MSA Biotech Students Shine at Spring 2025 Graduation Day
The Graduation Discussion Day – Spring 2025 at the Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) was a remarkable day.
A total of 250 students presented individual graduation projects at more than 30 prestigious research venues nationwide, including the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Central Laboratories Department, the National Research Center – Textile Technology Division, the Armed Forces Veterinary Hospital, and the Atomic Energy Authority, among others.
We were honored to welcome over 80 distinguished examiners and supervisors, who commended the students for their professionalism, creativity, and impressive scientific progress.
Students developed over 50 innovative products. Highlights included microfluidic diagnostic chips and a monitoring module for poultry farms. Students also developed antioxidant detection kits, colorimetric sensors, and a variety of functional foods, including, enriched cookies, fortified beverages, and functional candies.
Further innovations featured natural care formulations for both skincare and veterinary use, offering sustainable, plant-based alternatives to conventional products. Several projects also tackled eco-friendly packaging solutions and smart textiles.
On the academic front, the research output was exceptional. Fourteen publications were successfully accepted in peer-reviewed journals, with impact factors reaching up to 7.7. An additional number of papers are currently under review. These journals include the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Research in Veterinary Science, and the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry.
Moreover, two gene sequences were uploaded to the NCBI database, underscoring the students’ valuable hands-on contributions to genetic research.
Among the notable achievements was the launch of Pollibotics, an AI-driven pollination system developed through a groundbreaking collaboration between MSA students, faculty members, and Cultivech Company. What began as a graduation project has now evolved into a pioneering agricultural biotech startup, exemplifying how academic innovation can lead to real-world entrepreneurial impact.
The students also received national and international recognition in numerous high-profile competitions. One of the outstanding achievements of the year was securing 500,000 EGP in funding through the Gen Z TV Program for the RoboDoc prototype. Additional awards included 20,000 EGP from the Smart Industry Hackathon and 15,000 EGP from the Startup Olympics Program under the Innovators Support Fund. Further distinctions were earned at the ECCU Women Scientists Conference, the AppX Competition, and through poster wins at scientific forums such as AIDC, Dubai International Food Safety, and Suez Canal University’s Scientific Conference.
We are incredibly proud of our students. This day marked not just the conclusion of an academic journey but the beginning of a future defined by research, innovation, and impact.
Here’s to bold ideas, global contributions, and a new generation of biotechnology leaders making their mark on the world!