Innovation and Technology: Towards Sustainable Development in the Arab Region

The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Academic Research Sector, in collaboration with The World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries’ Arab Regional Partner (TWAS–AREP), are organizing the Hybrid workshop “Innovation and Technology: Towards Sustainable Development in the Arab Region” from 26–27 November 2024. The workshop is organized under the framework of the TWAS-AREP Young Scientists Training Program, which aims to build the young scientists’ capacities in the fields of natural and applied sciences, by providing them with the skills and knowledge to help advance their research careers and achieve their professional goals.  

The workshop will address number of topics highlighting prominent modern technologies and innovative practices that support the sustainable development process in the Arab region, with special focus on the fields of: environment, agriculture, energy, health, and technology.

The workshop targets young Arab researchers and scientists, and it will bring together group of speakers, experts, and academics in an interactive sessions to present the interlinkages of science, technology and innovation with different paths of sustainable development. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The applicant must be an Arab citizen, under age of 40, hold an Arab nationality, and live or work in a developing country.
  • The applicant must be a master's or doctoral student or holds a PhD degree in one of the natural or applied sciences fields.
  • Refugees and/or displaced scientists living in any country are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Women scientists who meet the workshop’s eligibility criteria are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must fill out electronically the workshop online application form and submit it by the registration deadline.

Other important information:

  • There are no registration fees
  • Workshop Format: Hybrid
  • The workshop official Language: English
  • Registration deadline: 25 October 2024
  • Only accepted applicants can attend the workshop.

To Join: 

Fill out the application form through the link below.
Upload your CV (should not exceed 2 pages in English), and your motivation statement (should not exceed 250 words in English), including your current research and work, why you wish to join the workshop, and your expectations regarding the workshop.

Dr. Carol Chouchani Cherfane
Dr. Carol Chouchani Cherfane

Director, Arab Centre for Climate Change Policies

Cluster Lead, Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability Cluster

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

H.E. Prof. Yousry S. Elgamal
H.E. Prof. Yousry S. Elgamal

Former Minister of Education, Egypt

Prof. of Computer Engineering

Chairman of Computer Scientific Society

Senior Advisor, AASTMT

Chairman, Information & Communication Committee at the National Committee of Education, Culture, and Science (UNESCO, ALECSO, ISESCO)

Prof. Abdin Mohamed Ali Salih
Prof. Abdin Mohamed Ali Salih

UNESCO Consultant

Khartoum Office

Professor, Civil Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering, The University of Khartoum, khartoum, Sudan

Prof. Hesham El-Askary
Prof. Hesham El-Askary

Professor of Earth Systems Sciences and Remote Sensing, Director Earth Systems Science and Data Solutions Lab, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University, USA and  Ex-VP of missions & projects Egyptian Space Agency, Egypt.

Prof. Mohamed A. Farag
Prof. Mohamed A. Farag

TWAS fellow, Alexander von Humboldt fellow

Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo, Egypt

Managing editor Journal of Advanced Research

Prof. Ramy Aziz
Prof. Ramy Aziz

Head of Microbiology and Immunology Research Program, Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357, Cairo

Prof. Sabah AlMomin
Prof. Sabah AlMomin

Senior Research Scientist at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), and TWAS Vice President for the Arab Region

Prof. Amira M. Senbel
Prof. Amira M. Senbel

Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Dean- College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)

Prof. Sherien Elagroudy
Prof. Sherien Elagroudy

Executive Director

Egypt Solid Waste Management Center of Excellence

Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Ain Shams University

Prof. Rana Dajani
Prof. Rana Dajani

Professor of Molecular Cell Biology

Biology and Biotechnology Department, Hashemite University, Zarqa Jordan

President of the Society for the Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab World

Prof. Yehia ElShazly
Prof. Yehia ElShazly

Professor, Chemical Engineering Department

Faculty of Engineering

Alexandria University

Prof. Mohamed Abd Elaziz
Prof. Mohamed Abd Elaziz

Program director of Artificial Intelligence program, Galala University, Egypt.

Dr. Alya A. Arabi
Dr. Alya A. Arabi

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Osama Reis
Prof. Osama Reis

Head of Entrepreneurship, Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, League of Arab States