Year 2024
[2nd - 9th Feb.] Sakura Science Program (SSP), - supported by JST
🌸🌸🌸 Sakura Science Program (SSP) 🌸🌸🌸
In my new role within the IFC Department, I had the privilege of coordinating and leading the SSP at our Graduate School from February 2nd to February 9th, 2024. fully funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
💫 We hosted 10 invitees from 5 universities, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Aswan University, Qatar University, and Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST).
🏯 During their visit, our guests immersed themselves in the cutting-edge technology and vibrant Japanese culture at Kyushu University, making for an unforgettable exchange of knowledge and insights.
🎬 It also marks the completion of a significant phase in my career journey with the EJUST Center. Over the past four years, I have dedicated myself to promoting cooperation between Kyushu University and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, supporting my beloved home and host countries, through the generous support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Group photo at the closing ceremony
Visit QUEST
Visit WEEL
Group photo at Ito campus
Certificate of Participation to Sakura invitees
Certificate of Participation to Sakura invitees
Central Library of KU
[1st Feb.] Starting new position of "Associate Professor"
https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/search/details/K007597/english.html
🚀 I am thrilled to share my new role as an 'Associate Professor' within the Department of Internationalization and Future Conception (IFC) at Kyushu University. In this capacity, I will contribute to fostering internationalization, supporting double degree programs, and supervising postgraduates within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences.
🎬 It also marks the completion of a significant phase in my career journey with the EJUST Center. Over the past four years, I have dedicated myself to promoting cooperation between Kyushu University and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, supporting my beloved home and host countries, through the generous support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
[17th to 26th Jan.] Official visit to Egypt (Aswan, Alex, Cairo)- supported by JICA
🚀 An amazing opportunity to visit several universities in Egypt, including Alexandria University, Aswan University, E-JUST.
Meeting: Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University
Center for smart materials at Alexandria University
E-JUST Alumni WORKSHOP, Aswan University
Meeting VP Aswan University
[13th to 17th Jan.] Official visit to Doha, Qatar- supported by JICA
🚀 An amazing experience of visiting Qatar University, Texas A&M-Qatar, Educational City in Doha, Qatar.
🎙 During the visit, I delivered my talk at Qatar University "Bridging Japan to the Arab region in STI"
🎯 I had an amzing opportunity to meet with many leaders including, VP of graduate studies of Qatar University Prof. Mariam AlMaadeed, Vice Dean of College of Science, Director of Center for Advanced Materials, Director of Gas Processing Center, and many others...
My Talk at Qatar University
Meeting: Gas Processing Center
Lab. tour
Supporting Japan at Asia Cup
Center of Advanced Materials (CAM)
Department of Chemistry and Earth Science
VP of Qatar uni.
Year 2023
JUNE: Official visit to E-JUST, Egypt
From 3rd to 21st June, Prof. Yoshitake and Dr. Abdelrahman had an official visit to E-JUST, Egypt, supported by JICA. During the visit, we joined different meetings and student seminars and surveyed the project's progress.
Tour at the UG and PG labs of the CPE Dept.
Wrap-up meeting with Professors of CPE Dept.
Meeting with Prof. Mokhtar, Dean of Institute of Basic Applied Science (BAS)
Visit Graphene Center for Excellence
The Citadel of Qaitbay
Alexandria Bibliotheca
Grant Accepted: Qatar-Japan Research Collaboration (QJRC 2)
🎉 I am thrilled to share that our Qatar-Japan Research Collaboration (QJRC 2) application has been accepted! 🚀
In this project, we are establishing a research team from both sides: the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences (IGSES), Kyushu University (KU ), and the Dept. of Chemistry at Qatar University (QU). The most exciting thing is that I'll work as a PI (KU side) with my colleague/close friend Dr. Yasser Hassan from QU.
We had the kick-off meeting on 7th June
JANUARY: Official visit to E-JUST, Egypt
From 22nd Jan. to 18th Feb. I had an official visit to E-JUST, Egypt, supported by JICA.
During the visit, I could follow up with PG students, gave lectures in nanotechnology, and survey the project's progress.
Promotion: Associate Professor of Material Sciences
I am delighted to announce that I have been promoted to the position of Associate Professor of Materials Science after the Promotion Committee in Egypt approved my application on January 26th.
According to the regulations set by the Egyptian government, a faculty member can apply for promotion to the position of Associate Professor only after completing at least 5 years from the award of their Ph.D. degree, and upon passing the screening of their research achievements, and defending their research activities in front of the Promotion Committee.
I submitted my application for promotion in July 2022 and presented my research achievements on January 26th at Cairo University, Egypt.
Promotion: Appointed Associate Professor at EJUST Center, Kyushu University
At its meeting of 26 Dec. 2022, the EJUST Center board approved my promotion to Appointed Associate Professor (non-tenure) effective from 1st January 2023 at the Education Support Department, EJUST center of Kyushu University, Japan.