Meetings, discussions, field visits, workshops, and student competitions were key highlights of the visit by The University of Jordan’s "Smart Eco" project team to Doha University of Science and Technology in Qatar. The visit, supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), aimed to showcase the fruitful collaboration between Jordan, Germany, and Qatar, which has been effectively implemented by project members.
The visiting team included the project coordinator in Jordan, Dr. Yazan Al-Zein; Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Majid from the School of Engineering; Dr. Ruba Obeidat from the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology; Dr. Ziad Alkalha from the School of Business; and master's student Bara’a Al-Kilani. The team engaged in discussions with partners from Germany’s TU Chemnitz and Doha University of Science and Technology, both key contributors to the "Smart Eco" project, which focuses on utilizing drones to address environmental challenges.
During the meeting, master's student Bara’a Al-Kilani presented a detailed overview of his research project, which explores the use of drones for locating individuals in natural disasters. His research, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Yazan Al-Zein and Dr. Ghaith Abanda, was carried out as part of the "Smart Eco" initiative.
The discussions also covered future perspectives and aspirations for the project among partner universities, ensuring ongoing collaboration and the expansion of innovative scientific ideas that promote the use of smart technologies in tackling environmental challenges.
As part of the visit, the team participated in a training workshop held at Doha University of Science and Technology on "Drone Control Mechanisms and Data Collection." Additionally, alongside TU Chemnitz, they served as judges for a student competition evaluating the best research projects from students at Doha University.
On the sidelines of the visit, the team joined project partners for coordination meetings and field visits to various facilities at Doha University of Science and Technology. The goal was to strengthen academic and research collaboration and explore available resources that could further enhance cooperation among all parties.
It is worth noting that the "Smart Eco" project aims to foster dialogue and establish a strong network among partner universities in Qatar, Jordan, and Germany through knowledge exchange and expertise sharing. This initiative plays a crucial role in supporting research and projects focused on smart environmental solutions, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence, drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT).