American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Consciously based upon American institutions of higher education, AUS is thoroughly grounded in Arab culture and is part of a larger process of the revitalization of intellectual life in the Middle East. AUS has four academic divisions: the College of Architecture, Art and Design; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering; and the School of Business and Management. More than 90 nationalities are represented among the student body of 6,000. Despite being young in age, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has earned an enviable reputation throughout the region for its academic excellence and multicultural campus life.
Reconstructing Mass – A Farm to Table Project
In Morocco, agriculture consumes 80% of the country’s water resources.
Refugee Protection Guide
Design strategy to facilitate the efforts of NGOs in delivering assistance to refugees travelling in Europe
Benev’lnt
"Benev’lnt” is an innovative solution to problems of waste in the clothing and textile industry arising from fast fashion.
Nus Nus – A Tool For Art Therapy
Children suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders face challenges expressing their emotions.
“Do You Know Your Kitchen?”
Misconceptions about food preparation and storage, often rooted in tradition, lead to waste and unhealthy habits.
Alternative Ecosystems
Using the byproducts of desalinisation to create new architectures
Social Life in Vertical Spaces
Reforming urban architecture for a more inclusive, communal well being
Zirconium Proton Conductors
Cost-effective, high-temperature-resistant proton conductors for efficient hydrogen fuel