SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy

Students Showcase Innovation at Shell Eco-marathon

FEBRUARY 2025

For the first time, the Shell Eco-marathon for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region was held in Qatar, with students from UDST making a strong debut. Demonstrating their engineering expertise and commitment to sustainability, students from the College of Engineering and Technology built two eco-friendly vehicles in under four months, one powered by electricity and the other by ethanol. The UDST team, which included 30 engineering students, among them several Qatari participants, worked alongside faculty members to develop energy-efficient solutions. Their participation highlighted the university’s dedication to innovation and sustainability, aligning with global efforts to address future energy consumption challenges. By competing in this prestigious event, UDST students demonstrated their technical capabilities on an international stage, reinforcing the university’s role as a hub for research, innovation, and sustainable engineering advancements.

SDG Aligned Projects

2025

1. Assessment, Design, and Deployment of a Floating Photovoltaic Energy System in Qatar
2. Design and fabrication of heat sink used in Lithium-Ion Battery powered cars to reduce risk of fires
3. Prediction of boil-off gas in LNG carriers
4. Driving Green: A Comprehensive Sustainability Analysis of Natural Gas-to-Methanol and Methanol-to-Gasoline Supply Chains
5. Robust Adaptive HCS Algorithm to Reach MPPT for Small-Scale Wind Turbines under Rapid Change Wind Speed
6. A Case Study of Qatar Residential Buildings Cooling Units: A Pathway Towards A Net-Zero Emissions

Qatar Shell Tour Enlightens College of General Education Petrochemistry Students

JANUARY 2024

UDST students recently visited the Qatar Shell Research and Technology Center (QSRTC), gaining valuable insights into sustainable energy solutions aligned with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. The visit allowed students to explore QSRTC’s contributions to the petrochemical sector, with a special session led by Mr. Ashraf El Sayed Hefny, QSRTC Laboratory Manager, who explained the Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) process. Students also toured the center’s analysis labs, observing advanced instruments essential to the GTL process. This immersive experience bridged theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, enhancing students’ understanding of the petrochemical industry and reinforcing their academic studies. The visit underscores UDST’s commitment to experiential learning and fostering industry-academic collaborations.

UDST Solar-Powered Car Competed in the 2024 Sasol Solar Challenge

SEPTEMBER 2024

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was proud to participate in the Sasol Solar Challenge 2024, an international competition that took place in South Africa. A team of 13 students and 4 faculty members from the College of Engineering and Technology spent 6 months designing and building a solar-powered car to compete against top universities from Europe, the USA, and Asia. The vehicle was engineered to maximize solar photovoltaic efficiency, generating enough energy for 7 hours of daily driving. After thorough evaluations, the team selected the lightest design with the highest energy output. Constructed on campus, the car’s chassis, mechanical supports, suspensions, and external body were crafted from steel and lightweight fiber by the students. The electrical, braking, and safety systems were also developed in accordance with international standards. Our team secured 7th place out of 13 teams, despite it being our first time competing, while the other teams have been competing for the past 15 years.