With utmost pride and honor, Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, along with the Vice Deans, on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, extend their congratulations to the loyal men of the police — our nation’s shield and inner guardians — and to the great masses of the Egyptian people, on the glorious anniversary of the January 25 Revolution and Police Day.
The Faculty administration wishes our beloved Egypt enduring security and prosperity, and its devoted sons ever greater giving and success across all fields, so that together we may build a brighter future worthy of Egypt.
Happy anniversary to all.

 Mansoura University's Faculty of Engineering wrapped up the training course "Preparing the Self-Study per Program Accreditation Standards – Amended 2022 Edition" on Monday, January 19, 2026. Delivered by the National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education and Accreditation, it spanned three intensive days.

Organized by the college's Quality Assurance Unit, the course targeted department coordinators and faculty to enhance skills in self-study preparation under the 2022 standards.

Dr. Wael Youssef, an accredited trainer and reviewer, led the sessions, which drew strong, positive engagement from participants eager to meet accreditation requirements.

 Faculty Council Meeting No. (612) was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Faculty Council meeting room. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and attended by the Faculty Vice Deans, Heads of Scientific Departments, Directors of Specific Programs, a number of emeritus faculty members, and representatives from external institutions representing the community.

Prof. Sherif El-Badawy opened the session by:
- Congratulating the Faculty Excellence Team on the Faculty securing first place in internal excellence.
- Congratulating the Faculty on the achievements of its teams: first place for Team (AI Kids) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Abeer Twakul; second place for Team (Research Excellence Pioneers) under the supervision of Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul; third place for Team (Imprint) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Mona Abu El-Ezz in the work teams category – Career Development Centers for the Student Affairs and Education Sector; first place for best Internal Excellence Director award to Mr. Ahmed Abu El-Khair; recognition of Ms. Marwa Abdel-Ghany as a member of the evaluation team; and the Engineering Studies and Consultations Center and Technical Services Center earning (6) ISO certificates: ISO 9001 in Quality Management, ISO 10002 in Customer Satisfaction Measurement and Complaints Follow-up, and ISO 21500 in Project Management. The certificates were received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Atiya, Director of the Studies Center, and Dr. Mahmoud Saad, Director of the Services Center.
- Praising the outstanding role of Assoc. Prof. Bishoy Elkis, Director of the University Excellence and Future Foresight Center, and Teaching Assistant Abdel Rahman Omar, Faculty Excellence Coordinator, for their clear and tangible performance in securing the Faculty's first place in university internal excellence, along with all Faculty staff.
- Congratulating everyone present on Christmas and the Isra and Mi'raj holiday.
- Offering condolences to those who lost loved ones from the Faculty or their families.
- Congratulating the promotions of: Prof. Dr. Reham Mohsen Ez El-Din to Professor in Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Medhat Ahmed Shaaban Samra to Associate Professor in Architectural Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Hussein El-Shafei to Associate Professor in Production and Mechanical Design Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Mahmoud Abdel Ghany Shouman to Associate Professor in Mechanical Power Engineering.
- Congratulating the appointments of: Dr. Ahmed Sameh as Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit; Assoc. Prof. Asmaa Ali El-Awady as Director of the Energy Excellence Center.
- Congratulating the distinguished student awards: selection of 7 Faculty students among the world's top SOLIDWORKS designers; Team Cloud v 2.2.2 winning the Most Innovative Award at the North Africa level; Team College of Engineering (CURAX) winning first place in Delta City Hackathon – Egypt Cities Hackathon; congratulations and pride to student Hamza Abu El-Khair from Computer and Communications Engineering program, founder of the "Lothgha" app, for joining the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 – Social Impact, Sports & Lifestyle list for 2025, which includes the region's most influential young talents (December 25, 2025); and students who won in the cultural league and public speaking categories.
- Discussing the educational and cultural trip for the Artificial Intelligence Engineering program to the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum; meetings regarding exam work for assistant staff and administrative apparatus members; opening of the Sustainable Architectural Design 1 project exhibition for level 300 students in the program; and the Faculty's plan for international accreditation of service labs from the National Authority for Accreditation (EGAC).
- Noting the 12th Scientific Conference of the Structural Engineering Department.
- Stressing the need for serious attention to the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, which is launching the second round of the "Together" initiative to support innovation and research-based manufacturing.
- Announcing the RESPECT program – third round for the year.
- Clarifying the annual citation procedures for the Faculty's scientific journal.

At the end of the presentation, the dean moved to discuss the agenda items and make decisions on them with the esteemed Faculty Council members.

 Mansoura University’s Faculty of Engineering held its inaugural Industrial Advisory Council session to boost industry partnerships and align education with labor market needs.
Dean Prof. Sherif Massoud El-Badawy highlighted the Council’s role in producing skilled graduates for evolving job markets, pledging full administrative support.
Vice Dean Prof. Amira Yassin Haikal, Council President, stressed transferring industry expertise to students and enhancing education.
Discussions covered boosting field training, skill development, bridging academia-industry gaps, aligning graduation projects with real needs, and sustaining Faculty-industry ties for student, development, and societal benefits.
Attendees included:
• Prof. Dr. Abed Muhammad Nasr (former Delta University VP)
• Eng. Muhammad Mukhtar Ibrahim (Bib Arab Control Systems Chairman)
• Dr. Muhammad Issam Abdul Samie (WE representative)
• Dr. Wael Omar Abdul Hamid Nasar (Damietta Drainage GM; Dakahlia Engineers Syndicate board member)
• Eng. Abdullah Dahina (former Ministry of Water Resources deputy; Mechanics Syndicate head)
• Eng. Reda Al-Shaafey (Senate member)
• Eng. Manal Abdul Aziz El-Mekkawy (Middle Delta Electricity Training Manager)
• Eng. Haitham Hussein (OMC Economic System Chairman)
• Eng. Mona Bedeer Al-Zayni (Engineers Syndicate representative)
• Prof. Ayman Adly (Egyptian Workers Group Assistant President)
• Eng. Abdul Rahman Omar (Alumni Unit Director)

 The Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University extends its heartfelt congratulations and pride to the ReVolvix team for securing third place 🥉 in the One Circle ICT Reboot Ideathon 2026. This competition aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the circular economy within the ICT sector.

Held on January 15, 2026, the event featured outstanding participation from youth teams that presented innovative solutions to extend the life of electronic devices, promote reuse, and advance sustainable practices in the tech industry.

This achievement underscores the excellence of our Faculty of Engineering students and their ability to deliver impactful ideas with real environmental and economic benefits. It reflects their awareness of sustainability issues and technology's role in serving society.

✨ In addition to third place, the ReVolvix team earned prime training opportunities with Upgrade and E-Tadweer companies, helping them build skills and turn their innovative concepts into practical applications in the job market.

The competition was organized with support and sponsorship from several local and international entities, including:

- The European Union,
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),
- Orange Egypt,

along with various partners and supporters from the tech and entrepreneurship sectors.

🌱 Heartiest congratulations to the ReVolvix team on this proud accomplishment, with best wishes for continued success and excellence in their academic and entrepreneurial journey.

 As part of the Faculty’s plan to achieve international accreditation for its service laboratories from the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), the Faculty of Engineering welcomed on Monday, January 5, the follow-up visit team composed of:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Farag Tahoun, Associate Professor at the National Institute for Standards
- Eng. Mohamed Abdelsalam Nasser, Technical Director of the Calibration Laboratory

The visit aimed to complete the procedures for accrediting the Mechanical Testing Laboratory and the Materials Properties and Strength Laboratory by EGAC in accordance with the approved standards.

During the visit, the follow-up team reviewed the quality systems applied in both laboratories, the technical and administrative procedures, the efficiency of equipment and facilities, the level of qualification and training of staff, and the degree of compliance with relevant standard requirements.

The team expressed their great appreciation for the efforts exerted within the laboratories, praising the level of organization, the integration of the quality system, and the clear commitment to implementing accreditation requirements. This reflects the Faculty Administration’s dedication to enhancing technical and administrative performance and achieving the highest levels of efficiency and quality.

 Mansoura University approves Turnitin for Arabic-language theses and derived research starting January 1, 2026, per Postgraduate Council session 552 (Oct 19, 2025) and University Council session 629 (Oct 28, 2025).

Key decisions:
- Activate Turnitin for academic integrity checks.
- Create dedicated Turnitin plagiarism platform.

Students (Egyptian or international) must pay fees via General Research Administration authorization before submission, allocating funds to the university's research unit account for platform.

 In an atmosphere brimming with pride and honor, the Faculty Administration held a special ceremony on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Al-Rowad Hall at 12:30 PM, to honor the Faculty's staff who secured first place in internal excellence and won awards and advanced positions at the university level.

The event was attended by: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim – Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El-kalla, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hassan Mansour, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; and Prof. Dr. Sahar Sidky, former Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

The celebration recognized the exceptional efforts and prestigious achievements made by the Faculty across institutional excellence, research, administration, and teamwork. Those leading the honors expressed their utmost joy and pride in these accomplishments, thanking the honorees and emphasizing that these successes reflect a true spirit of teamwork, dedication, and loyalty to the Faculty and University.

The event included recognition for the Faculty's Excellence Team for preparing and submitting the excellence file for the University's internal evaluation, earning first place in the internal excellence award university-wide and elevating the Faculty's leading position. Honored were:

- Assoc. Prof. Bishoy Elkiss – Director of the University Excellence and Future Foresight Center
- Asst. Lecturer Abdel Rahman Omar Ali – Mechanical Power Department (Coordinator of the Governmental Excellence Award)
- Dr. Aya Hamed Abu El-Naga – Lecturer in the Structural Engineering Department
- Asst. lecturer Osama Hassan Maawad – Mechanical Power Department
- Asst. lecturer Asmaa Mohamed Abu El-Ezz – Electrical Power Department
- Asst. lecturer Mohamed El-Maadawy Ibrahim – Electrical Power Department
- Asst. Lecturer Ahmed Samir Gardouh – the Electrical Power Department

Also honored were:
- Assoc. Prof. Abeer Twakul – Director of the Artificial Intelligence Program, and her team, for the Techno Kids – AI Kids team's first-place win as the best work team.
- Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul – Director of the Scientific Research Support Unit, and his team, for the Research Excellence Team's second-place win as the best work team.
- Assoc. Prof. Mona Abu El-Ezz, for the Imprint (Basmah) team's third-place win in Professional Development Centers under the Education and Student Affairs sector.
- Captain Ahmed Abu El-Kheir, for his first-place win as the best department director.
- Ms. Marwa Abdel Ghani, in appreciation of her effective role as an evaluator within the excellence teams.

Additionally, both:

- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Attia – Director of the Studies Center
- Dr. Mahmoud Saad – Director of the Services Center

were honored for their centers each earning 6 excellence certificates (3 per center), including:

- ISO 9001 Certificate in Quality Management
- ISO 10002 Certificate in Customer Satisfaction Measurement and Complaints Follow-up
- ISO 21500 Certificate in Project Management

This celebration underscores the Faculty of Engineering Administration's commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, promoting shining role models, and enhancing institutional efficiency, all contributing to the Faculty's mission and vision while reinforcing its leading position at Mansoura University.

 We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Best Master’s Thesis and Best Doctoral Dissertation Awards for the academic year 2025–2026.

The awards are offered in two main fields:

- Basic and Applied Sciences, including topics such as artificial intelligence applications, statistical applications, new and renewable energy, water and desalination, and desertification.
- Humanities and Social Sciences, including topics such as authorship, translation, and the preservation of Arab identity.

Please note that the deadline for submitting nominations is January 30, 2026, and the deadline for receiving nominated theses at the award headquarters is February 15, 2026.

🔻 Registration Form: [https://forms.gle/JPq4vqxWXMfeFMh96]

For more information, please visit the following link :::

 Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering ranks among Egypt's top 10 government faculties, out of 326 participants boosting the university's profile in the 4th Egypt Government Excellence Awards.
This qualification sustains the university's drive for more wins in government excellence contests.

The Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University earned several distinguished awards at the university level during the honoring and awards ceremony held in the conference hall of the university's general administration. The event took place on Monday, January 12, 2026, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.

The Center for Engineering Studies, Research, and Consultations, along with the Center for Technical, Laboratory, and Scientific Services, each received three international ISO certifications:

- ISO 9001 for Quality Management,
- ISO 10002 for Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Handling Complaints,
- ISO 21500 for Project Management.

These six certifications affirm the centers' commitment to implementing global quality systems, elevating institutional performance, and enhancing the services they provide.

Prof. Dr. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, presented the certificates to the Center for Engineering Studies, Research, and Consultations to its Director, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Attia. He also handed the certificates to the Center for Technical, Laboratory, and Scientific Services to its Director, Dr. Mahmoud Saad.

This recognition crowns the Faculty of Engineering's efforts in supporting a comprehensive quality framework, boosting institutional efficiency, and achieving excellence in educational, research, and consulting services—in line with Mansoura University's strategy and future vision.

 Prof. Sherif Massoud El‑Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, extends his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the esteemed members of the academic staff, the assistant staff, the students, and all administrative and support staff.

He expresses his hope that it will be a year replete with further progress, success, and distinguished scientific and academic achievements.

We pray to Allah to grant our esteemed Faculty, our venerable University, and our beloved homeland, Egypt, ever‑increasing prosperity, growth, and advancement.

Wishing you all a happy New Year. May it be filled with well‑being and blessings.