Dr. Lobna A. Said was selected to join the 23 magnificent scientists of the 9th cohort of the African Science Leadership Program (ASLP) at Future Africa. The program provides a platform for achieving the African network and to dream and work towards the Africa we want. I learned a lot and created new friends with whom we will reclaim our African stories. The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) is a new initiative of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and the Global Young Academy and aims to grow mid-career African academics to enable them to contribute to the development of a new

The Architecture and Urban Design Program (ARUD) at NU had the pleasure to host Dr. Milan Husar and Dr. Sila Ceren Varis from Spectra Centre of Excellence of the EU in the Department of Spatial Planning, Institute of Management, Slovak University of Technology (STU). Both have participated in several national and international research projects on the topics of smart cities, biodiversity protection, innovation, e-learning platforms, Living Lab, and sustainable spatial development. Dr. Milan gave a public lecture to share his knowledge and experience with all ARUD students on the “Challenges

Dr. Irene Samy won the U-SOLVE project grant from The Academy of Scientific Research for her project to manufacture tableware from sugarcane waste. Dr. Samy’s project is all about transforming sugarcane waste into eco-friendly tableware, reducing waste accumulation, and maximizing profit from sugarcane residue. Her vision is to champion the concept of the green economy and create a sustainable future for all. Through her participation in the U-SOLVE project’s capacity-building program offered by the Academy, Dr. Samy mentioned how incredible her learning experience was and added that she “was

Nile University is bridging the gap between the job market and students through a special guest speaker who joined the Industrial Engineering program at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Nile University. Eng. Mohamed Nasr Hassan was a guest lecturer on the 29th of October in the Maintenance Planning course (IENG435). The lecture was titled "Effect of Applying Lean Maintenance Oil and Gas Fields", where he shared his expertise and insights with our students as part of their learning and practicum experience. Eng. Mohamed Nasr Hassan is the department Head for Gas Affairs at the

The Industrial Engineering program at Nile University has hosted hands-on training in collaboration with GIZ Egypt on behalf of the German Government through the Private Sector Innovation (PSI) Project. The participants of the training visited the Metrology lab and got the chance to see the advanced tools and equipment that helped in measuring and testing the produced parts. The training program is designed to provide companies with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively design and manufacture molds and dies. During the training, companies learn about the principles of mold design

The Smart Engineering Systems Research Center (SESC) is pleased to have participated in a joint initiative between Egyptian and European experts in researching decarbonizing wetlands. Gratefully, the outcomes of this research will be presented at COP 28 in the Innovation Zone. The session will identify and discuss existing challenges and develop technological, policy, and behavioral solutions; it will also tackle biodiversity and natural-based solutions, circular economy and waste valorization, urbanization and mobility, and renewable energy.

We would like to congratulate Dr. Lobna A. Said, a full-time Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Nile University (NU), and the Director of the Microelectronics System Design Master Program, for becoming the Arab Co-president of the Arab-German Young Academy. The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) was founded in 2013 as the first bilateral young academy worldwide. AGYA promotes research cooperation among outstanding researchers from all disciplines who are affiliated with a research institution in Germany and 22 Arab countries. For more

The Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and Management Program at Nile University is delighted to welcome Dr. "Nouran Mahmoud Tawfik" as a new Assistant Professor. Dr. Nouran completed her undergraduate studies in the Civil Engineering Department at Cairo University, Egypt, in 2008, then pursued her passion for Structural Engineering and obtained her M.Sc. degree from Alexandria University, Egypt, in July 2013. Dr. Nouran furthered her academic journey and completed her Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt, in October 2022. Prior to joining Nile University, Dr. Nouran