UKF IN THE 17TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DEVELOPMENTS IN ESYSTEMS ENGINEERING (DESE2024).

The second day’s events of the conference, jointly organized by University of Khorfakkan, UKF, and University of Sharjah, UOS, were launched at UKF, with the participation of the eSystems Engineering Society and under the patronage of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The conference aims to highlight the latest developments in electronic systems and AI applications in marine environment understanding and marine life conservation, as well as address various research issues in data analysis and educational methods, with participation from researchers and specialists from UKF and prominent academic and research institutions locally and internationally. In his opening speech, His Excellency Prof. Ali Hilal Alnaqbi, Chancellor of UKF, welcomed attendees and participants from inside and outside the UAE, expressing his pleasure in continuing the conference sessions on the second day at UKF, following a successful first day at the UOS. He emphasized the University’s commitment to applied scientific research in marine sciences, as one of its core objectives aligned with the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of UKF. Alnaqbi noted that this conference provides an excellent opportunity for researchers and academics to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and discuss key research topics to find suitable solutions for challenges in smart systems across scientific fields, especially in marine life conservation. He added, “We are proud to participate in this edition of the conference, striving to promote best practices in electronic systems and AI applications in education, an essential step to meet the demands of the modern age.” The second day of the conference included a panel discussion chaired by Dr. Henrik Stahl, Dean of the College of Marine Sciences and Aquatic Biology at UKF, during which a variety of research papers and scientific topics were presented. The first paper, titled “AI, Robotics, and Sensor Needs for Marine Conservation,” was presented by Prof. Brendan Godley from the University of Exeter in the UK. The second paper, “Bat Sensor Systems Approaches,” was presented by Prof. Rolf Mueller from Virginia Tech, USA. The third paper, titled “Collective AI Underwater – Distributed Autonomous Systems for Environmental Monitoring,” was presented by Dr. Giulia De Masi from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The fourth research paper, “Comprehensive Data Collection Mechanism for Monitoring Aquatic Life,” was presented by Dr. Faten Mohamed from UKF. The fifth paper, “AI-Based Detection of Marine Species in the Gulf of Oman,” was delivered by Dr. Fouad Lmagri from the Fujairah Research Center. The sixth paper, “Chlorophyll Dynamics and Its Relationship with Bottom Water Uplift and Nutrient Availability in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” was presented by Dr. Kaltham Ismail from UKF. Additionally, Dr. Akbar John from UKF presented a paper titled “Thermal Enhancement of Hybrid Interactions and Its Impact on Fish DNA Analysis.” The final paper, “Characterization and Bioremediation of Potential New Bacterial Strains in Oil-Polluted Seawater in the UAE,” was presented by Dr. Ruqaya Al-Amiri from UKF. The conference concluded with a guided tour of Khorfakkan city organized by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, allowing participants to explore the city’s main tourist attractions and historical landmarks.