The Department of Energy Engineering at the School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management (SNREM) at GJU, in collaboration with the Association of Energy Engineers, organized the "Energy and Sustainability Academic Day" event.
This event is one of the department's key activities in the field of energy sciences and sustainable technology, with around 80 participants from public and private universities, including academics, students, researchers, as well as representatives from the industrial sector and energy-related fields.
The event was inaugurated by the University’s VP Prof. Malek Alsharairi, who emphasized the importance of the event in providing realistic and effective solutions to energy-related problems at both local and international levels. He confirmed that the solutions presented come from highly experienced Jordanian academics, making them practical and aligned with the university’s vision.
Dean of (SNREM), Dr. Qasem Abdelal, affirmed that the event enhances the position of the Department of Energy Engineering locally and improves the academic reputation of both the faculty and the university.
The event coordinator, Dr. Murad Omary, confirmed that the event achieved its goals by encouraging students to find solutions for challenges in their graduation projects. It also encouraged academics and researchers to form collaborative research teams with the industrial sector to find innovative solutions that support energy security.
The event featured presentations of local and international projects supervised by faculty members, such as the Energy Innovation Platform and the German Energy Academy in Jordan. Dr. Aiman Albatayenh introduced the platform, confirming that the university seeks to provide a platform for interaction between academics and the industrial sector to find innovative solutions to energy challenges.
This event reflects the university's commitment to advancing energy science and promoting sustainability in Jordan and the world. It also emphasizes its vision of transitioning toward applied education that meets the needs of the industrial community and contributes to building a sustainable future.