Under the patronage of Dr. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, inaugurated the intensive training program titled “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Research and Education.” The program is organized by the University’s Faculty and Leadership Development Center and aims to empower faculty members, teaching assistants, and researchers to effectively employ modern technologies in academic and research settings.
The program featured lectures delivered by Dr. Mahmoud Mostafa El-Hebaq, Deputy Director of the Central IT Training Unit at the Supreme Council of Universities; Dr. Reham Mohamed El-Ghoul, Professor of Educational Technology at the Faculty of Education, Mansoura University; and Dr. John Fayez Wanis, Assistant Professor of Software Engineering at the German International University and Mansoura University.
Dr. Gehan Abdel Hady emphasized that empowering faculty members and researchers with artificial intelligence tools and applications represents a key pillar of the university’s strategy toward comprehensive digital transformation. She noted that the Graduate Studies and Research Sector views these technologies not as a technological luxury, but as a strategic partner that contributes to advancing scientific research and developing teaching methods in line with international standards.
She further explained that the university’s Graduate Studies and Research Sector is committed to offering specialized and intensive training programs that enhance the capabilities of academic staff and researchers in utilizing artificial intelligence. These programs focus on areas such as research writing, data analysis, and the development of innovative and interactive teaching methods, while ensuring full adherence to the principles of responsible and ethical AI use, intellectual property protection, and academic integrity. Such efforts support Benha University’s continued excellence in international rankings.
For her part, Dr. Naglaa Fikry, Executive Director of the Faculty and Leadership Development Center, stated that the center seeks to transform smart technologies into practical daily tools for university professors and researchers, helping them save time and effort in data analysis and the development of interactive curricula. She stressed that the quality of the training relies on expert trainers who combine practical experience with a strong commitment to research ethics, thereby strengthening the international competitiveness of the university’s academic community.
The training program runs for three consecutive days and is delivered by a select group of certified trainers from the Supreme Council of Universities. It focuses on introducing the latest applications and tools that assist researchers in employing artificial intelligence in scientific research, teaching, and academic productivity.
Source: Benha University Electronic Portal.