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As part of Ain Shams University's commitment to advancing its scientific research system, maximizing the utilization of its research resources and capabilities, and fostering institutional integration among its faculties, in a manner that supports researchers and enhances the quality and efficiency of research activities, Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President of Ain Shams University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, chaired a meeting of the University's Scientific Equipment Coordinators Committee to discuss a plan for updating and developing the scientific equipment inventory system across the various faculties. The plan aims to promote the integration of research capabilities and ensure optimal utilization of the University's available scientific infrastructure.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Mohamed El-Khatib, Assistant Secretary-General of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Mahmoud Fayez, Director of the University's Networks and Information Technology Center; and several professors responsible for reviewing research equipment across the faculties.

During the meeting, Prof. Amany Osama Kamel explained that the system aims to establish a centralized, regularly updated database that enables real-time inventory tracking of scientific equipment across the University's faculties, research centers, and university hospitals. The system will also facilitate monitoring of equipment's technical condition, operational readiness, and compliance with approved coordination standards, as well as tracking periodic maintenance schedules and managing researchers' equipment reservations. This will enhance the efficiency of scientific resource management and promote integration and shared utilization of research capabilities across the University's various sectors.

During the meeting, Prof. Mahmoud Fayez presented the official website ofAin Shams University' and outlined a proposal for developing an integrated digital system for managing and monitoring the University's research equipment and laboratories, entitled "Ain Shams University' Smart Information System for Scientific Equipment and Laboratories."

The meeting also addressed mechanisms for organizing responsibilities related to the management and reservation of scientific equipment through the implementation of an electronic system that automatically sends notifications via email and mobile phones to the designated official or relevant department at each faculty whenever equipment is reserved, ensuring prompt follow-up and efficient management of equipment operations.

In this context, Prof. Amany Osama Kamel emphasized the need to establish a clear and well-structured institutional mechanism, in coordination with faculty deans and vice deans, to precisely define responsibilities according to their respective areas of authority.

As part of the plan, reciprocal field visits will be conducted by committees representing different faculties following the completion of data updates. These visits will involve physically inspecting scientific equipment and verifying its conformity with the registered data and documentation, ensuring the establishment of a comprehensive, up-to-date database that accurately reflects the University's actual scientific capabilities.