24/8/2026
Translated by: Nahed Ashraf Abdul Latif
Within supporting Egyptian state efforts toward sustainable development and promoting innovation in environmental fields, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid, University President, Professor Dr. Amani Mohamed Shaker, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and supervision of Professor Dr. Abdel Fattah Halil, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty organized an introductory seminar on the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects’ fourth cycle, attended by faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.
Professor Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid affirmed that the university supports state orientations in sustainable development and the green-economy transition, encouraging students and researchers to participate in national initiatives opening opportunities for innovative ideas and applicable projects.
The President indicated that the initiative represents an important model for linking science and innovation with community needs and transforming distinguished ideas into projects addressing environmental and societal challenges. He affirmed the university’s keenness to provide a supportive environment for students and researchers to unleash innovative capacities and participate effectively.
For her part, Professor Dr. Amani Mohamed Shaker affirmed that the sector prioritizes disseminating sustainability and innovation culture within faculties and informing students and researchers of opportunities to participate in national initiatives, strengthening the university’s role in serving society and supporting state efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.
She explained that the initiative represents an important opportunity for students, researchers, and innovative idea owners to present smart, sustainable solutions to environmental and societal challenges, affirming the importance of directing scientific and innovative ideas toward projects with real, measurable impact.
The seminar was attended by Professor Dr. Abdel Fattah Halil, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Dr. Dalia Shabl, Head of the Architectural Engineering Department; faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.
The seminar introduced the initiative, its objectives, and participation fields, explained application mechanisms and steps for the fourth cycle, project evaluation and selection criteria, and preparing projects reflecting innovative value and sustainability capacity. It reviewed participating and winning projects from previous cycles to benefit from their experiences.
Professor Dr. Reda Mabrouk, University Coordinator for the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, and Dr. Mohamed El Ganzouri, Director of the Governorate’s Environmental Affairs Department, attended. They explained participation requirements, application mechanisms, and selection criteria, answering students’ and faculty inquiries.
The seminar comes within the university’s keenness to support innovation and entrepreneurship, enhance environmental and sustainability awareness, and encourage students and researchers to present green, smart projects employing modern technology to provide innovative solutions to environmental, societal, and economic challenges, consistent with Egypt Vision 2030 and state orientations toward sustainable development.
Together toward a more sustainable future: green innovation and smart solutions serving society.
