The President attends Exhibition of Smart Textile Hangings and Affirms: Applied Scientific Research is the Path to a Creative Economy and Sustainable Development

Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of the University, attends the activities of the Smart Textile Hangings Exhibition, held at the Faculty of Specific Education. The exhibition showcases the practical applications of a Master’s thesis presented by researcher Mirna El-Nahas, a teaching assistant at the faculty.

Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid affirms that Kafrelsheikh University places the support of applied scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the forefront of its priorities. The university continuously strives to transform distinguished research ideas into applicable and marketable products, thereby supporting the national economy and achieving the goals of sustainable development. He praises the innovative models featured in the exhibition, which reflect the outstanding scientific level of the university’s students and researchers.

The President explains that the exhibition represents a successful model of integration between artistic sciences and modern technology. It reflects the ability of young researchers to keep pace with global trends in the fields of smart homes and creative industries. He confirms that real investment lies in creative minds capable of providing innovative solutions that serve society and open new horizons for small projects and entrepreneurship.

For her part, Prof. Amany Shaker, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development and Rapporteur of the National Council for Women – Kafrelsheikh Branch, confirms that these models of applied research represent a promising opportunity to establish small and micro-enterprises based on integrating modern technology in the field of smart textiles. This contributes to creating new job opportunities for graduates and transforming research ideas into marketable products. These projects also help develop freelance work skills and entrepreneurship, while enhancing the youth’s ability to compete in modern markets related to smart home applications and sustainable products.

Prof. Amany Shaker adds that combining hand tufting techniques with electronic sensors and interactive technologies opens new horizons for researchers and young people. It supports the concepts of smart homes and rationalizes energy consumption, aligning with the Egyptian state’s directions toward digital transformation and sustainability.

 

The exhibition features a diverse collection of textile hangings executed using Hand Tufting technology, along with models of smart rugs equipped with sensors and interactive technologies that respond to movement or touch. These can be used inside smart homes for various functional and aesthetic applications. They also contribute to rationalizing energy consumption and activating certain systems only when needed, thereby supporting resource efficiency and environmental preservation.