UAE: Award-winning Emirati scientist looks to inspire generations

UAE: Award-winning Emirati scientist looks to inspire generations

Dr Ameena Al-Sumaiti, an award-winning female Emirati scientist, hopes to inspire the younger generation to help solve future challenges through advanced sciences and aspires to become a UAE minister.

Dr Ameena is one of the 15 participants of the National Experts Programme (NEP), which has been developed under the direction of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The programme is a launch pad for Emirati specialists to play a leading role in transforming future-growth sectors, which are aligned with the strategic vision of the UAE.

Dr Ameena represents the advanced sciences and research sector in the NEP 3.0 – the programme's third edition. She told Khaleej Times about her determination to “make a positive impact that will benefit the UAE and future generations” and her goal of becoming a minister.

Bagging laurels galore

Having started her academic career in 2016, Dr Ameena is now an associate professor at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, and an established expert in several fields, including project management, operations research, energy policy and economics, and energy and demand side management. Her wealth of experience and knowledge has seen her receive more than 34 awards and prestigious local and international fellowships.

Dr Ameena is excited as she talks