The American University in Dubai is proud to announce two prestigious grants awarded by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), which will fuel groundbreaking research projects in both engineering and architecture.
Dr. Wael Bazzi, Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Computer Engineering, has been awarded the Dubai Research & Development Grant for his innovative project on Hybrid Human-AI Intelligence. This research explores the synergy between human intuition and AI-driven analytics to create adaptive, efficient, and ethically aligned intelligent systems. By enhancing collaboration between humans and machines, Dr. Bazzi’s project is set to drive innovation across multiple industries, shaping the future of intelligent systems. We are grateful to the Dubai Future Foundation for supporting this cutting-edge research and look forward to its transformative impact.
Dr. Abdellatif Qamhaieh, Associate Professor of Architecture, has been awarded the Dubai Research & Development Grant for his innovative project titled Dubai’s Urban Livability Dashboard. This research aims to address the challenges of measuring urban livability indicators in a rapidly growing city like Dubai, while considering its unique urban growth and socio-spatial patterns. By leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dr. Qamhaieh’s team is developing an “intelligent” dashboard to visualize urban livability conditions across various neighborhoods in the city.
Collaborating with Dr. Qamhaieh is Dr. Hadeel El Naggar, Outreach Coordinator – Architecture, and Assistant Professor of Architecture at AUD. The research team also includes faculty members from RIT Dubai and Khalifa University. Over the course of three years, the project will produce several deliverables, including academic publications, workshops, and engagements with both public and private entities across Dubai. We are grateful to the Dubai Future Foundation for supporting this important research, which aims to reshape urban planning and livability in the region.
