Lifelong passion for science and technology | Abdulla Ismail | TEDxRITDubai скачать в хорошем качестве

Lifelong passion for science and technology | Abdulla Ismail | TEDxRITDubai

My passion for science and technology started with science fiction long time ago. The journey was extraordinary and shaped my whole life, career, and community needs. Professor of Electrical Engineering. Emirati citizen, Born in Sharjah. BSc(‘80), MSc(’83),and PhD(’86) in Electrical Engineering from University of Arizona, USA. 1st Emirati to hold a PhD in Engineering. Has over 30 years of teaching and research experience at UAE University and RIT Dubai. Worked as Vice Dean of College of Engineering, Advisor to the Vice Chancellor at UAE University. Worked in education and technology management at Dubai Silicon Oasis and Emirates Foundation. Teaching and research interests in Control and Power systems, intelligent systems, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. Coauthored two books; desalination technology in the UAE and Contemporary Scientific Issues. Published over 77 referred technical papers in local and international journals and conferences. Won Emirates Energy Award (2015), UAE University award for University and Community service (2002, 2003), and Fulbright scholarship (1998). A senior member of IEEE. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx