Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, recently received Mr. Philip Moby, the scientific advisor at the Federal German Embassy in Cairo, at the university’s administration headquarters to discuss ways of cooperation between Alexandria University and German universities in the scientific, academic and research fields of common interest.
Dr. Konsowa stressed the keenness of Alexandria University, within the framework of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27), to cooperate with German universities in environmental issues and areas related to water, its desalination, its re-exploitation and related industries, clean energy and its advanced technology. He pointed out the importance of studying the problem of climate change and global warming facing the world in general and Alexandria in particular, in addition to active participation and cooperation in solving problems that direct the industrial community.
Mr. Moby praised the level of Alexandria University graduates and researchers, stressing the importance of continuing cooperation between Alexandria University and the scientific community in German universities, referring to the activities related to spreading environmental awareness, conferences, seminars and workshops held by the German Embassy in Cairo.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Abul-Naga, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Ms. Isabel Meiring, Director of the German Academic Exchange Service, and Ms. Maha Wissa from the embassy’s scientific department, and a number of Professors of the faculties of engineering and medicine at the university.