Case Study: Establishing Advanced Cleanroom Laboratories at ASI Abu Dhabi
Our Partnership with Arab Scientific Instruments (ASI), Abu Dhabi
Creating ISO-Certified Cleanrooms for Cutting-Edge University Research
Client Overview
ASI – Arab Scientific Instruments is part of a top-ranked, accredited university in Abu Dhabi, UAE, renowned for excellence in education, research, and innovation.
The university emphasizes market-driven academic programs and rigorous research, providing students with hands-on experience in advanced scientific fields. To support its vision, ASI sought to establish ISO-classified cleanrooms that would serve as a hub for precise experimentation, innovation, and scientific research.
The project required a partner capable of delivering state-of-the-art cleanroom infrastructure, integrated systems, and validation expertise.
They chose us.
The Challenge
This project demanded a high level of technical precision and adherence to international standards. Key challenges included:
- Designing ISO 6, 7, and 8 cleanrooms capable of supporting highly sensitive academic and research applications
- Engineering specialized cleanroom partitions that ensure proper segregation and contamination control
- Implementing an advanced HVAC systemto maintain controlled airflow, air purity, temperature, and humidity
- Integrating internal electrical systems to support laboratory equipment and operations
- Providing high-performance flooring and specialized cleanroom equipment suitable for academic and research use
- Executing the project with full compliance to international cleanroom standards while maintaining operational efficiency
The mission was clear: deliver a high-precision, contamination-free environment that enables cutting-edge scientific research.
Our Approach: Engineering Excellence for Academic Innovation
We deployed a multidisciplinary team of cleanroom designers, MEP engineers, HVAC specialists, and validation experts. Our approach combined conceptual and detailed engineering, precise construction, and rigorous quality assurance.
Conceptual Design and Engineering: Building for Research Precision
We began by understanding ASI’s research and academic objectives. The conceptual and detailed design focused on:
- Defining segregated cleanroom zones for different experimental workflows
- Optimizing laboratory layouts for material, personnel, and equipment movement
- Planning mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systemsto ensure seamless operational integration
- Enabling scalability for future academic and research expansions
The designs laid a foundation for a laboratory environment capable of supporting innovative scientific experimentation.
Cleanroom Partitions and HVAC: Controlling the Environment
To maintain strict sterility and environmental control, we provided:
- High-performance cleanroom partitions for ISO 6, 7, and 8 zones, ensuring airtight separation and contamination prevention
- Advanced HVAC systems providing precise airflow, temperature, humidity control, and HEPA-filtered air
- Pressure-differentiated rooms to maintain optimal conditions for sensitive research
These installations created a highly controlled environment essential for advanced laboratory work.
Internal Electrical Work and Laboratory Infrastructure
We implemented comprehensive electrical and operational support, including:
- Power distribution and backup systems for critical laboratory operations
- Lighting systems optimized for precision research
- Integration with specialized lab equipment, ensuring uninterrupted functionality
This infrastructure ensured that all cleanroom operations could run efficiently and reliably.
Flooring, Equipment, and Validation: Ensuring Compliance and Functionality
To complete the laboratory setup, we provided:
- High-performance cleanroom flooring suitable for rigorous academic use
- Specialized laboratory equipment aligned with research requirements
- Installation, commissioning, and validation servicesto verify compliance with international cleanroom standards
Our meticulous approach ensured contamination-free operations and operational readiness.
The Result: State-of-the-Art Research Laboratories
The completed facility now offers:
- ISO 6, 7, and 8 cleanrooms supporting advanced scientific research
- Controlled airflow, temperature, and humidity systems maintaining sterile environments
- Optimized laboratory layouts and high-performance infrastructure for experimentation
- Validated systems and equipment, ensuring compliance and operational reliability
Key Achievements
- Delivered high-precision cleanroom laboratories within an academic research environment
- Installed partitions, HVAC, electrical systems, flooring, and equipment with seamless integration
- Ensured compliance with international cleanroom standards
- Created a safe, sterile, and efficient spacefor academic research and experimentation
- Enabled the university to foster innovation, experimentation, and scientific excellence
What This Project Says About Us
This project demonstrates our ability to:
- Deliver complex cleanroom facilities for academic and research purposes
- Integrate HVAC, electrical, and laboratory systems into fully functional environments
- Ensure compliance with stringent international standards for contamination control
- Support educational institutions in achieving research excellence through precision-engineered spaces
Conclusion
ASI Abu Dhabi’s new cleanroom laboratories now provide a controlled, sterile, and high-performance environment for cutting-edge research. Every component, from partitions and HVAC systems to electrical infrastructure and flooring, was engineered with precision to support academic innovation.
This project proves that when technical expertise, careful planning, and rigorous execution align, the result is more than a laboratory.
It is a world-class environment where scientific discovery thrives.
We don’t just build cleanrooms.
We create environments where innovation and research lead the future.




