The CoE will embed industry-grade multiphysics simulation, certification pathways and faculty enablement
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Campus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fluid Codes, Dubai, an Ansys (part of Synopsys) Elite Channel Partner, to establish the MAHE Dubai x Fluid Codes Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Engineering Design & Simulation.
Ansys is among the world’s leading engineering simulation software providers, enabling organisations across industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, healthcare and manufacturing to model, test and optimise products and systems before physical deployment.
The collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening simulation-led engineering education in the UAE and advancing the integration of industry-grade engineering technologies into academic learning. The CoE is designed to support teaching, research, innovation, professional training and industry collaboration through advanced computational tools and applied learning experiences.
Inauguration
The CoE was formally inaugurated by HE Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive Director & Private Advisor, Office of HH Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, in the presence of senior leadership from MAHE Dubai, Fluid Codes, industry representatives, faculty members, and students.
The launch was also attended by several distinguished industry and sustainability leaders, including Eng. Azmi S. Aboul-Hoda, CEO & Managing Director, EMergy; Dr. Paul Prabahar, President of TEPA UAE; and Amb. HE Dr. Srividhya Sukumar, ESG Advocate and Global Ambassador to the United Nations, whose presence underscored the significance of the initiative.
“Through this collaboration with Fluid Codes, we are creating an ecosystem where learning, research and industry engagement come together, enabling our students to develop the technical depth, problem-solving ability and industry readiness needed to contribute to the UAE’s long-term economic and technological ambitions,” stated Dr. S. Sudhindra, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai.
Collaboration
The collaboration will provide MAHE Dubai students and faculty with access to industry-standard simulation technologies, creating one of the region’s most comprehensive academic simulation environments.
“Beyond strengthening technical capabilities, the initiative will enable closer collaboration with industry, support innovation-led projects and equip graduates with the skills required to contribute effectively to highly specialised engineering environments,” observed Dr. Rajiv Selvam, Associate Dean–School of Engineering & IT, MAHE Dubai.
Enabling students
“Through this Centre of Excellence, we are enabling students and faculty to work with the same technologies used across industry, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world engineering practice,” commented Ajay Parihar, CEO, Fluid Codes.
By integrating advanced simulation technologies into teaching, research and industry engagement, MAHE Dubai aims to strengthen graduate employability, accelerate research outcomes and contribute to the development of engineering talent equipped to thrive in an increasingly digital and innovation-driven economy.
