PUA’s Faculty of Engineering inaugurated the its 4th international conference under the theme “Modern Trends in Sustainable Energy”, in collaboration with the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden (KTH). The conference commenced with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, PUA’s President, who emphasized the critical importance of sustainable energy in addressing today’s global environmental and economic challenges. He reiterated PUA’s commitment to leveraging science and technology to develop sustainable solutions for the energy sector, which serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future for generations to come.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gaber Abu Ali, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, highlighted the multidimensional nature of sustainable energy, describing it as not only a scientific or technical matter but also a humanitarian and social one. He emphasized its essential role in achieving sustainable development and combating climate change, which poses significant threats to the planet.
Further, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud El-Meligy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and President of the Conference, expressed the faculty’s dedication to fostering collaborations with academic, research, and industrial institutions to produce innovative solutions that align with sustainability goals. He also extended his gratitude to the Board of Trustees, PUA’s President, and university leadership for their unwavering support of research initiatives and the Faculty of Engineering.
In his address, Prof. El-Meligy acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Scientific Committee, Organizing Committee, faculty members, teaching assistants, students, and the Media Committee, who collectively ensured the success of the conference.