Internet Of Things Unit

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Director: Dr. Moamin Abughazaleh

Vision:

To lead in the advancement of IoT innovation, education, and real-world application, transforming An Najah National University into a smart, sustainable, and socially responsive institution empowered by connected technologies.

Mission:

To establish a vibrant and interdisciplinary ecosystem that advances AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) through research, hands-on training, workshops, smart infrastructure, and community engagement, and prepares students, faculty, and society for the next wave of digital transformation driven by intelligent, connected systems.

Strategic Goals:

Enhance IoT Education: Introduce and expand IoT curricula, labs, and certification programs for students and professionals.
Promote Applied Research & Innovation: Support interdisciplinary research projects in smart agriculture, AIoT, health tech, and secure systems.
Implement Smart Campus Solutions: Deploy IoT-enabled use cases (e.g., smart classrooms, parking, and . ) to enhance campus operations.
Foster Industry and Community Engagement: Build partnerships with industry and local communities for skill development, internships, and societal projects.
Promote Energy-Efficient Sustainability and Governance: Establish policies that prioritize secure, ethical, and scalable IoT and AIoT deployments while minimizing power consumption, optimizing energy use, and ensuring long-term operational sustainability through responsible resource management and funding support.

Key Activities:

1- Education & Training:

Launch IoT courses and certifications
Organize workshops on Node-RED, MQTT, and IoT simulators

2- Lab & Prototyping:

Set up an IoT lab equipped with sensors, development boards, and dashboards
Support student-led prototyping initiatives

3- Smart Campus Projects:

Deploy smart sensors in classrooms
Implement smart parking systems

4- Develop smart classroom solutions:

Introduce crowd management technologies
Launch greenhouse monitoring and automation solutions

5- Research & Publications:

Form thematic research clusters (e.g., AIoT, Smart Health)
Publish research findings in national and international conferences

6- Community Outreach:

Conduct IoT bootcamps for school students
Provide open-access training on IoT simulation tools

7- Partnerships & Funding:

Sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with IoT companies
Apply for national and international research grants

8- Governance & Policies:

Develop policies for IoT security and data governance
Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects