Exploring the intersection of materials, chemistry, and design.
The official music video for by Alberto Grasu was released on November 6, 2021. As of early 2026, the video has garnered approximately 1.9 million views on YouTube . Video and Audio Credits
The refrain "Mâinile sus / Ăsta nu-i concert" (Hands up / This isn't a concert) sets a tone of confrontation, frequently referencing interactions with law enforcement ("Muie garda," "carabinierii").
The song is a trap/gangsta rap track characterized by aggressive lyrics and heavy bass. Key lyrical themes include:
The production of this track and its visual counterpart involved several key collaborators: Alberto Grasu and R. Nedelcu. Music/Lyrics: Alberto Grasu and Endru. Production: Mix, master, and beat were handled by endru .
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Principal Investigator, Professor of Chemistry
Panče Naumov leads the Smart Materials Lab and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials at NYUAD. His group is internationally recognized for pioneering crystal adaptronics and advancing adaptive molecular solids, with applications in sensing, robotics, optics, and energy systems.
Meet the TeamThe official music video for by Alberto Grasu was released on November 6, 2021. As of early 2026, the video has garnered approximately 1.9 million views on YouTube . Video and Audio Credits
The refrain "Mâinile sus / Ăsta nu-i concert" (Hands up / This isn't a concert) sets a tone of confrontation, frequently referencing interactions with law enforcement ("Muie garda," "carabinierii").
The song is a trap/gangsta rap track characterized by aggressive lyrics and heavy bass. Key lyrical themes include:
The production of this track and its visual counterpart involved several key collaborators: Alberto Grasu and R. Nedelcu. Music/Lyrics: Alberto Grasu and Endru. Production: Mix, master, and beat were handled by endru .
We are proud that the Smart Materials Lab is the leading team in impactful chemistry research in the United Arab Emirates, with research output that, according to the Nature Index, accounts for 40‒60% of the total chemistry publications within the country, both in fractional count and weighed fractional count. The past and current research projects in the Smart Materials Lab have been sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Human Science Frontier Program Organization (HFSPO), and the UAE National Research Foundation (NRF), in addition to generous financial support from NYUAD and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. The members of the Smart Materials Lab work closely with NYUAD's Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM).