CYFER
Project Overview
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About
Deaf students often face barriers in lectures, discussions and campus life because interpreters may be costly or unavailable. Cyfer uses artificial intelligence to translate sign language into speech and spoken language into sign language in real time. Designed for universities, it supports direct communication between students, lecturers and classmates. By making classroom interactions more accessible, the platform could increase participation, reduce isolation and help more deaf students enter, complete and benefit from higher education.
Team
Angelina Hanna
Angelina Hanna is an entrepreneur, speaker, and business graduate with a background in business development, strategy and entrepreneurship. She has completed programs with renowned global institutions such as INSEAD and INJAZ, gaining international exposure to entrepreneurship and venture building. She has also won several awards and national competitions for her achievements across business and entrepreneurship. As a TEDx speaker and mentor at Toastmasters International, Angelina brings strong expertise in public speaking, communication, and leadership to her work. Her experience combines a business-driven mindset with strong communication and execution skills.
Maroun Mouanes
Senior software engineer working across the telecom and networking industries, and an independent consultant building custom software for businesses. Computer Science graduate of the Lebanese American University (LAU) and co-founder of the university's Software Engineering Club during college, bringing together students who wanted to build beyond the classroom. Most drawn to the engineering behind large systems, and to building products from the ground up that solve real problems for real people.