Workshops

Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Interim Dean of the Faculty and Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and organization by Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul, Director of the Scientific Research Support Unit, a workshop was held on how to apply for the Egypt-US Cooperation Grant, presented by Prof. Dr. Amr Awad Ibrahim, General Coordinator of Research at the University and Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM through the Microsoft Teams application. The meeting lasted for two hours.

Prof. Awad reviewed some basic information about the program based on his experience, as he won it once before. He advised the attendees to be prepared in advance to apply for the various projects, as they are simultaneously announced. He also directed the need for prior knowledge of the American partner to ensure the continuity of the cooperation program throughout the project period in addition to facilitating the technical obstacles. He presented the projects announced by the project donor, namely: water, energy, health, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. He directed the need to adhere to them as they have priority in funding. Prof. Awad presented examples of previous projects and explained the main challenges they faced and the points that caused some projects to weaken and how to improve them, such as purchasing devices, determining rewards, and the project implementation timeline.

The meeting ended with Prof. Dr. Amr Awad thanking the attendees for their interest in the topic and urging them to communicate in case of any additional inquiries while preparing the progress file.

The meeting recording can be viewed using Mansoura University's email via the link.

Congratulations to prof. Ahmed Hamed for getting the best presentation award in: Advancements in the Atmospheric Water Harvesting: Regional Innovations and Perspectives from the Middle East, Africa, and Europe meeting
Hosted by:The International Atmospheric Water Association.

Within the framework of the Energy Excellence Agreement between Arizona State University in the United States of America and the Egyptian universities (Ain Shams, Mansoura and Aswan), Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, received the Energy Excellence Center delegation, which included Prof. Dr. Mustafa Marai, Technical Advisor to the Energy Excellence Center, Ms. Dalia El-Tayeb, Executive Director of the Center in Egypt, Ms. Rania Taher, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Center, on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. The delegation was received at the office of the Dean of the Faculty, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Tawfiq, Director of the Energy Excellence Center and Assistant Technical Advisor to the Center. The meeting discussed ways of cooperation between the faculty and the center in enhancing the benefit from the services and opportunities provided by the center under the agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), including research projects and the fellowship program with Arizona State University for faculty members, as well as the student project funding program. The mechanism for the first-place winning team in the startup competition organized by the center during the period from October 2023 to February 2024 to compete with American startup companies during November 2024 was discussed. In addition to discussing the needs of the electric car laboratory that is currently being established through funding from the United States Agency for International Development under the agreement. This meeting was followed by an inspection tour of the solar energy laboratory by the delegation, and the reception of AP. Dr. Ahmed Eid, the laboratory supervisor, who explained the various student and research activities of the laboratory. After that, the delegation visited the headquarters of the Center of Excellence at the faculty, and then the tour concluded with a visit to the headquarters of the electric car laboratory in the programs building to see the latest developments regarding the supply of some devices in addition to determining the future needs of the laboratory.

Conferences 

The Department of Structural Engineering, Tanta University is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming International Conference on Advances in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ICASGE'25) to be held in Hurghada, Egypt during the period from 14 to 17 April 2025. ICASGE'25 will provide a platform for exchanging ideas and discussions on topics related to advances, innovations and new technologies in the fields of construction and geotechnical engineering. The conference is a great opportunity for senior engineers, young people, academics, researchers and scientists from Egypt, the region and beyond to exchange their knowledge and experiences.

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Faculty Council No. (596) was held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at exactly ten o'clock in the morning in the Faculty Council meeting hall, headed by Prof. Dr. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty and attended by: Faculty Vice Deans, Heads of Academic Departments, Directors of Specific Programs, a number of experienced emeritus faculty members, and a number of officials from external community institutions.
Prof. El-Badawy, opened the session by welcoming all the attendees, members of the faculty council, congratulating them on the occasion of the new academic year 2024/2025, wishing everyone success.
- He welcomed the participation of a number of external community officials in the membership of the Faculty Council, namely: Eng. Khaled Nasr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dakahlia Drinking Water and Sanitation Company, and Eng. Mohamed Mokhtar Ibrahim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pipe Arab Control System Company
- He congratulated all attendees on the occasion of the Prophet's Birthday.
- He offered words of condolence on the death of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sultan, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Mr. Ihab Al-Khadri, son of Mr. Sabry Al-Khadri, former employee.
- He congratulated all the faculty members who were promoted, namely: Prof. Ahmed Abdel Salam,
Assoc. Prof. Osama Mohamed Hamed, Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Mustafa Tawfik, Assoc. Prof. Hanan Amer.
- He thanked Prof. Dr. Ayman Al-Tahrani for what he accomplished during his tenure as Director of the Technical, Laboratory and Scientific Services Center.
-He also encouraged Dr. Mahmoud Saad, who assumed the position of Director of the Services Center.
- He congratulated Prof. Dr. Mohamed Attia, Director of the Center for Studies, Research and Engineering Consultations, and Dr. Mohamed Hussein Al-Shafei, lecturer in the Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, for receiving a research project funded by the Center of Excellence in Energy from the University of Arizona.
- He praised the activities of the second day of the free summer training camp for innovative entrepreneurship, which was held with the active participation of Assoc. Prof. Abeer Twakol, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Program.
- He mentioned the tangible activities carried out by Prof.Dr. Mohamed Shawky, Head of the Department of Architecture and Director of the Sustainable Architecture Engineering Program.
- He briefed the attendees on what was done during the visit of the delegation of the best environmentally friendly university.
- He praised the efforts done by Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul, especially the introductory meeting on publishing tools, the activities of the online workshop and the services provided by the Research Support Unit.
- He commended the graduation of the first batch of technical education students specialized in "Medical Equipment Maintenance", furthermore he extended his sincere thanks to all the contributors to this important event, especially Prof.Dr. Nisreen Omar, the Egyptian Parliament member.
- He mentioned the seminars that were held on the IWATER project, which were held in, the Faculty of Engineering, the Engineers Syndicate in Dakahlia, and the Dakahlia Drinking Water and Sanitation Company.
- He pointed out that the application for the CIF International Fellowship Program at Arizona State University is open for faculty members.
- He presented what has been done in terms of afforestation, adding green spaces, and taking care of the green area in the faculty, as it has a relaxing psychological effect and an aesthetic view for faculty members.
- He displayed pictures showing the faculty mosque after renovation.
- He spoke about the activities of the visit of the Energy Excellence Delegation that took place on Tuesday, 6/9/2024.
- He mentioed that the summer semester in the programs, graduate studies and the incomplete exams of undergraduate students have been finished, he furthermore confirmed that in preparation for the new academic year 2024/2025, a reception ceremony will be held for new students before the first week of study.
- Finally, Prof. El-Badawy with the participation of Prof. Dr. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Haikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, honored Prof. Dr. Ayman Al-Tahrani for his tenure as Director of the Services Center and his assignment as Head of the Department of Structural Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Attia for obtaining a research project funded by the Center of Excellence for Energy at the University of Arizona, Dr. Mohamed Hussein El-Shafei for obtaining a research project funded by the Center of Excellence for Energy at the University of Arizona, Dr. Mona El-Wazir for her tenure as Director of the Sustainable Architecture Engineering Program, Mrs. Rania Fouad and Ms. Heba Reda for obtaining a 7/7 rating for the Engineering journal from the Supreme Council of Universities. Prof. Sherif then moved on to discuss the topics on the agenda to make decisions regarding them with the esteemed Faculty Council members.

 The Industrial Advisory Council meeting was held on Sunday 22/9/2024 at 11:00 am in Al- Rwad meeting Hall, headed by Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, participation of: Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Prof. Dr. Abed Nasr, Department of Mathematics and Engineering Physics, and representatives of external community institutions, namely: Eng. Abdel Rahman Saleh, Arab Contractors Company, Eng. Amani, Educational Buildings Authority, and Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Sami El-Gayar, Beb Arab Control System Company.A number of topics were discussed, the most important of which are:
(1) The need to work on bridging the gap between academic study and the needs of the labor market through field training for students in factories and companies;
(2) Working on students acquiring certain skills during the study period such as: language, how to conduct a feasibility study for a specific project, and training on the use of specific specialized programs;
(3) Holding the upcoming meetings of the Industrial Advisory Council alternately in one of the factories or companies of the honorable members of the Council;
(4) Ensuring that successful models of Council members are presented to speak to students on some occasions such as the employment forum so that their success story is a role model for students and an incentive for them to achieve their ambitions;
(5) The need to strengthen relations between the faculty and a number of companies and factories, especially the private sector.

Prof.Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, dean of the faculty, and the vice deans, on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, extend their sincere congratulations and love to all faculty members, assistant staff and administrative staff on the holy occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi. May the spirit of this holy occasion bring peace and joy to your hearts and homes.

Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, received members of the committee for selecting the best green (environmentally friendly) university affiliated with the Supreme Council of Universities, where he presented the efforts and research made by Mansoura University in the field of renewable energy, preserving the environment, and using clean energy to reduce carbon emissions that pollute the environment, and paying attention to climate issues.
Prof. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, accompanied the visiting delegation on an inspection tour to the Faculty of Engineering and a number of distinguished faculties and centers at the university, in the presence and participation of Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Students Affairs, Prof. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, and a group of faculty members, where the visiting delegation inspected a number of laboratories, workshops, centers and student projects, which play a major role in providing innovative solutions to the outside community, especially in the field of energy and reducing emissions and pollution. During the delegation’s inspection tour, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim pointed out that Mansoura University is always interested in becoming a sustainable, environmentally friendly university in its research and academic fields, and that the Faculty of Engineering implements its vision and mission in accordance with the university’s vision and mission, and both implement their vision and mission in accordance with the sustainable plan of the Egyptian state 2030. Then, Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy confirmed that the Faculty of Engineering always works to enhance environmental sustainability in the field of education and scientific research and works to exchange experiences with the largest international universities such as the University of Arizona in the United States. Awareness seminars are also held periodically on climate change, waste management and recycling, and water and energy management.

Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, with pride and joy extends his heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding faculty teams for winning the first and second places at the republic level in Benha University Innovation Marathon, which was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Applying for the competition was under the supervision of: Assoc. Prof. Mahmoud Saafan, Department of Computer Engineering and Control Systems and vice president of Intilaq Company, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saleh, Director of the Computer and Communications Engineering Program, and Eng. Hager Hamdy, with the participation of a number of faculty students from various departments and programs.
The VerTechX team won first place, Artificial Intelligence category, to increase agricultural productivity.
Team members are: Mohamed Khaled Anis, Mahmoud Ibrahim Abdel Aziz, Abdel Rahman Ahmed Shafiq, Yahya Mohamed El-Ajami, Mohanad Tawfiq, Mohamed Rizk, Omar Soleiman, Ziad Osama, Youssef Taher, Mohamed El-Ganaini, and Karim Ashraf.
The Touch Vision team won second place in Atificial Intelligence Category, in education.
The team includes: Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed, Adham Mohamed Abu El-Ezz, Ahmed Magdy El-Damhogi, Youssef Ahmed El-Ghammaz, Fatima Sobhi Nour El-Din, Hanin Hani, and Yasmine Ashraf.
It is worth noting that the Faculty of Engineering administration encourages research and supports innovations, especially those that contribute to achieving increased productivity and raising the level of the Egyptian economy, creating an educational environment that is hoped to be achieved on the ground, and translating our ambitions into a reality that we live.

Within the framework of activating the cooperation protocol between Mansoura University and the Ministry of Higher Education and Technical Education, under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif Khater, President of the University, Prof. Dr. Nisreen Omar, Member of the Egyptian Parliament who initiated the idea of ​​the protocol, the supervision of both Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Dr. Sahar Sedky, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Student Affairs and the organization and coordination of Prof. Dr. Hossam El-Din Mustafa, General Supervisor of Specific Programs and Protocol Coordinator. The ceremony was attended by a number of prominent figures namely: Prof. Dr. Nisreen Salah Omar, Member of the Egyptian parliament, Eng. Mervat Azer, Member of the Egyptian Parliament, Prof. Dr. Al-Shaarawy Kamal, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Mr. Nasser Shaaban, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Dakahlia, Dr. Fatima Nayel, Director of the Central Administration for Technical Education Development, Prof. Dr. Wael Zakaria, Director of the Three Medical Centers, Eng. Mohamed Refaat, Maintenance Manager at Philips, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Representative of the Project Development Agency, the leaders of the Education Directorate in Dakahlia Governorate, and the parents of the distinguished students, where those in charge of implementing the protocol from the Faculty of Engineering and the Education Directorate, and the graduating students were honored. An introductory video about the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, was shown in addition to a video including the stages of implementing the protocol.

Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Interim Dean of the Faculty and Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and organized by Dr. Mostafa El-Bahloul, Director of the Scientific Research Support Unit, faculty of engineering, an introductory meeting was held on the tools of the global publishing house Elsevier, which are available for free use by Egyptian researchers through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank. The meeting was presented by Dr. Mohamed Raed, Customer Success Officer at the Elsevier Egypt Office, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM, via Zoom. The meeting was attended by a large group of faculty members, and graduate students. It lasted for two hours.

The meeting began with an introduction to Elsevier and how its role in scientific research has evolved around the world over the years since its inception. The lecturer then reviewed the most important tools available on the publishing house platform, such as Scopus, the capabilities available in it, and how to use them. The lecturer then moved on to the second tool, SciVal, where he explained its importance and how to understand the various indicators in it to exploit them for the benefit of the research process. The lecturer then explained the latest tools added to Egyptian researchers, which is Funding Institutional, and clarified its features and how to make the best use of the calls and research projects available on it. This was followed by a brief explanation of the most famous publishing house tools, which is ScienceDirect, which allows scientific research published in the scientific journals affiliated with the publishing house. The meeting included many examples and interactive applications with the attendees to make the most of the meeting topic. At the end of the meeting, the lecturer stressed the necessity of trying all the tools and exploiting all available capabilities to understand them well and exploit the indicators in a way that benefits the research process.