Assiut University President Attends Faculty of Engineering Sports Tournament and Commends Student Projects and Innovations

As reported by the Assiut University Media Office:

On Tuesday, October 6, Professor Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, President of Assiut University, visited the Faculty of Engineering to observe the ongoing sports tournament and student activities. The event featured various athletic competitions alongside an exhibition showcasing scientific projects and innovations. The visit was attended by Professor Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Professor Mohamed Safwat, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

The activities included a five-a-side football tournament for the faculty’s various departments, as well as table tennis and chess competitions for both male and female students. These events were organized under the supervision of Mohamed Sharaqa, Director of the Faculty’s Student Welfare Department, with the active involvement of activity coordinators.

The University President also toured a scientific exhibition presented by the "AZMI" team—a student group operating under the faculty’s Scientific Activities Department. The exhibition featured a range of projects and innovations across diverse engineering and technological fields, including an electric vehicle, several multi-purpose robots, and 3D printing devices. The team’s work was overseen by their academic supervisor, Dr. Mohamed Eid, a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla listened to the students as they explained their projects and innovations, learning about the mechanisms behind their development and their potential applications. He praised the ideas and projects presented, noting that they reflect the students' strong scientific capabilities and practical skills. He further emphasized the importance of providing students with opportunities to transform their academic knowledge into innovative, tangible projects. The President of Assiut University emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting student activities across all fields. He noted that such activities are a fundamental component in shaping a student’s character, as they foster a spirit of teamwork and healthy competition, help discover talents, refine academic and practical skills, and strengthen a sense of belonging and active participation.

Dr. Abdel-Mawla encouraged students to continue engaging in student activities and events, and to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by the university to develop their capabilities and skills—aligning them with the demands of the labor market and the rapid advancements in scientific and technological fields.

For his part, Dr. Khaled Salah commended the Assiut University administration for its support of student activities within the Faculty of Engineering, as well as the attention given to student teams and scientific projects. He highlighted that these activities offer a vital opportunity for students to apply their academic studies in a practical setting, cultivate innovation and teamwork skills, and gain the experience necessary to compete effectively in the labor market and various professional sectors.

32 Scientists from Assiut University Named Among the World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists in Stanford University’s 2026 Ranking

Assiut University has achieved a new scientific milestone, with 32 of its scholars included in the list of the world’s top 2% most influential scientists, according to the 2026 ranking by Stanford University. This recognition reflects the research excellence of the university’s scholars and the significant impact of their scientific contributions within the international academic community.

The list includes 18 scholars from Assiut University based on their "career-long" scientific impact, and 32 scholars based on their scientific impact over a single year—totaling 50 entries for the university’s researchers across both categories.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, President of Assiut University, congratulated the scholars for their inclusion in this prestigious list. He emphasized that this achievement underscores the exceptional research capabilities of the university’s faculty and the global reach and influence of their scholarly work.

The University President further noted that Assiut University places great importance on scientific research and high-quality international publishing. The institution strives to provide a stimulating environment for researchers, thereby enhancing the university’s scientific competitiveness and solidifying its standing among Egyptian, Arab, and international universities. He added that the growing presence of the university’s scholars in international rankings serves as a catalyst for the continued development of the research ecosystem and the further improvement of research output quality. Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Assiut University, expressed his pride in this achievement. He explained that the inclusion of such a large number of Assiut University scholars in the Stanford list reflects the high quality and diversity of the university’s research output, the high citation rates of its internationally published scientific work, and the ability of its researchers to conduct studies that make a significant impact within their respective fields.

The Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research noted that this milestone is the result of ongoing efforts to support researchers, encourage publication in prestigious international scientific journals, foster research collaboration, and motivate faculty members and researchers to produce high-quality, impactful scientific work. He emphasized that the university remains committed to refining its research policies to further enhance its standing in international rankings.

The Stanford ranking utilizes various indicators to measure the scientific impact of researchers—including citation counts, the H-index, co-authorship metrics, and a composite scientific impact index—while categorizing researchers across a wide range of scientific fields and disciplines.

This achievement underscores Assiut University’s growing presence in international rankings and indices. It also reflects the continuous development within the university’s scientific research ecosystem, as well as its dedicated efforts to improve the quality of research and increase its global impact.

Board of Trustees of Assiut National University Approves the Appointment of New Academic Leaders

Professor Mohamed Sayed Ibrahim, President of Assiut National University, announced that the University’s Board of Trustees—during its 13th session held on October 13, 2026—has approved the appointment of several new academic leaders. These appointments are part of the university’s strategic plan to enhance its academic and administrative systems, and to further its mission of providing distinguished education that aligns with labor market demands as well as local and international quality standards.

The appointments are as follows:

Professor Mohamed Safwat Mohamed

Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Professor Amani Omar Mohamed Omar

Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences.

Professor Khaled Fathy Hussein

Dean of the Faculties of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Professor Abdel Salam Nower

Dean of the Faculties of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Professor Mohamed Sayed Ibrahim emphasized that these new leaders were selected based on their exceptional academic and administrative expertise, as well as their proven track records of achievement in their respective fields. He expressed his confidence in their ability to contribute effectively to realizing the university’s vision and mission, and to strengthening its standing among Egypt’s national universities.

The University President extended his sincere congratulations to the new appointees, wishing them success in their roles. He further affirmed the university’s commitment to providing them with all necessary resources to advance educational and research processes, and to elevate the quality of services offered to students.