Prof. Ayman Kseibi, Vice-President of Homs University for Administrative Affairs, inaugurated the graduation projects exhibition at the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering under the slogan, “Engineering Innovation: From Study Benches to Industrial Horizons.”
The exhibition featured 50 projects from various faculty departments, in the presence of Prof. Waleed Khadam, Vice-President for Scientific Affairs; Prof. Kasem Khader, Secretary of the University; Eng. Zaher Muhammed Ali Zakret, Director of the Homs Industry Directorate; alongside several faculty members, researchers, students, and representatives of supporting organizations.
Prof. Kseibi emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting student initiatives and strengthening cooperation with the industrial sector. He noted that such efforts help bridge the gap between higher education outcomes and labor market needs, while opening new prospects for graduates to transform their ideas into practical applications that advance industry, foster reliance on national expertise, and enhance scientific research and innovation.
For his part, Prof. Muhammed Bakir, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, stated that the exhibition showcases 50 executive projects from across the faculty’s seven departments. He noted that this is the second edition of the event, with plans to make it an annual fixture supported by governmental and private engineering and industrial bodies. He added that the exhibition highlights the culmination of years of academic attainment and applied research, demonstrating students’ capabilities to translate academic knowledge into applied engineering solutions that address community needs and meet the evolving demands of the industrial sector.
The exhibition is held with the support of the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, Al-Matin Group for Trading and Industry, the Homs Industry Directorate, and the Syrian Metal Company, as part of efforts to support scientific and engineering initiatives and to encourage young talents toward innovation and creativity.
Furthermore, the exhibition serves as a platform for communication between the university, engineering firms and institutions, and the industrial sector. It presents an opportunity to highlight young engineering potential, enhance graduates’ prospects for entering the labor market, and foster the development of promising projects into practical applications that contribute to national development and reconstruction efforts.
