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 /
Department of Industrial Engineering

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

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Dr. Hicham Hallal
Office ESB 2062
Tel +971 6 515 2908
[email protected]

Department of Civil Engineering

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

Department of Electrical Engineering / Department of Mechanical Engineering

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

Student Clubs and Organizations

Aerospace Engineering Club

President | Taif Ibrahim

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ausaerospace

American Concrete Institute Chapter

President | Tabarek Al Falahi

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aci_aus

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

President | Wassem Al Hassoun

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aiche_aus

American Society of Civil Engineers

President | Ahmed Selim

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @asce_aus

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

President | Mohammed Shihab

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @asme.aus

Association of Women Engineers

President | Nikita Miller

Email[email protected]
Instagram@aus.awe

 

Computer Engineering Club

President | Zunaira Farooq

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aus_coeclub

Engineering Dean's Team

2023/2024 Members

Ayda Atallah • CHBE Representative 

Jood Shinawi • CSE Representative 

Tabarek Al falahi • CVE Representative

Raghed Hamza • INE Representative

Safwan Khan • ELE Representative

Ibraheem Kanan • MCE Representative

 

Engineering Students Consulting Society

President | Utkarsh Chauhan

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @escs.osa

IEEE AUS Student Chapter

President | Hana Saadoun

Email | [email protected]
Instagram | @ieee_aus

IEEE Computer Society Chapter

President | Radi Riyas

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ieeecs.aus

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

President | Joel Dcruze

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ieee_ras.aus

IEEE Sight AUS Chapter

President | Sara Mohamed

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ieeesightaus

Industrial Engineering Club

President | Hamza Ghena

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @ineclubaus

Institute of Civil Engineers

President | Malak Allan

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

Open Source Club

President | Taufiq Mohamed

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @aus.osc

The Engineering Product Design and Innovation Society

President | Mohamed Hassan

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @epdis_aus

The Institute of Industrial & System Engineers

President | Shahd Mahmoud

Email[email protected]
Instagram | @iiseaus

Honor Societies

Chemical Engineering Honor Society

2023/2024 Members

  • Nadine Ayoub - President 
  • Yahia ElSawaf
  • Zulfiquer Shaharia
  • Wassem Alhassoun
  • Nahla Nowshad
  • Rabbiyah Afreen
Civil Engineering Honor Society

2023/2024 Members

  • Ali Raed Al Fakhouri - President
  • Khalid Ayman Aboukaram
  • Maryam Zeyad Janahi
  • Alina  Anas
  • Malak Ahmad Allan
  • Ahmed Ali Gah Alla Ahmed
  • Diana  Hammoud
  • Abdelrahman Mohamed Madkour
  • Munir Mbarouk Mbarouk
  • Ahmed Sherif Selim
  • Ansar Kaddunabbi Lubega
  • Mariam Ahmad ElHelw
  • Nagia Ahmed Aboelyousr
  • Sura Suhail Hammadi
  • Rodha Abdelrahman AlMulla
Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society

2023/2023 Members

  • Ibraheem Kanan - President
  • Basel Kordi
  • Yazan Nasir
  • Abdalhadi Fayad
  • Ali Qayed Ahli
  • 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
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society

2023/2024 Members

  • Youssef Ashraf Eldib - President
  • Rana Osama Awwad
  • Jood Bashar Shinawi
  • Angelo Sebastian Cabarloc
  • Lina Zaher Salman
  • Sara Walid Mohamed
  • Lamis Ahmed Elsayed
IEEE Eta-Kappa-Nu Lambda Lambda Chapter

2023/2024 Members

  • Hamza Ahmed Abushahla - President
  • Mark George Farag
  • Ananya Sudheer
  • Aariz Faridi
  • Hanaa Ahmed Sadoun
  • Hassan Amr Abouelela
  • Baraa Farid Abed
  • Amr Ghassan Abu Alhaj
  • Muhammad Ahmer
  • Yahia Ahmed Shahin
  • Majid Faroug Ahmed
  • Alisha Faizan
  • Mohammed Zakaria Himat
  • Ghina Ali Hallal
  • Hasnain Mahdi
  • Lodan Mohamed Elmugamer
  • Maria Boxwala
  • Nikita Christ Miller
  • Rana Safwan Gharaibeh
  • Vibha Bhavikatti
  • Medhat Tarek Abouzeid
  • Nabil Bukhary
  • Farah Hammam
     

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 2023/24 academic year are now open. Important Note: Please ensure that your personal statement, 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 2022 or Spring 2023.
  • 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 of Fall 2022 or Spring 2023.
  • 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 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:

  • Contemporaneity of problem
  • Complexity of research
  • Innovation of solution
  • Impact of research
  • Publications
4. CEN Graduate Research Excellence Award

Description:
This award recognizes the 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:

  • Contemporaneity of problem
  • Complexity of research
  • Innovation of solution
  • Impact of research
  • 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:

  • Leadership impact
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Number and nature of coordinated events
  • Adapting to change
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:

  • Impact on society
  • Length of the service
  • Nature and difficulty of the 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 2022/2023
  • 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
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
  • 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 2018-2023.

Rules Specific to this Award:

  • Application is open only for AUS CEN alumni.
  • Alumni engagement took place during the academic period between 2018‐2023.

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 2023/24 academic year is Tuesday 16th of April 2024.
  • 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 2023 or Spring 2024 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. 
Documents Required
  • Personal statement (2 pages max)
  • Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max)
  • Two support letters from faculty and/or professionals
  • Any additional evidence specific to the intended award to support the application

Important Note:

Please ensure that your personal statement, 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.

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
2024 Award Winners

Graduate Student Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work Excellence Award

  • 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
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

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 wiith 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])

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])

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: June 29-30, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

Location: EB2, ESB Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Chemical and Biological 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: May 28-30, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Instructors: Mr. 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]

Computer Science and Engineering
CyberOps Associate (Cisco Networking Academy @ AUS)

This course introduces the core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced
persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. The course helps students gain practical, hands-on skills needed to maintain and ensure security operational readiness of secure networked systems. Knowledge Domains covered in the course include:
- Security concepts
- Security monitoring
- Host-based analysis
- Network intrusion analysis
- Security policies and procedures

Course Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Cybersecurity topics is recommended

Date: May 27-30, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(12:00 - 1:00 pm break)

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]

Electrical Engineering
Electrical Wiring for Residential Units with PV Panels

This short course covers essential practical electrical wiring for residential units in UAE, including sockets, lamps, wires, distribution boards, protective devices, compliance with local regulations, and the integration of rooftop grid connected PV systems.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 23, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mostafa Shaaban

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

For more information, contact the Department of Electrical Engineering [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.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 26, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Dr. Ammar Hasan

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Drone Design and Manufacturing Academy

AUS Drone Academy offers a certified training course on operating drones, with multiple modules to choose from depending on the application. The certification is endorsed by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and allows trainees to obtain a drone flying permit. The program aims to train students to operate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) safely and in accordance with UAE regulations. Students will learn aeronautical principles, how to plan and fly standard and emergency maneuvers, and pre and post-flight procedures.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 27-29, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructors: Mr. Wasil El Tahir and Exponent Technology Services

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): AED 900 + 5% VAT

Click here to register

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

Printed Circuit Boards Design and Development

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).

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 29-30 & July 6-7, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): AED 1,000

Click here to register

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

Industrial Engineering
3D printing futuristic smart sustainable cities: the role of supply chain management

Effective supply chain management is crucial for realizing the potential of 3D printing technology in creating futuristic smart sustainable cities. It ensures a consistent supply of raw materials while maintaining precision in manufacturing complex components required for advanced building designs. Moreover, it facilitates sustainability efforts by enabling efficient sourcing and transportation of recycled materials while minimizing fuel consumption through optimized logistics planning.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 27, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Rand Al Ezairjawi

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Data analysis and machine learning using python

The objective of this workshop is to give the students an idea about using python language to perform statistical analysis and build prediction machine learning models for regression and classification purposes.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 28-30, 2024

Time: 1:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Areej Mohammed

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Photovoltaic Systems: Definitions, Applications, Design & Maintenance

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge for students about design and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Through an integrated approach of theoretical exploration and practical demonstrations, participants gain expertise in selecting system components, optimizing performance, and implementing effective maintenance strategies. Furthermore, the course explores emerging trends and innovations in solar technology, providing valuable insights into market dynamics and career opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Overall, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to drive the adoption of solar energy solutions while contributing to a sustainable future.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 28-30, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Haneen Abuzaid

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Mastering the know-how on Electrical Vehicles

The course will walk the attendees through full understanding of the Mechanics of the Electrical Vehicles, theory, practice and practical explanation.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 29, 2024

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Khalid Hamarsheh

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Bayesian Belief Networks for Research: Building, Analyzing, and Deriving Insights

This workshop provides researchers with a comprehensive understanding of Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) and their application in research contexts, with a focus on managing risks. Participants will learn to construct graphical models, define nodes and edges, and develop conditional probability tables (CPTs) for BBNs. Practical exercises and case studies will offer hands-on experience in building and analyzing BBNs using software tools. The workshop will also cover inference methods for exact and approximate calculations, enhancing participants' ability to derive insights from complex data sets. By discussing risks as an example, participants will learn how BBNs can be used to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in research projects. This workshop will empower researchers to effectively apply BBNs to their research, enabling them to make informed decisions.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 29, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Sabreen Dar Amer

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Data Analysis and Visualization using Python

This course shall guide the attendees on how to utilize Python for advanced data analysis and visualization. A general introduction to Python is first provided, followed by details of the Python libraries that are most useful for data analysis and visualization. A three-stage project is then initiated, consisting of: 1) Data Wrangling from online sources, 2) Data Analysis using Pandas, and 3) Data Visualization using Matplotlib and seaborn. This project shall be completed by the attendees within the three-day course duration to apply the learnt data analysis and visualization tools. No prior knowledge of Python is required for this course.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: May 29-31, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Eiman Ayman ElGhanam

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Neural Networks for Time-Series Prediction

This training course is designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to apply neural networks to time-series data. The course will cover the basics of neural networks, with a focus on architectures and algorithms that are particularly effective for time-series forecasting, such as Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and more recently, Transformer models.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 1-2, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Maram Helmy

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Service Design in the Digital Technology Era

The training program is designed to provide participants both theoretical and practical knowledge about the development of service design in response to digital advancements.   Every day, a distinguished guest speaker will present a one-hour session where they will share their expertise and practical experiences in various fields, highlighting the importance of service design and digital technology impact on service provision. Furthermore, the program includes a diverse range of interactive tasks, workshop activities and collaborative group discussions. Through these exercises, participants will be better equipped to navigate and innovate in this rapidly changing area by reinforcing the implementation of digital approaches within the service design process.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 3-4, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Karam Al-Assaf

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Practical Optimization with GAMS and Visualization with MATLAB

This course is designed to introduce participants to the core aspects of optimization using the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS). Participants will learn the essentials of linear, nonlinear, and integer programming within the GAMS environment. Detailed instruction on GAMS model formulation, execution, and interpretation of outputs will be covered. The course emphasizes practical skills, offering extensive hands-on experience through lab sessions. Participants will then transition to MATLAB, learning to automate the GAMS optimization process and employ MATLAB's sophisticated data visualization tools to interpret and present their results effectively.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 3-4, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Kandil

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

Click here to register

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

Enhancing Predictive Modeling: Metrics, Index Weights, and Linear Regression Workshop

The workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of building and using prediction models in various domains. Participants will learn about the importance of metrics and indexes in constructing effective prediction models, including different metrics used to evaluate model performance and how to create meaningful indexes to represent complex data. A key focus will be on assigning weights to indexes using methods like Relative Importance Index and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), enabling participants to prioritize factors and variables in prediction models. The workshop will also cover the basics of linear regression and its application in making predictions based on the constructed indexes. Practical exercises and case studies will provide hands-on experience, empowering participants to apply these techniques to enhance their predictive modeling skills and make better-informed decisions in their respective fields.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 4, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Sabreen Dar Amer

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Lean Six Sigma Systems/Engineering Statistical Analysis

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

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 7-9, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Nadin Alherimi

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Blockchain in Supply Chain

This training course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing participants with a deep understanding of how blockchain technology can transform supply chain management. The first day focuses on blockchain fundamentals, its relevance to the supply chain, and case studies of successful implementations. The second day involves hands-on workshops where participants design blockchain solutions, explore key software tools, and learn how to develop a pilot blockchain project in their organizations, covering aspects such as smart contracts and the integration of IoT with blockchain. This course prepares participants to enhance transparency, efficiency, and reliability in their supply chain operations through blockchain technology.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 8-9, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Ryan Alshaikh

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Decision Making Tools in Management: AHP and TOPSIS

This training course will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of two powerful decision-making tools commonly used in management: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to confidently utilize AHP and TOPSIS in various management contexts, enhancing their decision-making capabilities and contributing to organizational success.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 8-9, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Junu Jahana 

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Introduction to Construction Management

This training course will cover the fundamental principles and the current applications of construction management principles. Some important topics covered in this training course include the different project delivery systems, contract delivery approaches, and contract documents, the bidding process, labor, and material procurement in construction projects, change orders, construction claims and dispute resolutions, schedule of values, payment certificates, construction documentation and record keeping, construction ethics specific to the construction industry.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 10-11, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sara Abdulmaksoud

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Industrial Engineers in Healthcare - Case Studies of Opportunities

Demonstrate to Industrial Engineers a case study in each session that showcases for them what sort of projects they can be involved in. There is a wealth of opportunities in healthcare, and illustrating such projects will identify the sort of skill sets that would make students competitive in this industry.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 24-27, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 01:00 pm

Instructor: Inas Al Khatib

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Contracts Management in Compliance with FIDIC

Contracts Management and Project Administration course, aligned with FIDIC standards, offers a comprehensive exploration of the aspects in effectively managing contracts and administering projects within the construction industry as well as any other industry. Participants investigates the core principles and practical applications of FIDIC contract documents, covering pre-contract procedures, contract administration, risk management, claims resolution, and ethical considerations. Through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on exercises, attendees gain invaluable insights into navigating contractual obligations, mitigating risks, and ensuring project success while adhering to FIDIC guidelines.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 24-27, 2024

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Haneen Abuzaid

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

ISO 55001 Asset Management - Framework

Asset management accreditation is an essential tool for organization in order to perform its operation in a systematic way, including acquisition, monitoring and performance. In this course, we aim to brief about Asset Management Framework and its pillar towards successful organization. Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP),Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Asset Information will be focused during the training.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 25, 2024

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Ahmed Almarzooqi

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Project Management 

Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM). The course will give you an overview about the CAPM certificate requirements and material.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: June 26-27 & July 1-4, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Ms. Dina Al-Momani

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Applications to Smart Cities

This dynamic course is designed to offer substantial value to urban planners, engineers, technology professionals, and all those engaged at the nexus of urban development and technological innovation. It delivers an in-depth exploration of the Internet of Things (IoT), with a particular emphasis on its application to smart grids and smart transportation systems as integral components of smart city development and management.
Participants will begin with a foundational understanding of IoT concepts, including how interconnected devices collect, transmit, and analyze data. The course will discuss the technical components of IoT systems, such as sensors, networks, and data analytics platforms, highlighting their roles in creating efficient, responsive urban environments.
Key aspects of the course include:
• Understanding the role of IoT in enhancing the operational capabilities of smart grids, including energy consumption monitoring, demand response management, and grid stability enhancements.
• Exploring the application of IoT in smart transportation, examining solutions such as traffic congestion management, automated toll systems, real-time public transit updates, and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications.
• Case studies on successful IoT deployments in smart grids and transportation, highlighting both the technological innovations and the policy adjustments necessary for integration.
• Security and privacy considerations, focusing on how to protect data integrity and privacy while implementing IoT solutions in public infrastructure.
By exploring innovative applications of IoT in smart cities, participants will gain insights into how technology can be harnessed to make urban areas more livable, sustainable, and efficient. The course will also address the critical issues of scalability and interoperability of IoT technologies in an urban setting.
Upon completion of the course, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of how IoT applications can be deployed in smart cities and the technical know-how to contribute to or lead initiatives that enhance urban life through technology.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Date: July 1-2, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Fatemeh Marzbani

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Mechanical Engineering
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: May 27-28, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(1:00 - 2:00 pm break)

Instructor: Mr. Muhammad Jasim

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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

Arduino Crash Course 

Hands-on workshop to introduce Microcontrollers, digital signal acquisition or generation, pulse width modulation for analog signal generation, sensors, and actuators. During the workshop, an Arduino inventor's kit will be used to implement: 
•    Traffic light
•    Digital switch system
•    Fire alarm system
•    Mobile robot

Course Pre-requisite: Any engineering student with a good background in programming with C and the basics of electric circuits

Date: May 28, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Mr. Wasim Almasri

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): There is no fee but the participants should pay 450 AED only for the kit cost, and the student can keep it. (SparkFun Inventor’s Kit – v4.1) 

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

Introductory LabVIEW Crash Course 

This course is an introduction to LabVIEW, a graphical programming language used to create data acquisition, analysis, and control applications. Students will learn the basics of LabVIEW programming, including data types, dataflow, controls, indicators, and loops. Students will also learn how to use LabVIEW to interface with hardware devices.

Course Pre-requisite: Some programming background

Date: May 29-30, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(1:00 - 2:00 pm break)

Instructor: Mr. Ahmed Elsergany

Fees (Exam/Materials/Supplies): Free

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For more information, contact the Department of Mechanical 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.

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] 

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