Khalifa University And Paragraf Join Forces To Develop Advanced Graphene Sensors For Environmental Safety

Khalifa University of Science and Technology has revealed a new collaboration between INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies and Paragraf, a UK firm specialising in graphene-based electronics. This partnership aims to develop advanced sensor solutions using graphene technology. The agreement was formalised by Fahad Al Absi of INTRATOMICS and Dr. Simon Thomas of Paragraf at Khalifa University's Main Campus in Abu Dhabi.

Under this collaboration, INTRATOMICS will concentrate on synthesising metal oxides and applying them to Paragraf's graphene sensing layer. Meanwhile, Paragraf will handle the integration, engineering, design, and development of the sensors using their existing GFET platform. The goal is to create sensors that are highly sensitive and selective, capable of detecting hazardous gases and environmental pollutants with exceptional accuracy.

Amal Al Jaberi, CEO of KUEC, expressed pride in this strategic alliance with Paragraf. "We are proud that INTRATOMICS is entering into this strategic partnership with Paragraf, a global leader in graphene-based sensor technology. This collaboration embodies the role of KUEC in advancing university-born technologies into market-ready solutions, strengthening the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. We believe this partnership will deliver new technologies with wide-ranging benefits for industrial and commercial stakeholders."

The collaboration aims to enhance safety measures and improve compliance across various industries by providing more efficient industrial processes. By leveraging each other's strengths, both companies intend to push forward the adoption of these innovative sensors globally.

Fahad Al Absi highlighted the mission of INTRATOMICS: "At INTRATOMICS, our mission is to translate cutting-edge research into industrial applications that matter. By combining our expertise in materials science with Paragraf’s engineering excellence, we are creating pathways to disruptive sensor technologies that can redefine safety and performance benchmarks across multiple industries."

Advancing Graphene-Based Technologies

Dr. Simon Thomas emphasised the significance of this partnership: "Partnering with INTRATOMICS allows us to leverage their advanced capabilities in material synthesis and functionalisation. Together, we will accelerate the deployment of graphene-based sensors into real-world environments, unlocking new opportunities for both companies and driving global adoption of this breakthrough technology."

This joint effort between Khalifa University's subsidiary and Paragraf signifies a step forward in bringing university-developed technologies to market readiness while enhancing the UAE's innovation landscape.

With inputs from WAM