16.3.3 Participation in government research

2022-2023

AASTMT always is keen on participating in different governmental researches to help in developing and improving in Egypt. Some of these researches such as:

• Researches with the Maritime Sector with the Maritime Security Institute (RMSI)
• Research in dealing with Solid waste Management
• Analyzing the Real Situation of the Arab Ports and harbors with the participation of all Arab countries

Other projects are clarified in the next Section.

Regional Maritime Security Institute (RMSI)

It has effective participation in the Main Committees for Maritime Security in the Maritime Transport Sector. Also, it plays an important role in consultation and participating in Maritime Governmental research. Also, the Participation in various security review committees for consultative operations in ports, port facilities and ships.

Regional Maritime Security Institute (RMSI)  (on AASTMT website)

Project Name: 8 Modeling and Control of a 6-DOF Robotic Manipulator for Table Tennis (ITIDA)

This project aims to enhance the understanding of robotic control systems while providing a practical application in sports. By focusing on a specific task like table tennis, the project seeks to demonstrate the potential of robotics in recreational and competitive settings.

ITIDA   (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT Vitally Contributes to Egypt’s Implementation Roadmap on Solid Waste Management

Solid Waste Management systems are a vital policy regionally and on a global level. The AASTMT has had a pivotal role in influencing the policy and implementing roadmap towards improving the systems of solid waste management in Egypt. Over the last 4 years AASTMT has partnered with the Egyptian Government and it plays an important participatory research body in embracing and innovating a new and effective solid waste management system.

AASTMT Vitally Contributes to Egypt’s Implementation Roadmap on Solid Waste Management  (on AASTMT website)

AASTMT Workshop on "Analyzing the Real Situation of the Arab Ports and harbors with the participation of all Arab countries.

AASTMT conducted the workshop to analyze the current state of ports and harbors in Arab countries. This program aims to promote collaboration among Arab states, with a focus on the Egyptian government's engagement. The workshop provides an excellent opportunity for Arab nations to work together to solve the challenges and opportunities confronting their ports and harbors. Through active involvement and knowledge sharing, the workshop aims to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of Arab maritime transport.

Analyzing the Real Situation of the Arab Ports (on AASTMT website)

Chairman of the Board of the Directories of the Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) at Abu-Qir Campus

AASTMT president hosted the president of the National Port and Shipping Authority (NPPA) recently in Abu-Qir. This visit enhances collaboration and sharing experiences as AASTMT supports the research in the NPPA.

Chairman of the Board of the Directories of the Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) at Abu-Qir Campus (on AASTMT website)

AAST collaboration with Urban Development Fund

AAST signed MoU with Urban Development Fund February 2023, The Urban Development Fund focuses on projects in Egypt’s capital cities and governorates, aiming to protect areas with unique characteristics. Both sides agree on Knowledge exchange in the field of urban development in the way to support modern urban and sustainable development. The educational delivery process will be enriched with further practical skills through training,workshops, projects participation and further research in SDG

AAST collaboration with Urban Development Fund (on AASTMT website)

2021-2022

Project: Towards an Integrated Egyptian Maritime Transport Sector: Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Egyptian Commercial Ports

The expected result of this project is a strategic plan for the Egyptian maritime transport sector utilizing the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration under the envisioned context of PDM. Special attention will be given to the national container companies operating under the supervision of the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport (HCMLT), affiliated with the Egyptian government. The findings will then be scaled to tackle the congestion problem at the port level.

Project: Towards an Integrated Egyptian Maritime Transport Sector: Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Egyptian Commercial Ports on the AASTMT news page

Project: Application of Renewable Energy Technologies for Green Ports: Egyptian Ports as a Case Study

As a case study, this project researches the possibility of changing Egyptian Ports over to be an eco- friendly port with the emphasis on technical, logistic, and financial prerequisites.

Project: Application of Renewable Energy Technologies for Green Ports: Egyptian Ports as a Case Study on the AASTMT news page

NTRA Signs Cooperation Protocols with AASTMT

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA) has signed today cooperation protocols with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) to exchange expertise and training programs, as well as improve research and development aspects.

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA) co-operation with AASTMT on the AASTMT news page