December, 10 2017
Visit of delegation from The British University in Dubai to RAKRIC
RAKRIC received a visit from Prof. Bassam Abu-Hijleh and Dr. Kirk Shanks from the British University in Dubai. The two scientists were toured RAKRIC SOLAB, in which different research activities and projects were introduced to them by the team of engineers at RAKRIC. After that a meeting was held with Prof. Mousa Mohsen the director of RAKRIC, to discuss mutual collaboration venues between the two institutes.
RAKRIC received a visit from Prof. Bassam Abu-Hijleh and Dr. Kirk Shanks from the British University in Dubai. The two scientists were toured RAKRIC SOLAB, in which different research activities and projects were introduced to them by the team of engineers at RAKRIC. After that a meeting was held with Prof. Mousa Mohsen the director of RAKRIC, to discuss mutual collaboration venues between the two institutes.
Several discussions took place during the visit, the contribution of AURAK team at solar decathlon middle east was discussed, the delegation also showed a great interest on the outdoor testing facilities at RAKRIC such as the solar calorimetric testing facility and PV test center. The two parties agreed to stay closely connected for future research work and mutual collaborative projects.
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