HBKU Wins 22 NPRP-Standard Grants
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HBKU Wins 22 NPRP-Standard Grants
The Office of the Vice President for Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has announced the recipients of the NPRP-Standard 13th Cycle grants. As a submitting institution, HBKU was awarded 18 grants out of 63 submitted proposals and received four grants in collaboration with several external institutions.
The NPRP-Standard program competitively selects research projects that address national priorities through supporting basic and applied research as well as translational research and experimental development.
The below awarded projects showcase HBKU’s comprehensive array of research expertise spanning multiple areas, all advancing vital research into the development of Qatar’s society and economy.
HBKU Submitting Institution
| Project Title | HBKU Entity | Lead Principal Investigator | Project ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gdM-OMics Study: A Personalized Epigenetic Approach to Early Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis | CHLS | Dr. Nady El Hajj | NPRP13S-0113-200050 |
| Identifying Genetic and Epigenetic Changes Underlying Pediatric Acute Myeloid leukemia Progression | CHLS | Dr. Borbala Mifsud | NPRP13S-0116-200088 |
| A Precision Medicine Approach to Target Colorectal Cancer | CHLS | Dr. Omar Khan | NPRP13S-0121-200130 |
| Exploring New Therapeutic Targets in Cardiometabolic Disease | CHLS | Dr. Johan Ericsson | NPRP13S-0127-200178 |
| Resources and Applications for Detecting and Classifying Polarized and Hate Speech in Arabic Social Media | CHLS | Professor Wajdi Zaghouani | NPRP13S-0206-200281 |
| Multisensory Tangible Technologies for Inclusive Collaborative Play Between Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Neurotypical Peers | CSE | Dr. Dena Al-Thani | NPRP13S-0108-200027 |
| Endpoint Secured Multisensor Interface Chip for IoT Applications | CSE | Dr. Bo Wang | NPRP13S-0122-200135 |
| Additive Manufacturing of Mg-based Porous Tissue Scaffolds | CSE | Professor Muammer Koc | NPRP13S-0126-200172 |
| Visual Exploration of Chain of Narrators in the Kutub al-Sittah | CSE | Dr. Younss Ait Mou | NPRP13S-0129-200194 |
| Combining Dynamic Storage and Recovery Techniques with the Use of Smart Water Metering for the Multi-Period Aquifers Management in Qatar | CSE | Dr. Chefi Triki | NPRP13S-0129-200198 |
| Visual Analytics of Large, Dynamic Graphs | CSE | Professor Jens Schneider | NPRP13S-0130-200207 |
| Secure Federated Edge Intelligence Framework for AI-driven 6G Applications | CSE | Dr. Mohamed Abdallah | NPRP13S-0201-200219 |
| Development of Human-Centric Robust ML-Driven IoT Smart Services | CSE | Professor Ala Al-Fuqaha | NPRP13S-0206-200273 |
| Artificial Intelligence Assisted and Computationally Efficient Smart Vision Sensor | CSE | Professor Amine Bermak | NPRP13S-0212-200345 |
| A Blockchain Community Solar Ecosystem for Qatar | QEERI | Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo | NPRP13S-0109-200032 |
| Qatar Thermal Comfort Standard (QTCS): Maximizing Comfort to Minimize Overcooling and Energy Waste | QEERI | Dr. Abdukrem Amhamed | NPRP13S-0203-200243 |
| Developing An Energy Systems Model of Qatar as a Tool to Support National Energy-Environmental Policy Analysis | QEERI | Dr. Marcello Contestabile | NPRP13S-0204-200250 |
| Science-Based Mapping of Stress Corrosion Cracking Thresholds for Stainless Steel | QEERI | Dr. Hanan Farhat | NPRP13S-0205-200268 |
HBKU Collaborative Institution
| Project Title | Submitting Institution | Lead Principal Investigator | Project ID | HBKU Project Investigator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Development of Human Potential in Qatar: Challenges and Success Factors for Women’s Empowerment, Economic Diversification, and National Development | Northwestern University in Qatar | Dr. S. Venus Jin | NPRP13S-0126-200176 | Dr. Evren Tok, CIS |
| Digital Media, the Youth and National Identity in Qatar. | Qatar University | Professor Noureddine Miladi | NPRP13S-0130-200203 | Dr. Fethi Ahmed, CIS |
| AI-Based Next Generation Edge Platform for Heterogeneous Services using 5G Technologies | Qatar University | Professor Aiman Erbad | NPRP13S-0205-200265 | Dr. Mohamed Abdallah, CSE |
| Advanced Composites for Internal and External Reinforcement of Concrete Structures: Experimental and Life Cycle-Assessment Studies | Qatar University | Prof. Usama Ebead | NPRP13S-0209-200311 | Dr. Sami Al-Ghamdi, CSE |