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. Also, it offers a number of energy and environmental Postgraduate Programs (Master of Science and Master of Engineering Degrees).

Related Postgraduate Programs
  • M.Eng. in Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering

M.Eng. in Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering on AASTMT webpage.

  • M.Sc. in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering

M.Sc. in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering on AASTMT webpage.

  • 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
  • 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

  • “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

Also, energy-related summer trainings 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. 

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.

Training

Overview

Summer 2024/2025

Trainings of Electrical and Control Eng. Dept. Students

Summer trainings included a number of energy-related companies in Egypt with which AASTMT has agreements like 2024/2025 summer training in Siemens Energy from 13-18 Sept.

Siemens Energy 2024/2025 Summer Training

 

(Sept. 2024)

International Training to APG, Abu Dhabi

International training visit for students of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design at APG Abu Dhabi to attend “Architectural details for Energy Efficiency course” which continued for two weeks to study all worldwide details and procedures taken in architecture to guarantee energy efficiency and reduce  wastes.

APG Training

Summer 2023/2024

Trainings of Electrical and Control Eng. Dept. Students

2023/2024 Summer trainings included a number of energy-related companies in Egypt with which AASTMT has agreements

Electrical & Control Dept. 2023/2024 summer trainings

      

Nov. 2023

International training in Berlin

 

A group of master’s students from the Maritime Postgraduate Studies Institute at AASTMT attended the International Climate Science Workshop in Berlin. The workshop was part of the Ta’ziz Partnership initiative, which promotes international collaboration in environmental science and climate action challenges.

International Climate Science Workshop

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II. Energy Research UNIT

The Energy Research Unit at AAST-Abukir campus offers the following Training Courses;

TRAINING COURSES on the AASTMT news page

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)

Local and international Energy and Environmental Management Certified Training Courses are offered by PQI. These courses 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

Local Training Accredited Certificates

International Training Accredited Certificates

 
 
 
 
   
   

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

2023/2024 Visits, Workshops and Seminars

Training Overview Photo

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.

Nuclear Energy Symposium

 

2/12/2024

 

Egypt Energy Transition Workshop

 

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 

Egypt Energy Transition Workshop

27/11/2024

 

Visit to Egypt Energy  & Firex 2024 Exhibition

AASTMT Electrical and Control Eng. Dept. as well as AASTMT Mechanical Eng. Dept, organized a joint technical student Visit to Egypt Energy & Firex 2024 Exhibition.

Visit to Egypt Energy & Firex 2024 Exhibition

25-26/11 /2024

Siemens  Energy  Visit

AASTMT electrical and Control Eng. Dept. organized a technical trip to Siemens Energy Centre in ElAin ElSokhna.

Siemens Energy Visit

                                 

 

(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”.

Innovations in energy” Symposium-2024

(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.

Green Hydrogen Workshop

 

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

 

(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 .

Go-Green Workshop

 

 

(21/2/2024)

Visit to Egypt International Energy Exhibition “EGYPES 2024”

Students of AASTMT Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering department visited “ Egypt International Energy Exhibition EGYPES 2024” on the 21st  of February 2024

 

(1/1/2024)    

Energy Management Strategies for Marine Application: HOMER Pro-Renewable Energy Software Seminar

 

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).

Homer Software Seminar

 

Dec. 2023

A collaborative Egypt-Germany workshop on environmental science

 

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.

Egypt-Germany Workshop in AASTMT

 

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.

Visit to Siemens Energy

(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.

 

 (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.

Tesla Seminar

 

2022/2023 Visits, Workshops and Seminars

Activity

Overview

(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

Egypt Energy 2023

(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.

ENERGY-WATER NEXUS Workshop

 

 

 

(9/5/2023) Trip to The Solar Show -MENA

 

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

Solar Show-MENA Trip

(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

 

 

(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.

Experts talk

(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".

Solar Power Plant Visit

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

(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.

Eco-friendly EV Workshop

 

 

(21/11/2022)

“Marine Renewable Energy” Work shop

 

 

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.

Marine RE Workshop

 

(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.

Green Environment Workshop

(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.

Visit to ARECO

 

(12/10/2022)

Workshop on electric vehicles

AAST Energy Researh unit  in the headquarters organized a workshop on on electric vehicles

                                                                                                

(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

Solar Energy Seminar

 

 

 

2021/2022 Visits, Workshops and Seminars

(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.

 

 (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

 MAIA-TAQA Certified Course 

 

(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.       

 

 

(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. 

 


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, carbon reduction, energy management and electric vehicles

Graduation Projects on AASTMT webpage

Examples of these projects are listed below;

 Energy-related Graduation Projects in 2024

 

Department

Project

 

AASTMT Industry Service Complex

 

Smart Solar Waste Compactor

Solar Agricultural Robot

The Liquid Tree

 

Electrical and Control Eng. - AASTMT Alex.

 

Facility Management Energy Consumption Monitoring and Control

Implementation of a Cardless Smart Meter

Smart Greenhouse

Electrical Installations of a Sustainable Social Hub Integrating PV and EV Charging Station

 

2022/2023 Energy-related Graduation Projects

Department

Related Graduation Projects

Electrical Energy Engineering 

(Smart village campus)

 Electrical Energy Engineering Projects

  1. Automated Greenhouse
  2. Swappable battery System for electric motorcycles
  3. IOT Based Movable Solar EV Charging Unit

Electrical and Control Engineering 

(Alexandria-Abukir)

Electrical & Control Engineering Projects

   1. PV-based Recirculating Aquaculture System

    2. PV-based Electric Scooter Charging Stall.