Sustainability Research Hub (SRH)
Sustainability and International Ranking Center
Introduction
The Hub empowers faculty, researchers, and students to tackle real-world environmental, technological, and operational challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Vision
To become the leading applied sustainability research platform in the region, transforming knowledge into actionable solutions for a better future.
Mission
To foster advanced interdisciplinary research, drive sustainable innovation, and support the development of impactful solutions addressing global and local sustainability challenges.
Strategic Focus Areas
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Environmental Innovation
Renewable Energy, Smart Water, Sustainable Cities
2
Green Technology
Circular Economy, Sustainable Materials, Digital Sustainability
3
Policy & Governance
SDG-driven Research, Environmental Compliance, Institutional Sustainability Strategies
4
Data & Metrics
Impact Measurement, Sustainability Reporting, AI for Green Solutions
Core Functions of the SRH
Applied Sustainability Research & Innovation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration across Faculties
SDGs Mapping and Impact Research
Sustainable Technology Development and Green Labs
Data Analytics and Sustainability Metrics
Impactful Sustainability Research — AAU Selection 2024
SDG 1 · No Poverty
Survival of stage III non-seminoma testis cancer patients versus simulated controls, according to race/ethnicity
SDG 2 · Zero Hunger
Exploring the Nexus between Fintech, natural resources, urbanization, and environment sustainability in China: A QARDL study
SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being
Targeting Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 (HIF-1) in Cancer: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies and Pathway Regulation
SDG 4 · Quality Education
Understanding continuous use intention of technology among higher education teachers in emerging economy: evidence from integrated TAM, TPACK, and UTAUT model
SDG 5 · Gender Equality
The Association between Marriage Consanguinity and Hearing Loss in Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis
SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation
Application of chitosan/acid-treated biomass composite for dye wastewater treatment: Adsorption modeling using Box-Behnken Design
SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy
Data-driven interpretable ensemble learning methods for the prediction of wind turbine power incorporating SHAP analysis
SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
An empirical assessment of the effect of natural resources and financial technologies on sustainable development in resource abundant developing countries: Evidence using MMQR estimation
SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Unlocking corporate social responsibility and environmental performance: Mediating role of green strategy, innovation, and leadership
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequality
Oil, gold and international stock markets: Extreme spillovers, connectedness and its determinants
SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities
VANET Network Traffic Anomaly Detection Using GRU-Based Deep Learning Model
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production
Artificial intelligence-based prediction of hydrogen adsorption in various kerogen types: Implications for underground hydrogen storage and cleaner production
SDG 13 · Climate Action
Hybrid genetic algorithm-simulated annealing based electric vehicle charging station placement for optimizing distribution network resilience
SDG 14 · Life Below Water
Carbon dioxide emission evaluation of biochar based vegetation concrete for ecological restoration projects
SDG 15 · Life on Land
Augmented weighted K-means grey wolf optimizer: An enhanced metaheuristic algorithm for data clustering problems
SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Impact of User Satisfaction With E-Government Services on Continuance Use Intention And Citizen Trust Using Tam-Issm Framework
Sustainability Research Landscape at AAU — Insights & Impact 2024
284
SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being
119
SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy
68
SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
39
SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Institutional Note
The Sustainability Research Hub reflects AAU’s commitment to interdisciplinary, impact-driven sustainability research by connecting innovation, SDG-aligned inquiry, applied solutions, and measurable institutional contribution.
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