Under
the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Al-Ansary, Governor of Fayoum, and Prof. Yasser
Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Dr. Assem Fouad El-Essawy, Vice
President of the University for Community Service and Environmental
Development, and Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President of the University for
Education and Student Affairs, attended the closing ceremony and announcement
of the results of the Fayoum Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF Fayoum 2026(.
The
event was also attended by Brigadier General Sherif Amer, Military Advisor to
the Governor of Fayoum; Dr. Khaled Khalaf Qubaisi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Education in Fayoum; and members of the fair's judging panel,
headed by Dr. Kamal Ghallab, former Dean of the Institute of Research and
Strategic Studies for Nile Basin Countries and the university's competition
coordinator. The panel also included faculty members from various university colleges,
representatives of the church, and directors of educational departments, school
principals, teachers, and students from different schools. The ceremony took
place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the university's central library.
Prof. Sherif
El-Attar explained that this competition includes a distinguished group of
young inventors who participated in the fair's activities, emphasizing their
promising future.
He also
affirmed that the university consistently supports applied research and
innovative projects due to their significant impact on humanity, praising the
students' advanced ideas that clearly demonstrate a humanitarian dimension.
He
described research and innovation as the first step on the path to success,
urging students to further develop their ideas in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research. He thanked the students for their active participation and the
judging panel for their considerable efforts, which resulted in the final
results.
Prof. Kamal
Ghallab expressed his delight that Fayoum University has hosted this event
since 2008, affirming that all participating students are winners for their
innovative projects.
He
noted the remarkable intellectual development this year, evident in the
implementation of numerous training workshops that benefited approximately
20,000 students, in addition to the participation of 118 projects in this
year's competition. He emphasized that building minds is more important than
building bodies and that students are the innovators of the future and the
driving force of development, urging them to continue diligently developing
their ideas.
Dr.
Khaled Qubaisi pointed out that the ongoing support and sponsorship of the fair,
and Fayoum University's commitment to hosting it annually, have contributed to
developing and utilizing students' skills, and especially given the
university's significant and clear role in supporting the educational process.
Ms.
Manar Salah, representing the Salah El-Din Association – the fair's sponsor –
concluded her remarks by affirming that this event represents a genuine
investment in students in the fields of science, engineering, and other
creative disciplines.
During
the event, Prof. Assem El-Essawy, Prof. Sherif El-Attar, and the guests visited
and toured the various sections of the exhibition, listening to detailed
explanations from participating students about their innovative ideas and
creative projects. The International Science and Engineering Fair is the world's
largest science competition for pre-university education (middle and high
school) and encompasses 22 research fields, where talented students compete by
presenting ideas and offering innovative solutions to local and global
challenges.
This
year, students from schools in the Fayoum Governorate's educational districts
participated with 112 research projects, implemented by 176 students. In
addition, several research projects by underage students and students with
special needs received honorary participation due to their excellence.
The top
16 research projects will advance to the national competition, followed by the
international competition in the United States.
Final Results – Top 16 Innovative
Ideas
1.
Gene-Oriented Anti-Tumor
Students: Yasmin Mohamed Moussa –
Jana Rady Mohamed Taha
2.
Biosyn System (Integrated Biological System)
Students: Ahmed Mohamed Abu Bakr
Al-Ashiry – Mark Tamer Samy
3.
Predicting Heart Attacks
Students: Fares Mohamed Ahmed
Rakha – Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Desouky
4.
Bioflex – PD
Students: Saif El-Din Mohamed
Mohamed – Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed
5.
Ulcer Shield
Students: Mohamed Walid Mohsen – Moustafa
Mohamed Mustafa
6.
Blood Analyzer
Students: Ahmed Hatem Mohamed –
Mohamed Mustafa Mohamed
7.
Intelligent Diagnosis
Student: Wissam Ahmed Rabie
8.
Eco Catalyst
Student: Soheila Ahmed Mohamed
Saeed
9.
Plastic Analysis with Bacteria
Students: Mansour Mohamed Saeed –
Ahmed Mahmoud Sayed
10.
Hydrorobot
Students: Rahaf Ahmed Mahfouz –
Ali Mustafa Ali
11.
Integrating Smart Construction with Structural Engineering
Student: Zain El-Din Islam Adel
12.
The Phantom Photographer
Student: Youssef Nasr Abu Amira
13.
Hear Me Glove
Students: Mariam Adel Azary and
Marit Tamer Emad
14.
. Behavioral Insights for Academic Engagement – Learn to Earn
Student: Abdullah Mohamed Abdullah
El-Zeiny
15.
Green Solar Energy
Student: Mahrael Malak Mahrous
16.
Future in a Bottle
Student: Hanin Jibril Abdel-Ghany
At the
conclusion of the meeting, the organizers, supervisors, and those responsible
for this project were honored in recognition of their dedicated efforts in
making this event a success.
