Our research focus areas
UMEF is developing interdisciplinary research that is globally oriented, locally grounded, and connected to the needs of the future.
Interdisciplinary research areas to address national and societal priorities
Euromed University of Fez has implemented an ambitious research and innovation strategy, aligned with major contemporary societal challenges and national priorities. This strategy is built on organizing its scientific activities around interdisciplinary research pillars, fostering the convergence of knowledge and complementary approaches. Through this cross-cutting structure, the University encourages the development of collaborative projects with high potential for innovation and technology transfer. Each research pillar is designed to promote the production of applied results that deliver measurable impact on scientific, economic, social, and environmental levels.
Our strategic research priorities
The UEMF structures its research around high-impact, multidisciplinary axes, organized into two complementary hubs.
This organization tackles today's major challenges—energy transition, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and social innovation—with a comprehensive approach, grounded in the realities of Morocco, Africa, and the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Engineering and Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Study of healthcare systems, public health, prevention, and biomedical innovation.
Bio-agriculture & biomedical
Development of biotechnologies applied to agriculture and human health.
Robotics, Collaborative Robotics, and Sensors (Industry 4.0)
Designing intelligent systems for health, industry, and the environment.
Functional materials
Design of new materials for medical devices, energy, or construction.
3D Printing and Prototyping
Development of additive solutions for engineering, healthcare, and education.
Energy (storage) & environment
Optimizing energy systems and sustainable management of natural resources.
AI and digital
Integration of artificial intelligence into medical, industrial, and environmental systems.
Humanities and social sciences
Neighborhood Policies and Regional Integration
Analysis of political dynamics between Europe, Africa, and the Arab world.
Preservation and enhancement of heritage
Studies and actions for the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.
Euromed-Africa Studies
Research on the challenges and opportunities in the Euro-Mediterranean-African space.
Euromed Challenges
Migration, security, environment, trade, innovation, industry, mobility: themes at the intersection of multiple disciplines.
Digital, AI & Business Performance
Digital and organizational approaches to support digital and managerial transformation.