The International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Informatics (ICERAI 2026) was held virtually this year, drawing participation from 278 researchers representing 24 countries. Organised by American University of Ras Al Khaimah, the three-day event showcased advancements across electrical and electronic engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, computing, informatics, and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things and data science.
ICERAI continues to serve as a global platform for academics, researchers, and industry professionals to present findings, exchange ideas, and explore future research directions across interdisciplinary domains.
Resilience Amid Regional Challenges
In his welcome address, Prof Bassam Alameddine, President of AURAK, emphasised the importance of continuing academic collaboration despite ongoing regional disturbances.
“This year’s conference is proceeding despite the war situation in the region, standing as a testimony to resilience in the face of the aggression that the UAE is facing. It affirms that even in times of disruption, the pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and international collaboration must continue. The program packs a rich agenda of scholarly exchange and recognition.”
Prof Bassam Alameddine, President of AURAK
Keynote Highlights
The conference featured four keynote presentations by leading international experts.
Prof. Dhiya Al Jumeily explored the evolution of artificial intelligence, tracing its development from logic-based systems to artificial general intelligence, highlighting its growing ability to perform tasks similar to human cognition.
Prof. Talal Yusuf discussed hydrogen’s role in long-term energy strategies and presented Aviation Australia’s work on developing a low-cost, emission-free hydrogen-powered electric aircraft.
Prof. Rami Qahwaji demonstrated how artificial intelligence is transforming sectors such as healthcare, space, and security. He highlighted its applications in medical diagnostics, the increasing importance of space data, and advancements in passenger verification technologies.
Prof. Panos Liatsis presented research into tomographic imaging as an alternative to CT scanning, showcasing its potential for inexpensive, radiation-free, portable lung imaging.
Research Contributions and Paper Awards
According to Dr. Ali Al Ataby, organising chair of the conference, ICERAI 2026 received 123 research submissions, of which 74 were accepted following a rigorous peer-review process. He said,
“The papers contained far-reaching solutions capable of transforming our lives in diverse ways.”
Awards were presented to recognise outstanding research contributions. The Best Paper award went to ‘Impact of Dynamic Pricing on Stakeholder’s Welfare Using Storage Under a Virtual Power Plant Operation in Demand Response’.
The Best Student Presented Paper award was given to ‘A Hybrid CNN-SVR Framework for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Estimation Using Photoplethysmography Signals’.
The Best Presented Paper award (non-student) was awarded to ‘Breast Cancer Prediction from Breast Ultrasound Images Using Deep Learning’.
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