Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, six students from the Faculty of Engineering successfully concluded their distinguished participation in the International Summer Training Program at the University of Louisville, USA, which has been organized for the fourth consecutive year as part of the academic partnership between the two universities.

The University President emphasized that this international partnership reflects Alexandria University’s commitment to providing its students with global educational and research opportunities, enhancing their academic and professional competitiveness, and preparing them for leadership and excellence in various fields of advanced engineering.

Prof. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, pointed out that the program is considered one of the most prominent research training initiatives for undergraduate students in the Middle East. It provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage in applied research projects within the University of Louisville’s advanced laboratories, under the direct supervision of leading American professors and scientists.

This year’s cohort included students from Chemical Engineering, Computer and Communications Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, Gas and Petrochemicals Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering. During the closing ceremony, students presented research projects that demonstrated their creativity and ability to engage with international scientific environments—earning praise from University of Louisville leaders, including Prof. Emmanuel Collins, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Ayman El-Baz, Chair of the Department of Bioengineering; and Prof. Thomas Rockaway, Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

This participation comes within the framework of an extended partnership between the two universities, which includes:

Dual Degree Program (2+2): offering Engineering students the opportunity to earn a double bachelor’s degree from both universities in all engineering majors. Last year, the first cohort in Biomedical Engineering graduated after seven students successfully completed their studies at the University of Louisville.

Joint Master’s Program: allowing students to complete 6 credit hours during their undergraduate studies at Alexandria University, then transfer to the University of Louisville to complete 24 credit hours and obtain a Master of Science in Engineering degree.