Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif Youssef Khater, President of the University, and the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azeem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, an influential awareness campaign titled “Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse” has been held. The campaign was supervised by Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and organized by Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs. Distinguished Experts Lead the Campaign.
Esteemed specialists contributed to the event:
- Prof. Sahar Abdel Aziz El-Dekrory, Professor of Toxicology and Narcotics at the Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dina Abou El-Ela, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs
- Dr. Belal Shaaban, Coordinator of Preventive Programs at the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction
A dedicated student team also assisted in spreading awareness throughout the campaign.
Awareness Activities and Key Messages:
Held at the Faculty of Engineering, the campaign featured presentations by Dr. Sahar El-Dekrory and Dr. Belal Shaaban, introducing students to the meaning of addiction, its types, and its most significant health, psychological, and social effects. The speakers cautioned about the misuse of medications, stimulants, energy drinks, nutritional supplements, and male hormones popular in gym settings.

Official treatment channels endorsed by the Fund for Combating Addiction were highlighted, and the organizers emphasized the national addiction treatment hotline (16023). The speakers encouraged participation in sports as a positive pathway for prevention.

Addressing New Risks and Social Impacts

The event included discussion of the dangers posed by passive smoking and e-cigarettes, the broad social consequences of addiction, and the peer and societal factors influencing young people. The campaign promoted proactive community awareness to safeguard youth against addiction risks.

Broad Engagement Across Campus
The campaign concluded with enthusiastic student participation, reinforcing the University’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that build a health-conscious, resilient generation. Following the main session, campaign team members visited various faculty locations, engaging directly with a large number of students and providing them with guidance and resources.

The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 State Awards and Academy Awards. Faculty members and researchers who meet the eligibility requirements are highly encouraged to apply for these prestigious honors, which celebrate scientific excellence and outstanding contributions across Egypt.

Award Categories and Details

- Nile Awards
- Number of awards: 2
- Value: EGP 500,000 and gold medal (each)
- Fields: Basic, agricultural, medical, and engineering sciences; advanced technological sciences

- State Appreciation Awards
- Number of awards: 10
- Value: EGP 200,000 and gold medal (each)
- Fields: Sciences (basic, agricultural, medical, engineering: 5 awards), advanced technological sciences (5 awards)

- State Excellence Awards
- Number of awards: 7
- Value: EGP 100,000 and silver medal (each)
- Fields: Sciences (basic, agricultural, medical, engineering), advanced technological sciences (3 awards)

- State Incentive Awards
- Number of awards: 40
- Value: EGP 50,000 (each)
- Fields: Sciences and advanced technologies (mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, agriculture, medicine, engineering)
- Eligibility: Applicant must not exceed 40 years of age on 31 December 2025

- Pioneer Awards
- Number of awards: 4
- Value: EGP 100,000 (each)
- Fields: Basic, agricultural, medical, engineering sciences
- Eligibility: Senior scientists with significant developmental, scientific, or technological achievements

- Women Awards
- Appreciation Awards for Women: 4 awards, EGP 50,000 each (agriculture, health, water and energy, social sciences); nominee must be over 45 years old by 31 December 2025
- Incentive Awards for Women: 4 awards, EGP 30,000 each (same fields); applicant must not exceed 45 years of age by 31 December 2025

For detailed eligibility criteria and requirements, please visit the [official website of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology].

All nomination documents and scientific outputs must be sent to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Deadline for submissions: 31 December 2025

 ✨ The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Quality Assurance Unit was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in its new formation, at the invitation of Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the Unit’s Board of Directors, with the attendance of the board members. The meeting took place at 2:00 p.m. in the Technical Office of the Quality Assurance Unit.

The Dean opened the meeting by welcoming the board members and emphasizing the important role played by the unit in supporting the development process and enhancing academic and administrative performance within the Faculty.

Following this, Prof. Riham Mohsen Ezz El-Din, Director of the Quality Assurance Unit, presented a comprehensive overview of the items on the meeting agenda, which were discussed with the members in an atmosphere of transparency and constructive cooperation.

✨ At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dean affirmed the Faculty Administration’s commitment to providing the necessary support to the Quality Assurance Unit. He also instructed that the board’s recommendations be followed up and that improvement programs be implemented to positively reflect on the academic and administrative performance within the Faculty.

The Faculty of Engineering extends its sincere congratulations and great pride to the esteemed faculty members who have been selected to join the committees responsible for reviewing scientific output for the promotion to the ranks of Professor and Associate Professor in the fifteenth cycle (2025–2028). This selection reflects their distinguished academic standing and outstanding research expertise, which have earned them the confidence of the specialized scientific committees.

This year, sixteen faculty members representing various engineering disciplines have been included, as follows:
Scientific Committee: Engineering Basic Sciences (Physics – Mechanics – Engineering Mathematics)
1. Prof. Ibrahim Lotfi Hassan El-Kalla – Engineering Mathematics (Differential and Integral Equations)
2. Prof. Ahmed Mohamed Abdullah El-Sayed – Engineering Mathematics (Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations)
3. Prof. Mohamed Farhat Osman Ismail Hameed – Engineering Physics (Applied Optics and Photonics)

Scientific Committee: Architecture and Urban Planning
1. Prof. Lamees Saad El-Din Mohamed El-Gezawy– Architecture (Urban Design)
2. Prof. Mohamed Mohamed Shawky Abdel-Aleem Aboulela – Architecture (Restoration and Heritage Conservation)

Scientific Committee: Structural Engineering and Construction
1. Prof. Ahmed Mohamed El-Sayed Tahaweya – Structural Engineering (Properties and Strength of Materials)
2. Prof. Mohamed Gamal Ibrahim Mohamed Mahdy – Structural Engineering (Properties and Strength of Materials)

Scientific Committee: Public Works
1. Prof. Ashraf Abdel-Waness Abdel-Moula Bisher – Public Works Engineering (Surveying and Photogrammetry)
2. Prof. Sherif Massoud Ahmed El-Badawy – Public Works Engineering (Highway Engineering)
3. Prof. Moharram Fouad Abdo Alaa El-Din – Sanitary and Environmental Engineering
4. Prof. Mahmoud El-Mowafy Ibrahim Shetwi – Surveying (Geodesy and Surveying)

Scientific Committee: Production Engineering and Mechanical Design
1. Prof. Fawkyia Faheem Ismail El-Habibi – Textile Engineering (Spinning Technology)

Scientific Committee: Mechanical Power, Automotive, and Aeronautical Engineering
1. Prof. Ahmed Mohamed Hamed Ibrahim Kandil – Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Power Engineering)

Scientific Committee: Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
1. Prof. Akram Ibrahim Mohamed El-Metwally – Electrical Power and Machines Engineering (Power Systems Engineering)
2. Prof. Mohamed Ibrahim El-Sayed Ibrahim – Electrical Power and Machines Engineering (Power Systems Engineering)

Scientific Committee: Electronics and Communications Engineering
1. Prof. Hossam El-Din Salah Mostafa Salah – Electronics and Communications Engineering (Biomedical Engineering – Digital Signal and Image Processing)

Scientific Committee: Computer and Systems Engineering
1. Prof. Hesham Arafat Ali – Computer and Systems Engineering (Distributed Computer Systems)

The Faculty expresses its deep appreciation and pride in the inclusion of this distinguished group among the reviewers, affirming that their selection reflects the high academic stature of the Faculty’s staff and highlights their vital role in supporting the quality and advancement of education and scientific research across Egyptian universities.

 As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing community services for various sectors—particularly healthcare—the Technical and Laboratory Services Center at the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, has recently supported the operational development of university hospitals.

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, comprehensive environmental measurements, inspections, and the required testing were carried out for the boiler station at the University Children’s Hospital. These efforts included the preparation of the annual efficiency reports and the execution of environmental assessments, all undertaken by the specialized teams from the Mechanical Power Engineering Laboratory and the Environmental Measurements Laboratory at the Faculty.

This initiative is part of the Faculty’s broader strategy to bolster its contribution to the university by providing technical consultations and support to vital campus facilities, ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency across university services.

 On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, a meeting was held for the coordinators of the college’s specific programs in preparation for applying for ABET international accreditation, at the invitation of:

🎓 Prof. Dr. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy — Dean of the Faculty
🎓 Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hassan Mansour — Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs
🎓 Prof. Dr. Reham Mohsen Ezz El-Din — Director of the Quality Assurance Unit

The meeting was attended by the coordinators of the specific programs seeking international accreditation and was held at 11:00 a.m. at the Technical Office of the Quality Assurance Unit.

The meeting opened with welcoming remarks from the Dean, who stressed the importance of finalizing the preparations of the specific programs in order to proceed with the application for ABET accreditation. It comes as part of a series of regular meetings to follow up on the ongoing preparations and to complete the documents and files required for the ABET international accreditation process.

This joint effort aims to support the quality of the educational process and enhance the efficiency of the academic programs offered by the faculty.

The 2025 edition of the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS 2025) has announced its results, revealing a remarkable advancement for the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University in several engineering disciplines. The faculty was listed among the world’s top universities, achieving leading positions both locally and regionally across multiple fields.

These results reflect the strength of the faculty’s research and engineering performance, as well as the effectiveness of its developmental strategies. The ranked engineering disciplines were as follows:

1. Water Resources Engineering
- World Rank: 151–200
- Local and Regional Rank: 1st

2. Civil Engineering
- World Rank: 201–300
- Local and Regional Rank: 1st–2nd

3. Artificial Intelligence
- World Rank: 301–400
- Local and Regional Rank: 2nd–4th

4. Mechanical Engineering
- World Rank: 301–400
- Local and Regional Rank: 2nd–3rd

5. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- World Rank: 401–500
- Local and Regional Rank: 2nd–5th

This achievement reaffirms the excellence and leadership of the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, highlighting its continued commitment to strengthening its research and academic role among major engineering institutions worldwide.

 In line with the “Rowad El Nile” initiative organized by the Central Bank of Egypt, the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University hosted an awareness seminar entitled “Entrepreneurship and How to Develop a New Business Idea.” The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs. The seminar was supervised by Prof. Dr. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and organized by Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.

The seminar was coordinated by Dr. Samah Talaat Abou Zeid, Lecturer of Child Mental Health at the Faculty of Early Childhood Education and member of the Community Awareness Committee, with a lecture delivered by Ms. Amira El Sherbiny, Business Development Specialist at the Business Development Center, National Bank of Egypt, Mansoura Branch.

Held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the seminar provided a comprehensive overview for students on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and the steps necessary to establish small businesses. Key topics included: the concept of banking and the range of non-financial services provided by banks, the distinction between business owners and entrepreneurs, the definition and societal importance of entrepreneurship, steps for evaluating and selecting a project idea, identifying target customers and distinguishing between needs and wants, using brainstorming to identify societal problems, determining the challenges faced by target customers, and methods for matching business ideas to real-world problems through interactive dialogue.

Attendees were also introduced to practical approaches for preparing business plans and business models, with explanations of the differences between them. The essential components of a business model were clarified, including the value proposition, customer segments, communication channels, customer relationships, key partners, key activities, main resources, cost structure, and revenue sources.

The seminar included a practical exercise using a proposed student project idea, followed by an open discussion on anticipated challenges and strategies for overcoming them.

The session concluded with an introduction to the services provided by the Business Development Centers at the National Bank of Egypt, as part of the “Rowad El Nile” initiative, highlighting the support available to entrepreneurs in the form of training, consulting, and financing opportunities.

Under the patronage of Prof. Cherif Youssef Khater, President of the University, and the leadership of Prof. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, the Faculty of Engineering welcomed a scientific field trip from El-Senbellawein Distinguished Language School on Monday, November 24, 2025.

The event was held under the supervision of Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and organized by Prof. Amira Yassin Hekal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs. The visit aimed to enhance community awareness of the various engineering disciplines and support pre-university students.

Prof. Amira Y. Hekal welcomed the students and gave them an overview of the academic departments and specific programs offered by the faculty, along with the admission process and scholarships available for outstanding students. She also delivered a lecture on the importance of artificial intelligence in engineering and other fields, introducing the fundamental concepts behind the emergence and growing importance of this discipline.

The faculty team accompanying the visit included:
- Eng. Mohamed El-Maadawy, Department of Electrical Engineering
- Eng. Abeer El-Toukhy, Director of the Laboratories Administration
- Eng. Nermeen Abdel Latif, Supervisor of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

The supervising team from El-Senbellawein Distinguished Language School consisted of:
- Ms. Eman Ahmed Haridy, Senior Mathematics Teacher
- Ms. Mona Abdel Hamid Mohamed, Social Specialist

During their visit, the students toured several faculty laboratories, including the Artificial Intelligence Lab and the Solar Energy Lab, as per their interests. They also explored various facilities around the campus, including the sports playgrounds used for student activities.

At the end of the visit, Prof. Amira Hekal delivered closing remarks, expressing the faculty’s readiness to welcome similar visits in the future. In return, the school’s supervisors and students expressed their great appreciation for the warm reception and for the valuable information they gained—remarking that the experience surpassed their expectations.

 The Faculty Council Meeting No. (610) was held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Faculty Council Meeting Hall. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and attended by the Faculty Vice-Deans, Heads of Academic Departments, Directors of Specific Programs, a number of emeritus professors, and several representatives from external community organizations.

Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy opened the session and:

• Welcomed all attendees, expressing appreciation for their continuous efforts and commending the faculty’s commitment, discipline, and satisfactory work performance.
  - Offered condolences to those who had lost relatives or colleagues, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased.
  - Congratulated faculty members and teaching assistants who received scientific awards and were honored during the Science Day celebrations.
  - Extended congratulations to the teams progressing to the Administrative Excellence Award.
  - Congratulated Eng. Reham Moharram from the Center for Studies on obtaining her PhD, wishing her continued success.
  - Praised the inclusion of “Mansoura Engineering Journal” in the international Scopus database.
  - Explained the development stages of the scientific journal and the future targets planned for its advancement.
  - Presented a congratulatory letter received from the Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Al-Ain (Iraq), appreciating the journal’s achievements and distinction.
  - Spoke about several student activities conducted recently, including a workshop as part of the “New Beginning for Quality Education” initiative and the regular monthly meeting with student team leaders.
  - Referred to the celebration honoring retiring staff members.
  - Commended the successful organization of the Huawei Conference hosted by the Faculty.
  - Praised the excellence of Team ARAM in the second cycle of the “Egypt Makes” program.
  - Mentioned the letter of thanks and appreciation received from the Urology and Nephrology Center for the contribution of the Faculty’s Textiles Unit.
  - Discussed financial rewards for faculty members who obtained research projects.
  - Announced the opening of applications by the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) for the fourth call of the “Applied Sciences and Innovation Excellence Program (ASPIRA EGYPT).”
  - Noted the announcement of the Academy regarding nominations for participation in the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
  - Expressed appreciation to Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin, Vice-Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, for organizing the awareness campaign “Towards a Smoke-Free Faculty,” and for arranging educational visits to schools, including Mansoura International School 2, STEM School in Kafr El-Sheikh, and Al-Wadi International School.
  - Spoke about the visit of Dr. Moataz Mohamed, representative of McMaster University in Canada, aiming to strengthen academic and research cooperation between the two universities in fields of mutual interest.
  - Highlighted the distinguished social gathering held at the Nile Club with the participation of international students.
  - Announced the establishment and approval of three new specialized postgraduate programs and their academic regulations.
  - Conveyed gratitude to faculty members who organized competitions in memory of the late Prof. Mahmoud El-Emam and the late Prof. Ahmed El-Nemr.
  - Reported the launch of the third competition by the Structural Engineering Department.
  - Congratulated four students from the Department of Architecture for winning third place in a scientific contest, as well as another student for designing the new entrance of Al-Hawar Club. Congratulations were also extended to students achieving high ranks in various sports activities.
  - Noted that a meeting had been held with department managers to encourage courteous communication, discipline, and professionalism in administrative performance.
  - Announced the completion of the “Ideal Student” competition at the Faculty.
  - Reviewed the journal’s annual citation metrics.
  - Honored Assoc. Prof. Galal El-Baghdadi for his efforts during his tenure as Head of the Crisis and Disaster Management Unit, and Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul, Director of the Scientific Research Unit, for his outstanding performance.
  - Honored several administrative staff members, including:
  - From the Student Affairs Department: Mr. Omar El-Sayed, Ms. Maha Abdel Nabi, and Ms. Rasha Abdel Aziz.
  - From the Technical Office: Ms. Rasha Ibrahim Abdel Mottaleb.
  - From the Engineering Journal Office: Ms. Rania Fouad (Journal Director) and Ms. Heba Reda Abdel Latif.
  - Finally, the Dean proceeded to discuss the agenda items of the meeting and took the appropriate decisions in consultation with the esteemed Council members.

Conferences

Out of the Water Technology Association’s keenness to foster effective collaboration with universities and research institutes in addressing the challenges facing our Arab world and the entire globe in order to find scientific and practical solutions to these issues, the Association will organize:
The 25th International Conference on Water Technology, to be held from April 23 to 24, 2026, in Port Said at the Grand Hotel.