Research at Nile University 

Research is an integral part of Nile University’s (NU) mission and strategic intent. NU is committed to conduct, promote and nurture scientific research in areas of critical importance to the economies of both Egypt and the region as a whole.

 While NU faculty are engaged in a variety of “bubble-up” initiatives, it was deemed necessary to launch the following three institutional research centers:

• Center for Wireless Intelligent Networks (WIN)
• Center for Informatics Science  (IS)
• Center for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

The underlying intent of these centers is to:

• Define the areas of focus of NU’s major initiatives and in that sense define NU’s research core capability

• Brand NU as a center of expertise in the areas selected

• Highlight Egypt’s role as the region’s intellectual hub

• Ensure linkage with business, industry, and government

• Embrace creativity and entrepreneurship and encourage the development of intellectual property (IP)

In line with the above thinking, the roles of these centers is to develop and maintain the selected core competencies; to conduct large-scale interdisciplinary research with national and regional impact; to demonstrate the value of research and development in wealth generation, both on the macro- and micro-economic levels; and to serve as a catalyst for joint research with local and global partners with a keen eye on attracting collaboration with and repatriation of expatriates. 

In a nut-shell, NU Research Centers are intended to lay the foundation for a research and development (R&D) culture in the region.  Furthermore, being a strong advocate of cultural and intellectual diversity, NU will establish an advisory board for each center, made up of leading stakeholders on the global level.