Instructional Innovation and Curriculum Development - High Quality Applied Research - Exchange, Training and Scholarship - Sustainability and Community Service
Catalyze long-term improvement in Egypts water resources management and support the government to face water challenges by improving its innovative applied research and education enterprise and preparing a generation of graduates and entrepreneurs to be change agents that stimulate economic growth
List Specialized Equipment
Major Equipment as follows:
1 Total Organic Carbon Analyzer in water
2 Flame photometer
3 Nano size analyzer
4 Contact angle theta helix
5 pH meter
6 FT-IR Spectrometer
7 Freeze Dryer
8 Benchtop Conductivity Meter
9 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
10 Skid mounted membrane unit
11 Silt density index
12 Simultaneous thermal analyzer
13 BET surface area and pore size analyzer
14 Hach Dr 6000 spectrophometer
15 turbidity meter
16 Atomic absorption spectroscopy
17 Elemental analyzer (CHNSO)
18 Dissolved oxygen meter
19 membrane casting machine
20 hot plat stirrer
21 hot plat stirrer
22 oven
23 muffel furnace
24 balance
25 water purification system
26 centrifuge
27 jar test
28 automatic burette
29 glassware
30 water distillter
unique expertise/technologies
Provide infrastructure and support for a broad-based water research enterprise
List any past collaborations with industry or any other institution
Alexandria Water Company
Alexandria Sanitary Drainage Company
Abo-Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company
Habiba Company
Engazaat Company
Key Outcomes
Emphasize applied water research for industrial and societal benefits including production, creation and technology transfer
The "Unit" currently holds partnership(s)
Industry;Academia;Government;
Some Questions & Answers
What are the opportunities for collaboration?
1. Instructional Innovation Curriculum Development
2. High-Quality Applied Research
3. Exchange, Training and Scholarship
4. Sustainability and Community Services
What are the funding sources to operate the "Unit"?
USAID Funded Project - Fee Based Services
Is the "Unit" charging fees against its services?
Yes;
What are the major operational challenges?
Funding gaps;Equipment maintenance;
activities that Unit can contribute to, in the Technology Park
Research and Development;Technology Transfer;Training and Education;Consulting Services;
List planned upgrades/expansions of the "Unit"
Establishment of a semi-industrial manufacturing facility for RO membranes
What additional services can the "Unit" offer?
Consultation
Training
Testing and Lab Services
If needed, what is the support expected from the Technology Park?