Amman Arab University (AAU) Achieves a Distinguished National Research Milestone in Mixed Reality for IT and Engineering Students
Amman Arab University has achieved a new milestone that adds to its record of supporting innovation and scientific research. A student team from the College of Information Technology and the College of Engineering at the university has secured support for a high-quality research project in advanced technologies. The project, titled “Mixed Reality Mechanic Simulator for Electric Vehicles,” presents an advanced interactive training simulation model based on mixed reality technologies. It aims to develop skills in handling electric vehicle systems within a safe and effective educational environment.
The project stands out for its ability to provide a hands-on training experience that simulates real-world faults without exposing users or equipment to any risks. It also allows for customizable training scenarios tailored to different trainee levels, thereby enhancing the quality of educational outcomes and keeping pace with global developments in engineering education.
The project received financial support amounting to 5,000 Jordanian Dinars under the University Student Research and Innovation Support Program, provided by the King Abdullah II Fund for Development in cooperation with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB). This support was granted after successfully passing evaluation stages conducted by a specialized technical committee.
The team includes the students: Jihad Al-Awda, Ahmad Imad, Ali Jihad, and Leen Hani from the College of Information Technology, along with Tala Hakam from the College of Engineering. The project is supervised by Dr. Layal Al-Zaben, a College member in the College of Information Technology. This achievement comes with the support and follow-up of Dr. Anwar Al-Assaf, Dean of the College of Engineering, and Dr. Rami Sihwail, Dean of the College of Information Technology, with additional supervision by Dr. Thamer Al-Sarayrah, Head of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department, under which the project is categorized.
In this context, Dr. Al-Assaf noted that the project represents a pioneering model of integration between engineering and technological disciplines, emphasizing the importance of employing modern technologies in developing practical training methods to prepare highly qualified engineers capable of dealing efficiently with future technologies.
For his part, Dr. Sihwail affirmed that this achievement reflects the high level of excellence attained by the college’s students in advanced technological fields. He highlighted the college’s commitment to providing a stimulating educational environment that fosters creativity and innovation, while aligning learning outcomes with labor market demands and modern digital developments.
Dr. Al-Zaben also emphasized that the project embodies an advanced model of application-based learning driven by innovation. It reflects students’ ability to utilize modern technologies to address real-world challenges in the electric vehicle sector. She pointed out that adopting mixed reality technologies in training contributes to a qualitative transformation in educational methods by providing a safe, interactive environment that enhances students’ analytical and practical thinking skills. She further affirmed the university’s commitment to supporting such projects that integrate academic knowledge with practical application and align with future requirements.
This achievement reaffirms Amman Arab University’s dedication to empowering its students and enhancing their innovative capabilities, contributing to the preparation of qualified professionals capable of competing in the labor market and keeping pace with rapid technological transformations.
