Khaberni - Under the guidance of Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Widian, President of Amman Arab University, and within the framework of the Faculty of Aviation Science's keenness to enhance its academic and research presence at the local and international levels and consolidate excellence in education and scientific research, Professor Dr. Malik Al-Salim Al-Anaqreh, the Dean of the Faculty, participated in the opening of the seventh regional conference of the International Astronomical Union in the Middle East and Africa (MEARIM 2025), which was hosted by the Jordan University under the theme: "Developing space and astronomical sciences towards a sustainable future", organized jointly between the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), Jordan University, and Sharjah University.
The conference aims to enhance regional and international cooperation in the fields of astronomy and space sciences by providing a scientific platform that brings together astronomers, researchers, students, and professionals working in the space sector from various countries in the region, contributing to the expansion of scientific research horizons, activating academic dialogue, and supporting efforts towards sustainable development in this vital sector.
During the conference, Dr. Al-Anaqreh supervised the research projects presented by students of the faculty, which included a specialized research paper on the use of advanced automated landing and autonomous flying techniques to improve the accuracy of trajectories and landing sites for spacecraft. The paper addresses one of the most complex challenges in space exploration - autonomous landing on planets with unfamiliar terrains. The study presented an integrated system based on artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy and safety standards by integrating elevation maps, optical images, and their analysis through neural networks to detect hazards and determine safe landing sites. The research paper was prepared by Dr. Ahmad Al-Hasban, Head of the Aircraft Maintenance Department, student Mohammed Abu Amsha, President of the (AESS) community in the university, student Nours bin Tarif, one of the Aviation Electronics students, and student Abdul Rahman Ghazal from Tafila Technical University, along with the participation of several students from the faculty and university under the support and supervision of Professor Dr. Al-Anaqreh, in organizing the (MEARIM 7) conference events, reflecting their active role in the success of specialized scientific activities.
Dr. Bashar Badr, a faculty member in the Aviation Sciences Faculty at Amman Arab University, also participated by delivering a speech about establishing the Jordan branch of the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS) and establishing the (AESS) community at Amman Arab University this year. He explained that these steps represent a qualitative leap in supporting scientific and technological development in the fields of space, electronics, communications, control, and navigation systems, in addition to organizing events and activities aimed at engineers and students.
This distinctive participation from the Faculty of Aviation Science continues the efforts of Amman Arab University in keeping up with research developments and enhancing its presence in the fields of astronomy, space, and aviation engineering.
