- Hesham El-Zouka,PhD
- Researcher
- [email protected]
- +201006009735
- Egypt
- AASTMT
- Secondary or Higher Education Establishment
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The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) is a distinguished institution recognized for its exceptional contributions to the field of engineering education and research. Established in 1972, AASTMT has emerged as a leading hub for engineering excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of programs that span various disciplines within the field.
At AASTMT, our engineering faculty comprises world-class scholars, researchers, and practitioners who are dedicated to providing students with a rigorous and innovative educational experience. Our programs are designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience necessary to excel in their chosen engineering fields.In addition to academic excellence, AASTMT places a strong emphasis on research and innovation in engineering. Our faculty members are actively engaged in cutting-edge research across various disciplines, collaborating with industry partners and government agencies to address pressing societal issues and drive technological advancement. - Topic 1.2.1-2024 (IA) Transformative Adaptation of Mediterranean dry farming systems using water harvesting techniques to address extreme drought in arid and semi-arid environments. | Topic 2.2.1 (RIA ) Revitalizing agroforestry practices for sustainable land use and climate resilience in the Mediterranean region
- Topic 1.3.1-2024 (IA) – Developing cost-effective and sustainable technologies adapted to Mediterranean Food Systems to decrease food loss and waste.
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The collaboration proposed aims to advance smart farming technology, focusing on conserving water, detecting diseases, optimizing soil conditions, and enhancing overall plant health and productivity. Specifically, the collaboration aims to:
Utilize soil moisture sensors and innovative data collection methods to optimize water usage in agriculture, integrating wireless technology for seamless data transmission.
Develop intelligent farming systems that effectively manage water resources, incorporating wireless circuitry for enhanced efficiency.
Implement camera-based disease detection technology coupled with artificial intelligence to rapidly identify and address plant diseases, utilizing wireless connectivity for data transmission.
Utilize NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) sensors to assess soil conditions and determine suitable crops for planting, leveraging wireless technology for data collection and analysis.
Establish a comprehensive smart farming infrastructure by integrating wireless sensor networks for continuous monitoring and control.
Ultimately, the goal is to improve plant health, increase agricultural output, and minimize human intervention in farming processes, leveraging wireless technology for seamless integration and operation.
The collaboration seeks partners proficient in diverse fields, including agriculture, data science, hardware engineering, artificial intelligence, and wireless communication technology. By combining expertise in these areas, the aim is to drive the development of sustainable and efficient smart farming systems. -
Agricultural water conservation, water efficiency, irrigation optimization, NPK sensors, wireless sensors, Sustainability, Soil Health, Biodiversity,Sustainable Agriculture, sensor integration, Automation, Soil monitoring, soil analysis, IoT monitroing