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15+

years of impact (est. 2010)

600+

across academia, industry and policy

24

members in 2024
cohort

Flagship activities:

workshops, field visitsGerman-Emirati Sustainability Days


Technology and leadership section

Program Pillars

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Technology

Hands-on exposure to advanced energy systems, digital tools, and lab visits.

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Policy

Understand how regulation and markets shape the energy transition.

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Leadership

Build skills to lead teams, communicate, and deliver impact.


WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

  • Guided mentorship and career exposure
  • Case competitions and project sprints
  • Site visits and international engagements
  • Certificate of completion and alumni community

WHO SHOULD APPLY

  • Upper-year undergraduates, master’s students, and early-career professionals with interest in energy & sustainability
  • Commitment: workshops + projects across the year
  • English required
  • Interested Candidates can register here

Educational Courses

YFEL courses form part of an annual schedule of four courses on Technology, Policy and Leadership that cover renewable energy-related issues in environmental engineering and management.…


Foundation

Learn the building blocks of energy, sustainability, and climate science, how energy is produced and used, why climate change is…

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Advanced Exploration

Go beyond the basics, explore advanced topics like renewable energy, climate solutions, and sustainable technologies. Through hands-on projects and practical…

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Leadership & Application

Put your skills into action, take the lead in projects, real-world problem solving, and teamwork that make a difference. You’ll…

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POLICY – ROLE OF POLICY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

Effective policy measures are the right instruments to take clean technology deployment further. As future energy industry leaders, the YFEL…

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE

This course covers a wide range of topics about entrepreneurship, like Ethics and Social Responsibility Challenges for Entrepreneurs, Intellectual Properties,…

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BEING A FUTURE LEADER

These two courses are designed to help mentor future leaders by engaging them with the leaders of today, and feature…

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Events

The YFEL annual calendar of activities is carefully designed, enabling members to widen their knowledge base and meticulously chart their future career paths.


27 Oct
World Future Energy Summit 2025

YFEL students participated in the World Future Energy Summit 2025, presenting innovative ideas that address pressing global sustainability challenges.

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27 Oct
YFEL German Emirati Sustainability Days 2025

“A KU–YFEL initiative linking industry, government, and academia through panels, debates, and project showcases.

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Community

YFEL members engage and interact with industry leaders, while expanding their scope of knowledge in the renewable energy industry. Visits and networking events are designed to provide them with the right learning ground and equip themselves to carry out future roles as industry…

Mazin Yousif Ali read more
Leung Man Tai Hong Kong read more
Liu Shiying China read more
Bolstering Green Hydrogen Production in the UAE read more
Preserving Our Environment: A Dilemma read more
Using Fly Ash to Break Down Toxic Phenol read more
Cleaning the Beach in Fujairah read more
Press
Release
Press Release

Khalifa University to Showcase 11 Sustainable Technology Innovations at World Future Energy Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi Read more
YFEL-German Emirati Sustainability Conference 2024 Concludes, Fostering Environmental Progress Read more
Khalifa University Honors 24 YFEL Program Members for Successfully Completing Annual Projects and Courses Read more
Khalifa University Opens Fifth Edition of YFEL German-Emirati Sustainability Days 2025 Read more