On Monday, April 14, 2025, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Technical, Laboratory, and Scientific Services Center at the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, and the Faculty of Engineering, National University. The protocol was signed by Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of Mansoura Engineering, and Prof. Ihab Abdel-Hay, Dean of National University Engineering, in the presence of Assist. Prof. Mahmoud Saad, Director of the Services Center.
The protocol aims to exchange expertise, conduct joint research and graduation projects, organize workshops and training courses for students and faculty members, and achieve mutual benefit between the two parties. This collaboration will contribute to advancing scientific learning and research for students in both faculties. It also represents a step by Mansoura Engineering to strengthen ties with educational institutions and is part of the strategy to develop engineering education in Egypt, reflecting the commitment to improving education quality and fostering innovation in engineering fields, which Mansoura University’s Faculty of Engineering is keen to uphold.

 Under the patronage of Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, with the participation of Prof. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, a Ramadan Iftar was held on Saturday, March 22, 2024, for a large number of students within the college campus. The Iftar was held in an atmosphere of friendship and love, far removed from the routine of study. This contributes to creating a positive social environment, strengthening the bonds of brotherhood among the students, and fostering communication between faculty members and their students.

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On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Faculty of Engineering welcomed a group of students from Delta International Language School. Prof. Amira Yassen Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, received the students and welcomed them in the Dr. Al-Saeed Ashour Hall. She provided an overview of the Faculty of Engineering, its departments, and unique programs, highlighting the distinctions between each department or program and how to choose among them. A brief explanation was given on solar energy, its sources, and generation methods, as this was the focus of the visit per the school’s request. The school representatives then presented the Faculty with a shield of appreciation, received by Prof. Amira Yassen Heikal.
The students then visited the Solar Energy Lab for further insights. Prof. Ahmed Eid, a renewable energy expert, welcomed them and explained various topics related to solar, renewable, and sustainable energy. He demonstrated the function of several devices in the lab. Subsequently, accompanied by Abeer El-Toukhy, the lab manager, the students visited other labs, including the Wireless Communications Lab, Biomedical Engineering Lab, Water Quality Control and Research Lab, and Architectural Models Lab, where brief explanations were provided about each lab’s purpose and equipment.
At the end of the visit, the supervisors expressed their gratitude to the Faculty’s administration and organizers. The students’ delighted expressions reflected their appreciation for the valuable information and attention they received.

The Faculty Council meeting No. (603) was held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Faculty Council meeting hall, chaired by Prof. Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the faculty, with the attendance of the faculty vice deans, heads of scientific departments, directors of Specific programs, professors, and representatives from external community companies.
Prof. El-Badawy, opened the session by:
• Welcoming all attendees, thanking them for their diligent work and cooperation, especially regarding the midterm exams of the second semester of the academic year 2024/2025.
• Offering condolences for those who recently passed away among the college staff or their relatives.
• Congratulating everyone on the upcoming religious, national, and social holidays.
• Discussing the “Distinguished Scientific Department” competition for student activities, coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Bishoy El-Kis, Director of the Strategic Future Unit.
• Highlighting recent community activities supervised by Prof. Amira Yassin Haikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, including visits from Beddin Secondary School, Delta Language School, and College Language Schools.
• Congratulating the winners of the Ideal Mother Award: Ms. Iman El-Sayed (university level), Assoc. Prof. Iman El-Shahat (Textile Engineering Department), Eng. Saida Abdelhady (E-learning Unit), and Ms. Dalia Atiya (General Affairs), the celebration was organized by Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal.
• Mentioning the Ramadan Iftar events held for faculty members and students, reflecting a high cultural image of love, affection, and fraternity.
• Informing attendees about the official verified Facebook page of the college.
• Explaining the electronic system for recording and announcing course work grades, including a timetable for its implementation.
• Emphasizing the importance of prompt and complete responses from academic departments to external community bodies such as the Central Auditing Organization.
• Encouraging faculty and assistant staff to enroll in training courses offered by the Knowledge Bank.
• Praising a student from the Electronics and Communications Engineering Department for publishing a distinguished research paper under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nihal Areed and Eng. Ahmed Abdelhady.
• Honoring Assoc. Prof. Abeer Tawakkol, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Program and Huawei Academy, for representing the faculty at the Huawei conference and winning a top-five award, and Dr. Ahmed Hussein from the Civil Engineering Department for securing a research project funded by STDF & British Council with approximately 3 million Egyptian pounds.
• Proceeding to discuss the agenda items and making decisions with the esteemed council members.

 Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy alongside the college’s vice deans: Prof. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, as well as the faculty members, attended the collective Ramadan Iftar on Sunday, March 23, 2024, held at the Faculty Club. The Iftar was characterized by a family-like gathering, away from the routine of daily study and work. The atmosphere was filled with love and warmth. The Dean expressed his positive impression of the civilized and refined interactions among the faculty members.

 The Faculty Council meeting, numbered 602, was held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the council meeting hall. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the faculty, and attended by the faculty’s vice deans, heads of scientific departments, directors of specific programs, several emeritus professors, and representatives from external companies.
Key Points Discussed:
• Greetings and Condolences: Prof. El- Badawy welcomed attendees, congratulating them on the advent of Ramadan. He offered condolences for the loss of family members of some college staff.
• Appointments and Congratulations: Congratulations were extended to Dr. Walid Shaaban for his appointment as coordinator of the Mechatronics program for postgraduate studies, and to Prof. Nehal Fayez Areed for her membership on the Communications and Information Technology Research Council.
• University Visit and Student Benefits: The Dean discussed a visit to the University of Louisville in the United States, highlighting the benefits for students and their future as graduates.
• Appreciation and Recognition: Appreciation was expressed to Prof. Amira Yassin Haikal for organizing the third engineering employment forum, which was highly successful. Prof. El- Badawy also praised the achievements of students in various competitions and academic activities.
• Future Plans and Decisions: The meeting concluded with discussions on agenda items and decision-making with council members.

 The Chinguetti Prize Council has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Chinguetti Prize, which aims to honor outstanding research in the fields of peace studies, science and technology, and literature and the arts. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025, and the results will be announced on October 15, 2025.

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 The Egyptian-Russian University Journal (ERU Research Journal) (https://erurj.journals.ekb.eg) has been included among the Egyptian-ranked journals evaluated by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities. It has been awarded a rating of seven, the highest among Egyptian journals by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.
The Egyptian-Russian University Journal (ERU Research Journal) has now been accredited by the Faculty Promotion Committees of the Supreme Council. The journal is multidisciplinary, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines and encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. The journal's editorial board is headed by Prof. Dr. President of the Egyptian-Russian University, and includes a group of distinguished scholars from around the world on the editorial board in various disciplines, in addition to a distinguished advisory committee of deans of the university's faculties. Furthermore, the journal follows the open publishing system. There are no publication fees to support researchers. The magazine is a quarterly publication, with four issues published annually. The first issue was published in October 2022.
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The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation announces the opening of nominations for the Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers for the 43rd session in 2025. The award, valued at $20,000, recognizes outstanding scientific achievements from the past five years that contribute to scientific knowledge and solve local, regional, and global problems.

Fields of the Award

- Engineering and Technology

*Alternative and renewable energy storage technologies
*Intelligent traffic management systems.

- Water, Energy, and Food Sciences

*Innovations in water efficiency technologies
*Research and development in drought-resistant crops.

Components of the Award
- A certificate with the award name and winner's name.
- A financial prize of $20,000.
- A shield bearing the award's name and logo.

Eligibility Criteria:

- The applicant must be of Arab nationality or origin.
- The applicant must have produced notable scientific work in theoretical or applied fields within the past five years, published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Research must have been conducted in an Arab country or in collaboration with researchers based in an Arab country.

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 Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, extend their sincere congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr to all faculty members, wishing everyone happiness and success.

On behalf of the Faculty of Engineering family, I am pleased to extend my deepest appreciation and respect to all the esteemed mothers in the college, including faculty members, assistants, administrative staff, workers, and students, who embody the finest meanings of giving and dedication.
The mother is a symbol of love and tenderness, and she is the fundamental pillar that builds generations and shapes the future.
Your role in building society is not limited to the family alone but extends to include knowledge, work, and creativity in various fields.
We thank you for your great efforts and dedication in achieving a balance between family life and professional journey.
Happy Mother’s Day🌹
May you always remain a symbol of strength and success.💪💪
Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy

The Regional Training Center for Water Resources and Irrigation announces the launch of the "Water Sustainability Hackathon 2025" Competition. Innovators, programmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs will come together to develop digital and technological solutions to address water challenges and achieve sustainability in the following areas:
- Efficient water resource management
- Smart irrigation and sustainable agriculture technologies
- Data analysis and artificial intelligence in predicting water crises
- Water reuse and consumption rationalization solutions
Application deadline: February 18 to May 22, 2025

Application procedure: Submit a detailed summary of your idea via the following registration link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc0rapeRyV.../viewform...

Target groups: (Researchers - Programmers - Engineers - Entrepreneurs - University students) Valuable prizes and support will be awarded to develop the winning projects.
A Zoom workshop will be held to explain how to participate.
For inquiries and contact via WhatsApp:
+2-01119340401