Our department thrives on collaboration. We partner with leading academic institutions, government agencies, and industry organizations worldwide to tackle complex challenges in climate science, AI, and statistical methodology. These partnerships enable knowledge exchange, shared resources, and amplified impact.
Academic Partnerships
University of Chicago
Joint research program on climate modeling and uncertainty quantification. Faculty exchange and student collaboration.
Joint Projects:
- Climate Model Emulation
- Causal Climate Analysis
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
Five-year partnership to develop AI methods for weather and climate prediction. Access to world-class climate data and models.
Joint Projects:
- Weather Forecasting AI
- Climate Data Assimilation
Stanford University
Collaborative research on causal inference and statistical learning theory. Joint seminars and workshops.
Joint Projects:
- Causal Discovery Methods
- High-Dimensional Statistics
MIT
Partnership focusing on uncertainty quantification in AI systems and robust machine learning methods.
Joint Projects:
- Bayesian Deep Learning
- Robust AI Systems
Government & Public Sector
UAE Climate Agency
Developing AI tools for regional climate monitoring and extreme event prediction specific to the Gulf region.
National Science Foundation
Multi-year grant supporting foundational research in statistical AI and climate science.
UAE Space Agency
Satellite data analysis and Earth observation projects using advanced statistical methods.
Industry Engagement
Technology Sector
Collaboration on practical applications of statistical AI in product development and data infrastructure.
Energy & Environment
Applying statistical methods to renewable energy optimization and environmental monitoring.
Partnership Highlights
Climate AI Initiative with UChicago & ECMWF
A landmark three-way partnership bringing together academic rigor, operational expertise, and cutting-edge AI research. This initiative has produced five major publications, trained 10 PhD students, and developed AI models now being tested in operational weather forecasting systems.
UAE Regional Climate Monitoring Network
Collaboration with UAE Climate Agency to establish a network of AI-powered climate monitoring stations across the Emirates. Statistical models developed by our team provide real-time analysis and early warning systems for heat waves and extreme weather.
Interested in Partnering?
We welcome partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, government agencies, and industry. Whether you’re interested in joint research, student exchange, or applied projects, we’d love to hear from you.