Computer and Artificial Intelligence Research Center - CAIR

Scientific Visit to Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Scotland 🇬🇧

I am delighted to share highlights from our recent scientific visit to Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in Glasgow, Scotland.
The visit was part of a collaborative mission by the Aswan University delegation, led by Prof. Mohamed Orabi, VP of Research and Graduate studies of Aswan University, and I was honored to be part of this distinguished team.
We had highly fruitful and engaging discussions with our colleagues at GCU, led by Professor Mohamed Emad Farrag, alongside Dr. Salma and Dr. Ahmed. Our meetings focused on strengthening academic collaboration, exploring joint research opportunities, and developing sustainable international partnerships.
As part of the visit, I had the pleasure of delivering a lecture to cybersecurity students together with my colleague Dr. Salma. The session enabled meaningful academic exchange and interactive discussions with talented and motivated students.

We also highlighted the "Empowering Women in Cybersecurity" project, an important initiative aimed at promoting inclusion, capacity building, and leadership opportunities for women in the cybersecurity field. The project is funded by the British Council, and this visit forms part of its collaborative activities and knowledge-exchange framework. The project is led by Dr. Salma Mohamed and Dr. Ghada Abozaid as Principal Investigators. Their efforts represent a significant step toward strengthening diversity and advancing women’s participation in technology and cybersecurity.

We also had a wonderful opportunity to meet several PhD students and learn more about their impressive and innovative ongoing research projects. It was inspiring to see the depth and diversity of their work.
It was a great honor to meet Prof. Sharon Dolan, Interim Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Associate Dean. Our discussion explored future cooperation frameworks, research development opportunities, and potential institutional collaboration between Aswan University and GCU.
In addition, we had the valuable opportunity to visit Whitelee Windfarm, Europe’s largest onshore windfarm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from Glasgow. The visit was truly inspiring and highlighted Scotland’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainability.
This visit represents an important step toward strengthening global academic networks and transforming dialogue into impactful joint initiatives.
Looking forward to continued collaboration and shared success between Aswan University and GCU.
Mohamed Orabi - Salma Darwish Mohamed

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Warmest Congratulations
The Center for Computing and Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) extends its sincere congratulations to its esteemed cofounder,
Dr. Ghada Y. Abozaid,
for her distinguished contribution as a co-author in the recently published paper:
Mahmoud, E., Alkhalaf, S., Senjyu, T., Furukakoi, M., Hemeida, A., & Abozaid, G. (2025).
GAAOA-Lévy: A Hybrid Metaheuristic for Optimized Multilevel Thresholding in Image Segmentation.
Scientific Reports, 15(1), 27232.
This publication in a high-impact international journal stands as a testament to Dr. Abozaid’s scientific excellence, dedication, and influential role in advancing research in intelligent optimization and image segmentation. Her continuous contributions enrich the research landscape of Aswan University and elevate CAIR’s global presence.
We proudly extend our best wishes for her continued success, impactful scholarly achievements, and ongoing leadership in scientific innovation.
Center for Computing and Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-12142-z