On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, inaugurated the Third Engineering Forum for Employment and Graduates in Prof. Dr. Magdy Abu Rayan auditorium, Faculty of Engineering. The forum runs from February 23 to 24, 2025, under his patronage and the leadership of Prof. Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, with organization by Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Haikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Engineer Abdel Rahman Omar, Director of the Graduate Follow-up Unit. Faculty members and staff from the Faculty of Engineering are also participating.
Prof. Khater praised the significant role of the Faculty of Engineering within the university and commended the forum for facilitating knowledge exchange between engineering students and graduates with industrial companies, while also addressing labor market needs.
In his speech, Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Azim highlighted Prof. El-Badawy’s efforts in organizing the forum and expressed his personal pride in being part of the Faculty of Engineering. He emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between academic studies and practical training in line with the Sustainable Development Plan 2023.
Prof. Amira Yassin Haikal expressed her gratitude to all attendees and outlined the forum’s goal of providing training and job opportunities for students and graduates while fostering relationships between the Faculty of Engineering and external institutions.
Eng. Abdel Rahman Omar discussed the role of the Graduate Follow-up Unit in enhancing communication with alumni and helping them navigate employment challenges.
Eng. Mona Al-Zaini from the General Engineers Syndicate conveyed her best wishes for all engineering students and graduates, emphasizing collaboration with the college to support young graduates in finding competitive job opportunities.
At the end of the opening session, both Prof. Khater and Prof. Abdel-Azim were honored. Sponsoring companies were also recognized, including gold sponsors like Intilaq Company and Power Cem, as well as silver and bronze sponsors.
The event concluded with an opening ceremony for a company exhibition held alongside the forum.

The Faculty Council meeting No. (601) was held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the College Council meeting room. The session was chaired by Professor Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and attended by the faculty ’s vice-deans, heads of academic departments, directors of specialized programs, emeritus professors, and representatives from various companies as members of the external community.
Professor Sherif El-Badawy opened the session by welcoming all attendees, emphasizing the importance of commitment and seriousness as the second semester begins, aiming to achieve everything that benefits our students.

• He offered his condolences to all those from the faculty or their relatives who have passed away, praying for mercy and forgiveness for them.
• He congratulated the faculty members who were promoted, wishing them success and also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the faculty members who previously managed these positions.
• He highlighted the most important activities that took place at the faculty recently, such as: the third call for the Internal Fund Project at the Faculty of Engineering, a visit from a delegation of Sinop University from Turkey, the Global Innovations Festival, congratulations to the college team that qualified for the final competitions at the Youth Creativity Festival of universities, congratulations to the Mansoura Robotics team for winning first place, congratulations to students who won graduation projects from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology for the academic year 2024-2025.
• He presented the status of academic results for the academic year 2024-2025, as well as annual citation metrics concerning total scientific research and downloads.
• He emphasized the necessity for all attendees, including members of the faculty council and all faculty and assisting staff, to participate in the employment forum which will take place next week, explaining that this important event is attributed to the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, a prestigious institution with a rich history; thus, everyone must collaborate to present the employment forum in a manner befitting the college’s name.

Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, the Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, briefly discussed the latest updates regarding the Employment and Graduates Forum, scheduled to take place on February 23 and 24. She clarified the forum’s objectives, the participating companies, and what these companies will offer in terms of collaboration with the college.
At the end of the presentation, Prof. El- Badawy honored:
Assoc. Prof. Reda Diab and Assoc. Prof. Hany Mohany for their tenure as Deputy Directors of the Construction and Sustainable Architecture programs; Dr. Alaa Abdel Ghani from the Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design for her role as Coordinator of the Mechatronics postgraduate program; and congratulated Dr. Walid Shaaban for taking on this new responsibility. Additionally, Eng. Amal El-Sayed, Secretary of the Communications and Computer Engineering program, was recognized for her outstanding performance.
Finally, he moved on to discuss the agenda items and make decisions regarding them with esteemed members of the faculty council.

Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Sahar Sedky Hefny, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, extend heartfelt congratulations to the faculty teams that excelled in the Scientific Innovations Festival and qualified for the final competitions of the “Creativity 13” Festival for university youth, scheduled to take place from February 16 to 19, 2025, at the Youth City in Abu Qir, Alexandria.
We also commend the distinguished achievements of our faculty teams, as follows:
• Three teams secured fourth, fifth, and sixth places in the field of engineering scientific innovations.
• One team won first place in the field of startups and business management.
• One team achieved third place in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.
These successes reflect the creativity and excellence exhibited by our students and embody the spirit of innovation and determination to achieve leadership.
We wish all teams continued success and excellence in the final stage, and we pray that you achieve even more accomplishments that elevate our faculty’s name high.
With best wishes for further brilliance and creativity.

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On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Faculty of Engineering updated its agreement with the University of Louisville in the United States. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, Prof. Dr. Essam El-Kurdy, President of Alamein International University, and Professor Paul Hoffman, Vice President for International Relations at the University of Louisville.
Prof. Khater emphasized that this agreement aims to enhance research and scientific collaboration between Egypt and the U.S., aligning with Mansoura University’s goal to establish joint degrees with prestigious global universities as part of Egypt’s 2023 vision for higher education.
Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, noted that this cooperation protocol would allow students to earn dual degrees from both Mansoura University and the University of Louisville upon completion of their studies. The agreement includes several benefits for students, such as internship opportunities during their studies and preparation for job placements after graduation. Furthermore, both universities will collaborate on continuous education and development.
Prof. Hoffman highlighted that the agreement would facilitate exchanges between faculty members and students from both institutions, thereby strengthening cooperation in scientific and research fields. There are also hopes for a future agreement focused on graduate studies between the two universities.
The event saw a large turnout in the auditorium named after Dr. Magdy Abu Rayan, where important topics were discussed regarding joint specialized programs and supporting the capabilities of students and researchers at both universities to ultimately enhance academic and research outcomes.

Conferences

The Second Sharjah International Conference on Education AI and Beyond, " AI and Beyond: Smart Education Unlocking Potential in the Digital Age,"
May 19-20, 2025
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Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, extend their heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to the heroes of the Egyptian police, protectors of the nation, on the occasion of Police Day. This day commemorates sacrifice, loyalty, and dedication. 

 Grants and Scholarships

 Fulbright offers opportunities for Egyptian graduate students, professors, and professionals to study, research, and receive professional training in the United States in all fields. They also have grants for American students and professors to teach and conduct research in Egypt.
Fulbright Egyptian Student Program Grants:
• Master’s Degree Fully funded for university graduates for a maximum of two years. The application deadline is May 31, 2025.
• Arts Grant Fully funded for professional artists to attend master classes or conduct field research in applied, fine, or performing arts for 6 to 9 months.
• MBA for University and Research Center Leadership Fully funded Master’s Degree in Business Administration for Egyptian full-time faculty members at Egyptian Universities or Research Centers.
• Ph.D. Joint Supervision Fully funded for students registered in Ph.D. programs at universities in Egypt to collect data or conduct research for their Ph.D. degrees under the joint supervision between a supervisor in Egypt and an American co-supervisor.
• Visiting Student Researcher Fully funded for students registered in Ph.D. programs at universities in Egypt to collect data or conduct research for 6 to 9 months.
• Islamic Studies Fully funded for graduates of Islamic Studies from relevant faculties at Al-Azhar University or the faculties of Dar Al-Ulum to pursue graduate studies in Islamic Studies.
Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program Grants:
• Research Grant Opportunities for Egyptian faculty members from Egyptian universities and research centers to conduct research at U.S. institutions. Grant duration is 3 to 9 months.
• Arts Management Research Research opportunities at U.S. institutions for Egyptian professionals and academics who work in arts and cultural management, or museum and heritage studies.
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DAAD 8th Lecture on Scientific Innovations in the Middle East and North Africa will take place on January 29, 2025.
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 Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, and Prof. Dr. Tarek Mostafa Ghalwash, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, supervised by Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin, Vice Dean for Community Service, and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan, Director of International and Cultural Relations.
A delegation from Sinop University, Turkey, represented by Prof. Mohi El- Din Yelmaz, vice president of the university for education and student affairs, visited the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University on January 21,2025. The visit aimed to enhance academic and research collaboration under the Erasmus program, facilitated by university leaders including Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater and Prof. Dr. Tarek Mistafa Ghalwash. The delegation toured various laboratories, including those focused on solar energy and artificial intelligence, expressing appreciation for the faculty’s modern facilities and technology.

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   Student Activities

Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Sahar Sedky Hefny, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, extend their heartfelt congratulations to the Mansoura Robotics team for winning first place in the second edition of the Youth Leaders Foundation (YLF) Climate Leaders Competition. They also congratulate the Momentum team for securing third place in the same event. This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of all team members, enhancing the college’s reputation and academic standing. Wishing them continued success and more achievements that elevate the name of our faculty.

Conferences

The 4th International Congress JURISCUBA 2024 will take place from October 15-17, 2025 at the Havana Convention Center, Cuba, focusing on “Legal Security, a Challenge of the Contemporary World.” The event invites legal professionals and researchers to discuss topics including registry law, legal advice, and notarial law.
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