Research Center in Engineering

Purpose of the Center

The Research Center in Engineering aimed at promoting engineering and interdisciplinary research that focus on biomedical, mechatronics, chemical, biofood, and computer & telecommunication. Its main objectives involve:

  • Latest technological advancements for healthcare, industry, and communication.
  • Promising collaboration between researchers, universities, and industry.
  • Enabling innovation in applied research and technological development.

In order to address complex challenges, a centralized hub that integrated multiples engineering fields is needed. The center will address the gaps between different engineering fields, support and assist national and international industries by offering original and modern solutions and enhance academic excellence.

Through enhancing research in healthcare, AI, sustainability, and digital transformation, the center will align with institutional and societal priorities: first, by contributing to national development goals and second, by addressing local and regional challenges related to the engineering fields.

Mission

The Faculty of Engineering at La Sagesse University is a high-level scientific and technical hub. It is committed to tailor world-class engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs. It aims to provide high-quality education and promote cutting-edge research in various fields fulfilling the market demand.

The faculty conducts research in key domains such as AI, automation, technologies for health care, food industries, telecommunications and sustainable chemistry through its five departments: Mechatronics, Biomedical, Bio food, Computer and Telecommunications and Chemical Engineering. It strives to develop suitable solutions to global challenges and contribute to technological and societal progress. It is fully engaged in advancing innovation as this latter is a core part of its mission. 

Vision

The Faculty of Engineering at La Sagesse University aspires to be the reference of excellence in research and direct applications in engineering. Our future graduates will be vectors of progress, development and civic responsibility. It seeks to have a reputed Research Center for Technology creation and innovation. The faculty pursue to aid in industrial growth and evolving. 

Values

The values of the Research Center in Engineering are:

  • Innovation and excellence: modern research to address real-world challenges.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: facilitate interaction among the different departments’ different faculties and different universities.
  • Ethical duties: guaranteeing ethical considerations in research.
  • Output based Research: emphasizing applied research that contributes to industry transformation.
  • Knowledge transfer: facilitate learning and innovation.
  • Global engagement: reinforcing international partnerships.

Research Focus

The Center focuses on four main research axes, within which several thematic areas are developed.

  • Axis 1: Biomedical Technologies, Biomaterials, and Health Monitoring Systems
  • Axis 2: Advanced Control, Automation, and Smart Industrial Systems
  • Axis 3: Cybersecurity, Networks and Digital Resilience
  • Axis 4: Sustainable Energy, Chemicals, and Smart Materials

Axis 1: Biomedical Technologies, Biomaterials, and Health Monitoring Systems

This axis promotes innovation in healthcare technologies, bridging engineering with life sciences to improve screening, diagnosis, treatment, and personalized medicine.

Main Themes

  • Medical Imaging and Signal Processing
    • Make CT, MRI, and ultrasound images clearer.
    • Use AI to improve image quality and diagnosis.
  • Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
    • Biocompatible and bioactive materials
    • Nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery
  • Medical Devices & Wearable Health Technologies
    • Biosensors for disease detection
    • Smart wearables for continuous vital-sign monitoring

Axis 2: Advanced Control, Automation, and Smart Industrial Systems

This axis develops innovative control systems and automation solutions for industrial, medical, automotive, and intelligent infrastructures.

Main Themes

  • Fractional-Order & Adaptive Control
    • Industrial process optimization
    • Vehicle suspension systems for comfort and safety
  • Safe and Autonomous Mechatronic Systems
    • Robotics, embedded control, autonomous navigation, image processing and computer vision
    • Quality control and object recognition
    • Simulation of real-time systems using AR/VR/DT principles
    • Design of electrically-safe systems based on ISO/IEC norms
  • Smart Sensors and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
    • Miniaturized, high-sensitivity sensors
    • Smart manufacturing and industrial monitoring

Axis 3: Cybersecurity, Networks and Digital Resilience

This axis addresses data protection, system security, and resilient digital infrastructures in an era of rapid digital transformation.

Main Themes

  • Cybersecurity strategies and threat mitigation
  • Secure data transfer in AI-integrated systems
  • Protection of medical and industrial data
  • Ethical and regulatory aspects of digital systems
  • Speech and Audio Processing: AI-enhanced sound analysis and synthesis for virtual assistants and media analytics

Axis 4: Sustainable Energy, Chemicals, and Smart Materials

This axis promotes environmentally responsible engineering through sustainable processes, clean energy, and advanced materials for food industries and biomedical use.

Main Themes

  • Energy Conversion & Clean Processes
    • Photochemistry, catalysis, pyrolysis
    • Waste-to-resource transformation and circular economy
  • Material Science and Smart Polymers
    • Biocompatible polymers, flexible packaging, photopolymerization
    • Catalysis and separation engineering for chemical processes
  • Agri-Food Waste Valorization
    • Extraction of bioactive compounds and functional ingredients from agri-food waste
    • Development of functional and health-enhancing food products
  • Integration of Pharmaceutical Technologies
    • Engineering-Driven pharmaceutical innovation: enhancing pharmaceutical process efficiency and quality through PAT, QbD, and AI.
    • Advanced and sustainable drug formulation: developing eco-friendly, advanced drug delivery systems.
  • Sustainable and Renewable Resources
    • Renewable Energy and Bio-based Production.
    • Circular and Green Process Design: Recovering resources from waste and reducing environmental impact.

Contact

Research Center in Engineering

Université La Sagesse
P.O. Box 50501, Furn El Chebbak, Lebanon

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