In a televised interview, Prof. Tarek Hassan Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering, highlighted the concept of energy engineering and the Faculty’s unique position as the only specialized institution of its kind in Egypt dedicated to the study of energy resources. He explained that the Faculty was originally established to support the High Dam project and has since evolved to focus on both conventional and renewable energy sources. This mission aligns with Egypt’s national strategy for promoting a green economy and clean energy, with the goal of increasing the share of renewable energy in the electricity generation mix to 45% by 2028.
The Faculty also contributes to major national projects, including the Benban Solar Park and the Fares Solar Power Plant, as well as smart city initiatives that promote the installation of solar panels on residential and industrial buildings to reduce energy consumption and electricity costs.
Prof. Tarek Hassan further emphasized the Faculty’s commitment to providing a stimulating academic environment that supports its vision of preparing highly qualified graduates capable of competing in both local and international labor markets. As a practical and application-oriented institution, the Faculty comprises two main departments: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, in addition to a specialized program in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to design power plants and conduct technical and economic analyzes to evaluate their efficiency, performance, feasibility, environmental impact, and sustainability compared with conventional power generation systems.
He also noted that the Faculty is currently implementing several cooperation protocols, including agreements with the Hydroelectric Power Plants Company and the Edfu Pulp Factory. These partnerships aim to provide students with practical summer training opportunities at various industrial sites and projects, offer technical support and engineering consultations, organize joint workshops, conferences, and seminars to promote awareness of renewable energy and sustainability, and strengthen links between the Faculty and the labor market by supporting innovative student projects and graduation research.
During the interview, Prof. Tarek Hassan discussed the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to create an encouraging educational environment and reiterated its commitment to graduating distinguished talents capable of meeting the demands of modern industries. He also reviewed the Faculty’s preparations for the second-semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic year, stressing the importance of providing suitable conditions within examination halls and ensuring compliance with academic quality standards to facilitate the smooth and efficient conduct of exams. He emphasized that examinations are designed to assess students’ understanding and practical application of the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their studies.
Concluding the interview, Prof. Tarek Hassan shared his vision for the future of the Faculty, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. He affirmed that energy represents the future and that the Faculty of Energy Engineering, with its distinguished reputation, strategic location, and specialized academic programs, is well positioned for further growth and excellence. He concluded by wishing all students success in their second-semester examinations.
