Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines three of the United Arab Emirates’ leading universities – the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), and The Petroleum Institute (PI) – into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to generate world leaders and significant thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing improving economy. KU’s research relates to key concentrates sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as establishments for these sectors. KU also engages in arts and sciences research that ensures additional depth and breadth to the university’s research portfolio. Special topical fields covered are mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, humanities and social sciences.