AASTMT provides direct services to local industry aiming at improving energy efficiency and clean energy via agreements signed within AAST Industry Advisory Council annual sessions, publications and prototypes resulting from research projects as well as free and paid consultancy and training offered by AAST different entities.
One of AASTMT important strategic objectives, included in its AASTMT Strategic Plan (2021-2026), emphasizes maintaining effective long-term links with educational and industrial institutions in a way that serves society and achieves sustainable development goals. In light of this, important cooperation agreements are signed with major industrial companies. This takes place in each session of AAST Industry Advisory Council which is held yearly at AAST Alexandria Abukir-headquarter, hosting important figures and representatives from different industries.
AASTMT Strategic Goals and Enablers (2021-2026) on AASTMT webpage.
AAST Industry Advisory Council 7th Session on AASTMT webpage
AAST Industry Advisory Council 6th Session on AASTMT webpage
AAST Industry Advisory Council 5th Session on AASTMT webpage
I. Productivity and Quality Institute
AASTMT offers Paid training and consultancy through AASTMT Productivity and Quality Institute (PQI) as follow;
Paid Energy and Environmental Management Courses offer Specialized Paid Training in the principles and practices essential for addressing the complex challenges of energy consumption and environmental sustainability. Local and international Energy and Environmental Management Certified Training Courses offered by PQI enhance businesses sustainability and reduces an organization’s impact on the environment while improving its operating efficiency by controlling its energy consumption which helps in reducing product manufacturing.
Energy and Environmental Management Training Courses-AASTMT PQI on AASTMT webpage
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Local Training Accredited Certificates |
International Training Accredited Certificates |
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AASTMT PQI offers Paid Consultancy service in the form of ISO 50001 Energy management Systems Consultancy Service (EnMS) to the following corporates.
The purpose of the EnMS is to enable organizations to establish or re-structured the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, consumption and reduce running cost.
ISO 50001 Energy management Systems Consultancy Service-AASTMT PQI on AASTMT webpage
Also, collaborative consultancy projects with other entities took place to optimize the energy and environmental management in different facilities. Check the link below
Collaborative consultancy Project with ABB Collaborative Consultancy Project with Arcas Egypt
II. Oil and Gas Certification (OPITO) by AASTMT- CET
OPITO certification is internationally recognized and vital for professionals in oil, gas, maritime, and renewable energy industries. The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), College of Engineering and Technology (CET) is the only center in Egypt and North Africa offering this prestigious qualification.
III. Energy Research Unit – Innovation One Stop Shop (IOSS)
AASTMT IOSS is an entity ,related to AASTMT energy research unit, that provides many services in the field of innovative renewable energy, all under one roof. Its goal is to provide industry and startups with technical assistance, consulting and networking opportunities required to run a successful and innovative renewable energy project in Egypt.
Energy Research Unit – Innovation One Stop Shop (IOSS)
Services:
1. Technical services
2. Business consultancy
3. Technical and business training and capacity building
4. Identifying potential innovative projects for funding
5. Cooperation and open innovation among regional players
Also training courses offered by AASTMT- Energy Research Unit include
TRAINING COURSES on the AASTMT news page
Different AAST institutes offered free trainings, workshops and seminars to graduate students, industry professionals as well as governamental representives interested in the energy field.
2023/2024 Free services offered by AASTMT include;
Activities - Affordable and Clean Energy
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10/12/2024
Nuclear energy Symposium |
AASTMT’s El Alamein campus hosted a symposium in collaboration with the Dabaa Nuclear Energy Agency and the Russian Cultural Center, focusing on nuclear energy cooperation and sustainability. |
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2/12/2024
Egypt Energy Transition Workshop
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AASTMT organized a workshop titled: “Towards Egypt’s Energy Vision 2030: Egypt’s Just Energy Transition" which was attended by faculty members from Egyptian universities, industry figures, and governmental bodies. This workshop stems from a collaboration between the AASTMT-Faculty of Engineering and Texas A&M University |
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(21/10/2024)
Moving towards the future: Innovations in energy” Symposium |
AASTMT Energy and Petroleum Logistics Management Department, College of International Transport and Logistics, hosted, Dr. Walid Al-Khadrawi, an expert in the field of hydrogen energy sustainability in the oil and gas sector in Egypt, to present a scientific symposium entitled “Moving towards the future: Innovations in energy”. |
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(30/7/2024)
Green Hydrogen Applications in the Maritime Industry Workshop |
AASTMT Department of Marine and Platform Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology was pleased to organize the international workshop, “Green Hydrogen Applications in the Maritime Industry”, through collaboration with the University of Genova and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. |
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16/5/2024 Green Economy in Ports Workshop |
Collaborative Work shop between AASTMT Port Training institute and The British University in Egypt brough together al staff members and participants fromm different Egyptian ports to dicuss sustainability in ports AASTMT Port Training Institute-Green Economy in Ports Workshop |
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(3/5/2024) Uni-Green Project Workshops |
A 6-day bootcamp was organised at the AASTMT, as an outcome to Uni-Green Projects. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find innovative solutions to mitigate climate change effects locally and turn their ideas into business .
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(1/1/2024) Energy Management Strategies for Marine Application: HOMER Pro-Renewable Energy Software Seminar
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AASTMT Department of Marine and Platform Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology announced the holding of a free seminar for graduate students under the title: “Energy Management Strategies for Marine Application: HOMER Pro Renewable Energy Software.” It will be delivered by engineer Mayar Nabil Renewable energy and water desalination consultant at the Desert Research Center (Applied Research Center). |
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Dec. 2023 A collaborative Egypt-Germany workshop on environmental science
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AASTMT Postgraduate Studies Institute hosted a collaborative Egypt-Germany workshop on meteorology and environmental science at its Abu Qir campus. The event brought together students and professors from Freie Universität Berlin and was supported by DAAD. |
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30 Nov. 2023
A visit to Siemens Energy |
Students from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology went on a scientific trip to the Siemens Energy headquarters in Ain Sokhna to link theoretical education with practical/industrial experience, and to better connect graduates with the labour market. |
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(27/11/2023) Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles Seminar
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Presented by Dr. Shaohong Zhu, Electric Machine Engineer in Accelera by Cummins, United Kingdom, this free seminar is prepared for AASTMT graduate students, final year students, and all those interested in the field of motors in electric vehicles towards green and clean energy. |
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(27/11/2023) Tesla USA and how to apply for summer training in Tesla USA” Seminar |
AASTMT hosted Engineer Jalal Salama (Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Tesla, Texas USA and a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Academy’s main headquarters in Abu Qir) to inform about his experience at Tesla and how to apply for summer training in Tesla US. |
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(November 2023) Free-training scholarships for 90 trainees |
In light of the continuous cooperation between AAST Industry Service Complex (ISC) and TCI Sanmar, free training scholarship for 90 trainees in Port Said Governorate are carried out at ISC. The training included fields of hydraulics fundamentals, electric and electronic maintenance at factories as well as PVs’ fundamentals and renewable energy. |
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(2/10/2023) EGYPT-TEXAS Workshop: ENERGY-WATER NEXUS |
This is a free workshop implemented within the framework of cooperation between AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology – Abukir Headquarters and the University of Texas for faculty members and graduate students working in industry. |
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AASTMT staff members collaborate in many publications and projects serving renewable energy, energy management and efficiency as well as environmental and climate aspects.
AAST staff have plenty of publications in the field of energy and climate action.
Academic research catalogue on AASTMT webpage
Moreover, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development (RESD) journal is a biannual international peer-reviewed journal established in AAST and dedicated to serve all aspects of renewable energy and its role in sustainable development.
RESD Journal on AASTMT webpage
It is worth noting RESD was included in the global database Scopus, in 20/4/2023, which is considered a unique experience for an Egyptian publishing house to manage a scientific journal that is included in Scopus and specified to the energy field.
AASTMT has participated in a number of related Funded Projects within the years 2022, 2023 as listed below.
Research Projects on AASTMT webpage
AASTMT RESEARCH PROJECTS on AASTMT webpage.
AASTMT Research Projects covering periods in 2023/2024
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Promoting Integrated Green Competences for Sustainable Development in Architectural Education through Experiential Lab-based, Active Learning – PRO Green |
1/1/2024
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30/12/2026 |
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Climate smart, ecosystem-enhancing and knowledge-based rural expertise and training centres - RURALITIES |
1/10/ 2023
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30/10/2026 |
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Strengthening education and research in Applied Informatics for Energy System Integration (AI-ESI) |
1/1/2022 |
31/12/2026 |
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Green Shipping Pathways Towards a Clean Energy Transition in the Mediterranean (GreenMed)
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1/10/2023 |
31/12/2025 |
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Promoting the role of youth as active change-makers in addressing climate change in Egypt through education (Uni-Green) |
1/9/2021 |
31/8/2024 |
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Integration of sustainable Development goals in universities for better climate change management” (INVOLVE) |
15/1/2021 |
14/1/2024 |
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A Smart Public Parking System |
1/1/2021 |
31/12/2023 |
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Monitoring, Assessment and Innovative Treatment Technology to Enhance Groundwater Quality for Irrigation toward Climate Change adaptation (TREATMENT) |
1/10/2021 |
30/11/2023 |
In 2023/2024, a number of outcomes, that have significant impacts on industry, resulted from AAST collaboration in joint funded projects and graduation projects.
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Smart Solar Waste Compactor |
2024/2025 graduation project of AASTMT Industry Service Complex- Smart Solar Waste Compactor - aims to develop an intelligent device for compacting plastic waste in various institutions such as schools, hospitals, and factories, relying primarily on solar energy as its main power source. |
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Solar Agricultural Robot |
2024/2025 graduation project of AASTMT Industry Service Complex- Solar Agricultural Robot - aims to develop an intelligent device for compacting plastic waste in various institutions such as schools, hospitals, and factories, relying primarily on solar energy as its main power source. |
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The liquid tree |
A environmental photobioreactor that uses marine algae to purify the air and produce oxygen. The project is a low-cost version of a model used in the UAE, which costs around $10,000, while the students managed to build the unit in Egypt for less than 15,000 EGP. The amount of oxygen produced by this system is equivalent to that of ten mature trees, making it suitable for use in parks, schools, and crowded urban areas. |
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Monitoring, Assessment and Innovative Treatment Technology to Enhance Groundwater Quality for Irrigation Purposes toward Climate Change Adaptation (TREATMENT)
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In 2023, a Renewable, Innovative and Integrated Water Treatment Unit is designed to use energy harnessed from solar photovoltaic system to be used to lift water from a well, and subsequently, the water is directed through the four-stage nano-filter, where it undergoes a rigorous purification process. The end result is clean, potable water or water suitable for irrigation and cultivation and the PV system, serves as the sustainable energy source for the three-phase pump In 2024, the unit was successfully implemented and tested and the final report was released. Water Treatment Unit Report-May2024
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