The UAE University (UAEU) and Monash University, Australia held a joint symposium on renewable energy and just transition to energy and industry to highlight the importance of joint cooperation to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
The step comes with the global quest for transition to sustainable energy sources, and under the theme ‘Renewable Energy for Climate Action. Both universities’ academic research will support the future of renewable energy and industry to face the most pressing global challenges to combat climate change.
Prof. Ahmed Murad, Associate Provost for Research at UAEU, Prof. Jacek Jasieniak – Monash University, Prof. Ali Al Marzouqi – Dean of the Graduate Studies, researchers, policymakers, faculty members, students, and individuals from the public and private sectors attended the event.
It enhances the exchange of knowledge, experiences and ideas within the activities accompanying the ‘UN Conference on Climate Change (COP28)’ in the United Arab Emirates, at the Greening Edu
cation Hub, in the Green Zone, Expo Dubai.
The joint symposium aims to review the most remarkable research and innovations in renewable energy, practical applications, case studies, and the potential impact of the two universities’ research on climate action, in addition to the two institutions’ strategies for mitigating climate change around the world.
Prof. Ahmed Murad explained, ‘The UAE University has placed energy as a strategic research priority within the university’s plan for the academic year 2023-2026 in order to provide the main capabilities that help in achieving qualitative research leaps that contribute to leadership and excellence in the renewable and clean energy.’ It also contributes to overcoming many research challenges related to clean energy sources, including solar and hydrogen energy, in addition to the relationship between energy, water, and food.
This joint workshop also represents evidence of the existence of academic research collaboration that achieves high-quality outcomes that
are reflected in knowledge and science. Energy diversification, especially clean energy, is an important means of achieving sustainability and achieving climate neutrality.
Prof. Muradadded, ‘The UAE University and Monash University have had long-standing relations since 2004. Both institutions signed memorandums of understanding to facilitate research cooperation, exchange programs and joint projects. This joint symposium comes from the strong partnership between the two institutions and represents a pivotal moment.’ In the global quest for sustainable energy solutions, this collaborative effort demonstrates the combination of expertise, innovation and commitment to combating climate change.
Prof. Jacek Jasieniak from Monash University stressed the importance of this symposium in shedding light on addressing one of the most pressing challenges. Both universities’ speakers presented the latest research and innovations in renewable energy and discussed practical applications, case studies and the potential r
esearch impact as well as the institutions’ strategies on climate change mitigation.
Prof. Jacek Jasieniak gave a presentation ‘New Generation of Solar Cells to Support the Future of Renewable Energy.’
Hope for a sustainable future. Dr. Emi Gui from Monash University gave an explanation of how to transition to a net-zero energy system. Dr. Ahmed Nour Mohammed, from the UAE University, gave a presentation on possible sustainable energy methods in the context of the built environment in the United Arab Emirates.
At the conclusion of the symposium, Prof. Ali Al Marzouki – Dean of Graduate Studies, and Prof. Jacek Jasieniak presented the most significant recommendations and final results.
Source: Emirates News Agency