|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Climate Change Management through Mitigation and Adaptation |
|
Acronym |
AdapTM |
|
Project Number |
585917-EPP-1-2017-1-ITEPPKA2-CBHE-JP |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Completed |
|
Duration |
15 October 2017 – 14 October 2020; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Higher Education / International Capacity Building |
|
Lead Institution |
University of Catania, Italy |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner |
|
Partners |
University of Catania, Italy; Klaipeda University, Lithuania; Euro-Mediterranean University, Slovenia; National Observatory of Athens, Greece; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Suez Canal University, Egypt; South Valley University, Egypt; Alexandria University, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Climate change management; mitigation; adaptation; environmental science; higher-education capacity building |
|
Objectives |
To develop a master’s program in Environmental Science focused on climate change management through mitigation and adaptation |
|
Main Activities |
N/A |
|
Outputs |
Master’s program in Environmental Science |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in climate-change education, environmental-science curriculum development, international academic cooperation, mitigation and adaptation knowledge, and Erasmus+ higher-education capacity building |
|
Total Fund Amount |
770,788.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
N/A |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Knowledge Exchange in Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture in the Mediterranean Region |
|
Acronym |
FishAqu |
|
Project Number |
610071-EPP-1-2019-1-PT-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Completed |
|
Duration |
15 November 2019 – 14 November 2022; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education |
|
Lead Institution |
University of Aveiro, Portugal |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner |
|
Partners |
University of Aveiro, Portugal; University of Palermo, Italy; University of Dubrovnik, Croatia; Euro-Mediterranean University, Slovenia; Alexandria University, Egypt; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Aswan University, Egypt; Matrouh University, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Sustainable fisheries management; aquaculture; Mediterranean region; higher-education capacity building; marine and fisheries education |
|
Objectives |
To develop a master’s program in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture and support knowledge exchange in sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture in the Mediterranean region |
|
Main Activities |
Preparation; development; quality plan; dissemination and exploitation; management |
|
Outputs |
Master’s program in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture; curriculum development; staff and student mobility; training and capacity building; equipment for student purposes; dissemination activities; project reporting |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in fisheries-management and aquaculture education, marine-science curriculum development, international academic cooperation, student training, laboratory and field teaching resources, and Erasmus+ higher-education capacity building |
|
Total Fund Amount |
719,066.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
99,885.00 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
INtegration of sustainable deVelOpment goaLs in uniVErsities for better climate change management |
|
Acronym |
INVOLVE |
|
Project Number |
619313-EPP-1-2020-1-EG-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Completed |
|
Duration |
15 January 2021 – 14 January 2024; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education |
|
Lead Institution |
Alexandria University, Egypt |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner |
|
Partners |
Alexandria University, Egypt; Euro-Mediterranean University, Slovenia; University of Aveiro, Portugal; Università degli Studi di Sassari, Italy; Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, Egypt; Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Sustainable development goals; climate-change management; higher-education capacity building; university sustainability; environmental management |
|
Objectives |
To integrate sustainable development goals in universities for better climate-change management |
|
Main Activities |
N/A |
|
Outputs |
N/A |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in SDG integration, climate-change management, university sustainability practices, international academic cooperation, and Erasmus+ higher-education capacity building |
|
Total Fund Amount |
836,594.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
N/A |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
MEDiterranean QUadruple helix Approach to Digitalisation |
|
Acronym |
MED-QUAD |
|
Project Number |
B_A.2.1_0088 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Completed |
|
Duration |
August 2020; 30 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — ENI CBC MED Programme |
|
Lead Institution |
EPIMORFOTIKI KILKIS SM llc, Greece |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / partner institution |
|
Partners |
EPIMORFOTIKI KILKIS SM llc, Greece; International Hellenic University, Greece; University of L’Aquila, Italy; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan; Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestine; University of Sousse, Tunisia |
|
Research Field |
Digitalisation; quadruple-helix innovation; Mediterranean cooperation; higher education; knowledge transfer; innovation ecosystems |
|
Objectives |
To support the MED-QUAD project through a Mediterranean quadruple-helix approach to digitalisation and joint cross-border cooperation among universities and partner institutions |
|
Main Activities |
Project implementation; partner coordination; technical and financial reporting; communication and dissemination; visibility activities; project management; expenditure verification |
|
Outputs |
N/A |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in international cooperation, digitalisation, innovation partnerships, quadruple-helix collaboration, Mediterranean research networking, and EU-funded project implementation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
3,297,835.23 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
469,809.18 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
The Impact of Greenhouse Gas Emissions due to Marine Port Activities on City Air Quality, Toward the Achievement of SDG’s |
|
Acronym |
Green Port |
|
Project Number |
YAS20220202 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Completed |
|
Duration |
1 May 2022 – 31 May 2023 |
|
Funding Body |
International Association of Maritime Universities — IAMU; supported by The Nippon Foundation |
|
Lead Institution |
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — AASTMT |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Contractor / Member University; Research Coordinator: Eslam Mohamed Saad Moustafa; Coordinators/Supervisors: Dr. Kareem Tonbol and Chief Eng. Mohamed Elbawab |
|
Partners |
International Association of Maritime Universities — IAMU; The Nippon Foundation; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — AASTMT |
|
Research Field |
Maritime transport for sustainable development; greenhouse gas emissions; marine port activities; city air quality; air pollutants control; decarbonization; SDGs; green port |
|
Objectives |
To quantify SOx, NOx, CO₂ and airborne particulate matter concentrations in Alexandria Port and surrounding areas within a 5 km range; assess the effect of port operations and shipping traffic on surrounding residential areas; and provide a benchmark for Egyptian ports to reduce air emissions and improve air quality |
|
Main Activities |
Literature review; identification of sampling locations inside and around Alexandria Port; field sampling; air-emission measurements; data analysis; application of the port emissions toolkit guide; interim presentation at AGA22 in Batumi, Georgia; progress report submission; preparation of final report, guide, and publications |
|
Outputs |
Interim report presentation at AGA22; progress report; final research report; executive summary; main report; attachments; MSc thesis first draft; final report, guide, and publications |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in maritime environmental research, port-emissions assessment, air-quality monitoring, green-port studies, SDG-oriented maritime sustainability, and IAMU international research collaboration |
|
Total Fund Amount |
18,504 USD |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
18,504 USD |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Increasing Resilience of Smallholders with Multi-Platforms Linking Localized Resource Sharing |
|
Acronym |
RESILINK |
|
Project Number |
N/A |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
June 2022 – 31 May 2026; 48 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — PRIMA Programme, Section II |
|
Lead Institution |
Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour — UPPA, France |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / Egyptian partner through Academy Company for Information and Communication Technology — ACICT, AASTMT spin-off |
|
Partners |
Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France; Orange, France; University Mohammed-Chérif Messaadia Souk-Ahras, Algeria; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Morocco; University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Morocco; Academy Company for Information and Communication Technology, Egypt; Agricultural Research Center, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Agro-food value chain; smallholder resilience; digital agriculture; smart agri-food supply chains; localized resource sharing; crisis-management tools; ICT platforms |
|
Objectives |
To increase smallholder resilience by ensuring continuity of access to resources and markets during crisis situations through multi-platform digital resource-sharing tools and localized agri-food value-chain support |
|
Main Activities |
Consortium coordination; platform and mobile-application development; digital resource-management system design; real-time information exchange; localized resource-sharing model development; living-lab piloting and evaluation; dissemination and reporting |
|
Outputs |
RESILINK digital resource-management platform; RESILINK mobile application; open API; living-lab evaluation program; project deliverables and dissemination outputs |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in PRIMA/EU-funded research, digital agriculture, agri-food resilience, ICT-enabled resource sharing, smallholder-support platforms, living-lab implementation, and Mediterranean/North African research cooperation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
3,414,502 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
138,100 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
Official RESILINK website; uploaded RESILINK Consortium Agreement |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Climate-smart, ecosystem-enhancing and knowledge-based rural expertise and training centres |
|
Acronym |
RURALITIES |
|
Project Number |
101060876 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 October 2022 – 30 September 2027; 60 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Horizon Europe |
|
Lead Institution |
PEDAL CONSULTING SRO, Slovakia |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / partner institution |
|
Partners |
49 participants, including Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport |
|
Research Field |
Climate-smart rural innovation; ecosystem-enhancing development; rural expertise and training centres; living labs; knowledge transfer; rural economic development; SDGs; agroeconomy |
|
Objectives |
To deliver an ecosystem-enhancing and climate-action-driven expertise and learning framework through RURALITIES hubs, living labs, digital platforms, and training systems that empower rural actors and support sustainable rural development |
|
Main Activities |
Establishment of RURALITIES hubs; development of a learning framework; recruitment, preparation, training and coaching of facilitators; implementation of living labs; development of a digital platform; coordination with local and regional authorities; rural innovation support; dissemination and knowledge transfer |
|
Outputs |
RURALITIES hubs; rural expertise and training centres; living-lab network; digital platform; trained facilitators; rural innovation support framework; knowledge-transfer and dissemination outputs |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in Horizon Europe research, climate-smart rural development, ecosystem-enhancing innovation, living-lab approaches, rural knowledge transfer, EU–Africa cooperation, and international multi-partner project implementation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
4,434,000.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
41,718.75 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
Official RURALITIES website |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Curriculum Development for the Sustainable Blue Economy Study toward the achievement of Ocean Decade in Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan |
|
Acronym |
BLUE-ERA |
|
Project Number |
101128861 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 November 2023 – 1 November 2026; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education / European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
|
Lead Institution |
Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale — ULCO, France |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner; lead beneficiary for WP6 — Impact and Dissemination |
|
Partners |
Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, France; University of the Aegean, Greece; University of Palermo, Italy; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Alexandria University, Egypt; University of Sousse, Tunisia; University of Monastir, Tunisia; University of Jordan, Jordan; Al-Albayt University, Jordan |
|
Research Field |
Sustainable blue economy; Ocean Decade; marine resources; ocean governance; environmental sustainability; climate change; curriculum development; higher-education capacity building; international cooperation |
|
Objectives |
To establish a novel master’s degree program in sustainable blue economy in Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan; support sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, livelihoods, entrepreneurship, employment, and preservation of ocean ecosystems; and strengthen blue-economy education and research capacity in the South Mediterranean region |
|
Main Activities |
Gap analysis; curriculum development; development of new and upgraded modules; accreditation of the master’s degree; lab installation; field trips for practical work; staff and student capacity building; summer and winter schools; training in European universities; workshops with labour-market stakeholders; online and face-to-face seminars; dissemination and sustainability activities |
|
Outputs |
Master’s program in Sustainable Blue Economy; new curriculum modules; accreditation of the new master’s degree; networking database; workshops for labour-market stakeholders; capacity-building plan; summer and winter schools for teaching staff and students; laboratories set up and linked together; project website and social media; communication plan; dissemination, exploitation and sustainability plan; motivational workshops |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in sustainable blue-economy education, Ocean Decade-oriented research, curriculum development, international academic cooperation, marine and coastal sustainability, dissemination leadership, laboratory networking, and Erasmus+ higher-education capacity building |
|
Total Fund Amount |
699,144.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
112,844.00 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Green Maritime Horizons: Collaborative Innovation in Ship Engineering and Sustainable Technologies |
|
Acronym |
GEMS-TECH |
|
Project Number |
101179386 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 December 2024 – 30 November 2027; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education / European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
|
Lead Institution |
University of Telecommunications and Posts — UTP, Bulgaria |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner |
|
Partners |
University of Telecommunications and Posts, Bulgaria; University of the Aegean, Greece; University of Zagreb, Croatia; Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Ain Shams University, Egypt; Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya; Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya; Creative Thinking Development, Greece; Institute for Technological Transfer and Innovation, Bulgaria; Lake Victoria Basin Commission, Kenya; Arab Institute of Navigation, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Green maritime technologies; green shipping innovation; sustainable maritime education; ship engineering; sustainable technologies; environmental sustainability; education-enterprise partnerships; curriculum modernization; digital learning; MOOCs |
|
Objectives |
To transform maritime education in Egypt and Kenya by integrating sustainable maritime practices and green technologies into higher education; modernize maritime and marine-engineering curricula; develop multidisciplinary modules on sustainable maritime solutions; strengthen staff and student competencies; promote green shipping innovation; and support employability and maritime-sector sustainability |
|
Main Activities |
Project management; modernization of existing curricula; development of physical and online courses / MOOCs; development of course syllabi; equipment and laboratory support; targeted training and capacity-building; cooperation with maritime industry stakeholders; dissemination and sustainability activities |
|
Outputs |
Management plan; quality plan; interim and final quality reports; progress report; equipment; course syllabi; modernized curricula; advanced maritime MOOCs; open-access online resources; dissemination and sustainability outputs |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in green maritime education, sustainable ship-engineering technologies, curriculum modernization, maritime decarbonization knowledge, digital learning/MOOCs, industry-linked maritime innovation, and Erasmus+ international cooperation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
793,055.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
116,581.00 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
Official GEMS-TECH website; uploaded GEMS-TECH Grant Agreement |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Knowledge Exchange in Aquatic Animals Medicine and Ecosystem Health in the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Regions |
|
Acronym |
AquaVET |
|
Project Number |
101179739 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 October 2024 – 30 September 2027; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education / European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
|
Lead Institution |
Alexandria University — AU, Egypt |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / beneficiary partner |
|
Partners |
Alexandria University, Egypt; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; University of Nigeria, Nigeria; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria; Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italy; University of Dubrovnik, Croatia; Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Italy; General Authority for Fish Resources Development, Egypt; National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Egypt |
|
Research Field |
Aquaculture biosecurity; aquatic animals veterinary medicine; aquatic animal medicine; ecosystem health; aquaculture disease management; higher-education modernization; curriculum design and development; digital-supported teaching and learning |
|
Objectives |
To bridge the gap between aquaculture and veterinary medicine in Egypt and Nigeria by establishing the first interdisciplinary MSc program in Aquatic Animals Medicine and Ecosystem Health — AQAMEH; address aquatic animal disease outbreaks, pathogen spread, pollution-related health challenges, and fish mortality; and produce qualified specialists for national and international labour markets |
|
Main Activities |
Needs assessment; project preparation and planning; development of AQAMEH MSc curriculum; development of teaching and learning materials; competence framework development; equipment-list preparation; staff training and workshops; curriculum/materials revision; student acceptance criteria development; quality assurance and evaluation; dissemination and exploitation; project management; online platform and resource management |
|
Outputs |
AQAMEH MSc program; competence framework; AQAMEH curriculum; AQAMEH learning materials; equipment lists; training sessions and workshop schedule; revised curriculum and materials; student acceptance criteria for AQAMEH MSc; quality assurance and evaluation plan; communication and dissemination outputs; project online platform and resources |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in aquaculture biosecurity, aquatic veterinary medicine, ecosystem-health education, curriculum modernization, international Erasmus+ cooperation, digital learning resources, staff capacity building, and Mediterranean/sub-Saharan academic collaboration |
|
Total Fund Amount |
740,641.00 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
122,349.00 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
Official Erasmus+ Project Results Platform page; AASTMT AquaVET public page; uploaded AquaVET Grant Agreement |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Sustainable Energy Advancement through Hydrogen in Shipping |
|
Acronym |
SEA-H2 |
|
Project Number |
YAS202502 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 May 2025 – 31 May 2026 |
|
Funding Body |
International Association of Maritime Universities — IAMU; supported by The Nippon Foundation |
|
Lead Institution |
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — AASTMT |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Contractor / IAMU Member University; Research Coordinator: Aya A. El Bauomy, Teaching Assistant at the College of Maritime Transport and Technology |
|
Partners |
International Association of Maritime Universities — IAMU; The Nippon Foundation; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — AASTMT; Research partners: Eslam Gad; Ahmed M. Ismail |
|
Research Field |
Hydrogen fuel cells; sustainable shipping; clean energy innovation; marine hydrogen technology; maritime emissions reduction; green maritime transport; marine engineering; climate-change mitigation |
|
Objectives |
To develop and test a prototype hydrogen fuel system for maritime vessels that minimizes emissions and assesses operational feasibility; evaluate technical feasibility, compatibility, efficiency and safety of integrating hydrogen fuel-cell systems into vessels; optimize performance through testing and experimentation; and quantify environmental benefits compared with conventional fuels |
|
Main Activities |
Literature review; prototype hydrogen fuel-system design; seawater electrolyzer, hydrogen storage, fuel-cell and battery-system design; safety and environmental compliance protocols; system development, simulation and integration; interim report presentation at IAMU AGA25 in Chennai, India; prototype testing; environmental impact analysis; risk assessment; development of educational content; policy-recommendation preparation; progress and final reporting |
|
Outputs |
Interim report presentation at AGA25; progress report by 31 March 2026; final research report by 31 May 2026; executive summary; main report; attachments; prototype hydrogen fuel-system design; environmental impact assessment; educational content on hydrogen fuel systems; policy recommendations; scientific journal publication; workshops and webinars; long-term monitoring and evaluation approach |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in hydrogen-based maritime energy research, green shipping, maritime decarbonization, prototype fuel-system development, environmental impact assessment, maritime safety and risk management, IAMU international cooperation, and sustainable maritime education |
|
Total Fund Amount |
18,576 USD |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
18,576 USD |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Green Ports Cluster for a Sustainable Mediterranean Maritime and Transport Ecosystem |
|
Acronym |
GREENMEDPORTS |
|
Project Number |
A_T_2.1_0212 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
August 2025 – July 2028; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Interreg NEXT MED Programme; Managing Authority: Autonomous Region of Sardinia |
|
Lead Institution |
Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale, Italy |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project partner / PP02; AASTMT leads the specification of the Carbon Footprint Platform framework and ensures links with the Green Label work package |
|
Partners |
Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale, Italy; Laboratoire des sciences et ingénierie maritime — LSIM, Algeria; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Fundación CETMO, Spain; Transport Malta, Malta; Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Jordan; General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture / Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Tunisia |
|
Research Field |
Green ports; sustainable Mediterranean maritime and transport ecosystem; energy efficiency; greenhouse-gas-emission reduction; carbon-footprint monitoring; port decarbonisation; low-carbon transport; green certification for maritime operators |
|
Objectives |
To establish 6 Local Green Port Hubs and one Transnational Cooperation Community; promote adoption of the Carbon Footprint Platform and Green Label Port certification system; reduce the environmental impact of ports and logistics operations; support sustainable and energy-efficient transport; and develop a transnational low-carbon transport strategy |
|
Main Activities |
Project management and coordination; communication and dissemination; establishment of Local Green Port Hubs; creation of the GREENMEDPORTS Forum and thematic working groups; cooperation agreements; development and implementation of the Carbon Footprint Platform; international data sharing; site-specific pilot actions; decision-support tools; training and capacity building; Green Label standards development, testing and launch; strategy-development workshops; drafting and dissemination of a carbon-neutral maritime strategy |
|
Outputs |
Activities Planning Report; Technical Manual on reporting and financial procedures; interim and final reports; communication plan and dissemination strategy; inception and final videos; GREENMEDPORTS poster and social media; Local Green Port Hubs case studies; GREENMEDPORTS Forum; cooperation agreements; GREENMEDPORTS Reference Scenario; Carbon Footprint Platform framework and data-layer specification; Carbon Footprint Platform implementation; site-specific pilot actions and report; capacity-building outputs for scenarios, policies and decarbonisation strategies; Green Label Certification Scheme for Maritime Operators; Transnational Low-Carbon Transport Strategy; Regional Implementation Action Plans |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in green-port research, carbon-footprint assessment, port-emissions monitoring, digital tools for maritime decarbonisation, sustainable maritime-policy development, Green Label certification, Mediterranean cooperation, stakeholder engagement, and EU-funded project implementation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
2,524,930.00 EUR |
|
EU / NEXT Contribution Amount |
2,247,187.70 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
428,500.00 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
|
Project Title |
Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering Climate Resilience and Green Growth in Higher Education |
|
Acronym |
SAFER |
|
Project Number |
101237810 |
|
Funding Category |
International |
|
Status |
Ongoing |
|
Duration |
1 October 2025 – 30 September 2028; 36 months |
|
Funding Body |
European Union — Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education / European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
|
Lead Institution |
International Hellenic University — IHU, Greece |
|
MPI / AASTMT Role |
Beneficiary partner; contributes environmental education and analysis expertise; leads WP5 — Dissemination, Inclusivity, and Sustainability; leads/hosts selected project deliverables including pilot testing, industry collaboration/community involvement, outreach resources, and sustainability workshops |
|
Partners |
International Hellenic University, Greece; Varna University of Management, Bulgaria; Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine; Kherson State University, Ukraine; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, Egypt; Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan; Al-Albayt University, Jordan |
|
Research Field |
Sustainable agriculture; climate resilience; climate-smart agriculture; green growth; higher-education capacity building; agricultural education; food security; circular economy; digital learning; sustainable farming practices |
|
Objectives |
To deliver climate-resilient and sustainability-driven agricultural education; train students and professionals in sustainable farming methodologies; improve access to educational resources through digital technologies; promote international collaboration and knowledge exchange on climate-smart agriculture; integrate innovative digital tools into agricultural education; train 500 individuals; and introduce 20 practical sustainable farming practices in each project country |
|
Main Activities |
Project management, monitoring and evaluation; needs assessment and strategic planning; capacity-building workshops and seminars; curriculum development; digital learning platform development; course integration into existing degree programs; academic staff training; pilot testing in 3 countries; community engagement workshops; industry collaboration; SAFER Network development; dissemination, outreach, inclusion and sustainability activities; final conference and sustainability planning |
|
Outputs |
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems curriculum; courses in existing degrees; digital learning platform; training workshops for academic staff; pilot testing in 3 countries; Industry Collaboration and Community Involvement Plan; local community-engagement workshops; SAFER Network; collaboration agreements/MoUs; dissemination and inclusion strategy; marketing and outreach resources; stakeholder-engagement report; inclusivity-centered workshop resources; sustainability workshop report; final conference report and sustainability plan |
|
Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in sustainable-agriculture education, climate-smart agriculture, green-growth curriculum development, digital learning, stakeholder engagement, industry collaboration, sustainability planning, dissemination leadership, and Erasmus+ international cooperation |
|
Total Fund Amount |
399,163.50 EUR |
|
AASTMT Fund Amount |
57,972.60 EUR |
|
Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
|
Field |
Information |
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Project Title |
International Safer Maritime Decarbonisation Network: Co-creation of the Safe Decarbonisation Journey for the Maritime Sector through Collaborative Research Strategies to Address the Gaps |
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Acronym |
IMSDN |
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Project Number |
NAG/100004 |
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Funding Category |
International |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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Duration |
1 November 2025 – 31 October 2027; 24 months |
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Funding Body |
Lloyd’s Register Foundation |
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Lead Institution |
University of Strathclyde, Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, United Kingdom |
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MPI / AASTMT Role |
Project team member / partner institution; AASTMT represented by Prof. Kareem M. Tonbol |
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Partners |
University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom; Panpacific University North Philippines, Philippines; Georgia Institute of Technology, United States; Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia; National Technical University of Athens, Greece; Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia; Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye; University of Plymouth, United Kingdom; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt |
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Research Field |
Maritime decarbonisation; safe adoption of low- and zero-carbon fuels; alternative marine fuels; maritime safety; human factors; regulatory gaps; port and bunkering infrastructure; risk management; lifecycle assessment; just energy transition |
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Objectives |
To accelerate safe maritime decarbonisation by identifying and addressing safety, technology and regulatory gaps linked to emerging low- and zero-carbon fuels; co-develop research strategies, a roadmap and pilot initiatives; and ensure new technologies are adopted safely, equitably and globally |
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Main Activities |
Systematic evidence mapping; identification of safety, technology and regulatory research gaps; development of regional stakeholder databases; scenario-planning sessions; regional co-development workshops; co-development of research strategies and an innovation roadmap; pilot-project design; researcher and expert visits; quarterly webinars; online postgraduate research conference; special safer-decarbonisation sessions in regional/global conferences; final conference in London; project website, branding and dissemination activities |
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Outputs |
IMSDN network branding; project website; stakeholder database; evidence map and research-gap analysis; safer maritime decarbonisation research strategy; research and innovation roadmap; pilot-project concepts; regional workshops; researcher/expert mobility activities; quarterly webinars; online postgraduate conference; special conference sessions; final conference; public reports, articles and dissemination materials |
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Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in safe maritime decarbonisation research, alternative marine-fuel safety, international research networking, stakeholder engagement, evidence-based maritime policy support, pilot-project development, and global collaboration on a just and safe maritime energy transition |
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Total Fund Amount |
249,850.00 GBP |
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AASTMT Fund Amount |
N/A |
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Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
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Field |
Information |
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Project Title |
AI-Driven Ship Recycling for Sustainable Circular Blue Economy |
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Acronym |
RECYCLE-SHIP |
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Project Number |
20260302 |
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Funding Category |
International |
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Status |
Planned |
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Duration |
1 May 2026 – 31 May 2027; 12 months |
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Funding Body |
International Association of Maritime Universities — IAMU; supported by The Nippon Foundation |
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Lead Institution |
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport — AASTMT, Egypt |
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MPI / AASTMT Role |
Contractor / coordinator; Research Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kareem Tonbol, Dean of Scientific Research for Maritime Affairs |
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Partners |
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt; Indian Maritime University, India; Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, Australia; Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split, Croatia; Massachusetts Maritime Academy, USA |
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Research Field |
Ship recycling; Hong Kong Convention compliance; maritime environmental compliance; circular economy; AI-based monitoring; sustainable maritime practices; blue economy; maritime education and training |
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Objectives |
To strengthen the Circular Blue Economy by improving environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance in ship recycling; analyze HKC compliance gaps and regulatory barriers using India as the primary case study; explore AI-driven compliance and environmental monitoring; develop circular economy strategies for ship recycling yards; and provide recommendations for integrating sustainable ship recycling into MET curricula among IAMU institutions |
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Main Activities |
Project coordination and management; ethical compliance and data management; HKC literature review and contextual analysis; stakeholder engagement and consultations in India; regulatory gap analysis and policy recommendations; AI monitoring conceptual simulation; simulation scenario development and analysis; circular economy opportunity analysis; circular economy strategy development and validation; academic dissemination; MET educational integration; final report preparation; hybrid closing dissemination event hosted by AASTMT |
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Outputs |
Progress report; final research project report; oral interim presentation at IAMU AGA26 in Split, Croatia; academic manuscript submitted to the WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs or another international peer-reviewed journal; HKC compliance and policy recommendations report; AI simulation framework and roadmap; circular economy strategy reports; educational integration brief for MET curricula; closing conference proceedings and event summary |
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Contribution to MPI |
Strengthening AASTMT/MPI capacity in AI-driven maritime sustainability research, ship recycling, circular blue economy strategies, HKC compliance analysis, sustainable maritime education, IAMU international cooperation, environmental governance, and curriculum recommendations for maritime education and training |
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Total Fund Amount |
59,880 USD |
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AASTMT Fund Amount |
59,880 USD; grant contracted to AASTMT as coordinator/contractor |
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Public Link / Documents |
N/A |
