Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra Wins First and Third Places in Benha University Healthcare Hackathon
12 February 2026 |
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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saeed Abdelghaffar, Dean of Shoubra Faculty of Engineering – Benha University, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the students for winning first and third places in the hackathon titled “Smart Healthcare – Innovating the Future of Healthcare”, organized by Benha University in collaboration with the Information Technology Institute (ITI).
? First Place – Telemedicine Track
Achieved by the project Smart Pharmacy System by the AutoPharma team under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud El-Semanti. The system is a smart pharmacy solution for automating medicine dispensing using industrial control technologies, ensuring accuracy, reducing errors, and increasing operational efficiency.
? Third Place – Mental Health & Wellness Track
Achieved by the project Jwar under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed. Jwar is a psychological support application based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), offering practical tools to regulate emotions while fully preserving user privacy.
The Dean emphasized that this achievement reflects the excellence of Shoubra Engineering students and their leadership in leveraging technology for community service. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Salah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, also praised the students’ outstanding performance.
This success comes as part of the efforts by the Faculty’s Innovation and Creativity Unit, headed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Aya Hossam El-Din Mahmoud, which continues to empower students and transform their ideas into promising practical projects.
