Delegation from the Jordan Design and Development Bureau Visits Hijjawi Faculty to Strengthen Research and Applied Collaboration

The Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology at Yarmouk University recently welcomed a delegation from the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB). The visit aimed to enhance research and applied collaboration between the two institutions and explore new avenues of cooperation in engineering, technology, and industrial applications.

The JODDB delegation was led by Eng. Radi Al-Waradat, Head of the Applied Research and Scientific Cooperation Department, accompanied by Major Ahmed Al-Tarawneh, Eng. Nidal Al Qawabeh, Captain Eng. Mohammad Al-Najjar, Eng. Moataz Al-Attin, Eng. Zaid Al-Saabi, Eng. Ahmad Al-Deek, and Eng. Mahdi Al-Ghuraibi. They were welcomed by the college's administrative team, represented by Vice Deans Dr. Zaid Bataineh and Dr. Dania Bani Hani, Assistant Dean Dr. Mohammad Al-Tamimi, as well as several faculty members, including Dr. Faleh Al-Tal, Dr. Amjad Al-Sakarneh, Dr. Mosab Abu Al-Adous, Dr. Mohammad Al-Samadi, Dr. Sharif Abdul-Razzaq, Dr. Faisal Al-Shalabi, Dr. Ammar Al-Rousan, Dr. Mahmoud Masadeh, Eng. Fares Mashaqbeh, Dr. Ayman Al-Zeyout, Dr. Yusra Obeidat, and Dr. Bara’a Khattabih.

The visit began with an introductory meeting where the faculty's academic programs and major research and applied projects were presented. Discussions focused on potential collaboration opportunities in fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative technical solutions that support the industrial sector in Jordan.

Following the meeting, the delegation took a field tour of the Hijjawi Faculty’s facilities and laboratories, where they observed modern equipment, research labs, and engineering workshops used for student training and applied research projects. The visit also included extensive discussions on potential joint research projects, internship opportunities for Hijjawi students at JODDB, and the possibility of holding specialized technical workshops to facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers and engineers from both sides.