Program Overview

Mechatronics and Automation Engineering Program

The Mechatronics and Automation program integrates multidisciplinary fields of science that includes mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering to enhance the safety, performance, efficiency, and ability of solving real-life problems associated with mechanical systems, industrial automation, mechatronic in automotive applications, mechatronic in healthcare and biomedical devices, Nano/micro mechatronic systems.

Program Description

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in mechatronics and automation engineering, covering topics such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and control engineering. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and implement mechatronic systems and solutions.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in a variety of fields, including:

• Automobiles Industry
• Robotics Industry
• Automation
• Oil Industry
• System design
• Embedded system
• Bionics system design
• Sales engineer for robotics and automation

Program Concentrations

The program offers four different concentrations:

1. Autotronics: This concentration focuses on the design, development, and implementation of mechatronic systems for automotive applications.
2. Nano-Mechatronics: This concentration focuses on the integration of electrical and mechanical functionality on the nanoscale.
3. Industrial Mechatronics: This concentration focuses on the integration of control systems, electrical, electronic systems, computers, and mechanical systems in automated manufacturing processes.
4. Bio-Mechatronics: This concentration aims to integrate parts of biological organisms, mechanical elements, and electronics for improving the quality of life of humans.

Agreements with Another University

The program is in partnership with the University of East London (UEL), United Kingdom, for a Bachelor Dual Degree. Students joining this agreement will pay an additional fee to substitute expenses for the external Quality Audits/Moderation Boards that will take place in Egypt. Graduates will receive two B.Sc. certificates, one from the University of East London and one from Ain Shams University.

Program Objectives

The program objectives include:

• Synthesizing and integrating mechatronic subsystems to create custom solutions for different engineering problems.
• Integrating a wide range of analytical tools, techniques, equipment, and software packages pertaining to the discipline.
• Using computational facilities and techniques, measuring instruments, workshops, and laboratory equipment.
• Putting the necessary specifications describing the different variants of mechatronic equipment.
• Writing the necessary software for the equipment and the control of the mechatronic systems.
• Competence in the safe use and operation of hand tools and machine tools used during the implementation phases of mechatronic systems.

Courses

The program requires the completion of a set of courses, including:

• University Requirements Courses
• Faculty Requirements Courses
• Mechatronics and Automation Concentration Compulsory Group Courses
• Autotronics Concentration
• Nano-Mechatronics Concentration
• Industrial Mechatronics Concentration
• Bio-Mechatronics Concentration

Program Study Plan

The program study plan is divided into 10 semesters, with a total of 159 credits. The plan includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a graduation project.

Program Guide

The program guide provides detailed information on the program's objectives, outcomes, and requirements. It also includes information on the program's concentrations, courses, and study plan.