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AJMAN UNIVERSITY’S RESEARCH OUTPUT, QUALITY OF RESEARCH SHOW PHENOMENAL GROWTH Research output at Ajman University (AU), both in terms of the quality and quantity of research papers has shown phenomenal growth over the last four years from 2017 to 2021. This is evidenced by the impressive increase in Scopus indexed research papers produced by AU faculty and the increase in the number of citations received by AU papers. AU has also successfully diversified its research across academic streams and increased research collaborations and ties with leading high-ranked universities, regionally and globally. Scopus indexed research papers published by Ajman University authors increased from just 38 in 2017 to 500+ in 2021, an incredible rise of more than 1500% over these years. Meanwhile, an increase in the number of citations received for research papers by Ajman University has also shown a highly positive trend, growing by more than 100% between 2017-2021. In 2017, Scopus indexed research papers by AU faculty received 1685 citations, which increased to 3680 in 2021. industry, in addition to significantly reducing our carbon footprint.”
SCOPUS INDEXED RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED BY AJMAN UNIVERSITY AUTHORS INCREASED FROM JUST 38 IN 2017 TO 500+ IN 2021
SHARJAH SUSTAINABLE CITY HOSTS VISIT FROM STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH Sharjah Sustainable City recently hosted a delegation of students and faculty from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to further academic research and knowledge on sustainable real estate development in the UAE and beyond. Eight students from the Master of Urban Planning programme at AUS attended
the site visit, to learn about the practical implementations of sustainable development theories on housing communities and their effectiveness on the ground in the new Sharjah development. They were accompanied by Professor Rafael Pizarro (PhD), Associate Professor at the College of Architecture, Art & Design, and Rose Armour, Head of Sustainability at AUS.
AN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO OFFER STUDENTS REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS INTO THE APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THEORIES IN REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
