Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 October 2019: Middlesex University Dubai launched the Centre for Innovation in Human Experience on 28 October 2019 in the presence of faculty, industry professionals, and experts. The first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, CIHX brings together three specialised labs: InsightsX Lab, RoboTechX Lab, and Immersive VR LabX , each equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources.

CIHX  is comprised of academics from the University and other professionals with varied backgrounds and expertise in the fields of Data Science, Robotics, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Human Centred Design; working together to meet the needs of organisations, entrepreneurs, and government for humanised digital transformation in business and society. The core beliefs and practices of the Centre are innovation, empathy, collaboration, safety, integrity, lawfulness and excellence.

“We are pleased to launch the Centre of Innovation in Human Experience as we strive to collaborate and build a community that will drive forward research and development across humanised technology,” said Dr Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of Middlesex University Dubai.

“Above all, the Centre is focused on three main pillars: Research and Development, Consultancy, and preparing the next generation of industry ready IT professionals and entrepreneurs. We are all thrilled to launch this unique initiative in the company of our esteemed partners and industry experts,” commented Dr Fehmida Hussain, Head of the CIHX and Head of the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department at Middlesex University Dubai.

In line with the UAE’s National Agenda of transitioning to a knowledge-based economy, promoting innovation and research and development, CIHX aspires to bridge the gap between academia and industry in using innovative technologies to improve quality of life. It will do this through three specially designed labs:

InsightsX Lab

The InsightsX Lab is the Data Science hub to connect the analytics community and academic fraternity with organisations willing to derive insights from their data. The lab enables academic researchers and the data science community in the UAE to help companies understand how to better monetise their data through the development and application of new predictive models and by taking an analytical approach.

RoboTechX Lab

The RoboTechX Lab researches and develops various robots and internet connected devices. Its activities include cover designing, developing and testing a wide range of hardware and software – from a simple plant watering system and distributed energy metre to industrial manipulators and autonomous robots.

Immersive VR LabX

The Immersive VR LabX aims to promote research and development in the transformative field of VR. It aims to understand the technology itself and how it can be utilised to push the boundaries across hardware and software. It will also study the underlying cognitive and behavioural aspects of people using these Immersive VR systems. The potential of this technology is limitless in a plethora of fields such as training, education, medicine and healthcare.

For more information about CIHX  visit www.mdx.ac.ae/cihe . 

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About Middlesex University Dubai:

Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus, which opened in January 2005, has over 3,400 students from more than 100 nationalities and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas; it is the first and only university to offer a face to face LLB (British Qualifying Law) Degree. Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, Grants and professional practice. Middlesex University Dubai prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted for the modern world, committed to lifelong learning and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, Dubai campus students can benefit from all the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing modern city in the heart of the Middle East, while experiencing the diverse nationalities and cultures that make up the population of Dubai. The Campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park, occupying spacious classrooms and study areas within four buildings. Dubai Knowledge Park itself was set up in 2003 for international institutions that promote learning. Middlesex University Dubai students, therefore, have the opportunity to participate in a much wider student community.

For more information about the programmes and the range of scholarships available, visit www.mdx.ac.ae.

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