Sharjah24: As part of the UAE Innovates 2025 activities, the Student Activities Department, Deanship of Student Affairs, at the University of Sharjah organized the first Student Innovation Platform Forum: Innovating the Future. The two-day event aimed to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among female students, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their original projects. The initiative sought to enhance the students’ creative and critical thinking skills, and support projects that contribute to the local community and help shape the future. The forum was attended by Dr. Amina Al Marzouqi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and Dr. Salama Al-Rahoomi, Dean of Student Affairs.
The forum featured a range of scientific and cultural activities, including a lecture titled Innovation Fund, delivered by Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment, and another on intellectual property and patent rights, presented by Dr. Mohammed Al-Hammiri, Head of the Technology Transfer Office at the University. Additionally, a panel discussion titled Innovation in the Digital Age: How Technology is Transforming Thinking and Creativity? brought together experts from different disciplines, including Dr. Nada Jamal from the College of Communication, Dr. Safia Al-Mazrouei from the College of Business Administration, and Dr. Nashwa Ahmed from the College of Law.
The forum also featured interactive activity and competition booths, organized by the University of Sharjah’s Young Women Leaders Club and the Student Entrepreneurship Club, along with a Dubai Customs’ exhibition that focused on raising awareness of intellectual property rights.
The event showcased 15 innovative projects and poster sessions presented by students from the colleges of engineering, computing and informatics, health sciences, and pharmacy. Among the featured projects from the College of Computing and Informatics was Heritage Quest, developed by students Yasmin Mohamed, Sana Awad, Renaad Ahmed, and Shamma Abdullah. Another prominent project, Medical Telepresence Robot, was presented by Salma Mohamed, Nada Koudi, and Mira Youssef. Additionally, AI-Powered Assistive Glasses for the Visually Impaired, designed by students Sulaf Ali, Rana Faisal, and Yasmin Ragaei, demonstrated the potential of utilizing Artificial Intelligence in accessibility solutions. Sara Mohamed introduced her project, Mobile-Based Charging Application (ElectroGo), while PsychCheck (Aqlan) was the innovative contribution of students Amina Al Ibrahim, Suad Ibrahim, and Zamzam Hamza.
From the College of Sciences, Nouf Nabil presented her project on water treatment using ZnO-AgAu nanostars. Nourah Musbah introduced her study on the antimicrobial activity of the khansoor (caralluma) plant extract on different bacterial pathogens and candida albicans. Meanwhile, Aisha Issa and Nouf Nabil collaborated on A High-Sensitivity Detector for Environmental Applications.
Engineering students also presented a range of pioneering projects. Al Yaziah Mutib, Malath Abdel Moneim, and Omaima Anwar showcased EcoMarine: Engineering Tomorrow’s Aquaculture Landscape with Smart Solutions. Another team, consisting of Sarah Ghazwan, Aisha Ali, Lulwa Ammar, and Hajar Rashid, introduced an exciting project on hydrogen production from municipal solid waste with carbon sequestration technology. Meanwhile, Maitha Ahmed and Shaima Ahmed unveiled their promising and inspiring project, the Smart Glove-Twasul, a smart lens and communication glove for the visually impaired.
Students from the College of Health Sciences also exhibited their groundbreaking innovative ideas. Hind Abdul Razzaq presented AI-Triage, an AI-powered sorting device, while Shamma Khalid introduced Awn, a project aimed at assisting individuals in need. Another significant contribution was Managing Comorbidities Through AI-Supported Multidisciplinary Care Models, developed by Shouq Sultan.
In addition, students from the College of Pharmacy, including Jana Manahi, Nour Mohamed, and Moudhi Mohamed, held a poster session on Breezi: The Smart Inhaler, highlighting advancements in pharmaceutical technology.
The forum provided a platform for students to display their ingenuity and research excellence, reinforcing the role of innovation in shaping the future across multiple disciplines.
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