Developing new technologies and pioneering perspectives are at the heart of Masdar Institute’s mission. We believe that the sustainability challenges facing mankind require innovative solutions involving groundbreaking technologies, methods and systems.
The research focus at Masdar Institute addresses real-world energy and sustainability challenges from an integrated technology, systems and policy perspective.
To that end our faculty and students are dedicated to pursuing research that will meet the economic and developmental needs of not only Abu Dhabi and the UAE, but also the world at large.
Masdar Institute’s core research specializations are:
• Water, Environment and Health
• Future Energy Systems
• Microsystems and Advanced Materials
Along with core research projects and with a unique focus on the integration of technology, policy and systems, Masdar Institute has a broad portfolio of new research projects in development that integrates theory and practice to incubate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
A large number of research projects are currently being undertaken by Masdar Institute faculty and students on topics including renewable energy technologies, smart grids and smart buildings, energy policy and planning, advanced electronic devices and water and environmental technologies.
We believe that research in these critical areas will place Masdar Institute’s graduates at the forefront of progress in solving humanity’s common issues. Faculty, have already filed for a number of patents resulting from their research in those fields.
Through this innovative and critical research Masdar Institute’s faculty and students are doing their part to contribute to the solution of the critical and challenging global problems posed by climate change and energy insecurity.
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The academic program structure, as well as the Institute’s engagement with industry, government, and other academic institutions, supports a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to research. Industry partnership is prioritized to ensure that Masdar Institute’s Research has a high degree of relevance and societal benefit.
Masdar Institute's multidisciplinary approach draws upon fields in engineering, science, economics and management to address the following challenges:
Clean, Affordable Energy: Development and deployment of technologies, systems and polices for efficient and cost effective production, delivery and use of energy with minimal impact on the environment.
Equitable Access to Water: Development and deployment of technologies, systems and policies for ensuring sufficient and equitable access to water, while maintaining the integrity of natural water supplies and minimizing any impact on the environment.
Robust, Healthy Environment: Development and deployment of technologies, systems and policies for mitigating and adapting to climate change and preserving the health and integrity of the natural environment.
Sustainable Economic Development: Development and deployment of technologies, systems and policies that promote equitable access to resources, sustained economic development and improved quality of life.