SULTAN ABDULLA ALSHEHHI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced R&D professional with a strong background in technology management, power plant systems, and cross-functional innovation. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex project portfolios, and driving strategic initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology scouting, with a proven ability to adapt to evolving priorities and deliver high-impact results. Recognized for a collaborative leadership style, effective communication, and a proactive approach to solving challenges and enhancing team performance across technical and strategic domains.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting R&D Technology Manager
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the R&D project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, technical feasibility, and national nuclear innovation priorities, while overseeing execution across hydrogen, advanced manufacturing, and reactor technologies.
- Initiated and formalized strategic collaboration agreements with leading research institutions, expanding joint development opportunities and enabling knowledge transfer and innovation exchange.
- Led the review and update of the R&D roadmap and program strategy, integrating stakeholder input and industry trends to position the organization for long-term innovation impact.
- Provided strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary R&D team, fostering performance, ownership, and capability growth to deliver on mission-critical research initiatives.
- Served on the steering committee of the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC), contributing to strategic governance and providing guidance on the revised center strategy to align with national nuclear R&D priorities and future energy goals.
Senior Research and Development Engineer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
03.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional R&D projects in hydrogen production, advanced manufacturing, emergency preparedness, environmental, and security
- Developed and implemented technology assessment frameworks to screen, prioritize, and advance high-impact innovation ideas.
- Conducted industry trend analysis and emerging technology research to guide program strategy and technical direction.
- Managed vendor evaluations and technology scouting across nuclear, robotics, AI, advanced materials, and NDE methods.
Research and Development Engineer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to technology scouting efforts, supporting the evaluation and integration of novel solutions to enhance operational performance and align with emerging trends in nuclear and energy technologies.
- Developed and refined R&D project proposals, aligning technical concepts with organizational objectives and translating innovation ideas into actionable research initiatives.
- Supported the execution of research projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical milestones while coordinating inputs across engineering teams and mitigating identified risks.
- Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and external researchers, supporting the formation of interdisciplinary research programs and joint studies.
- Participated in technical assessments and early-stage feasibility studies, contributing to concept validation and data-driven decision-making in R&D project pipelines.
Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist
ENEC Operations
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on critical instrumentation systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation in line with nuclear regulatory requirements.
- Led fault diagnostics and calibration activities, reducing system downtime and enhancing performance of plant instrumentation across operational units.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation and calibration procedures, supporting quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, implement technical solutions, and improve system reliability.
- Participated in commissioning and system acceptance activities, including instrumentation validation, and supporting quality inspections to confirm compliance with design and operational requirements.
Robotics Engineer
Khalifa University
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the development and testing of autonomous ground vehicles for the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) 2020.
- Developed and integrated robotic software modules using ROS (Robot Operating System) for perception, localization, and motion control.
- Assisted in system-level simulation and real-world testing of robotic platforms, ensuring reliability under competition constraints.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team on sensor integration, mission coordination, and field deployment strategies.
- Gained hands-on experience with autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and real-time system tuning in high-stakes environments.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Systems and Management
Khalifa University
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Power System Concentration
Khalifa University
05-2018
High School Diploma -
Tunb High School
05-2014
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- R&D Portfolio Management
- Technology Scouting & Assessment
- Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Robotics and AI Applications
- Public Speaking & Technical Communication
- Program Governance & Oversight
Languages
English - Professional
Arabic - Native
Hobbies and Interests
Continuous Learning, Traveling, Listening to Podcasts, Health & Physical Education
Timeline
Acting R&D Technology Manager
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
08.2024 - Current
Senior Research and Development Engineer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
03.2024 - Current
Research and Development Engineer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
01.2023 - Current
Robotics Engineer
Khalifa University
06.2019 - 03.2020
Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist
ENEC Operations
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Engineering Systems and Management
Khalifa University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Power System Concentration
Khalifa University
High School Diploma -
Tunb High School
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