Science Lecture: Innovation in the Renewable Energy
There are a lot of innovations that are shaping the renewable energy sector. New energy technologies are becoming increasingly popular, creating better awareness around shifting to cleaner solutions, like green energy technologies. Many industries are implementing changes and focusing on creating more sustainable solutions, from renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power to energy storage, electric vehicles, innovative heat pumps, hydrogen technologies, smart electricity grids and more alternatives for coal, oil and gas.
The DAAD Regional Office in Cairo would therefore like to shed light on the current developments in this urgent topic. The event serves to give an insight into possible future ways of application of this new technology as well as to display the challenges that go along with it. Furthermore, it aims to promote the German research landscape and to offer a platform for international cooperation through an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach by inviting high-ranked speakers from Germany and Egypt in related disciplines who will provide insightful lectures on the topic as well as their professional involvement in it.
When? and Where?
Registration
Please register HERE
Deadline to register is 14.11.2024.
Please note that due to limited seating, a selection process based on the relevance of attendees to the topic will be conducted. We are excited to send you a personal invitation to your provided email address, and we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by November 19, 2024, at 3 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Prof. Dr Manfred Fischedick
president and scientific managing director of the Wuppertal Institute and professor at the Faculty of Economics - Schumpeter School of Business and Economics at the University of Wuppertal.
Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischedick studied chemical engineering with the main focus on energy and environmental technologies at the University of Dortmund. He earned his doctorate in the field of energy technology at the University of Stuttgart analyzing the integration effects of renewable energies into the existing power plant system.
Manfred Fischedick has more than 30 years of experience in energy system analysis. He advises international institutions, the European Union, the German Federal Government and the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia as well as companies from a variety of industries. He is author of numerous books and articles, member of several scientific advisory boards, among others coordinating lead author of the fifth and sixth Assessment Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Jointly with the Wuppertal Institute, Manfred Fischedick pursues a transformative scientific approach.
Prof. Dr Mazen Abdel-Salam
A Pioneer in Electrical Engineering and Global Collaborator, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University
Prof. Dr. Mazen Abdel-Salam is an internationally renowned scholar whose distinguished career in Electrical Engineering spans academia, research, and innovation across continents. Born in Egypt, Prof. Abdel-Salam began his journey at Assiut University, joining its Faculty of Electrical Engineering in 1973. His academic excellence quickly earned him promotions, becoming an Associate Professor in 1977 and a full Professor by 1982.
Throughout his career, Prof. Abdel-Salam has cultivated a truly global presence. From 1977 to 1979, he was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, conducting research at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and the University of Liverpool, UK. His professional journey included pivotal roles as a researcher at General Electric in Pittsfield, MA, USA, and as a professor at prestigious institutions such as the University of Jordan, Michigan Technological University, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia), and Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan).
Prof. Abdel-Salam’s expertise and contributions have been recognized by leading organizations worldwide. He was named a Fellow of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in 1992, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the same year, the Institute of Physics (IOP) in 2002, and the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) in 1996. His numerous international fellowships have facilitated cutting-edge research at renowned universities, including Kaiserslautern University (Germany), the University of Leeds (UK), and the University of Manchester (UK).
His research interests cover a wide range of fields, including High-Voltage Engineering, Field Computations, Electrical Measurements, Power Systems, and Renewable Energy. With a career marked by groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and significant contributions to electrical engineering, Prof. Abdel-Salam’s work continues to inspire future generations of engineers and researchers worldwide.
Fields of Expertise:
- High-Voltage Engineering
- Field Computations
- Electrical Power Systems
- Renewable Energy
Prof. Abdel-Salam’s remarkable achievements and his dedication to international collaboration highlight a career that exemplifies academic excellence and innovation on a global scale.
