Dr. Zafar Said is a Distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at United Arab Emirates University. His research focuses on renewable and solar energy systems, artificial intelligence applications in energy, nanofluids, and advanced thermal sciences, supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy, innovation, sustainable cities, and climate action. He has published more than 350 Web of Science-indexed journal articles, along with 6 books, 30 book chapters, over 30 conference papers, 6 granted U.S. patents, and 2 Indian patents. He has been continuously ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier BV and Stanford University in the field of Energy. His major recognitions include the Khalifa Award for Education – Distinguished University Professor, OIC–COMSTECH Best Young Researcher Award, Future Pioneer Award in Sustainability, Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport, and UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Research and Innovation Awards. He is an active plenary and keynote speaker at international conferences.
