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On Monday, May 5, the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering witnessed the opening of its third student conference under the title “Innovative Technologies and Achieving Sustainable Development.” The event was held under the patronage and in the presence of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, who was keen to attend the conference sessions alongside the university’s vice presidents, deans of faculties, a large number of faculty members, students, and university staff.
The session began with the national anthem, followed by a welcome speech from Prof. Dr. Essam Ahmed Ali, Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the Conference. He welcomed the university president, vice presidents, deans, and all conference guests. He also extended greetings to all participating students from Suez University and other institutions, and expressed gratitude to the conference sponsors: United Energy Egypt, BGS Energy Services, and the Suez Engineers Syndicate.
In his address,a Prof. Essam outlined the main themes of the conference, including: renewable and alternative energy, safe waste management, applications of nanotechnology in the petroleum and mining industries, the use of smart technologies to enhance energy efficiency, evaluation of Egypt’s natural resources, the water crisis, and the role of artificial intelligence in solving such challenges—all aligned with the goals of Sustainable Development 2030.
Following this, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of the University, delivered the opening speech. He reviewed the history of the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, which has spanned over 65 years, emphasizing that its students are among the top achievers, as the faculty accepts those with the highest scores in the national high school exams. He affirmed the students’ ability to compete in various forums, particularly international competitions, and highlighted the notable progress the faculty has achieved recently under its current administration.
The university president affirmed that he and the university’s leadership have an ambitious vision to invest in the energy, intellect, and creativity of youth. The aim is to develop students’ capabilities to meet the needs of the labor market. He stressed the importance of bridging the gap between academic research and industry through partnerships with companies and business leaders to identify market demands and support research initiatives.
Prof. Heniegal also referenced his recent visit to South Africa, where he met with officials at the University of Pretoria to discuss joint academic programs. He noted the university’s distinction in various fields and expressed confidence that the students and resources at the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering could drive similar progress. He emphasized that the conference is expected to yield several projects and recommendations beneficial to industry stakeholders, reinforcing the vital link between academic study and market demands.
He also pointed to the recent celebration of Labor Day held in Suez, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic, underscoring the strategic importance of the city in national industrial and economic development.
The university president went on to speak about the major infrastructure advancements across sectors in recent years, which have made Egypt an attractive destination for international investment. He concluded by emphasizing that national belonging deserves every effort and sacrifice, along with adherence to noble values and high ethical standards.
A speech was also delivered by student Hossam Essam on behalf of the organizing committee and the students of the faculty. He highlighted the great efforts made by students to organize the conference and side activities, which reflected excellent cooperation among the various student groups. He noted the exceptional support and attention students receive from the university and faculty administration, which has been clearly demonstrated by their high achievements in regional and international competitions in petroleum and mining fields.
It is worth noting that this year’s conference attracted wide participation from both within and outside Suez University, including institutions such as the Egyptian Academy for Engineering and Advanced Technology – affiliated with Military Production, Mansoura University, Mansoura National University, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Tanta University, the Canal High Institute for Engineering and Technology, and New Cairo Technological University.
At the conclusion of the session, a special token of appreciation was presented to Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of the University, in recognition of his continuous support and encouragement. The sponsoring companies were also honored.
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