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Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Student Research Showcased at the

Innovation through AI, Drones, and Emirates Agricultural Conference and

Robotics Exhibition 2026

A newly published book operational safety, productivity, research with practical and Student researchers from Abu exchange ideas with the wider The team also acknowledged the
chapter titled “Automation and environmental sustainability. societal relevance. Dhabi University participated in academic and professional valuable insights and feedback
and Mechanization of Oil Palm By applying intelligent the Poster Competition at the community, and engage in provided by Hatim Nadeer, Adeel
Harvesting Using Drones and automation within agricultural The publication demonstrates Emirates Agricultural Conference discussions aligned with Ahammed Safeer, Chandru
Rovers” highlights research settings, the work contributes how engineering innovation can and Exhibition 2026, held at national and global sustainability Sudersan, and Dr. Hatem
contributions at the intersection to broader discussions on extend beyond conventional ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organized priorities. Participation in such Abushammala, reflecting the
of artificial intelligence, how advanced engineering industrial applications into by United Arab Emirates events helps students connect collaborative nature of impactful
automation, robotics, technologies can support sectors where automation and University in collaboration with academic inquiry with real-world research development.
sustainability, and agricultural sustainable food production intelligent systems can create the Ministry of Climate Change environmental and societal
engineering. Published in and more resilient agricultural measurable sustainability and Environment, the event was challenges, while strengthening Participation in a conference
Springer’s Artificial Intelligence systems. impact. By connecting artificial centered on the theme “Climate- their research communication dedicated to climate-smart
in Sustainable Energy and intelligence, robotics, and Smart Science for Sustainable and professional engagement. science highlights the
Environmental Management The chapter was developed environmental management, Food Systems,” providing an The research was presented by importance of student-led
(2026), the chapter explores under the guidance of Prof. the research contributes to the important platform for dialogue Jasin Ayamon in collaboration research in addressing emerging
how emerging technologies can Sharul Sham Dol, Director growing body of work shaping on sustainability, agricultural with teammates Numan sustainability challenges
transform agricultural operations of the Research Institute for the future of sustainable innovation, climate resilience, Haqqani, Mohsen Al-Muraqab, and contributing to broader
through smarter, safer, and more Sustainable Futures (RISF), with engineering solutions. and food security. and Mariam Aldarmaki, under conversations on innovation,
efficient harvesting systems. contributions from Numan the mentorship of Prof. agriculture, and the future of
Haqqani, Jasin Ayamon, Mohsen The conference created valuable Sharul Sham Dol, Director sustainable food systems.
The research examines the Al-Muraqab, Mariam Aldarmaki, opportunities for students of the Research Institute for
use of AI-driven drones and Anas Mustafa, and Mohammed to showcase their research, Sustainable Futures (RISF).
autonomous rovers to improve Alavi. The collaborative effort
oil palm harvesting processes, reflects the importance of
addressing important challenges interdisciplinary teamwork and
related to labor intensity, mentorship in advancing applied

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