Yarmouk University Students Win Silver Medal at the International Engineering, Science, and Technology Festival in Tunisia
Students from Yarmouk University achieved a distinguished scientific accomplishment by winning second place (the silver medal) in the engineering category at the International Engineering, Science, and Technology Festival (I-FEST²), held in Tunisia. The festival saw wide participation, with over 500 participants from 62 countries worldwide.
This achievement was made possible through the participation of students Ibrahim Nabil Al-Majali and Sarah Osama Al-Badr, members of the robotics team at the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, with their innovative project, "AI Powered Sumo Robot." The project demonstrates a high level of innovation and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in engineering and robotics.
This victory underscores the excellence of students at the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology and their ability to compete on the international stage, aligning with the university's mission to support creativity and innovation and promote academic and research excellence among its students. In this context, Professor Awad Al-Zaben, Dean of the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, affirmed that this achievement reflects the advanced level attained by the faculty's students and their commitment to representing the university with distinction in international forums. He noted that the faculty places great importance on supporting innovative projects and providing an environment conducive to creativity and excellence, thus contributing to the development of engineering professionals capable of competing globally.
For his part, Dr. Shadi Al-Laboun, the team supervisor, expressed his pride in the advanced scientific level demonstrated by the students and their commendable international results. He emphasized that participation in such global competitions contributes to developing students' skills, enhancing their practical experience, and providing them with the opportunity to present their projects to specialized international judging panels. He also commended the ongoing support provided by the faculty administration to creative students, which contributed to this achievement, and highlighted the importance of continuing to support student initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and excellence.
It is worth mentioning that the students’ participation in this international event came with the support of the Hisham Hijjawi Foundation, represented by Engineer Ayman Hijjawi, as part of the Foundation’s keenness to support outstanding students and encourage them to represent the university and the country in international scientific forums.
Students from Yarmouk University achieved a distinguished scientific accomplishment by winning second place (the silver medal) in the engineering category at the International Engineering, Science, and Technology Festival (I-FEST²), held in Tunisia. The festival saw wide participation, with over 500 participants from 62 countries worldwide.
This achievement was made possible through the participation of students Ibrahim Nabil Al-Majali and Sarah Osama Al-Badr, members of the robotics team at the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, with their innovative project, "AI Powered Sumo Robot." The project demonstrates a high level of innovation and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in engineering and robotics.
This victory underscores the excellence of students at the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology and their ability to compete on the international stage, aligning with the university's mission to support creativity and innovation and promote academic and research excellence among its students. In this context, Professor Awad Al-Zaben, Dean of the Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, affirmed that this achievement reflects the advanced level attained by the faculty's students and their commitment to representing the university with distinction in international forums. He noted that the faculty places great importance on supporting innovative projects and providing an environment conducive to creativity and excellence, thus contributing to the development of engineering professionals capable of competing globally.
For his part, Dr. Shadi Al-Laboun, the team supervisor, expressed his pride in the advanced scientific level demonstrated by the students and their commendable international results. He emphasized that participation in such global competitions contributes to developing students' skills, enhancing their practical experience, and providing them with the opportunity to present their projects to specialized international judging panels. He also commended the ongoing support provided by the faculty administration to creative students, which contributed to this achievement, and highlighted the importance of continuing to support student initiatives that promote a culture of innovation and excellence.
It is worth mentioning that the students’ participation in this international event came with the support of the Hisham Hijjawi Foundation, represented by Engineer Ayman Hijjawi, as part of the Foundation’s keenness to support outstanding students and encourage them to represent the university and the country in international scientific forums.
