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  ENTC Attends ENEC's Annual R&D Roadshow We are pleased to share that ENTC recently attended the annual R&D Roadshow hosted by ENEC, where stakeholders from across the UAE gathered to explore the latest initiatives aimed at enhancing operational activities and advancing nuclear technologies. It was an invaluable opportunity for us to engage with industry leaders and collaborate on our shared goal of nuclear excellence. We appreciate ENEC鈥檚 efforts in promoting safety, performance, and efficiency in the nuclear sector and look forward to continuing our partnership in these vital areas.

From February 10 to 14 (2025) leading nuclear safety experts from six countries, including South Korea, the United States, and Germany, gathered in Abu Dhabi for a high-level workshop on probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) for multi-unit nuclear power plants. Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the event served as a pivotal forum for enhancing global approaches to nuclear safety and risk assessment. Representatives from the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC)聽played a key role in the discussions, contributing valuable insights and expertise. The ENTC聽team collaborated with international specialists to…

The Emirates Nuclear Technology Center hosted a seminar with聽Prof. Khaled Saleh. titled 鈥淩obust and accurate numerical schemes for a compressible multiphase flow model.鈥� the session focused on modeling and simulating compressible multiphase flows聽using advanced mathematical and computational methods.  

Exhibition Demonstrates ENTC鈥檚 Contributions to UAE's Nuclear Energy, Including Accident Tolerant Fuel Selection Studies, Safety Analysis, and Drone-Based Environmental Monitoring聽聽 聽聽 The Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) presented 12 cutting-edge research projects across four thematic areas during a dedicated exhibition at the headquarters of the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).聽 聽 A total of 22 participants from Khalifa University took part in the event attended by members of the FANR Board of Management. The exhibition provided a platform to highlight ENTC鈥檚 contributions to the UAE's nuclear energy sector, including accident tolerant fuel selection studies, safety analysis, and innovative…

The Emirates Nuclear Technology Center hosted a seminar with聽Dr. Mustafa Hadj-Nacer聽titled 鈥淎dvances in the Safe Storage and Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel鈥� the session focused on cutting-edge technologies and research ensuring the safety of spent nuclear fuel in dry storage systems.  

Two of our PhD students (Asma and Sameer) from the MEEN program (but working in T-H nuclear related PhD projects were interviewed on TV yesterday morning (check at video time from 1 hour 14 min onwards, in arabic) from the link below: https://www.youtube.com/live/mlRQdX4n_2Q Two Khalifa University PhD Students Highlight ENTC鈥檚 Role in Ensuring UAE鈥檚 Nuclear Safety on Emirates TV鈥檚 Morning Program - Khalifa University  

The Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) recently hosted a delegation from KEPCO Nuclear Fuel, South Korea鈥檚 leading nuclear fuel company. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for future collaboration, with discussions covering operational efficiency, and technological innovation. This visit P站视频 KEPCO鈥檚 dedication to building global partnerships with ENTC in the nuclear sector.

The ENTC recently welcomed a delegation from Tsinghua University for an engaging visit and lab tour. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Saeed Alameri, ENTC Director, and Dr. Yacine Addad, Deputy Director. During the tour, researchers and lab engineers provided insightful explanations of ongoing experiments and showcased the cutting-edge work being conducted across the labs. The visit served as a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen academic collaboration.

We recently hosted a seminar at the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) with Dr. Herv茅, titled "Protecting Nuclear Installations Against Natural Hazards and Climate Change Effects." The session provided valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for safeguarding nuclear installations in the face of natural hazards and climate change.

We are delighted to have hosted the ANS group from the American Nuclear Society at Khalifa University. During their visit, Dr. Yacine gave a brief presentation about the Nuclear Engineering Educational Programs and R&D Activities at Khalifa University, followed by a tour of our advanced labs. The tour was supported by our lab engineers, who provided detailed insights into the facilities and ongoing research. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our work and engage with the group.

Fatima AlZaabi from the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) successfully participated in the IAEA School on Nuclear and Radiological Leadership for Safety, held in Abu Dhabi from December 9鈥�13, 2024. The training focused on enhancing leadership skills for nuclear and radiological safety, emphasizing case studies, safety culture, and systemic approaches to safety in complex environments.

Student Will Gain Practical Skills in Managing Fusion Fuels through Two-Month Internship at Oxfordshire, and Participate in Cutting-Edge Research in Clean Energy   Khalifa University of Science and Technology and leading UK-based global commercial fusion energy company Tokamak Energy, today announced the first UAE National student has joined a team of engineers designing the first fusion energy pilot plant at Oxfordshire, under an internship program.聽   Jassem Alhammadi, a Khalifa University senior student in the bachelor鈥檚 program in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering, has become the first Emirati intern to join the Tokamak Energy team and will…

11 Published Papers Highlight Crucial Radionuclide Dispersion   In a significant stride towards achieving the UAE鈥檚 peaceful nuclear goals, Khalifa University鈥檚 Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and the French Institut de Radioprotection et de S没ret茅 Nucl茅aire (IRSN) has successfully completed Phase 1 of the Numerical Modelling of Radionuclides Dispersion (MORAD) research program. The collaboration has yielded 11 published papers, highlighting crucial environmental aspects.聽   聽Playing a vital role in supporting the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy sector, the primary objective of the MORAD program is to augment the UAE鈥檚 capacity to…

Reactor containment buldings (RCBs) as the last barrier to the release of radioactive materials play a critical role in the nuclear power plants (NPPs). Thus, the integrity of RCBs has been studied as one of the projects in the ENTC. Several MSc students in Nuclear Engineering have participated in the project and after graduation they are actively working on the safety and security areas of NPPs at FANR and ENC/NAWAH. Sara Al Hanaee, one of the MSc graduates, completed her MSc Thesis titled 鈥楨ffect of aging on ultimate pressure capacity of nuclear reactor containment building, which was published in a…

Nourah Alyammahi is a full-time MSc student in nuclear engineering under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Ho Joon Yoon. She is also a FANR nuclear safety assessment engineer, was selected to participate in the ATLAS-2 Project. Her MSc thesis is to conduct the numerical analysis using one of the thermal hydraulic safety analysis code, RELAP 5, whilst conducting experiments and tests developed by the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute. She participated in every test and experiment over the last two years and put UAE on the global stage regarding thermal hydraulic safety analysis by presenting Five of her research findings…

With electricity demand in the GCC growing, the region is turning to nuclear to diversify its power mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The UAE understands that nuclear power can be one major component of the decarbonizing process: A new UAE energy plan announced in January 2017 involves investment of USD163 billion by 2050 to achieve half of its energy from nuclear power and renewables.   At Khalifa University, we鈥檙e poised to join the drive towards nuclear power in the UAE. Our Department of Nuclear Engineering is innovating in nuclear engineering research and education to produce graduates who will…

A Khalifa University research proposal has been selected to be awarded the 2019 UAE Ministry of Education Collaborative Research Program Grant (CRPG2019) program.   The proposal, titled 鈥淓valuation of Using Accident Tolerant Fuel Concepts in APR1400,鈥� was one of four proposals selected from a total of 238 proposals submitted to the grant program. The KU researchers will receive approximately AED7 million across three years to pursue research aimed at demonstrating the superior performance of new advanced nuclear fuel in commercial nuclear power plants. Such advanced nuclear fuels that can help get more power out of nuclear power plants safely and…

Stress corrosion cracking of stainless steels in the primary water of pressurized water reactors is one issue threatening the safety of a nuclear power plant. To improve safety, researchers from Khalifa University's Nuclear Engineering Department are investigating the role of the carbides produced when heat-treating steel.聽 Pyungyeon Cho, Research Assistant in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has developed a project to investigate the main role of the carbides (carbon-metal alloys) produced when stainless steel and nickel-based alloys are heat-treated. Nuclear power plants use stainless steels in the various structures of the reactor for robustness, but the environment in a nuclear…

Team of Experts Offering Overview of IAEA鈥檚 Milestones Approach and Nuclear Infrastructure Issues to Implement N-Power Programs Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are jointly organizing a five-day training course on nuclear power infrastructure development at the Main Campus in Abu Dhabi. The course, being held from 8-12 December by a team of experts, aims to provide an overview of the IAEA鈥檚 Milestones Approach and the nuclear infrastructure issues countries should consider and address when implementing new nuclear power programs. The course will be titled 鈥楽upporting Knowledgeable Decision-making and Building Capacities to Start…

Khalifa University hosted a Workshop on the Best Practices in Nuclear Training and Education Approaches led by Khalifa University Assistant Professor Saeed Al Ameri and Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor Braden Goddard on 17鈥�19 February 2020. As peaceful nuclear power and technology is developed in the Middle East region, it is important to know the best practices when it comes to human capital development. The event was attended by industry representatives, regulators, and academics from the UAE and Egypt, two of the leading nuclear countries in the region. Participants of the event have taken the material they have gained from…

As part of the ongoing research and education partnership with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), five faculty members from the Nuclear Engineering Department at Khalifa University were given a unique opportunity to visit Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. During the visit, Dr. Yacine Addad, Dr. Youssef Shatilla, Dr. Akihide Hidaka, Dr. Saeed Al Ameri, and Dr. Ahmed Alkaabi witnessed firsthand the high safety standards that are embedded at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Upon completion of its four Units, the Barakah plant will generate 5,600 MW of clean electricity, providing up to 25 percent of the UAE鈥檚 electricity demand when fully…

Team of Experts Offering Overview of IAEA鈥檚 Milestones Approach and Nuclear Infrastructure Issues to Implement N-Power Programs Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are jointly organizing a five-day training course on nuclear power infrastructure development at the Main Campus in Abu Dhabi. The course, being held from 8-12 December by a team of experts, aims to provide an overview of the IAEA鈥檚 Milestones Approach and the nuclear infrastructure issues countries should consider and address when implementing new nuclear power programs. The course will be titled 鈥楽upporting Knowledgeable Decision-making and Building Capacities to Start…

聽The new center will support research, innovation and capacity building in the UAE鈥檚 peaceful nuclear energy industry A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by UAE鈥檚 MoEI, and the Korea鈥檚 MoFA to cooperate in research projects 聽The UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry opened the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center, at Khalifa University鈥檚 Sas Al Nakhl Campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to support the long-term sustainability of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program by creating a dedicated innovation hub for peaceful nuclear technologies. 聽A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged by His Excellency Suhail Bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, UAE…

Dr. Philip Beeley, Center Director of NTC, (second row, third from left) with members of the MODARIA II program at the Working Group 4 final meeting in Vienna in October   Over the past 15 months, Dr. Avin Pillay, Dr. Marouane Temimi, Dr. Yacine Addad, Dr. Sasi Stephen and Dr. Philip Beeley of KU鈥檚 Nuclear Technology Center (NTC) attended several working group meetings of the International Atomic Energy Agency鈥檚 (IAEA) Modelling and Data for Radiological Impact Assessment (MODARIA) II program, which ran from 2016-2019. The MODARIA II program brought together 140 scientists, regulators, operators, and radiation protection experts from around…

Khalifa University of Science and Technology a research university dedicated to producing world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering hosted the first National Outreach Seminar on Technical Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in late August. The seminar was jointly organized at Khalifa University of Science and Technology Main Campus on 20-22 August 2017 with the UAE Permanent Mission to the IAEA the IAEA Technical Cooperation Department and the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). The UAE Permanent Mission to the IAEA is the main liaison office for the UAE鈥檚 collaboration with the international…

Hosted in the UAE for the third time and runs for two weeks Khalifa University opened the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Energy Management (NEM) School on May 14 2017 in Abu Dhabi. This is the third time the NEM School has been hosted in the UAE the first was in 2013 and the second was in 2015. The school is hosted in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Nawah Energy Company (Nawah).聽 The school runs from May 14 - 25 2017. The number of participants has largely increased…