Driving Sustainability: The CleanTech Alliance Workshop
The Clean Tech Alliance is a flagship initiative focused on accelerating the advancement of clean technology by fostering collaboration between industry partners and academia. As part of DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre initiatives, it drives sustainable innovation through knowledge exchange, showcases breakthrough solutions, and unites stakeholders to create impactful environmental progress. Join us to explore how this collaborative platform is shaping the future of clean technology and sustainability.
Speaker(s)
Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi is a distinguished leader in solar energy and sustainability, serving as the Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Centre at DEWA’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. With over 15 years of experience, she has driven innovation and strategic leadership in clean energy, establishing the Centre as a hub for sustainability that amplifies DEWA’s impact through collaboration with industry, academia, and research institutions.
Holding a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Microsystems Engineering with honors from Khalifa University (Masdar Institute) in collaboration with MIT, Dr. Alnuaimi pioneered nanotechnology applications for solar cells. Her expertise is underscored by over 30 peer-reviewed publications and prestigious international awards—including the 2024 Thomson Reuters Global Energy Transition Award and the 2020 International Solar Alliance Award—which have made her a prominent figure in the field.
Dr. Alnuaimi also holds an Executive MBA from Georgetown University and a Master’s of Science in Big Data & Business Analytics Executive Leadership Program from ESCP Business School, reflecting her commitment to integrating technical expertise with business and leadership excellence.
Beyond DEWA, she leads the Global Green Innovation Initiatives at WGEO, spearheading projects that advance innovation in the green economy. Committed to continuous professional growth, she has completed leadership programs with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development and participated in the ‘Women on International Boards’ program by DWE and IoD, London. Her leadership, widely recognized, embodies a dedication to sustainable progress and clean energy solutions.