AL AIN, sixteenth June, 2025 (WAM) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has chosen a scholar crew from the Mechanical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) after the nomination by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, to take part within the prestigious Asian Try Zero-G 2025 (ATZ-G 2025) program. The experiment will probably be carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) within the second half of 2025.
Dr. Waleed Ahmed, Associate Professor within the Mechanical Engineering Department and crew supervisor, emphasised that the crew’s choice by this esteemed worldwide house company got here because of their sustained efforts and dedication over two tutorial semesters.
The crew comprising Hamdan Almeqbaali, Akio Alnajjar, Ahoud Alkaabi, Hessa Alghaithi, Mariam Alnuaimi, and Wedemah Alnuaimi, carried out intensive theoretical investigation supported by experimental testing and utilizing engineering simulations software program, and proposed an experiment beneath the theme “Investigating Harmonic Motion and Damping Effects in Microgravity.” Their venture stood out amongst submissions from over 500 worldwide universities and was acknowledged for presenting new scientific information and insights not beforehand explored.
The choice of UAEU’s venture underscores the college’s sturdy place within the discipline of scientific analysis, notably house science, and displays its superior analysis infrastructure. It additionally enhances UAEU’s world popularity as a hub for innovation and discovery.
This participation represents a proud milestone in UAEU’s rising contributions to house exploration and demonstrates the college’s dedication to producing ground-breaking analysis that serves society and advances scientific understanding.