Dr. Daniel Bahamon Garcia,
Senior Research Scientist
ճԹ Research Institute for Health accelerates the development of healthcare technologies by supporting high-TRL solutions and advancing commercialization pathways. Aligned with the “Made-in-the-UAE” vision, the Institute focuses on developing locally owned and manufactured healthcare technologies, reducing reliance on imports while fostering national talent and expertise.
By bridging the gap between late-stage innovation and market adoption, the Institute works closely with researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and investors to translate validated prototypes into scalable, real-world applications. Through targeted funding, mentorship, and strategic collaboration, it empowers the development of high-impact medical devices, digital health platforms, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies, contributing to improved health outcomes and sustainable growth in the healthcare sector.
To be a leading hub for healthcare innovation, advancing high-impact, market-ready technologies that transform healthcare systems in the UAE and globally.
To accelerate the development and commercialization of healthcare technologies by supporting high-TRL solutions, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and enabling the translation of research into scalable, real-world applications aligned with national priorities.
Senior Director – Research Institute for Health
Prof. Lourdes F. Vega is a Full Professor in Chemical Engineering, and Director and Founder of the Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH Center), focused on clean energy, decarbonization (CCUS), hydrogen and sustainable fuels, at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
The Research Institute for Health aims to be a leading platform dedicated to fostering cutting-edge research and strengthening translational science in the UAE healthcare sector. Its driver is to accelerate innovation and support the development of market-ready, “Made-in-the-UAE” health solutions that address specific challenges.
The Research Institute for Health aims to connect KU’s multidisciplinary faculty and laboratories with our partners to address specific needs of the UAE healthcare sector. It works closely with several existing entities at Khalifa University, including research centers, research groups, and research laboratories at KU to boost the translational potential of projects and solutions.
With our clinical and industrial partners, we can:
grids, CCUS, nexus approaches, energy efficiency, sustainable cooling and smart cities, and culminating with cross-cutting enablers such as environmental and economics assessments and policy design. It has clear performance targets and outcomes. The four research pillars of the EI, covering the full value chain of energy transition, are shown in the next figure, highlighting the current and emerging areas of focus, and how they support the UAE and global goals on decarbonization.
The Strategic Pillars that guide the institute are:
Unify complementary expertise across energy transition technologies to enable cross-disciplinary breakthroughs with active end-user collaboration.
Position the UAE as a global model for low-carbon energy systems, with scalable solutions tailored to arid and resource-rich regions.
Bridge cutting-edge research with policy and industry implementation, shaping national and international energy strategies.
Cultivate the next generation of energy leaders through education, training, and global collaboration.
Serve as a hub for international cooperation, attracting top researchers, institutions, industry and investors to co-create the future of energy.
The Research Institute for Heath leverages existing multidisciplinary resources (expertise and labs) that exist in several entities at Khalifa University, including research centers, research groups, and research laboratories.
To know more about our key KU resources, check the following webpages:
Research centers: /research/research-center
Research groups: /research/research-groups
The Research Institute for Health aims to be a translation hub in the UAE healthcare sector. It supports the development of impactful solutions and technologies that solve real word problems in the UAE and beyond. It aims to put the spot on the outstanding research at KU to translate it, in collaboration with our partners, into marketable medical solutions.
As the leading university in the UAE, KU offers valuable expertise and resources that can be used to create innovative solutions for challenges facing the country’s healthcare sector. To ensure maximum impact, the institute aims to facilitate this endeavor.
Professor Lourdes Vega, Senior Director of the Energy Institute, and a member of the International Organizing Committee, is participating at the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC2026, https://ehec.info/), held in Sevilla from March 11-13, 2026
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Professor Lourdes Vega, Senior Director of the Energy Institute, and a member of the International Organizing Committee, is participating at the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC2026, https://ehec.info/), held in Sevilla from March 11-13, 2026
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Professor Lourdes Vega, Senior Director of the Energy Institute, and a member of the International Organizing Committee, is participating at the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC2026, https://ehec.info/), held in Sevilla from March 11-13, 2026
READ MOREWorking closely with academic institutions, healthcare providers, industry leaders, and government stakeholders, the Research Institute for Health advances a dynamic research ecosystem that drives economic diversification, enhances healthcare outcomes, and positions the UAE as a regional hub for health innovation and advanced biomedical technologies.
The Research Institute for Heath works directly with clinical and industrial partners to identify high-impact unmet needs and translate them into focused R&D programs delivered by Khalifa University’s experts across biomedical engineering, AI, digital health, biotechnology, medical devices, and data science.
By partnering with us, you gain:
Deasyl, a technology provider at the forefront of green chemical innovation, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional polluting processes. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operating in Masdar City for the UAE and MENA, it specializes in identifying, developing, and in-licensing novel chemistry for key players in the petrochemical and fine chemical sectors. The Energy Institute collaborates with Deasyl on the production of sustainable fuels and derivatives.
Deasyl, a technology provider at the forefront of green chemical innovation, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional polluting processes. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operating in Masdar City for the UAE and MENA, it specializes in identifying, developing, and in-licensing novel chemistry for key players in the petrochemical and fine chemical sectors. The Energy Institute collaborates with Deasyl on the production of sustainable fuels and derivatives.
Deasyl, a technology provider at the forefront of green chemical innovation, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional polluting processes. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operating in Masdar City for the UAE and MENA, it specializes in identifying, developing, and in-licensing novel chemistry for key players in the petrochemical and fine chemical sectors. The Energy Institute collaborates with Deasyl on the production of sustainable fuels and derivatives.