The German Jordanian University (GJU), in partnership with TU Chemnitz, Germany, organised the International Winter School, SENSET: Smart Sensor Technologies for Modern Biomedical Engineering Applications. The school is chaired by Prof. Olfa Kanoun from TU Chemnitz and Dr. Jumana Ma’touq from the German Jordanian University. SENSET is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
SENSET aims to collaboratively investigate potential applications of smart sensors and AI-based technologies in the field of biomedical engineering as a future technology for AI-based healthcare, addressing the educational, technological, and social demands for better healthcare in the territory of the partner university in conjunction with a local civil society sector. SENSET provided a unique opportunity for participants to gain hands-on experience with the latest advancements in health monitoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, and Smart Systems. Attendees explored recent advances in genomics and their applications in modern medicine. Additionally, the school had soft skills training sessions focusing on job properness. These sessions aimed to help students promote their personal and professional development.
Dr. Jumana Ma’touq has emphasised that SENSET provides a unique opportunity for students and professors to network and explore the latest innovations in biomedical engineering. Additionally, the soft skills training enhances their readiness for the job market after graduation. She added that this funding reflects the German Jordanian University’s commitment to establishing the German dimension in its academic programs and strengthening educational and research ties with German institutions, and confirms the university’s keenness to provide distinguished educational and research opportunities that enhance its international cooperation, especially with Germany.