Suez University
About SU President, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal
Sat. 23 Sep, 2023

Scientific Degree: Professor of Structural Engineering, SU Faculty of Engineering

  • Academic qualifications:

- Obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering at Mansoura University in 1990, specializing in civil engineering.

- Master's degree in structural engineering at Mansoura University in 1995.

- Doctorate in structural engineering from Mansoura University in 2001.

  • Administrative and technical expertise:

- Dean of the SU Faculty of Engineering (from April 2018 until being SU President).

- Visiting professor at Northumbria University in England and participated in the first Egyptian research on changing materials technology in construction and obtaining several training courses in England in 2016.

- Adjudicated by the Committee for the Promotion of Professors and Assistant Professors - Supreme Council of Universities.

- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Centre for Studies and Engineering Services at the SU Faculty of Engineering.

- Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Research and Environmental and Engineering Consultancy at Suez University.

- Member of the Board of Directors of the SU Press.

- Director of the Service Center for Technological Consulting, Research, and Training at the SU Faculty of Industrial Education, until December 2017.

- Member of the Construction Committee of Suez University (from November 2011 until being the University presidency)

- Engineering adviser to the SU President.

- Coordinator of Suez National University.

- Establishment of committees and follow-up of work (a committee to examine and review the safety of government facilities and economic housing) in the Suez governorate.

- Formation of committees and follow-up of works (paving and upgrading the efficiency of roads) in the Suez governorate.

- Review of drawings and assays and follow-up of construction work at the branch of Suez University in South Sinai (Abu Redis).

- The undersecretary of the SU Faculty of Industrial Education for Postgraduate Studies and Research until December 2017.

- Chairman of the Supreme Committee for ramshackle facilities in Suez Governorate by the Suez Governor decision of (2009-2016).

- Representative of Suez University in coordination with the governorate for preparations for the African Nations Championship in Egypt, including Suez.

- General Coordinator for monitoring the supervision of the Suez University Hospital Building conducted by the Engineering Authority of the 3rd Field Army.

- Administering and monitoring the preparation and development of the Salam district of Babu Redis, South Sinai, in accordance with the strategic plan approved for 2022.

  • Membership of boards and committees:

- First Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Chairman of the Council of the Faculty of Engineering.

- A decision-maker by the Supreme Council of Universities to evaluate some of the higher engineering institutes such as the City Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in Shbramint, the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in Zagazig, the Future Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in Fayoum.

- International reviewer and editor of several international journals in the field of construction engineering.

- Head of Civil Engineering Department, SU Faculty of Engineering.

- Member of the Standing Committee for Inspection of Buildings of Outstanding Value with Architectural Heritage in Suez Governorate by Decision of Suez Governor, October 2018.

- The Chairman of the Supreme Committee for ramshackle facilities in Suez Governorate by the Suez Governor's decision.

- Member of the National Council for Women - Suez Governorate 2022.

  • Awards and scientific titles:

- Award of the Best Thesis from Mansoura University (Master's thesis) for the academic year 1996-1997.

- Obtaining a patent from the Egyptian Academy of Research and Technology for an armature rust measurement device inside the concrete - patent number 40/95 the date of 18/1/1995

- Suez University Award for Scientific Excellence 2019.

- Suez University Suez Award for Scientific Excellence 2020.

- Suez University Suez Award for Scientific Excellence 2021.

- Suez University Suez Award for Scientific Excellence 2022.

  • Scientific research published in international and local journals and conferences:

- He published (62) in international conferences and scientific journals of high-impact factor.

  • Supervision of scientific messages and discussions:

- He supervised, arbitrated, and discussed (50)scientific theses (master's - doctoral).