Khaberni - Amman Arab University has achieved a new milestone adding to its record in supporting innovation and scientific research. A student team from the College of Information Technology and the College of Engineeringat Amman Arab University received support for their qualitative research project in the field of modern technologies , which is titled “Mixed Reality Mechanic Simulator for Electric Vehicles”. It offers an advanced model for interactive training simulation based on mixed reality technologies, aimed at developing skills for handling electric vehicle systems within a safe and effective educational environment, highlighting the project’s excellence in offering a practical training experience that simulates real malfunctions without exposing users or equipment to any risks. It also allows for customizable training scenarios to suit different trainee levels, thereby enhancing the quality of educational outputs and staying in step with global developments in engineering education.
The project received financial support worth (5000) Jordanian Dinars under the university students’ research and innovation support program, provided by the King Abdullah II Development Fund in cooperation with the Jordan Design & Development Bureau after passing the assessment stages by a specialized technical committee, where the team included students Jihad Al-Ouda, Ahmad Emad, Ali Jihad, Lin Hani from the College of Information Technology, and Tala Hukum from the College of Engineering, supervised by Dr. Layal Al-Zubn member of the faculty in the College of Information Technology, with support and monitoring by Dr. Anwar Al-Assaf, Dean of the College of Engineering, and Dr. Rami Suhweil, Dean of the College of Information Technology, with assistance from Dr. Thamer Al-Sarayreh, head of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence department, under which the project falls.
In this regard, Dr. Al-Assaf pointed out that this project represents a leading model of integration between engineering and technological disciplines. He emphasized the importance of employing modern technologies in developing practical training methods, which contributes to preparing highly competent engineers capable of handling future technologies.
Meanwhile, Dr. Suhweil confirmed that this achievement reflects the level of excellence reached by the college students in advanced technological fields, highlighting the college's commitment to providing an educational environment that encourages creativity and innovation, and aligns education outcomes with labor market requirements and modern digital developments.
In her role, Dr. Al-Zubn confirmed that the project embodies an advanced model of applied learning based on innovation, highlighting the students’ ability to utilize modern technologies in addressing real challenges in the electric vehicle sector, and pointed out that employing mixed reality technologies in training contributes to a qualitative shift in teaching methods by providing an interactive, safe environment that enhances students' analytical and applied thinking skills. She affirmed Amman Arab University’s commitment to supporting such projects that blend academic knowledge and practical application, and keep pace with future requirements.
This achievement emphasizes Amman Arab University's dedication to empowering its students and enhancing their innovative capabilities, which contributes to preparing qualified personnel capable of competing in the labor market and keeping pace with rapid technological changes.
