The Board of Directors of Benha National University’s Research, Development, and Innovation Center in Converging Sciences and Emerging Technologies convened its inaugural meeting today, chaired by Prof. Tamer Samir, University President, to discuss operational mechanisms and future strategic plans.
Attendees:
- Hussein El-Maghraby(Vice President for Academic Affairs)
- Mahmoud Shakal(Vice President for Employment, Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
- Mahmoud Saqr(University Advisor for Scientific Research & Innovation / Center Supervisor)
- Ayman Bayoumi(University Secretary-General)
- Ashraf El-Meshad(Director of Human Medicine Programs)
- Ayman Samir(Director of Veterinary Medicine Programs)
- Hussein Hanafy(Legal Advisor to the University President)
National Representatives:
- Major General Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Salam El-Gohary(Director of Medical & Regenerative Medicine Center, Ministry of Defense)
- Mona Yahya(Deputy Head of the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority)
- Abdel-Aziz Sayed Abdel-Aziz(Chairman of Tripartite Poultry Wealth Company)
- Shaimaa Mohamed(Member of the Engineering Industries Chamber Board)
Statements:
- Tamer Samir emphasized the center’s role in advancing the university’s transformation into a fourth-generation institution, prioritizing scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- The center will bridge academic research with industrial needs and support sustainable development in East Cairo and El-Obour City.
- Focus areas: AI, nanotechnology, biotechnology, smart systems, and capacity-building for researchers and graduate students.
- Mahmoud Saqr highlighted the university’s vision to invest in human capital as the cornerstone of scientific progress:
- The center will act as a hub for applied researchto enhance national economic competitiveness and societal impact.
Meeting Outcomes:
- Approved the center’s executive bylawsand operational plans.
- Discussed proposed research clustersin:
- Biotechnology
- Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
- Advanced & Smart Materials
- Energy, Water & Environmental Sustainability
- Robotics & Smart Systems
- Applied Mathematics & Algorithms
- Launched a nationwide competitive recruitment drivefor researchers and faculty, with specialized committees to evaluate candidates.
Strategic Vision:
Prof. Tamer Samir concluded by reaffirming the center’s mission to:
- Solidify Benha National University’s status as a leading research institutiondriving industrial and community development.
- Promote innovation and entrepreneurshiplocally and globally.
- Align with Egypt’s goals for applied research and sustainable development.