Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
7.4.1. Local community outreach for energy efficiency: Provide programmes for local community to learn about importance of energy efficiency and clean energy
AASTMT is keen on encouraging local community to learn about importance of energy efficiency and clean energy. This is included in AASTMT energy-related programs and trainings as well as visits, workshops, and seminars in addition to graduation projects that serve objectives of clean sustainable energy.
First: Programs and Trainings
AASTMT has a number of programs and trainings offered by different entities to educate about clean energy as well as energy efficiency and management. This is found in the link below;
Training Courses on AASTMT webpage.
I. College of Engineering and Technology
AASTMT College of Engineering and Technology offers energy related programs, courses and summer trainings to undergraduate students to educate them on renewable energy sources as well as energy efficiency and management. Moreover, it offers a number of energy and environmental Postgraduate Programs (Master of Science and Master of Engineering Degrees).
Related Postgraduate Programs
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M.Eng. in Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering
M.Eng. in Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering on AASTMT webpage.
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M.Sc. in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
M.Sc. in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering on AASTMT webpage.
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M.Sc. in Smart Control Systems for Energy Management
M.Sc. in Smart Control Systems for Energy Management on AASTMT webpage.
Related Undergraduates Programs and Summer Trainings
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“Electrical Energy Engineering Program” is an undergraduate energy – specified engineering program offered in Smart village campus where its students graduate specialized in fields of renewable energy as well as energy efficiency and management.
Electrical Energy Engineering Program on AASTMT webpage
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“Electrical and Control Engineering Program” is an undergraduate program with one of its concentrations focus on Renewable Energy.
Electrical and Control Engineering on AASTMT webpage
Related summer trainings
These are offered to undergraduates from different engineering aspects to educate them about renewable energy as well as energy efficiency and management. Examples of these summer trainings are shown in the table below.
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(Sept. 2024)
International Training to APG, Abu Dhabi |
International training visit for students of AASTMT Department of Architecture and Environmental Design to APG Abu Dhabi to attend “Architectural details for Energy Efficiency course” which continued for 2 weeks to study worldwide details and procedures taken in architecture to guarantee energy efficiency and reduce energy wastes. |
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(Summer 2023)
Summer Training for Electrical Energy Eng. Department Undergraduate students |
New & Renewable Energy Authority Benban Solar Plant
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II. Energy Research UNIT
The Energy Research Unit at AAST-Abukir campus offers the following Training Courses;
1. Renewable Energy System
2. Solar energy
3. Practical fundamental solar energy
4. Wind Energy System
5. Energy Management and Auditing (EMA)
6. Building Management system (BMS)
And this is practically explained with the help of the 50kW solar plant station built at the roof of building G at AAST- Abukir campus.
III. AASTMT Productivity and Quality Institute (PQI)
AASTMT PQI has a great role in supporting energy-efficient systems and offering energy management services and courses as follows;
Training Courses on AASTMT webpage
ISO 50001 Energy Management System Consultancy (EnMS)
The purpose of the EnMS is to enable organizations to establish or re-structure the systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, consumption and reduce running cost.
ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) is based on the ISO management system model familiar to more than a million organizations worldwide that implement standards such as ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO/IEC 27001 (information security). ISO 50001 can be implemented individually or integrated with other management system standards.
ISO 50001 Energy management Systems Consultancy Service on AASTMT webpage
Energy and Environmental Management Training
Energy and Environmental Management Courses offer specialized training in the principles and practices essential for addressing the complex challenges of energy consumption and environmental sustainability. These courses cover key topics such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental regulations.
Energy and Environmental Management on AASTMT webpage
Second: Visits, Workshops and Seminars
Besides, trainings and programs offered by AASTMT in the fields of energy, AASTMT organizes a large number of visits, workshops and seminars to educate its staff, students and local community on energy efficiency and management as well as renewable energy and emerging clean technologies.
Energy-related Activities on AASTMT webpage
2022/2023 Visits, Workshops and Seminars
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(27/11/2023) Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles Seminar |
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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(31/10/2023) Trip to Egypt Energy 2023” exhibition |
Department of Electrical and Control Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering – AAST Abu Qir Headquarters prepared a joint trip for their students to the “Egypt Energy 2023” exhibition |
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(2/10/2023) EGYPT-TEXAS Collaborative Workshop: ENERGY-WATER NEXUS |
This free workshop was implemented within the framework of cooperation between AASTMT and the University of Texas to faculty members and graduate students.
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(9/5/2023) Trip to The Solar Show -MENA
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This trip is organized by AAST Dep. of Mechanical Eng., in cooperation with AAST Electrical and Control Eng. Dep. for undergraduate students to Solar Show-MENA |
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(28/5/2023) Sustainable Steam Systems Unleashed: Feeding a Greener Future with Oxygen” Workshop |
The IEEE team - in the College of Engineering and Technology – in AAST Headquarter-Abukir-organized a workshop under the name “Sustainable Steam Systems Unleashed: Feeding a Greener Future with Oxygen” Sustainable Steam Systems Workshop
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(16/3/2023) EXPERT TALK: Optimal use of energy for sustainable development |
This talk is organized by AASTMT Electrical & Control Engineering Department, Abu Kir Campus, the National Youth Council, Eduvate educational platform, and the student branch of the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE AAST Alex SB. |
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(9/1/ 2023)
Solar Power Plant Visit |
This visit is organized by AASTMT Electrical and Control Engineering Department for undergraduate students attending the Course: "Fundamentals of Renewable Energy".
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6-7/12/2022
“Climate Change Resilience” Event |
AASTMT College of Engineering and Technology hosted the Climate Change Resilience event organized by the IEEE-HKN Mu Beta Honor Society chapter. The event includes lectures and a solid-works workshop by professionals. Climate Change Resilience Event
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4-5 /12/2022
Electrical Energy Efficiency Toward the Achievement of SDGs in Marine Applications Workshop |
This is a joint workshop which is organized by AAST college of Engineering and Technology- Headquarter- in cooperation with the research team of the University of Twente in the Netherlands and ABB Electrical Industries. Electrical Energy Efficiency Workshop
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(29/11/2022)
Eco-friendly Electric Vehicles (EV) Workshop |
Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering dept. at AAST - Headquarter, in partnership with the international company Bright Skies, are organizing a workshop on Eco-friendly Electric Vehicles (EV), presented by Engineer Ali Abu Al-Oyoun who is Electric Vehicles (EV) Team Leader at Bright Skies. |
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(21/11/2022) “Marine Renewable Energy” Work shop
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AASTMT Department of Marine Engineering and Platforms Engineering organized a workshop entitled “Marine Renewable Energy” Delivered by Professor Dr. Mustafa Abdel Jalil, Head of the Energy Research Unit, in addition to practical training on the solar energy unit and the wind energy unit. |
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(18/11/2022)
Green Environment Workshop |
AASTMT Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering department organized a workshop: “Green Environment” delivered by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Hassan – Head of the Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering. Several important topics were discussed about the green environment and clean energy, such as processes for producing green hydrogen and green ammonia, and methods for treating and recycling unsustainable waste. |
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(6/11/2022) Visit to "The Arab Renewable Energy Company Organization (ARECO)" |
Visit to "The Arab Renewable Energy Company Organization (ARECO)" was organized by AASTMT department of Electrical Engineering and Control-Abukir headquarter. |
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(12/10/2022) Workshop on electric vehicles |
AAST Energy Researh unit in the headquarters organized a workshop on on electric vehicles
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(8/10/2022)
“Engineering applications of solar energy in the Egyptian market” Seminar |
AAST Department of Mechanical Engineering in the headquarters in cooperation with the IEEE Women In Engineering Alexandria Subsection organized a seminar on: “Engineering applications of solar energy in the Egyptian market” by Eng. Iman Yousry, CEO at Solar Riddle EG, Cairo, Egypt
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2021/2022 Visits, Workshops and Seminars
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(6/7/2022) Green Hydrogen Current and Future Prospects Workshop |
Organized by College of Engineering and Technology (Abu Kir Campus) Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering in collaboration with Energy Research Unit to increase awareness on GREEN ENRGY, its production, storage and transport along with its use in electric vehicles.
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(14/5/ 2022) A MAIA-TAQA Certified Free Course (Online and on Campus) |
This Free Course (Online and on Campus) was organized by the Energy Unit and Energy Logistics Program for graduate students, fresh engineers and for startups in Resource-efficient solutions for PV Systems Design and Battery Storage,as one of the outcomes for the UN PROJECT MAIA-TAQA |
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(8/3/2022)
The Future of Energy and Saving in Egypt workshop |
Organized by the Energy Unit in AASTMT- College of Engineering and Technology. The workshop presented the Future of Energy and Saving in Egypt as well as demonstrating the role of AASTMT Energy Unit regarding research, consultancy and community service.
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(26/10/2021)
Egyptian Photovoltaic Energy Market Seminar |
Organized by The Electrical & Control Engineering Department and focused on the current and future trends of solar energy market. The speaker was Prof. Ahmed Kadry Abdelsalam - a staff member in the Electrical & Control Engineering department- who is an expert in solar energy field in both academic and industrial levels.
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Third: Graduation Projects
Annually, a number of departments in colleges of Engineering and Technology, all over AASTMT campuses, witness graduation projects from final year students that serve of renewable energy, energy management and electric vehicles.
Graduation Projects on AASTMT webpage
Examples of these projects are listed below;
2022/2023 Energy-related Graduation Projects
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Electrical Energy Engineering (Smart village campus) |
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Electrical Energy Engineering (Alexandria-Abukir) |
2. PV-based Electric Scooter Charging Stall. |
Energy-related Graduation Projects 2021-2022
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Electrical Energy Engineering (Smart village campus)
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