As a culmination of the fruitful scientific cooperation between Aswan and Assiut Universities, the Department of Zoology hosted Prof. Reda Abdel Rahman Ali, Professor Emeritus of Experimental Embryology at the Faculty of Science, Assiut University, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He delivered a rich scientific lecture in the seminar hall of the administration building, entitled:

“A Little Molecule… A Great Impact.” The event was attended by Prof. Khaled Fouad Abdel Wakil, Professor of Invertebrate Ecology at the Faculty of Science, Assiut University. Also present were prominent figures from the Faculty of Science, Aswan University:

• Prof. Essam Abdel Salam Shaalan, Dean of the Faculty.
• Prof. Moataz Refaat Mohamed, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.
• Prof. Osama Ahmed Mehallal, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

In addition, the heads of the scientific departments, Academic staff, teaching assistants, and researchers. The lecture was followed by a rich and fruitful scientific discussion moderated by Prof. Alaa El-Din Salah El-Din, Head of the Zoology Department.

In his address, Prof. Essam Abdel Salam Shaalan, Dean of the Faculty, stated that establishing scientific partnerships is the cornerstone of advancing the Faculty’s research system and supporting young researchers to reach advanced scientific levels. He added that this valuable lecture is an extension of the Faculty’s mission to transfer the profound expertise of leading figures in scientific research to our rising generations, and contributes directly to enriching the scientific thinking of young researchers and opening new horizons for innovation.

In support of scientific research and to encourage postgraduate studies, the Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Science, Aswan University, hosted a number of master’s thesis seminars for postgraduate students, attended by Academic staff and researchers from the department.

The seminars included the presentation and discussion of a range of distinguished research topics in the fields of inorganic and organic chemistry, as follows:

Researcher/ Ahmed Gaber Bakheet – Inorganic Chemistry Department

Thesis Title:

Computation-Aided Design of Metal- and Halide-Free Catalysts for CO₂ Fixation)

Supervisory Committee:

Prof. Fatma Sediq Mohammed

Associate Prof. Mahmoud Abdel-Dayem

Associate Prof. Morad Metwally Al-Hindawi

Researcher/ Mostafa Mahmoud Abazeed – Organic Chemistry Department

Thesis Title:

Bioactive Compounds from Cordia myxa L.

Supervisory Committee:

Prof. Ali Kamel Khalaf Allah

Prof. Abu Al-Hamd Hassan Mohammed

Prof. Fayez Mohamed Issa

Researcher/ Abdullah Nouri – Organic Chemistry Department

Thesis Title:

(Bioactive Compounds from Centaurea alexandrina)

Supervisory Committee:

Prof. Ali Kamel Khalaf Allah

Prof. Abu Al-Hamd Hassan Mohamed

Dr. Mohamed Ali Khalil

Researcher: Mohamed Ali Al-Taher – Organic Chemistry Department

Thesis Title:

Green and Sustainable Studies on Some Heterocyclic Compounds

Supervisory Committee:

Dr. Mohamed Ali Al-Maghrabi

Prof. Fayez Mohamed Issa

Dr. Islam Mohamed Shehata

The discussions witnessed fruitful scientific interaction and constructive debates regarding the research objectives, methodologies, and expected results, contributing to the development of scientific research and enhancing the role of postgraduate studies in serving society and keeping pace with modern scientific trends.

These seminars are part of the Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Science, Aswan University’s commitment to supporting researchers and encouraging them to present distinguished scientific research that contributes to enriching scientific knowledge and meeting the requirements of sustainable development.

With sincere wishes for continued success to the researchers in their scientific and research careers.

We are students from the Computer Science Department at the Faculty of Science, Aswan University. We developed a smart mobile application based on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to transform home gardening from a haphazard, challenging, and error-prone experience into an organized, easy, and sustainable one.

The application offers a range of smart features, most notably:

– Real-time diagnosis of plant problems using AI.

– Smart plant monitoring and personalized care recommendations.

– A comprehensive store for all your home gardening needs.

– An integrated recycling system that supports environmental sustainability.

The team also conducted scientific research to demonstrate the efficiency and strength of the AI ​​model used in the application, and we are currently in the final stages of publishing the research.

The project participated in the Aswan University Entrepreneurship Competition and, achieved a high ranking, reflecting the project’s innovative value and future potential.

Project Team:

– Ahmed Hosny Mohamed

– Mamdouh Mahmoud

Supervision:

– Dr. Ali Mohamed