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RAK AL KHAIMAH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) — World-renowned scientists attending the 15th International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM) in Ras Al Khaimah participated in two ‘Innovation in the UAE’ sessions to provide Insights and expertise in areas related to sustainability and the intersection of science and innovation.
Professor Anthony Cheetham, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Center for Advanced Materials (RAKCAM), which organizes IWAM, and Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Director of the SMaRT Center at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, both delivered a speech – with government officials, Hour-long talks were given by academics and students.
The Emirates Innovation Festival is a nationwide celebration of innovation and one of the largest events of its kind in the world, where governments, the private sector and individuals work together to help create a broad culture of innovation in the UAE.
Sir Anthony Cheetham, Research Professor at UC Santa Barbara and Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore, talks about the goals of the Advanced Materials Center in Ras Al Khaimah and the role of international symposia Advanced Materials promotes science and inspires Ras Al Khaimah and the entire UAE of primary and secondary school students. He shares his thoughts on how advanced materials have the potential to revolutionize industries as diverse as aerospace, transportation, construction and healthcare, and help reduce carbon footprints and energy needs.
Professor Sahajwala, known as the “Queen of Waste” in her native Australia for her pioneering work in converting waste into green materials, spoke about how harnessing waste is crucial to achieving true sustainability. She also details how waste can be transformed and reused in a circular economy.
The Emirates Innovation Exhibition will continue at the Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Center in Ras Al Khaimah until February 23. Part of the month-long national agenda of UAE Innovation 2024, the exhibition showcases key innovations across various sectors and includes lectures, workshops and panel discussions on the critical role of innovative solutions in driving continued progress and prosperity.
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