{"id":2665,"date":"2018-11-20T10:48:31","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T10:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madhousereport.com\/?p=2665"},"modified":"2018-11-20T10:49:29","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T10:49:29","slug":"aurak-hosts-icewes-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=2665","title":{"rendered":"AURAK Hosts ICEWES 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2018, (<\/b>AETOSWire<\/b><\/span><\/a>):<\/b> <\/span>The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)<\/span><\/a> hosted their annual three-day conference, The International Conference on Energy, Water, and Environmental Sciences (ICEWES), in cooperation with the Arab German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) and the International Canadian Association for Sharing Knowledge and Sustainability (IASKS) to bring together researchers and scientists with interests in solving energy, water, and environmental related issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first day of ICEWES commenced with a morning session including the UAE National Anthem, a recitation from the Holy Quran, a welcoming speech from the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success of AURAK, Professor Stephen Wilhite, an AGYA overview from Managing Director, Dr. Sabine Dorpm\u00fcller, and an overview of ICEWES 2018 from Professor Ahmad Sakhrieh, Organizing Committee Chair of AURAK. <\/span><\/p>\n

The conference launched into sessions highlighting academic papers and demonstrations concerning various environmental conservation issues with six keynote speakers: Dr. Ing Uta Pottgiesser, \u201cSmart and Sustainable Cities and Heritage: Healthy Corridors for Innovative and Inclusive Development;\u201d Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, \u201cFood-Energy-Water Nexus: Resources Efficiencies and Policy Dimensions;\u201d Dr.-Ing. Martin Kaltschmitt, \u201cAlternative Fuels for Sustainable Transportation \u2013 Technical Options and Their Assessment;\u201d Professor Ismael Al-Hinti, \u201cSolar Photovoltaics: Status, Potentials, and Challenges;\u201d Mr. Youssef Arfaoui, \u201cRE development Through the Years (Evolution of Technology and Cost Implication);\u201d and Professor Mohammed Ismail\u2019s presenting of \u201cEnergy Harvesting : From Wireless Charging for Automotive to IoT Wearables for Health Care.\u201d The conference concluded Thursday with afternoon sessions of poster presentations for the AURAK Renewable Energy Competition, a closing session, and the AURAK Renewable Energy Competition Results.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cResearch collaboration is crucial for the advancement of society,\u201d stated AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim. \u201c<\/span>ICEWES <\/span>creates the perfect atmosphere for scientists and researchers to convene and explore cutting-edge research essential for formulating solutions for issues threatening our global environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

About AURAK<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), United Arab of Emirates (UAE) is a government-owned institution of higher education which provides an integrated North American-style education. It is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in UAE and offers a total of 22 undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) awarded the institution candidacy status in July 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n

*Source: <\/b>AETOSWire<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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