MSA University
Research & Innovation Unit
Horizon Europe
Research & Innovation Unit
Empowering Ideas, Creating Impact
The strategic authority leading research, innovation, intellectual property, technology transfer, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and research impact across MSA University.
Vision & Mission
A globally recognized, innovation-driven university
To position MSA University as a globally recognized innovation-driven university where world-class research, transformative innovation, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurial excellence generate lasting societal, economic, and technological impact.
Turning knowledge into measurable impact
The RIU empowers researchers, innovators, faculty, and partners through integrated leadership, governance, and support across research development, funding, intellectual property, technology transfer, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration — building a sustainable innovation ecosystem aligned with Egypt Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Core Values & Strategic Objectives
Core Values
Highest standards of research quality, rigor, and internationally competitive performance.
Ethics, transparency, and accountability across all research and innovation activities.
A culture of creativity and technological advancement that drives transformative ideas.
Interdisciplinary partnerships across academia, industry, and government to maximize impact.
Turning knowledge into measurable scientific, economic, and societal benefit.
Responsible governance and transparent stewardship of institutional resources.
Equitable opportunities for faculty, researchers, students, and external collaborators.
Research and innovation that supports long-term growth and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Strategic Objectives
Builds research capacity and secures funding, from proposal support to internal grants like the Nawal Excellence Fund.
Turns research into patents, market-ready products, and startups through the full technology-transfer pipeline.
Facilitates participation in Horizon Europe, MSCA, Erasmus+, STDF, and other global partnerships.
Ensures ethical review, IRB oversight, and compliance with responsible research conduct.
Increases publications, conferences, and engagement to maximize research visibility and societal reach.
Leadership & Team
One director, five discipline leads — spanning dentistry, biomedical science, AI & modeling, and finance — each responsible for a pillar of the RIU's strategic framework.
Director
Dr. Mohamed M. Radwan
Head of the Research & Innovation Unit · Associate Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics
Dr. Radwan leads MSA University's research and innovation strategy, builds international partnerships, secures competitive funding, and drives the translation of university research into real-world innovation. With over 15 years in dental research and academic leadership, he is also a Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Precision Technologies, University of Huddersfield, UK, working on advanced biomedical 3D printing and precision manufacturing for personalized maxillofacial rehabilitation. His funded projects span British Council, STDF, and Horizon Europe initiatives.
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Discipline Leads
Prof. Tamer M. Nassef
Vice Dean for Education & Student Affairs, Professor of Modeling & Simulation, and Chairperson of the IEEE Industry Applications Society – Egypt Chapter. His AI, computer vision, and digital-twin research support the RIU's global partnership and capacity-building efforts.
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Prof. Nermin Kamal Hamza
Professor of Restorative Dentistry with 17+ years of academic, clinical, and research experience in minimally invasive dentistry, biomaterials, and AI in healthcare. Active in developing competitive international research proposals and building interdisciplinary research capacity.
Prof. Dr. Iman Gomaa
Professor of Biomedical Sciences researching molecular biology, cancer therapeutics, nanomedicine, and gene therapy. Holder of an international patent in nanoparticle-based cancer therapy, with postdoctoral experience at Mount Sinai and Sorbonne University.
Dr. Asmaa El Mahdy
Associate Professor of Accounting & Finance and Programme Coordinator of Finance & Investment Management. Researches corporate governance, sustainable finance, and ESG, and serves as an Independent Board Member across financial and industrial companies.
Dr. Shereen Assem Elsherif
Specialist in Conservative Dentistry researching caries risk assessment, diagnostic accuracy, and AI applications in dentistry — bringing an evidence-based, data-driven lens to tracking RIU research performance and outcomes.
Organizational Structure
The RIU is headed by the Director of Research & Innovation and operates through eight core offices covering the full research-to-impact lifecycle. Five are led by named discipline leads; the remaining three are coordinated centrally by the Director's office.
Strategic Programmes
Nawal Excellence Fund (NEF)
MSA Innovation Hub
Startup Incubator
Spin-off Development Programme
Research Excellence Programme
Industry Collaboration Programme
