A graduation project from the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program achieved first place nationwide (Mechanical Engineering Division) at the "Innovations and Graduation Projects Forum 2026," organized by the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate.

The project was held under the auspices of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, University President; Professor Dr. Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty; and Professor Dr. Mohamed Safwat Abu-Rayah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs. It was supervised by Professor Dr. Ahmed Saad Ali, Dr. Gamal Abdel-Nasser, and Dr. Abdullah Farag Abdel-Rahim, with Dr. [Name Missing] serving as the team advisor. Ahmed Mohamed Attia presented his graduation project in the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program, titled:

Smart Automated Plastic Recycle System (SAPRS) for Producing Sustainable Interlock Blocks

at the "Innovations and Graduation Projects Forum 2026," organized by the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate at its headquarters on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The team achieved first place nationwide (Mechanical Engineering Division) at the forum, which was attended by leaders of the Engineers Syndicate, members of engineering judging panels, and representatives of major industrial companies.

The project presents a smart and integrated production line for recycling plastic waste and converting it into sustainable interlock blocks with economic value. This is achieved by integrating the stages of shredding, melting, and injection molding into a compact mechanical system. The system features the application of industrial automation and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (PLC, HMI, SCADA, IIoT, AI) for automated control and remote real-time monitoring. This contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supporting local products, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030.

The project received praise from the judging panel for its... The project presented practical and implementable solutions, earning it first place and the official forum award.

A group of graduates who presented the project—representing their fellow project participants—attended the forum. These graduates included:

* Eng. Pavly Magdy Zakher

* Eng. Walid Khaled Mustafa

* Eng. Mina Habib Bakheet

* Eng. Samuel Raafat Kamal

Also present was Eng. Mahmoud Shawkat, a teaching assistant in the department.

Professor Dr. Khaled Salah, Dean of the College, congratulated the graduates who presented the project and the project supervisors on this award, which reflects the quality of the educational process at the college and the capabilities and skills of its graduates and students. He also expressed his gratitude to the university administration, headed by Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, the university president, for their support of the educational process and all student participation in various local and international forums and competitions.

Welcoming New Students at the College

This morning, the college began receiving newly enrolled students to submit their files and undergo medical examinations.

The new students were welcomed by members of the Student Union, student activity groups, and members of the "Students for Egypt" family, who guided them through the application and medical examination procedures.

Professor Dr. Khaled Salah, Dean of the College, accompanied by Professor Dr. Mohamed Safwat Abu Raya, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs and Supervisor of Student Activities, inspected the new student reception process and ensured its smooth operation.

He and his entourage also visited the medical examination halls, where students were being received for their medical examinations. They were welcomed by Dr. Reda Mohamed, Director of Student Medical Affairs, and the medical staff.

The Dean expressed his gratitude to the medical staff, the Student Union members, the student activity groups, and the student families for their significant efforts in facilitating the procedures for the new students.

دعوة لحضور مناقشة رسالة الدكتوراه للمهندس طارق محمد أحمد قسم الهندسة المدنية

The Dean and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Assiut Robotics Welcome the Assiut Robotics Team After Their Outstanding Performance in the Leaders League Finals

Professor Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty of Assiut Robotics, and Professor Mohamed Safwat Abureya, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs and Supervisor of Student Activities, welcomed the Assiut Robotics team upon their return from the Leaders League finals, organized by the Youth Leaders Foundation (YLF). The finals were held on August 24, 2026.

The team's participation was generously sponsored by Professor Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, President of the University, Professor Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty of Assiut Robotics, and Professor Mohamed Safwat Abureya, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and supervised by Professor Mazen Abdel-Salam, Professor Emeritus in the Electrical Engineering Department.

During their participation, the team competed fiercely, reaching the finals of the competition where they presented two engineering and applied projects: the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) project and the website/platform project.

The final results are expected to be announced and the winning teams honored during the competition's closing ceremony, scheduled for the end of September.

Regarding the projects the team participated in, they presented a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) project. This project aims to design and build a remotely controlled underwater robot capable of operating in harsh underwater environments and performing precise exploration and maintenance tasks that simulate real-world challenges in the petroleum and offshore infrastructure sectors. The project's tasks include conducting technical inspections of submerged pipes and cables, performing disassembly and assembly operations, and collecting samples with extreme precision within narrow passages. This contributes to reducing human risks and lowering operational costs. The ROV relies on an integrated technological and engineering system that includes the distribution of thrusters to ensure precise balance and direction, a high-speed imaging and data transmission system to the ground control station, as well as the installation of robotic manipulators and advanced sensors for measuring depth and pressure and tracking marine routes.

The team also participated in the platform and website project, which offers a digital and technological solution aimed at supporting digital transformation and providing an integrated interactive environment that serves the college's students and staff, facilitating smart and seamless access to engineering and educational resources. The website provides a comprehensive interactive interface for showcasing and documenting engineering projects, managing events and training activities, and publishing academic and applied content, thus enhancing knowledge transfer among students. The platform utilizes the latest full-stack web development technologies, focusing on a flexible and responsive user interface (UI/UX) across various devices, and relies on secure and fast cloud databases. It also employs intelligent search algorithms and content categorization to ensure a seamless user experience and facilitate efficient access to information.

During the reception, the Dean of the College thanked the team's students for their honorable representation of the college. The Dean also affirmed that the university, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, the university president, is keen to support participation in various competitions, which contributes to developing the college students' abilities on the one hand and highlighting their capabilities to their peers, wishing them success and continued excellence at the local and then international levels.

The Information and Communications Technology Institute (ICT) in Assiut University concluded its Internet of Things (IoT) training course for faculty members and teaching assistants at the university's IoT lab.

As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering at Assiut University and the ICT Institute, and in line with the faculty's commitment to developing the academic capabilities of its faculty and teaching assistants through specialized training courses, the institute organized a training course in the field of Internet of Things. The course aimed to transfer training expertise and raise the level of knowledge and technical skills in this technology. It targeted a number of teaching assistants from the Faculty of Engineering, the Egyptian National University, Sphinx University, and Assiut International Technological University. This reflects the community role played by the Faculty of Engineering at Assiut University in partnership with the institute. The practical training for the course took place in the IoT lab of the Electrical Engineering Department at Assiut University.

The closing ceremony of the training course was attended by Professor Khaled Salah Saeed, Dean of the Faculty, Engineer Ayman Ayad, Director of the Institute's Assiut branch, and Professor Mohamed Abbas, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the Internet of Things (IoT) Lab. The trainees expressed their appreciation for the knowledge and skills they gained during the course, which they believe will positively impact their ability to utilize this technology in their work.

In this context, the Dean of the Faculty expressed his gratitude to the University administration, headed by Professor Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, the University President, for their ongoing support and sponsorship of the Faculty's various events and activities.

The Dean also extended his thanks and appreciation to the Information and Communications Technology Institute, led by Professor Heba Saleh, the Institute's President, and Engineer Ayman Ayad, Director of the Institute's Assiut branch, for their training contributions to the Faculty's faculty members, teaching assistants, and students. He offered special thanks for holding the final training course within the Faculty, specifically at the IoT Lab in the Electrical Engineering Department. He commended the Institute for its significant role at various levels.

September 6, 2026

Students who have submitted appeals in the preparatory year must go to the office of the Dean of Student Affairs to review their answer booklets within one week of this announcement.

August 16, 2026