June 17, 2026

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the University's Energy Management Center held a meeting to discuss strategies for enhancing its performance, promoting a culture of energy conservation, and advancing sustainability practices. The meeting was attended by Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Professor Ahmed Abdelmalek, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Director of the Energy Management Center; and members of the Center.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that the Energy Management Center serves as a key mechanism supporting the University's efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and improve institutional performance. He noted that Assiut University has adopted a comprehensive strategy aimed at optimizing resource consumption, expanding the implementation of environmentally friendly practices, and supporting scientific and technological solutions that enhance energy efficiency. These efforts align with Egypt's transition toward a green economy and the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030.

During the meeting, participants discussed several agenda items, including the development and implementation of specialized training programs in energy efficiency, expanding the Center's technical and research consultancy services for University units and external stakeholders, and strengthening scientific and cultural cooperation with universities and research institutions at both the Arab and international levels through seminars, conferences, and workshops related to the Center's areas of expertise. The meeting also explored the proposal to launch a specialized scientific journal in the field of energy management.

For his part, Professor Mohamed Ahmed Adawy affirmed the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector's commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to building a sustainable university model integrating operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. He highlighted ongoing efforts to improve the University's energy systems and adopt innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, reduce waste, generate positive economic and environmental outcomes, and mitigate environmental impacts.

Professor Adawy also underscored the importance of raising awareness of energy and sustainability issues while maximizing the utilization of the scientific and research expertise available at the Energy Management Center. He noted that these efforts support the University's mission to promote sustainable development and serve the community.

The meeting was attended by Professor Saleh Mahmoud Ismail, Dean of the Faculty of Sugar Industry and Integrated Industries Technology; Professor Mohamed Helmy El-Hefnawy, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts; Professor Salah El-Din Abdel Sattar, Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Engineering; Professor Mansour Ahmed Mohamed, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering; Associate Professor Mohamed Abdel Sater Sweify, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; and Associate Professor Ahmed El-Naem El-Nezahy, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.