimah 
  • Ammar Salah 
  • Leen Nassar 

 

Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society

2024/2025 Members

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @pitausigma.aus

  • Ali Qayed Ahli - President
  • Amro Al Atasi
  • Basel Kordi
  • Yazan Nasir
  • Abdalhadi Fayad
  • Mohammed Al-Hamami
  • Mohammed Al Hadi
  • Jana Bebars
  • Daniela Dawleh
  • Muhammad Asim
  • Saadullah Syed
  • Mohammed Elmahdi Elgack
  • Samuel Philip Ballesteros
  • Ibrahim Al Mutoori
  • Tarek Kaddoura
  • Seifeldin Fayed
  • Ibraheem Kanan
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society

2025/2026 Members

Emaile[email protected]
Instagram | @uae_alpha

  • Abdul Aziz Mohammad - President
  • Ahmad Saad 
  • Zeina Eldandachli
  • Mahmoud Darwish
  • Muhammad Vidha
  • Mohammad Muneeb
  • Hamzah Mohammed Hamzah
IEEE Eta-Kappa-Nu Lambda Lambda Chapter

2025/2026 Members

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ieee__hkn

  • Omar Rashed - President
  • Mark Farag
  • Younis Elayyan
  • Shreya Esther Suraj
  • Ziad Hegazy
  • Dana Khalil

CEN Student Awards

CEN students have many opportunities to be rewarded for their outstanding academic and research achievements. Whether it is local recognition from the Chancellor, Dean, faculty, peers, or achievements on the regional or international stage, we are always eager to celebrate our students' successes.

We invite you to browse the various awards categories listed below for information on how to apply for specific awards categories, and to view the list of previous award winners over recent years.

CEN Annual Awards

The College of Engineering (CEN) introduced the CEN Annual Awards to recognize students’ excellence and contributions across many categories including academic, research, leadership, community service, and talents.

Applications for the 2024/25 academic year are now open.

Important Note:

Please ensure that your application form, supporting letters and all supporting documents explicitly highlights all the applicable ‘Selection Criteria’ for the award you are applying for, preferably in separate paragraphs. For this, please share the selection criteria with the faculty and/or professionals prior to requesting the letters.

Click here to apply.

For inquiries and more information, email [email protected].

List of Awards and Selection Criteria
1. CEN Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

Description:

This award recognizes the academic achievements of AUS CEN undergraduate students. CEN undergraduate students compete for one of the seven categories below:

  • Highest ranked CHE student
  • Highest ranked CMP student
  • Highest ranked COE student
  • Highest ranked CVE student
  • Highest ranked ELE student
  • Highest ranked INE student
  • Highest ranked MCE student

Rules Specific to this Award:

  • Students do not need to nominate themselves. The winners are selected and announced by the CEN based on their CGPA.
  • The student must be on the prospective graduating candidates list of Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
  • The student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.7.
  • In case of a CGPA tie, the award will be given to the student with the highest number of credit hours.

Required Documents:

  • None

Selection Criteria:

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
2. CEN Graduate Academic Excellence Award

Description:
This award recognizes the academic achievements of AUS CEN graduate students. CEN graduate students compete for one of the ten categories below:

  • Highest ranked PhDESM student
  • Highest ranked MSBME student
  • Highest ranked MSCHE student
  • Highest ranked MSCOE student
  • Highest ranked MSCM student
  • Highest ranked MSCVE student
  • Highest ranked MSEE student
  • Highest ranked MSESM student
  • Highest ranked MSMCE student
  • Highest ranked MSMTR student

Rules Specific to this Award:

  • Students do not need to nominate themselves. The winners are selected and announced by the CEN based on their CGPA.
  • The student must be on the prospective graduating candidates list for Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 and must have completed their thesis/dissertation defense by the deadline set by the Office of the CEN Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in Spring 2025. Students who defend their thesis/dissertation after the deadline will be considered for the following year's awards.
  • The student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.7.
  • In case of a CGPA tie, the award will be given to the student with the highest number of credit hours.

Required Documents:

  • None

Selection Criteria:

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
3. CEN Undergraduate Research Excellence Award

Description:
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of AUS CEN undergraduate students to the research community and the advancement of knowledge within the CEN fields.

Rule Specific to this Award:

  • The applicant has conducted the research during their undergraduate study period at AUS.

Selection Criteria:

  • Research innovation
  • Research impact
  • Number of publications
  • Quality of publications
4. CEN Graduate Research Excellence Award

Description:
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of AUS CEN graduate students to the research community and the advancement of knowledge within the CEN fields.

Rule Specific to this Award:

  • The applicant has conducted the research during their current registered graduate program at AUS.

Selection Criteria:

  • Research innovation
  • Research impact
  • Number of publications
  • Quality of publications
5. Outstanding CEN Student Leadership Award

Description:
This award recognizes an AUS CEN student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities at or outside the university. It recognizes the accomplishments of creative and entrepreneurial minds who were involved in the invention and/or commercialization of a useful product that benefits society.

Rule Specific to this Award:

  • The applicant has demonstrated leadership traits during their study period at AUS.

Selection Criteria:

  • Type and range of leadership roles
  • Length of leadership roles
  • Leadership impact
  • Number and nature of coordinated events
6. Outstanding CEN Student Community Service Award

Description:
This award recognizes AUS CEN students who have demonstrated an extraordinary contribution to the improvement of their Departments, the College of Engineering, the American University of Sharjah and society in general.

Rule Specific to this Award:

  • The applicant has conducted the community service during their study period at AUS.

Selection Criteria:

  • Type and range of community service roles
  • Length of community service
  • Community service impact
  • Nature and difficulty of community service
7. Outstanding CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Description:
This award recognizes the best CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for their exceptional work in terms of teaching, usefulness and interaction with students, and helpfulness to faculty and lab instructors.

Rules Specific to this Award:

  • The applicant should be involved in at least 10 hours of lab teaching per week during the academic year 2024/2025
  • Faculty, lab instructors, and students may be contacted for feedback about the applicant’s performance.

Selection Criteria:

  • Competency and technical knowledge
  • Helpfulness to faculty and lab instructors
  • Interaction with students
  • Motivation and commitment
  • Services to the department or the college beyond the assigned duties (workshops, discover engineering events, etc.)
8. Outstanding CEN Student Talent Award

Description:
This award recognizes an exceptional AUS CEN student who demonstrates a talent mainly in a non‐CEN related field. Talents include, but are not limited to, music, painting, sports, and many others. Students with CEN related talents can also apply provided they exhibit an exceptional talent related to the field.

Selection Criteria:

  • Proficiency and excellence
  • Creativity and originality
  • Media presence and engagement with target audience
9. Most Engaged CEN Alumni Award

Description:
This award recognizes a CEN alumnus or alumna who was actively engaged with the CEN in promoting and advancing its reputation, has offered his/her services to the CEN Department(s), or demonstrated sustained excellence, accomplishment, and creativity in their professional field during the academic period between 2020-2025.

Rules Specific to this Award:

  • Application is open only for AUS CEN alumni.
  • Alumni engagement took place during the academic period between 2020‐2025.

Selection Criteria:

  • Degree of involvement with the CEN
  • Importance and impact to the CEN
  • Extent to which they set a role model to existing CEN students
General Application Rules
  • The application deadline for the 2024/25 academic year is Monday 14th of April 2025.
  • The applicants must not be involved with any academic dishonesty or misconduct incidents at AUS.
  • Application is open only for full-time AUS CEN students during Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 and AUS CEN alumni.
  • Awards can be self-nominated unless otherwise stated.
  • Applicants are encouraged to provide sufficient evidence that targets each criterion for better chances of winning.
  • The award winners in the previous years may not apply to the same award again. They can apply to other CEN Annual Awards instead.
  • The CEN holds the right to cancel any award for a particular academic year without prior notice if the selection criteria are not met by any applicant.
  • Trophies and Certificates of achievement will be provided to the winners. In addition, winners accomplishment will be highlighted on the CEN website. 
  • In addition, 500AED will be awarded to each winner in the following categories: Undergraduate and Graduate Research Excellence Awards, Outsatnding Leadership Award, Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award and Outstanding Talent Award.
Documents Required
  • Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max)
  • Two support letters from faculty and/or professionals
  • Any additional details or supporting evidence relevant to the intended award, as specified in the application form

Important Note:

Please ensure that your application form, supporting letters and all supporting documents explicitly highlights all the applicable ‘Selection Criteria’ for the award you are applying for, preferably in separate paragraphs. For this, please share the selection criteria with the faculty and/or professionals prior to requesting the letters.

 

2025 Award Winners

Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Omar Musameh​, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Omar Ibrahim​, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Ahmed Aljabar​, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Omar Farrag​, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Yousef Irshaid, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Malak Allan, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Hamze Soueid, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Reem Awwad​, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Omar Shaghnoubi​, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Amro Alatasi​, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Outstanding CEN Student Leadership Award

  • Muhammad Vidha

Outstanding CEN Student Community Service Award

  • Ilyas Babayev

Outstanding CEN Student Talent Award

  • Haya Taifour

Graduate Academic Excellence Award

 

  • Reem Senjab, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Zeina Elshahawi, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Lara Sabobeh, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Nada Abdalgawad, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Yara Elenany, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Yousef Serag, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Saif Almansoori, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Youssef El Gohary, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Haya Alastal, Master of Science in Engineering System Management
  • Mohamed Mohamed, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Ismail Raslan, Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Areej Mohammed, PhD Engineering - Engineering Systems Management
  • Sarah Kandil, PhD Engineering - Engineering Systems Management

 

Graduate Research Excellence Award (PhD)

  • Areej MohammedPhD in Engineering Systems Management

Graduate Research Excellence Award (MSc)

  • Habibelrahman Hassan, Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Outstanding CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

  • Kareem Morsi​​, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

ALUMNI

Most Engaged CEN Alumni Award

  • Tala Seif
2024 Award Winners

Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Kelly Marie Percival​, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Jawad Zaabalawi​, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Lina Zaher Salman​, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Maryam Zeyad Janahi​, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Hanaa Ahmed Sadoun, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Yasmin Tamer Elshaarawy, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Omar Hossam Abdeldayem, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Research Excellence Award

  • Hisham Kazim

Outstanding CEN Student Leadership Award

  • Samrin Saleem

Outstanding CEN Student Community Service Award

  • Sara Mohamed

Graduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Haneen Mohammad Abuzaid, PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management
  • Rouba Darwich Al Bostami​, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Aya Tarek Elgazar​, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Taima Khair Alla Alhazaimeh, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Haider Hazim Hasan​, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Seifeldin Ehab Farouk Abbas, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Shaza Hammoud, Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
  • Sama Adel Elkholy, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Ahmed Tarek Hamada, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Basil Yousef Alattar​, Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

Graduate Research Excellence Award (PhD)

  • Haneen AbuzaidPhD in Engineering Systems Management

Outstanding CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

  • Mohamed Mohamed​, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

ALUMNI

Most Engaged CEN Alumni Award

  • Osama AlRayyes
2023 Award Winners

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Rijul Muhammed, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Salma Wael Hassan, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Hind Khalid Alharmoodi, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Zaineh Moez Al Nasser, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Kareem Ahmed Morsi, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Leanne Nabil Shahin, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Razan Abualwan, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

CEN Undergraduate Research Excellence Award

  • Dana Al Muqbel, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Outstanding CEN Student Leadership Award

  • Rohan Mitra, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Outstanding CEN Student Community Service Award

  • Jowaria Khan, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Outstanding CEN Student Talent Award

  • Rand Al Yahya, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Graduate

Graduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Afef Saihi, PhD in Engineering Systems Management
  • Yara Badr Badr, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Amaal Abdulraqeb Mohammed Ali, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Abdallah Hazim Alhajar, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Ali Reza Mohammed Husein Sajun, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Ahmad Jamal El Masri, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Ibrahim Wasef Abu Laila, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Mazhd Shaban, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Fouad Mostafa Fouad Amin, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Shereen Farhana, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Mustafa Faeq Abdulhameed, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Natali Imad Barakat, Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
  • Ahmed Moataz Elsergany, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Ahmed Omar Elmeligy, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Khader Alsayegh, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Mahdi Mohammed, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Muhammad Qasim Elahi, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Research Excellence Award (PhD)

  • Afef Saihi, PhD in Engineering Systems Management

Graduate Research Excellence Award (MSc)

  • Amaal Ali, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Outstanding CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

  • Ola Alsaidi, Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management

ALUMNI

Most Engaged CEN Alumni Award

  • Hisham El Shaarani, Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
2022 Award Winners

Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Taima Khairalla Alhazaimeh, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Anas Sami Ba Ragaa, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Dana Osama Mohamed, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Chahed Abdulsatir Alhomsi, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Abdulrazak M.Bichr Alghabra, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Haneen Zain Abdelrhman, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Ahmed Muhammad Azmeer, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Research Excellence Award

  • Hafsah Khan

Outstanding CEN Student Leadership Award

  • Sherif Khaled Ismail

Outstanding CEN Student Community Service Award

  • Hadj Babouhoun Kerrouchi

Outstanding CEN Student Talent Award

  • Rafal Habi

Graduate Academic Excellence Award

  • Rateb Majd Katmah, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Mohammed Abdullah Al-Murisi, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Yazan Khaled Jian, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Fayiz Mohammad Juem, Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Doha Hesham Elshazly, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Mohammad Wasef Abulaila, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Lubna Syeda Mahmood, Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
  • Parham  Dadash Pour, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Ammar Ahmed Kiftaro, Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

Graduate Research Excellence Award (PhD)

  • Alia Al Sadawi, PhD in Engineering Systems Management

Graduate Research Excellence Award (MSc)

  • Ali Reza Sajun, Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Outstanding CEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

  • Sara Saboor, PhD in Engineering Systems Management

ALUMNI

Most Engaged CEN Alumni Award

  • Dr. Ghanim Kashwani
Graduate Student Research Awards
2025 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Dr. Waad Abuwatfa​, PhD in Material Sciences and Engineering
  • Habibelrahman Hassan, Master of Science in Civil Engineering
2024 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Mohamed El Kafrawy​, PhD in Material Sciences and Engineering
  • Zahraa Al-Dawood, Master of Science in Civil Engineering

 

2023 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Afef Saihi, PhD in Engineering Systems Management
  • Ahmed Hamada, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Student Academic and Leadership Excellence Award

  • Dania Abuhalimeh, Master of Science in Construction Management
2022 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Sara Saboor, PhD in Engineering Systems Management
  • Ali R. Sajun, Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Graduate Student Academic and Leadership Excellence Award

  • Nada Abdalgawad, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
2020 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Sakib Shahriar, Master of Science in Computer Engineering

2019 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Mohammed Elnawawy, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
2018 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Nouran ElMesalami, Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Graduate Student Academic and Leadership Excellence Award 

  • Mohammed Alhusin, Master of Science in Computer Engineering
2017 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • Ragini Gupta, Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Graduate Student Academic and Leadership Excellence Award 

  • Haidar Alhaidary, Master of Science in Civil Engineering 
Capstone Project Awards

The top 3 capstone projects are identified annually in each of the 6 engineering departments.

External Student Awards
2025 Award Winners

SPRING

FEBRUARY

CSE | Excellence and Creative Engineering Award, presented by the Society of Engineers UAE
Student: Ahmad AlQawasmi

MAY

CSE | 1st place in the UAE Hackathon 8.0
Student(s): Mohamad Dabbagh and Mahmoud Darwish, and Amr Mohi Aldeen

MCE | 2nd place in the Mubadala Higher Education Student Competition
Student(s): Omar Shaghnoubi, Amro Alatasi, Tarek Kaddoura and Shaikh Mohammad

MCE | 2024–2025 Student Section Achievement Award
Student(s): AUS Student Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

2024 Award Winners

SPRING

JANUARY

CSE | 2nd place in the Emirati Society of Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing
Student(s): Maya Haj Hussain, Diaa Addeen Abuhani, Malik Hader, Jawdi Alchurbaji
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Dr. Tariq Ali (CVE)

CSE | 1st Place in the Youth Impact Lab 2023 Competition
Student(s): Hasan Akel, Rizwanul Abidin Asim, Muhammad Salman, Salim Akel and Ryhan Nijam

FEBRUARY

CSE | 1st place in the Arab Health 2024 Cre8 Competition
Student(s): Ahmed Sharafath Ahamed Zibli, Nikita Miller, Rhea Srivastava and Samrin Saleem
Advisor(s): Dr. Ming Foey Teng (ELE), Dr. Salam Dhou, Donthi Sankalpa, Dr. Yacine Hadijat (Dubai Health).

JUNE

INE | Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) JoAnne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship
Student: Muhammad Vidha

JULY

CSE | Best Short Paper Award at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2024
Student(s): Lodan Elmugamer and Rana Gharaibeh
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Ali Reza Sajun

FALL

SEPTEMBER

CSE | 1st place in the Dell Technologies Envision the Future Graduate Project Competition
Student(s): Omar Farrag, Baraa Abed, Ahmad Mansour and Amr Abu Alhaj
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdulrahman Al Ali and Dr. Taha Landolsi

CEN | Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Awards
Student(s): Lamees Bougas, Amaan Memoun, Latifa Al Shalahi, Nada Nasser, Khalifa Al Duhoori and Hisham Kazim

DECEMBER

CSE | 1st place and 2nd place at the National Emirati Society of GIS and Remote Sensing (ESGRS) Challenge
Student(s): Habibelrahman Hassan and Siva Durga Adduri
Advisor(s): Dr. Tarig Ali and Dr. Adil Al-Tamimi.

2023 Award Winners

SPRING

JANUARY

CSE | 1st Place at ITU GeoAI Challenge
Student(s)
: Maya Haj Hussain, Diaa Addeen Abuhani, Mohamed ElMohandes, Jowaria Khan
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Dr. Tariq Ali (CVE)

MARCH

CSE | Advocate for UNICEF Climate Change
Student(s): Abdul Muqeet Abdul Mannan (MCE)

APRIL

CSE | 1st Place, ‘Audience Choice Award’ and a Special Award : GESDA Open Quantum Institute (OQI) at Annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2023.
Student(s)
: Omar Al Khazali
Project Title: Smart Current

MAY

CEN | 1st Place in the Common Design Project category during the 17th IEEE Student Day held at AUS
Student(s): CEN | Ananya Sudheer (CSE), Hasnain Mahdi (ELE), Ramziyya Abdul Rahman (ELE), Saba Hussain (CSE)

 

FALL

AUGUST

CSE | Ambassador of the COP28 Student Energy Summit (SES)
Student(s)
: Muhammad Junaid

CSE | 1st Place at the UAE national qualification for the 4th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC)
Student(s)
: Mohamed Alshafai, Muhammad Hamza, Vibha Bhavikatti, Koushal Parupudi, Zain Kamal, Ghanim Alarri, Radi Aman Riyas
Advisor(s): Dr. Omar Arif

2022 Award Winners

SPRING

MARCH

CSE | First Place in the COVID 19 Detection Using X_RAY Images Challenge during the Artificial intelligence (AI) Week at the University of Sharjah.
Student(s): Ali Reza Sajun, Donthi Sankalpa and Nadeen Tarek

CSE | Second Place (Tie) in the COVID 19 Detection Using X_RAY Images Challenge during the Artificial intelligence (AI) Week at the University of Sharjah.
Student(s): Radi Aman Riyas

CSE | Second Place (Tie) in the COVID 19 Detection Using X_RAY Images Challenge during the Artificial intelligence (AI) Week at the University of Sharjah.
Student(s): Akchunya Chanchal

CSE | Third Place in the COVID 19 Detection Using Symptoms Challenge during the Artificial intelligence (AI) Week at the University of Sharjah.
Student(s)
: Rohan Mitra

APRIL 

CSE | 2nd Place at the Annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2022.
Student(s): Ashith Farhan
Project Title: QS Pirates, a virus detection model.

CSE | Best Presentation Award at the Annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2022.
Student(s): Ali Reza Sajun and Donthi Sankalpa
Project Title: NurseQ, web-based application for optimal scheduling for nurses.

CSE | Best Social Good Applied to the Region Award at the Annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2022.
Student(s)
: Ansah Juned Siddiqui
Project Title: qSa’id, Quantum-ML-Assisted diagnostic treatment access platform for autism.

MAY

CSE | Recipient of Sheikh Khalifa Scholarship from the College of Engineering (CEN)
Student(s): Eyad Abdelazim Hussein

JUNE

AUS | The Product of the Year award at the Injaz Company Program 2021–2022.
Student(s): Adam Aliasgar Burhanpurwala (CSE), Khaled Bashar Khawaja (CAAD) and Amaan Shad (MIS)
Project Title: Brains 2 Business Solutions (B2B)

FALL

AUGUST

CSE | 2nd Place in the Dell Technologies Envision the Future Annual Graduation Project Competition 2022.
Student(s): Ashith Farhan, Farooq Mirza, Joel D' Souza and Sabbir Alam
Advisor(s): Ra'afat Abu-Rukba
Project Title: Multi-Sensor System to Predict Early Signs of Spine Disease

CSE | 1st Place in the Advanced Engineering Category at the 15th UOWD Innovation Fair 2022 at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
Student(s): Ashith Farhan, Farooq Mirza, Joel D' Souza and Sabbir Alam
Advisor(s): Ra'afat Abu-Rukba
Project Title: Multi-Sensor System to Predict Early Signs of Spine Disease

CEN | The Founder Institute Scholarship Award at the IEEE Region 8 Pitch Competition, Tunasia.
Student(s): Mahira Pathan (CSE), Muhammad Kumail (CSE) and Fareha Khan (MCE)
Project Title: Efert

SEPTEMBER

CSE | Runner-Up position for the Gitex Youth X Unipreneur Tech4Sustainability Hackathon.
Student(s): Jowaria Khan, Eyad Hussein and Mahira Pathan

OCTOBER

AUS | 2nd Place at the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) - Middle East round, held at Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai.
Student(s): Omar Safwat (CSE), Hassan Abouelela (CSE), Adham Elmosalamy(CSE), Syed Arfan (CSE), Ahmad Ayman(SBA)

CEN | 1st Place at AUS DuPont Prize competition held at AUS.
Student(s): Moin Sabri (CSE), Hisham Kazim(CSE), Shahariar Zulfiquer (CHBE)
Project Title: Removal of Ciprofloxacin from Wastewater Treatment Plants.

CSE | 1st Place in Sibaq Lahja.
Student(s): Mohammed Tamim

2021 Award Winners

SUMMER

JULY

AUS | The Product of the Year award at the Injaz Company Program 2020–2021
Student(s): Muhammad Junaid (CSE), Syed Faizan (CSE), Syed Kumail (CSE), Arpit Jain (FIN) and Mohammed Al Najjar (INE)
Project Title: Hydroot

JUNE 

AUS | Best Paper Award at the National UAE Graduate Student Research Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Student(s): Ayah Al Harthi (CSE), Anuja Thomas (MA TESOL, English) and Noor Kaddoura (MA TESOL, English)
Advisor(s): Dr. Philip McCarthy (English), Dr. Khawlah Ahmed (English) and Dr. Nicholas Duran (Arizona State University)
Project Title: Putting an End to Paragraphs.

FALL

NOVEMBER

CSE | 1st Place at the Emirates Mars Mission’s Planet X Challenge hosted by Mohamed Bin Rashid Space Center and Fun Robotics
Student(s)
: Dana Mohamed, Youssef Awad and Wisam Orabi

CEN | 2nd Place at the Emirates Mars Mission’s Planet X Challenge hosted by Mohamed Bin Rashid Space Center and Fun Robotics
Student(s)
: Samarth Rai (CSE), Rohan Mitra (CSE), Dara Varam (CSE) and Mohammad Kharoub (ELE)

CSE | 2nd Place at the IEEE UAE Student Day (Senior Design) Competition Under the Computing and Robotic category
Student(s):
Rawan Suwwan, Yara Rashed, Seba Alkafri and Mariam Reda
Advisor(s): Dr. Tamer Shanableh
Project Title: Classifying Plant Diseases Using Deep Learning

CSE | 3rd Place at the IEEE UAE Student Day (Senior Design) Competition Under the Computing and Robotic category
Student(s): Maya Hiba, Ayesha Abdulla Al Marri and Natasha Madhu
Advisor(s): Dr. Tamer Shanableh
Project Title: Insights

CSE | 3rd Place at the IEEE UAE Student Day (Senior Design) Competition Under the Communication and Electronics category
Student(s): Wisam Orabi, Dana Mohamed, Meera Rashid and Youssef Awad
Advisor(s): Dr. Hicham Hallal and Dr. Raafat Abu-Rukba
Project Title: A Data Leakage Detection and Prevention System.

OCTOBER

CSE | 2nd Place in UAE at the IEEEXtreme 24hours Global Programming Contest
Student(s): Hamad Al Hammadi, Eyad Mohammed Ali and Rohan Mitra
Advisor(s): Dr. Salam Dhao and Dr. Gerassimos Barlas

2020 Award Winners

SPRING

APRIL

CSE | Audience Award at Annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2020
Student(s)
: Ali Sajun, Brylle Gomez and Lana Hussain
Project Title: "Nitaq", which means range. A platform that reaches out to learners in low-connectivity areas and offers them a gamified learning experience.

CSE | Research award from Sandooq Al Watan
Student(s)
: Mariam Jamal Arshi, Sara Mohammed Almaazmi, Reem Abdalla AlAmeeri and Fatima Hussain Darwish
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ali and Dr. Salam Dhou
Project Title: Smart Cane for Visually Impaired Children using IoT and AI.

FALL

SEPTEMBER

CSE | Regional award for the Africa and the Middle East region in the Computer Science category by The Global Undergraduate Awards 2020
Student(s)
: Lana Hasan Alhaj Hussain, Brylle Ryan Gomez, Ali Reza Mohammed Husein Sajun and Dara Yarob Sakhnini
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Dr. Salam Dhou
Project Title: Camera Trap Image Classification Using Deep Learning on Edge Devices

2019 Award Winners

Spring

JANUARY

CSE | 1st Place in the the IEEE Consumer Electronics Conference (ICCE 2019) Best Poster Video Award Competition
Student(s)
: Omar Hamdan, Hassan Shanableh and Inas Zaki
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ali and Dr. Tamer Shanableh
Project Title: IoT-Based Interactive Dual Mode Smart Home Automation

FEBRUARY

CSE | 1st Place in the 2019 HSBC Programming Challenge
Student(s): Sheikh Abdur Raheem Ali

CSE | 2nd Place in the 2019 HSBC Programming Challenge
Student(s)
: Mohammed Alhusin

CSE | 3rd Place in the 2019 HSBC Programming Challenge
Student(s)
: Motamen Monawar

CSE | 1st Place in the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Hackathon
Student(s)
: Jayroop Ramesh, Vikram Sakkia, Niha Thodika, Shilpa Sujith and Saad Aldeen
Project Title: Mindspire

CSE | 1st Place in the Dubai Police Capture the Flag Cyber Security Challenge
Student(s): Youssef Awad

AUS | 2nd Place in the KPMG Innovation and Collaboration Challenge Competition
Student(s)
: Mazin Raffi (CSE), Yedhu Gopan (CHBE), Yameena Naqvi (CHBE) and Hawa Bandeyh (FIN)
Project Title: The Protein Project

CSE | Research award from Sandooq Al Watan
Student(s)
: Abdalla Ahmed Mohamed, Mariam Khalid Alhammadi, Hanin Farid AlRais and Amna Abdelrazaq Al Ali
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Dr. Fadi Aloul
Project Title: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and BLE Beacons to Characterize Behavioral Patterns

CSE | Research award from Sandooq Al Watan
Student(s)
: Maryam Alsaedi, Bashayer Al-Marzooqi and Anwar Elshaik
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ali and Dr. Assim Sagahyroon
Project Title: Autonomous Vehicle Detection and Monitoring System

MAY

CEN | 3rd Place at the OMG MENA Inter-University challenge 2019
Student(s)
: Sheikh Abdur Raheem Ali (CSE), Mohamed Alhusin (CSE), Motamen Monawar (CSE) and Ahmed Osman (MSESM)

AUS | 4th Place at the University Blockchain Challenge.
Student(s): Amro Farouk (CSE), Alfarouk Hesham (CSE), Ahmed Abubakr (CSE), Mihails Balonuskovs (MIS) and Nikita Mitin (FIN)
Advisor(s): Dr. Taha Landolsi and Dr. Gerassimos Barlas

APRIL

CSE | 1st Place at the CyberTalents UAE National Cyber Security Capture The Flag (CTF) 2019 competition
Student(s): Omar Elgafri and Youssef Awad

CSE | 3rd Place at the Smart Mobile Application Contest 2019 held at Khalifa University
Student(s)
: Vikram Sakkia, Hasan Al Noman, Omar Al Hammadi and Salman Sowdagar
Advisor(s): Dr. Fadi Aloul and Dr. Imran Zulkernan
Project Title: Emergency Evacuation System using BLE Beacons.

CSE | 2nd Place at the 8th International NYUAD Hackathon 2019
Student(s): Jayroop Ramesh and Vikram Sakkia
Project Title: “7aneen”, a smart mobile keyboard that helps Arabs communicate in Arabic script to preserve the language but type in “Arabizi”

CSE | 1st Place in the 2019 RTA Hackathon, hosted in Burj Khalifa
Student(s)
: Omar Mohamed and Elhoussine Talab
Advisor(s): Dr. Ra'afat Abu-Rukba

CSE | 1st Place at Millennial Engagement Competition part of the Mega City Infrastructure Week
Student(s)
: Vikram Sakkia, Hasan Al Noman, Omar Al Hammadi and Salman Sowdagar
Advisor(s): Dr. Fadi Aloul and Dr. Imran Zulkernan
Project Title: Emergency Evacuation System using BLE Beacons

CSE | 1st Place in the the IEEE consumer electronics conference (ICCE 2019) Best Poster Video Award competition, Las Vegas, USA
Student(s): Omar Hamdan, Hassan Shanableh and Inas Zaki
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali and Dr. Tamer Shanableh
Project Title: IoT Based Interactive Dual Mode Smart Home Automation

Fall

OCTOBER

CSE | 1st Place at the Cyber Battle of The Emirates 2019
Student(s): Yousef Awad

CSE | 2nd Place at the Cyber Battle of The Emirates 2019
Student(s): Ashith Farhan

CSE | 2nd Place at the AI Challenge at the 2019 Hack In The Box Cyber Week Conference.
Student(s): Sheikh Abdur Raheem Ali and Yousef Awad

SEPTEMBER

CSE | Research award from Sandooq Al Watan
Student(s)
: Arwa Ibrahim Alblooshi, Raaid Sami Salha, Rami Hassan Abuassi and Amir Raad Douglah
Advisor(s): Dr. Imran Zualkernan and Dr. Fadi Aloul
Project Title: Open-Source Infrastructure for Smart Homes

2018 Award Winners

Spring

FEBRUARY

CEN | 2nd Place in the Space Hackathon Challenge 2018 conducted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
Student(s): Asif Towheed (CSE), Hussain Abbasi (CSE) and Nasir Khalid (ELE)

MARCH

CSE | 1st Place in the UAE Hackathon, Data for Happiness (Sharjah)
Student(s): Mumtaz Ummar, Arwa Alblooshi, Donthi Sankalpa, Karam Ahfid, Ahmad Khater, Labeeba Begum and Hassan Al Ali

CSE | 2nd Place at the 2018 UAE National Cyber Security CTF competition, supported by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and the Government of Dubai
Student(s): Omar Elgafri and Mina Ghaly

CSE | 4th Place at the Annual Gulf Programming Contest (GPC’2018) held at Zayed University
Student(s): Omar Sobhy, Hussain Abbasi and Gehad Abouarab
Coaches: Dr. Ghassan Qadah, Dr. Gerassimos Barlas and Dr. Salam Dhao

APRIL

CSE | 1st Place in the OPCDE CTF Security Competition, held under the OPCDE Conference
Student(s): Omar Elgafri

MAY

CEN | 1st Place in the Annual Student Research Awards Sponsored by the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) 
Student(s): Mohammed Elnawawy (CSE), Abid Farhan (CSE) and Ahmed Mohamed (MCE)
Advisor(s): Dr. Assim Saghayroon (CSE) and Dr. Lotfi Romdhane (MCE)
Project Title: Cable-Driven Robotic Gait Rehabilitation System.

CSE | 1st Place in the 5G competition hosted by Intel, Ericsson and Etisalat
Student(s): Jayroop Ramesh, Saad Bashar and Abdullah Ahmed
Advisor(s): Dr. Tarik Ozkul
Project Title: 5G Distributed Cloud Processing.

CEN | 3rd Place in the 5G competition hosted by Intel, Ericsson and Etisalat
Student(s): Bashar Aljabery (CSE), Marawan Elbaradicy (ELE) and Mustafa Aljassim (ELE)
Advisor(s): Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim (ELE) and Dr. Amer Zakaria (ELE)
Project Title: 5G for Hearing Impaired People

Fall

SEPTEMBER

CEN | 1st Place of ADIPEC University Programme in 2018 SPE ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition Conference)
Student(s): Vikram Sakkia (CSE), Nasir Khalid (ELE), Faris Al Janahi and Jason Rodrigues (CHBE)

CSE | Research award from Sandooq Al Watan
Student(s): Vikram Sakkia, Hasan Al Noman, Omar Al Hammadi and Salman Sowdagar
Advisor(s): Dr. Fadi Aloul and Dr. Imran Zulkernan
Project Title: Emergency Evacuation System using BLE Beacons

OCTOBER

CSE | 1st Place in the UAE Cyber Quest Security Competition 2018 organized by the Signals Intelligence Agency – SIA, Dubai
Student(s): Youssef Awad and Brylle Gomez

DECEMBER

CSE | 2nd Place in the Judge's Choice Award category of the Driving Innovation competition held at the Gulf Traffic exhibition
Student(s): Maryam Alsaedi, Bashayer Al-Marzooqi and Anwar Elshaikh
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali and Mr. Ahmad Al Nabulsi
Project Title: IoT Smart Vehicle Blackbox (Blocksaver)

CSE | 2nd Place in the People's Choice Award category of the Driving Innovation competition held at the Gulf Traffic exhibition
Student(s)
: Maryam Alsaedi, Bashayer Al-Marzooqi and Anwar Elshaikh
Advisor(s): Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali and Mr. Ahmad Al Nabulsi
Project Title: IoT Smart Vehicle Blackbox (Blocksaver)

Academic Achievement Awards: Dean's List and Chancellor's List

To be placed on the Dean’s List in a given semester, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

  • registered and earned a minimum of 15 credit hours in gradable (not Pass/Fail) courses in the semester
  • achieved a minimum semester GPA of 3.50
  • be in good academic standing
  • had no failing grades in any of his/her courses for the semester
  • had no incomplete grades in the semester
  • had no record of sanctions resulting from violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code or Student Code of Conduct for the semester

Students who have been placed on the Dean’s List for both the Fall and Spring semesters of an academic year are placed on the Chancellor’s List.

2021-2022 Dean's List
2021-2022 Chancellor's List
2022-2023 Dean's List
2022-2023 Chancellor's List
2023-2024 Dean's List
2023-2024 Chancellor's List

CEN Career Hub

The CEN Career Hub provides you with career support, guidance and personal development tools that will enable you to transition from a university setting into industry and business life.

The Career Hub offers the following services to CEN students to provide you with the skills you need to get hired:

  • one-on-one career advising
  • career development workshops
  • internships
  • job placement
  • access to helpful resources

Study Abroad Opportunities

Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities

At AUS, we encourage our students to take any opportunity that helps them grow and develop as global citizens. Did you know that you can spend up to two semesters taking courses outside of AUS?

To learn more about study abroad options for undergraduate AUS students, visit the International Exchange Office (IXO) on campus or click the button below.

4+1 Accelerated Programs

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

AUS students who have completed four years of their undergraduate engineering studies at AUS have the opportunity to join the University of Edinburgh (UoE) for one year to pursue their master’s degree within the School of Engineering. AUS engineering students will benefit from an expedited admission process provided that they meet UoE’s standard entry requirements. Successful candidates will also benefit from a partial scholarship of £3,000.

Refer to the links below if you are interested in applying for the 4+1 pathway with the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.

How to apply:

  1. Apply online at https://www.ed.ac.uk
  2. Please pass on to us your student ID (this starts with “S” followed by 7 digits) that will be generated by the application portal to Ms. Leni Percival

(lpercival@aus.edu)

Lawrence Technological University

AUS Civil Engineering students who have completed four years of their undergraduate civil engineering studies (BS in Civil Engineering) at AUS have the opportunity to join the Lawrence Technological University (LTU) for one year to pursue their master’s degree (Master of Science in Civil Engineering) within the College of Engineering. AUS civil engineering students will benefit from transferring as many as three courses provided that they meet LTU’s standard entry requirements. Successful candidates will also benefit from a partial scholarship of US$ 10,000. It is possible to transfer as many as 9 credits into the MSCE program. If a full 9 credits are transferred, students will only be required to complete 24 credits for a course work only option and 21 credits for either a thesis or graduate project option at LTU. It is also permitted to transfer 6 credits or 3 credits per these policies. The policy and a list of courses that can be transferred are available here.

To apply, please fill the form here.

For more information, please contact Dr. Sameh El-Sayegh

([email protected])

University of Texas at Dallas

American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an accelerated 4+1 program.

The agreement allows students in the AUS College of Engineering (CEN) to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years, rather than the traditional six or more, from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas. Through this program, eligible AUS students will complete their undergraduate studies at AUS and then transition to UT Dallas to pursue a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, provided they meet all degree requirements. 

Students who get accepted into the graduate programs at UT Dallas are eligible to apply for scholarships, providing additional financial support as they advance in their academic and professional careers.

For more information, please contact Dr. Assim Sagahyroon

([email protected])

Dual Degree Masters Program

University of Michigan-Flint College of Innovation and Technology

AUS engineering students, upon completing the first year of their master’s degree program at AUS, are eligible to apply for admission to University of Michigan-Flint College of Innovation and Technology and complete their second year of master’s degree program there. These students will have the opportunity to join one of the master’s degrees in various cutting-edge disciplines offered at UM-Flint, subject to meeting all applicable admission policies and standards. Furthermore, UM-Flint will provide AUS students with the reduced in-state tuition rates.

Specializations: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Systems Management, and Machine Learning.

To apply and for more information please contact Dr. Lotfi Romdhane

([email protected])

Queen’s University, Canada

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has partnered with Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada to introduce a dual master’s degree program in computer science and computer engineering, one from each institution. Set to launch in Fall 2025, the dual master’s degree program will offer graduate students an opportunity to engage with leading faculty and cutting-edge resources at both AUS and Queen’s University. Upon completion, students will earn two distinct master’s degrees—one from each institution—underscoring the program’s commitment to academic excellence and international recognition. AUS master’s students enrolled in a master's degree offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering who choose the dual degree program will take courses at AUS and Queen’s University. Participating students from the computer science or computer engineering programs at Queen’s University will also take courses at both universities. 

Specializations: Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Machine Learning

To apply and for more information please contact Dr. Imran Zualkernan

([email protected])

Professional Certifications

The College of Engineering is delighted to provide a variety of training sessions and development courses, completely free of charge for AUS students. Designed to accommodate your hectic schedules, these courses are led by industry experts and come with official certifications, all at no cost to you. We present a range of technical training courses, categorized by industry, and the course content and structure can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

Chemical and Biological Engineering
Safety and Fire Drill Training

This training course provides detailed overview of various aspects of industrial and laboratory safety. Topics include identification and control of physical and chemical hazards, compressed cylinders and regulators, risk assessments, chemical waste disposal, fire risks, and fire fighting.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: November 30, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Instructors: Dr. Ahmed Aidan, Mr. Muhammad Qasim, and Ms. Najla Salkho

Location: EB2

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering [email protected]

Computer Science and Engineering
Blockchain

This workshop introduces blockchain concepts including Remix IDE, Solidity, building and deploying Smart Contracts.

Date: October 27-29, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: ESB-1032

Instructor: Mr. Wissam Abou Khreibe

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Computer Science and Engineering [email protected]

Red Hat System Administration I

Get started building skills to perform the key tasks needed to become a full-time Linux administrator. The course provides students with Linux administration competence by focusing on core administration tasks. This course also provides a foundation for students who plan to become full-time Linux system administrators by introducing key command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools.

Date: January 5-8, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Cyper Security Lab (EB1-0012)

Instructors: Mr. Sameer Alawnah 

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Computer Science and Engineering [email protected]

Civil Engineering
Fundamentals of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Introduces the basic concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM); application of commercial BIM software to create and modify building components; dimensioning and 3D visualization. 

Course Pre-requisite: CVE 211 or CVE 111

Date: October 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: ESB-1006

Instructors: Prof. Aqeel Ahmed and Mr. Riyad Temam

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Civil Engineering [email protected]

Electrical Engineering
Certified Training on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones)

The AUS Drone Academy was established to provide training on operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), focusing on fixed-wing and multirotor drones.

Certifications: The program is endorsed by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and successful candidates will receive training certificates necessary for obtaining the mandatory RPAS registration card to operate drones in Dubai and the UAE.

Curriculum and Program Length: The academy offers three training levels: basic (hobbyist), intermediate (commercial), and advanced (government employees). The government-level RPAS training spans five days (50 hours) and includes three parallel modes:

Ground School: Theory and principles of flight, UAS components, communications, air law, meteorology, and UAS procedures.
Simulator: Techniques and motor skills for remotely controlling UAS.
Flight: Practical application of simulator skills, including pre- and post-flight procedures and environmental awareness.
Training Venue and Facilities:

Ground school and simulator training take place at the Drones Academy Lab on the AUS campus.
Field training is conducted at the Al Lisaili RC Flying Field in Dubai.

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: ESB-0027

Instructor: Mr. Wasil Eltahir

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): RPAS Hobbysist: AED 550 (AUS rate)

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For more information, contact the Department of Electrical Engineering el[email protected]

Electric Vehicles

This short course covers the electric vehicle (EV) architectures, EV motor technology, EV powertrain, driving cycles, battery and storage technology, fuel cells in EVs, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and recent advances in EVs.

Date: November 2, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: ESB 1026 and ESB-0019

Instructor: Dr. Ammar Hasan

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Electrical Engineering el[email protected]

Fundamentals of using vector network analyzers

This short course presents the rules and the best practices of using the VNA for the calibration, measurements and characterization of the electronic circuits at various frequencies.

Course Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of network theory

Date: November 21, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: ESB 0028 (RF Microelectronics Lab)

Instructor: Dr. Lutfi Albasha

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Electrical Engineering el[email protected]

Printed Circuit Boards Design and Fabrication Techniques

Our certification program in PCB Design and Development has been meticulously organized to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of designing tools, process equipment, and manufacturing methods employed in the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs)

Date: January 6, 7 and 17, 2026

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: PCB Manufacturing Lab

Instructors: Dr. Madathumpadical Narayanan and Mr. Ibrahim Abu Seif

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Course fee of AED 500. The course fee is required as the course delivery involves supply material consumption.

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For more information, contact the Department of Electrical Engineering el[email protected]

Mechanical Engineering
Gesture Control Robot (Arduino-ESP32)

The workshop involved students building a gesture-responsive robot using an accelerometer and microcontroller. They will learn to program the robot to recognize hand movements and perform physical actions. The session also covers wireless communication and motion-based control methods. 

Course Pre-requisite: Any engineering student with a beginner background in programming in C and a foundation in electric circuits.  

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Wasim Almasri

Location: Besomi Academy

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free, Sponsored By Bosemi Academy 

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering [email protected]

ANSYS Fluent Introductory Crash Course

This course is an introduction to ANSYS Fluent software. Students will learn essential skills needed to perform basic computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations including fluid flow and heat transfer, starting from creating a geometry, creating a meshing, applying the boundary conditions, setting up the solver and obtaining the desired results.

Course Pre-requisite: Understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer is recommended but not mandatory

Date: December 15-16, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Muhammad Jasim

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering [email protected]

Mastering MATLAB Symbolic Toolbox

A 5 hour professional course introducing MATLAB’s Symbolic Math Toolbox, covering symbolic computation, equation solving, calculus, simplification, and visualization of symbolic expressions.

Course Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of MATLAB programming, including familiarity with variables, matrices, and basic plotting.

Date: December 17, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Ammar Kiftaro

Location: EB2-108

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering [email protected]

CAD/CAM Crash Course

This course is an introduction to CAD applications (AutoCAD) and. Students will have basic hands-on training using AutoCAD followed by using the produced CAD files in successive manufacturing processes like laser cutting.

Course Pre-requisite: Any Engineering students

Date: December 24, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Mohammed Mustafa 

Location: EB2-103, EB1-0017

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): AED 100, we need to buy acrylic sheets, the cost need to be divided on the number of students. 

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering [email protected]

AI-Powered Learning: Your Guide to Smart Study Tools

This hands-on workshop is designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement AI large language models (LLMs) in their academic journey. In this interactive session, students will discover new ways to transform these powerful tools from simple question-answering machines into versatile learning companions. Moving beyond basic interactions, participants will explore the underlying principles of AI-assisted learning.

The workshop covers essential aspects of AI-assisted learning, from crafting effective prompts for deeper understanding to mastering advanced features for complex academic tasks. Participants will learn practical strategies for exam preparation, essay writing, research enhancement, and programming.

Date: January 6, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Ahmed Elsergany

Location: EB2-103, EB1-0017

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering [email protected]

College of Engineering (PhD Students)
Mastering Academic Writing with LaTeX

This short course offers a detailed introduction to writing academic papers using LaTeX, the leading typesetting system for scientific and academic documents. Participants will learn how to effectively use LaTeX and Overleaf to professionally structure their research papers, by mastering the formatting of complex equations, tables and figures, while efficiently handling in-text citations and bibliographies. Attendees are expected to gain practical skills to enhance the clarity, readability, and presentation of their academic work, making it suitable for submission to high-impact journals and conferences.

Date: October 22, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: EB2 216

Instructor: Ms. Eiman ElGhanam

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

AI in Healthcare

This session provides a practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, highlighting how technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics are being applied to improve diagnostics, patient care, operational efficiency, and decision-making. Participants will gain an understanding of current applications, benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations, with a focus on real-world relevance for healthcare professionals.

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: ESB 1002

Instructor: Ms. Inas Al Khatib

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Lean Six Sigma Systems

This short course provides a robust foundation in the intertwined concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, equipping you with powerful tools for process and quality enhancement. They will learn about:
 • Core Lean Principles: Identify and eliminate waste (non-value-added activities) through techniques like value stream mapping, workplace organization (5S), and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
 • Six Sigma Methodology: Master the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework for data-driven process improvement and defect reduction.
 • Quality Improvement Tools: Develop proficiency in essential statistical tools (e.g., Pareto charts, histograms, control charts), root cause analysis techniques (fishbone diagrams), and process flow analysis.
 • Voice of the Customer (VOC) & Quality Function Deployment (QFD): Translate customer needs into actionable product design and development strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction.
 • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS): Integrate quality and robustness principles into product design from the outset, minimizing defects and maximizing customer value.
 This short course emphasizes hands-on application. They'll gain experience using key tools within the DMAIC and DFSS frameworks to tackle real-world process improvement challenges. In addition to presenting Lean Six Sigma related papers, and how they could be employed in research works. Upon completion, participants will be ready to:
 • Lead quality improvement projects
 • Streamline processes and reduce waste
 • Design products and services that meet customer expectations

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: ESB 1044

Instructor: Ms. Nadin Alherimi

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Organization Excellence Models

The course aims to introduce the participants to the concepts, frameworks and practices of organizational excellence as applied in both public and private sectors and to explore how excellence  models provide a structured approach to achieving sustained performance, innovation, and stakeholder value creation beyond compliance and quality assurance.

Date: November 15-16, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: ESB 1002

Instructor: Mr. Ahmad Yousef Masoud Eljallad 

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Introduction to Data Analysis with SQL

This course is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to data analysis using SQL. In just a few hours, you will gain a solid understanding of SQL fundamentals and learn how to apply them to analyze real-world datasets.
  
 The course covers essential SQL concepts, including writing basic queries, filtering and sorting data, and using aggregate functions to generate meaningful insights. Once the data is retrieved and analyzed, you will learn how to visualize these insights in Excel, using charts, graphs, and pivot tables to present your findings effectively.
  
 By the end of the course, participants will be able to interact with databases confidently, retrieve and manipulate data efficiently, and visualize their results for business or research purposes. This course is perfect for beginners in SQL data analysis. No prior experience with SQL or Excel is required.

Date: November 23, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: ESB 1002

Instructor: Ms. Junu Jahana

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

FCEV: Pioneering Sustainable Mobility in the UAE

As the UAE accelerates its transition towards a green economy, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) represent a promising frontier in clean and sustainable transportation. This course offers an in-depth exploration of hydrogen-powered FCEVs, highlighting their role in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy diversification, and supporting national sustainability goals such as the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero by 2050.

Participants will gain a solid understanding of FCEV technologies, including hydrogen production, fuel cell operation, vehicle architecture, and refueling infrastructure. The course also examines global and regional advancements, with a focus on the UAE’s unique potential to become a hydrogen hub due to its abundant solar resources and strategic investments in green hydrogen.

Through case studies, technical insights, and policy discussions, learners will critically assess the viability of FCEVs in the local context, comparing them with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and conventional alternatives. The course encourages innovative thinking around infrastructure deployment, regulatory frameworks, and business models to support FCEV adoption in public and private transport sectors.

Designed for professionals in energy, transport, engineering, and policy-making, this course bridges the gap between emerging hydrogen technologies and real-world applications in the UAE.

Date: November 24, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Khalid Hamarsheh

Location: ESB 1009

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for Decision Making in Engineering

This training course on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is designed to equip engineering students with a robust decision-making tool widely used in complex project management and system analysis. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to AHP, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method that helps prioritize alternatives when dealing with multiple, often conflicting, objectives.
Through the course, students will learn the theoretical foundations of AHP, which involves breaking down a decision problem into a hierarchy of more easily comprehended sub-problems. Each of these sub-problems can be analyzed independently. By comparing these elements pairwise, students will understand how to weigh criteria and alternatives to arrive at the best decision based on a clear, structured process.
  
  Key topics covered in the course include:
  
  -Basics of decision-making processes in engineering
  -The AHP methodology: constructing hierarchies and pairwise comparisons
  -Consistency ratio in AHP and its significance
  -Practical applications of AHP in engineering problem-solving
  -Using AHP software tools to automate decision analysis
The course will include real-life case studies from engineering projects where AHP is used, providing hands-on experience for participants. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to apply AHP in their academic projects and professional careers, making them adept at handling complex decision scenarios in fields like supply chain management, project prioritization, or technology selection.
  
This training is particularly valuable for students in system engineering, project management, and operations research, providing them with an essential decision-making toolkit.

Date: November 27, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: ESB 1009

Instructor: Ms. Ryan Alshaikh

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Introduction to Sustainable Construction and Waste Management

This short course introduces students to the environmental impacts of construction activities and the importance of managing construction and demolition waste. It covers waste hierarchy principles (reduce, reuse, recycle), sustainable material choices, and case studies from the UAE and abroad. Students will learn how waste management contributes to circular economy and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Key topics:
    •    What is construction & demolition waste
    •    Environmental and economic impacts
    •    Waste minimization hierarchy
    •    Reuse & recycling examples
    •    Innovative materials (hempcrete, recycled aggregates)
    •    Role of engineers in sustainability

Date: November 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: ESB 1002

Instructor: Ms. Hafsa Shajidha

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Systematic Literature Review​

This training provides a clear, practical introduction to conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). It explains what an SLR is, how it differs from a narrative review, and why it is useful for producing transparent, reproducible evidence. Participants will learn the core steps—defining a focused question, drafting a short protocol, building search strategies, screening studies, appraising quality, extracting data, and synthesizing findings—before reporting results in line with PRISMA. As we go, participants will practice each step through guided, hands-on exercises. Short demonstrations with common tools (reference managers, spreadsheets, and screening software) support each step. The session is suitable for graduate students, early-career researchers, and professionals seeking a structured method to review literature and identify research gaps.

Date: December 11, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Karam Al-Assaf

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Bibliometric analysis: An overview using VOSviewer

This session introduces participants to the fundamentals of bibliometric analysis — a powerful quantitative method for mapping and analyzing research trends, author collaborations, and thematic developments within a specific field. Designed for researchers, postgraduate students, and professionals aiming to enhance the rigor and impact of their literature reviews, the session will provide both conceptual understanding and hands-on experience using VOSviewer, one of the most widely used tools for visualizing bibliometric networks.

Participants will learn how to collect bibliometric data from databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, import and refine datasets, and generate co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence maps. The session will also cover strategies for interpreting these visualizations to identify research hotspots, influential authors, and emerging themes — insights that can guide future research directions and publication strategies.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

- Understand key concepts and indicators in bibliometric analysis.

- Use VOSviewer to create and customize bibliometric maps.

- Analyze networks to extract meaningful insights from large bodies of literature.

- Apply bibliometric findings to strengthen literature reviews, research proposals, and publication planning.

No prior experience with VOSviewer is required; participants are encouraged to bring their laptops for interactive learning.

Date: December 13, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Tania M Joseph

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Introduction to Game Development Using Python

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the exciting world of game development using Python and the Pygame library. Designed for beginners, the course will guide participants through the fundamentals of programming, game design, and interactive development by building a simple 2D arcade-style game from scratch. Students will learn how to create a game window, add player movement, integrate basic graphics, and implement game logic such as scoring, collision detection, and win/lose conditions. By the end of the session, participants will have built and customized their own playable game while gaining valuable coding and problem-solving skills.
 
 Learning Outcomes:
 By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
 • Understand the basics of Python syntax and game loops
 • Use the Pygame library to design 2D games such as (Flappy Bird Clone, Dodge the Blocks (Survival Game), Space Shooter, Memory Match Game (with Graphics))
 • Create player-controlled objects and interactive elements
 • Implement scoring, collision logic, and game over conditions
 • Develop confidence in applying programming to creative projects
 
 Duration:
 5–6 hours
 
 Target Audience:
 Undergraduate students with little or no prior programming experience. Open to all majors.
 
 Requirements:
 Basic laptop with Python and Pygame installed (installation instructions will be provided before the session)

Date: December 10, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Rasha Alsharif

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Augmented Reality in Engineering Education

This course will focus on Augmented Reality (AR) in Engineering Education, examining its potential to enhance teaching and learning processes. It will cover AR fundamentals, pedagogical benefits, enablers, and challenges of adoption, supported by recent research and case studies. The course aims to provide participants with insights into how AR can improve visualization, engagement, and knowledge retention in engineering disciplines.

Date: December 18, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Nasija Suhail

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

From Concept to Action: Measuring and Implementing Sustainability in Engineering

This professional course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of sustainability in engineering. It highlights the understanding of the basic definitions and frameworks of sustainability, and the methods used to measure sustainable performance. The course looks at how to integrate sustainability into engineering systems, design processes, and urban development projects. It shows the role of green building practices and new technologies in reaching long-term environmental goals. Furthermore, it discusses the main challenges engineers face when they apply principles of sustainability and concludes with insights on supporting long-lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Date: December 22, 2025

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Shrouq Al-Etoom

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Bayesian Belief Networks

This workshop introduces participants to Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) as a tool for modeling uncertainty and interdependencies in complex systems. Attendees will learn how to build and interpret simple BBNs for data-driven decision-making. The session combines theory with hands-on examples to demonstrate real-world applications in research and practice.

Date: December 27, 2025

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Sabreen AlAmer

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Network Design, Configuration, and Security with Cisco Packet Tracer

In this session, you will learn the basics of networking (IPs, classes, subnetting, and security items). Using Cisco's Packet Tracer, a powerful network simulation tool, the participants will build and configure a computer network with routers, switches, and end devices. We will verify the connectivity and secure it using Access Control Lists (ACLs).

This workshop is designed to be practical and beginner-friendly. No prior knowledge is required, and step-by-step guidance will be provided to make sure everyone can follow along and complete the exercises.

Date: January 6, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Mr. Rami Zaino

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Visualize Your Data: Power BI Essentials for Beginners

In this practical course, you'll discover how to clean, model your data, create stunning reports and dashboards, and connect to various data sources. You’ll engage in hands-on modules using real-world datasets, enhancing your data analysis and visualization skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to transform raw data into meaningful insights and effectively share your findings with teams or clients. This course is perfect for students, researchers, and practitioners to unlock the full potential of their data.

Date: January 6, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Jahanara Thasnim

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

The Science of the Best Choice: An Introduction to TOPSIS

The Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is a powerful and rational method within the field of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), it is designed to resolve complex ranking problems. The main concept of TOPSIS is that the optimal alternative should be the one that is simultaneously closest to the ideal best solution and farthest from the ideal worst solution across all measured factors. This approach transforms a complicated set of trade-offs into a single, quantifiable preference score.

Date: January 8, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: TBA

Instructor: Ms. Sarah Ahmed Ali

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering [email protected]

Makerspaces

Makerspaces is a new initiative by the College of Engineering to provide students with open workspaces to research, learn, explore, build, test, and share ideas. An expert Lab instructor will be in attendance during the allocated times to answer questions and provide any possible assistance.

The students were encouraged to visit these makerspaces to:

  • Learn about the various engineering disciplines and examples of their corresponding labs
  • Interact with our expert lab instructors and benefit from their expertise on a project they are working on 
  • Meet other students with similar interests
  • Start an innovative project in the lab which might translate to a senior design or even be incubated by entities such as Sheraa
  • Or just work on any assignment or project they have in mind

Industry Sponsored Senior Design Projects

Students in the College of Engineering (CEN) are required to complete a 1-year capstone graduation project during their senior year of full-time studies at AUS. Projects are conducted by teams consisting of 3 to 4 students under the supervision of a CEN faculty. In many cases, the students elect to extend the internship work to be their graduation project and that typically includes a mentor from industry.

Hence, the industry is welcomed to sponsor these senior design projects in the form of mentoring or provision of resources.

Innovation Programs

Product Design Program

Starting Fall 2023, engineering students at AUS will have the opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into marketable solutions for businesses and communities through the CEN Technology and Engineering Product Design Program (PDP).  

Serving as an incubator for student ideas, the program helps students conceptualize, develop prototypes, receive financial planning training, including budgeting and sourcing, establish start-up trademarks and pitch their ideas to potential UAE and international investors. It also involves a series of workshops, seminars and consultations with business experts ensuring a comprehensive entrepreneurial learning experience.  

The PDP kicks off with three projects:

  • ShipX: Industrial engineer Alya AlMatrooshi is working on ShipX, an app that addresses the logistics needs of small and medium-sized businesses, offering advanced solutions that empower entrepreneurs.
  • E-Corp: Computer science and engineering team Mohammed Fawaz, Abdulrahman Shoaib and Hafsah Tahir are working on revolutionizing the waste management sector through a self-sustaining robotic solution.
  • Academica: Mahmoud Darwish, Qusai Al Tah and Jawwad Sheikh, envisions creating a centralized platform for students to access learning and experience enrichment opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom. 

For more information or to join the PDP program please contact Dr. Lutfi Albasha via  [email protected] or [email protected].  

NextGen Innovators Hub

NextGen Innovators Hub is a student-centric program for interdisciplinary innovation. The program aims to actively involve students from various majors in addressing real-life problems and challenges faced by the local community. This is a voluntary extracurricular activity open to Junior students. It doesn't count towards academic credit  but by participating in developing this program students will have the opportunity to:

- Engage in hands-on, real-world problem-solving.
- Collaborate with peers from different academic disciplines.
- Take on leadership roles within their projects.
- Think innovatively and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.
- Directly engage with their local community to address real issues.
- Gain practical experience that can be included in their resumes and portfolios.
- Work closely with faculty, community partners, and peers from various disciplines
- Expand their professional network.
- Extend their project into an interdisciplinary senior design project.

For more information please contact Dr. Noha Mohamed Hassan via [email protected] 

CEN Mentoring Program

Mentorship is a powerful tool in developing your career. Through the CEN Alumni-Student Mentoring Program, our current students and recent graduates are connected to successful alumni from the College of Engineering, who can offer valuable guidance and career insights. Read below to learn about how you can benefit from this opportunity and take this important step on your career journey.

CEN Digital Services

At CEN, we strive to make academic processes easier and more efficient for students through our user-friendly digital services. Whether you're submitting a petition, tracking your waitlist status, or accessing course information, our platform is here to support you.

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