As part of the distinguished academic partnership between Alexandria University and the University of Louisville in the United States, and under the patronage of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, a group of students from the Faculty of Engineering – Alexandria University participated in the 2025 International Summer Training Program at the University of Louisville, one of the most prominent programs for advanced research exchange.

The participating students had the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects under the supervision of a distinguished group of American professors and scientists, focusing on key topics in the fields of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biomedical engineering.

The most notable projects included:

A project on the electrochemical analysis of seawater for the efficient and low-cost production of high-purity hydrogen and oxygen, with applications in energy and medicine – by student Silvana San George, supervised by Dr. Mahendra Sunkara.

A project on breast cancer classification using artificial intelligence (deep learning and Vision Transformers - ViT) based on histopathological images, aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and interpretability – by student Seif Mohamed, supervised by Dr. Ayman El-Baz.

A project on sensor data fusion to enhance the Adaptive Robotic Nursing Assistant (ARNA). The student developed an algorithm that integrates data from sensors such as force and light sensors to estimate patient intention and improve robot control. The system employs a Neural Adaptive Control (NAC) strategy aimed at reducing the physical burden on healthcare workers – by student Ahmed Ghazal, supervised by Dr. Dan Popa.

A project on synthesizing two-dimensional silicon boron nitride (Si₂BN) using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), marking the first experimental attempt to manufacture this theoretical material, which possesses promising thermal and electronic properties for hydrogen storage applications – by student Ahmed Ibrahim, supervised by Dr. Mahendra Sunkara.

A project on analyzing metabolomic data to predict survival rates in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), using a software interface to examine the relationship between metabolic changes and tumor aggressiveness – by student Malak Fathallah, supervised by Dr. Hermann Frieboes.

Student: Mark Mikhaimar

A project on designing a self-contained control panel for evaluating red blood cells under microgravity conditions. The student developed an advanced hemoglobin analysis system using compact electronic circuits and multi-wavelength spectrophotometry (577 nm, 630 nm, 700 nm). The system was tested in a simulated microgravity environment to ensure accuracy – supervised by Dr. Thomas Roussel.

This participation aligns with Alexandria University's strategy to strengthen international collaboration and prepare a generation of researchers and engineers capable of competing in global scientific environments. It also builds on the success of the dual-degree program between the two universities, which allows engineering students at Alexandria University to earn a dual bachelor's degree or pursue graduate studies at the University of Louisville. Notably, last year saw the graduation of the first cohort of the program in the field of biomedical engineering.

Through such international cooperation, Alexandria University reaffirms its commitment to developing the skills of its students and opening new horizons for their participation in global research projects, contributing to the formation of national cadres capable of innovation and development across various scientific and engineering fields.