ACPC Silver Medal and ICPC Qualification – 2025 In 2025, Dr. Abdelbaset Assaf supervised and trained a team of exceptional students from the University of Jordan who competed in the Arab Collegiate Programming Contest (ACPC), one of the most competitive programming contests in the MENA region. Through rigorous preparation, mentoring, and advanced problem-solving training sessions, the team achieved an outstanding result — winning the Silver Medal among dozens of top-ranking universities across the Arab world.
Their strong performance at the ACPC earned them a place in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), the world’s most prestigious university-level programming competition. The qualification reflects not only the students' dedication and talent but also Dr. Assaf’s commitment to fostering excellence in competitive programming and algorithmic thinking.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the research group and highlights the impact of hands-on mentorship, structured training, and strategic academic support in preparing students for international-level challenges.
As part of our group's continuous learning and capacity-building efforts, Dr. Rana Yousef successfully completed a 40-hour “Artificial Intelligence Development Training" program offered by the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University (FSMVÜ) Continuous Education Center. The training, held between September 25 and October 24, 2023, focused on key Generative AI concepts, tools, and development practices. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to staying current with AI advancements and strengthening the technical foundations needed for cutting-edge generative AI research and applications in information systems.
As part of its commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, the research group proudly contributed to the global effort of exploring PMI Infinity, a generative AI-powered tool developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). One of our members volunteered to participate in the early testing phase of the platform, offering feedback and insights on its usability and effectiveness in supporting project management tasks. This engagement provided valuable hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI applications in real-world project environments and reflects our dedication to bridging academic research with practical innovation.
We proudly announce the remarkable success of two student teams from the University of Jordan in the Jordanian Collegiate Programming Contest (JCPC). The teams achieved second and seventh places, securing their qualification for the prestigious Arab and African Collegiate Programming Contest (ACPC). Continuing their impressive performance, one of the teams went on to secure eighth place in the ACPC, earning a silver medal and proudly reserving a spot in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). This achievement highlights the dedication, skill, and determination of our students, made possible through the expert supervision and training provided by Dr. Abdelbaset Assaf. We extend our congratulations to the teams and wish them continued success in the global competition.
As part of our group's continuous learning and capacity-building efforts, Dr. Esra Alzaghoul successfully completed a set of workshops in the field of AI and related tools.
1. Generative AI Tools: Practical Applications and Ethical Considerations held on 5/8/2024, organized by King Abdullah II School of Information Technology at the university of Jordan. This workshop provided valuable insights into the rapidly evolving field of generative AI. It offered hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, and helped us to understand the practical applications across various industries. Additionally, the workshop presented the ethical challenges associated with generative AI.
2. An overview of CHATGPT: Definition, Uses, and Limitations held on 6/3/2023, organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan. This workshop helped in building a strong foundation in generative AI by exploring how ChatGPT works, its real-world applications, and its constraints. The workshop provided valuable insights into optimizing ChatGPT for various tasks, from content generation to customer support, while understanding its limitations, such as biases and contextual inaccuracies.
3. ChatGPT for Medical Practice and Research organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan. The course was held between 22/11/2023 and 29/11/2023. It focused on the practical and research-oriented uses of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in the medical field. This participation reflects the research group's commitment to exploring cross-disciplinary AI applications and staying informed about emerging use cases of Generative AI in healthcare, research, and academic innovation.
4. Bridging Borders: Empowering Research Administration at The University of Jordan through Rawabit Funding and NCURA Collaboration, held between 10/12/2024 and 11/12/2024, organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan. This workshop provided valuable insights into funding opportunities, research administration, and collaborative networks that are crucial for advancing our Research. By understanding how to navigate research funding and establish partnerships with institutions like NCURA, we'll be better positioned to secure resources and support AI-driven projects. Additionally, the workshop focused on empowering research administration for streamlining project management, ensuring that our research is well-funded, organized, and aligned with international best practices in collaboration and innovation.
5. How to make your research 'useful, usable and used' held on 22/2/2024, organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan. This workshop provided valuable insights on how to design, communicate, and implement our findings in ways that have a tangible impact. This ensures that our work is practical and it is addressing real-world challenges and be effectively adopted by users and stakeholders.
6. Data Analysis Using Power BI Business Intelligence Application held between 16/3/2025 and 17/3/2025, organized by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, at the university of Jordan. This workshop will significantly enhance our research by equipping it with the skills to visualize and interpret complex datasets effectively. Power BI's robust analytics and visualization tools help in identifying patterns and trends in data, making it easier to draw meaningful insights.