Digital systems
Artificial intelligence and computing
Applied AI, data analysis, cybersecurity, intelligent decision systems, and digital transformation.
The Institute at MSFEA
Industry Problems. Solved.
The Institute connects organizations with MSFEA researchers, students, laboratories, and design expertise to turn complex challenges into practical outcomes.
Industry and academia
Partnerships built around useful results.
The Institute helps enterprises in Lebanon and the region improve competitiveness and sustainability through applied research, prototyping, knowledge transfer, design thinking, and professional development.
Partners can draw on multidisciplinary faculty expertise, graduate talent, student project teams, and MSFEA laboratories through engagements shaped around a real organizational need.
30+
industry projects since 2020
100+
faculty members
40+
labs and research facilities
5
multidisciplinary expertise areas
What we know
Expertise that crosses disciplines.
The Institute assembles the right mix of engineering, computing, health, design, and management knowledge for each engagement.
Built environment
Infrastructure, energy and sustainability
Resilient infrastructure, energy systems, environmental performance, and resource-aware engineering.
Human health
Healthcare and biomedical engineering
Medical technologies, diagnostics, materials, devices, and engineering approaches to health challenges.
Advanced systems
Robotics, instrumentation and engineering systems
Automation, sensing, controls, prototyping, testing, and integrated mechanical and electrical systems.
Creative practice
Design and visual innovation
Human-centered research, design thinking, communication, visualization, and product or service development.
What we offer
Three ways to move an organization forward.
Engagements range from focused technical work to longer partnerships and customized learning.
Applied research
R&D for industry
Technology transfer, automation and industrial retrofitting, process analysis, testing, and reengineering.
New ventures
New business development
Technical and economic analysis that helps organizations assess new concepts, products, and projects.
Professional learning
Capacity building
Short courses, seminars, and training for private- and public-sector teams.
Start an engagement
Choose the route that fits your goal.
Forms, program details, and live requirements remain on the official AUB destinations.
Student and faculty projects
Collaborate on an academic project
Bring a real challenge to a Final Year, VIP, master's, or doctoral project.
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Specialist support
Request a consultancy service
Use faculty expertise, graduate talent, and facilities for a defined need.
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Long-term relationship
Become a corporate partner
Build a tailored relationship spanning research, talent, facilities, and visibility.
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Student support
Cover a student's tuition
Connect educational support with skills that matter to your industry.
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Team development
Explore capacity building
Develop technical, managerial, and research capability across your workforce.
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Talent
Recruit MSFEA talent
Connect with students and graduates through the Career Development Center.
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Evidence
Review industry projects
See examples of collaborations that addressed operational and technical challenges.
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Facilities
Explore MSFEA labs
Find the laboratories and facilities supporting research, testing, and prototyping.
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From question to outcome
Applied work with measurable value.
The Institute's portfolio spans corporate consulting, academic projects, capacity building, competitions, and longer industry partnerships.
Projects have addressed manufacturing, energy, water, healthcare, artificial intelligence, logistics, materials, and the built environment.
The official project directory remains the best source for the full list of organizations, project titles, and published outcomes.
- Corporate consultancy and technical services
- Student projects guided by faculty
- Research, testing, and prototype development
- Customized training and institutional partnerships
Latest stories
Industry and academia in action.
Recent stories published by MSFEA about technology, partnerships, and regional engagement.
May 2025
Tech Day connects students, AI applications, and industry expertise
A faculty event brought students together with Cisco specialists, practical AI examples, and career conversations.
March 2025
MSFEA strengthens industry-academia ties in Riyadh
A faculty delegation met regional partners to develop new routes for research, talent, and institutional collaboration.
January 2024
The Institute shares its latest industry projects
A portfolio update highlights collaborations across engineering, operations, sustainability, and applied research.
Programs and partnerships
Continue with the official resource.
Detailed eligibility, membership benefits, current calls, and forms remain with their AUB or partner owners.
Industry membership
MSFEA Corporate Partnership Program
Compare Affiliate, Associate, and Partner engagement levels.
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Research mobility
PALAST Research Collaboration
Review funded PhD and faculty research-visit routes for Palestinian universities.
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Small and medium enterprises
SME consultancy program
Open the official expression-of-interest form.
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Flexible learning
MSFEA Online
Explore current online programs and professional learning options.
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Official source
Confirm requirements and deadlines with AUB.
This page presents the most useful information in a clearer format. AUB remains the authoritative source for admissions, curricula, policies, dates, and forms.
Need help?
Bring a challenge to the Institute.
Email the Institute or call +961 1 350000, extension 3486, to discuss the right route for your organization.