VARM Unit

Director: Prof.Allam Mousa

Vision: To pioneer immersive and hybrid reality experiences that drive innovation, elevate learning, and empower communities—positioning the FTC as a catalyst for digital transformation in Palestine and beyond.

Mission: To spearhead cross disciplinary R&D in VR, AR, and Metaverse platforms; integrate these technologies into education, industry, culture, and public services; cultivate local expertise and partnerships; and champion ethical, inclusive, and policy informed practices that fulfill the FTC’s goal of a smart, secure, and accessible digital future.

Goals:

1. Excellence in Research

• Lead cutting edge projects in spatial computing, XR interaction, and virtual physical convergence.
• Publish in premier journals and secure competitive funding to enhance the FTC’s research stature.

2. Immersive Learning & Skills Development.

• Create VR/AR curricula, virtual labs, and simulation-based trainings for students and professionals.
• Organize hands on workshops and hackathons to share XR best practices.

3. Cultural Preservation & Engagement

• Collaborate with heritage organizations to build interactive VR/AR archives of Palestinian history.
• Launch Metaverse-based community platforms for storytelling and social connection.

4. Industry Applications & Innovation

• Develop digital twins and AR-assisted maintenance solutions for industrial partners.
• Prototype AR-guided assembly lines and VR safety-training modules.

5. Ethics, Policy & Accessibility

• Define and promote guidelines for responsible XR design, focusing on privacy, equity, and universal access.
• Advise policymakers to shape national standards and regulations for immersive technologies.

6. Entrepreneurship & Incubation

• Establish an XR startup accelerator to nurture student and faculty ventures.
• Provide seed funding, mentorship, and industry linkages to foster XR entrepreneurship.

7. Global Partnerships & Visibility

• Forge collaborations with international XR consortia, research labs, and standards bodies.
• Host an annual “Immersive Futures” symposium to highlight breakthroughs and expand the FTC’s network.