In its continuous effort to strengthen scientific and research ties with national research institutions, Galala University has signed a joint cooperation protocol with the Metal Research and Development Center under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The protocol aims to support applied research projects, provide advanced training environments for students and researchers, and enhance institutional integration in industrial and technological fields.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Shinawi, President of Galala University, and Dr. Ibrahim Ghiyath, Acting President of the Metal Research and Development Center, along with distinguished leaders from both institutions. Among them were Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Monsif Abouzeid, Dean of the Faculty of Basic Sciences, Dr. Radwa Hassan, Director of the Nanotechnology Program, Dr. Mohamed Rashad, Acting Dean of the Institute of Advanced Materials, Dr. Ayman Hamada, Technical Office Manager, Dr. Aliaa Salem from the Nanocomposites and Nanotechnology Department, and Yasser Saeed, Training Center Director at the Center.
During his speech at the signing ceremony, Prof. Mohamed El-Shinawi emphasized that this protocol aligns with the university’s strategic direction under the auspices of H.E. Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, towards linking scientific research with industry and achieving sustainable development. He highlighted the university’s goal to be a smart educational and research platform that contributes to building qualified national cadres capable of keeping pace with rapid changes in the local, regional, and global job markets.
El-Shinawi added that this collaboration reflects the university’s belief in the importance of investing in young minds and empowering researchers and students to access realistic, high-tech training environments. He noted that the Metal Research and Development Center serves as an ideal national partner due to its advanced infrastructure and specialized expertise in advanced materials and industrial technology.
The cooperation protocol includes several key areas, notably the implementation of joint research projects in renewable energy, nanomaterials, and advanced alloys, along with practical field training for students within the center’s laboratories and industrial facilities. Additionally, it involves organizing workshops and scientific seminars for knowledge exchange among faculty members and researchers, as well as providing mutual scientific consultations in shared fields of interest. Scholarships and specialized training grants will also be offered to outstanding students to encourage technological innovations linked to industry needs.
