Khalifa University Honours 24 YFEL Programme Members
Abu Dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that 24 members of the 2024 Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) programme, the flagship outreach initiative, received their certificates of completion at a grand ceremony after having concluded their annual schedule of courses and projects.
According to Emirates News Agency, the YFEL programme offers members-students and young professionals-access to global leaders, senior business executives, and academics engaged in clean energy and sustainability. The 15 male and nine female members of the 2024 YFEL programme represent six nationalities and are associated with two local and eight international universities, demonstrating the programme’s appeal among students and youth interested in clean energy and sustainability.
The YFEL 2024 cohort includes 14 international students residing outside the UAE, highlighting the inclusive nature of the YFEL outreach program. The graduates join an alumni body of more than 600 former YFEL members, who are driving new initiatives in sustainability and clean energy. Professor Bayan Sharif, Provost of Khalifa University, emphasized the programme’s role in creating future leaders capable of ensuring the continuation of sustainability initiatives.
A significant event during the year was the fourth edition of the YFEL German-Emirati Sustainability Days conference, which featured debates, panel discussions, and interactive dialogue between UAE stakeholders, German industry, and 2024 YFEL members. A case study competition on addressing misalignment challenges in EV wireless charging systems selected 13 winners for their research and alignment with program goals.
The 2024 YFEL members completed six projects, including ‘Sustainable Urban Design of Abu Dhabi Public Transportation’ and ‘Promotion for Rooftop Solar Panels in Abu Dhabi Households’. Emirati YFEL member Rodha AlQubaisi and YFEL member Cai Zhuoang from China praised the programme for its relevant workshops, supportive instructors, and effective networking opportunities.