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In line with the Egyptian government's focus on supporting innovation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the "Modern Chemical Technologies in Energy Storage and Conversion" conference was launched. The conference was held under the auspices of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, headed by Prof. Gina El-Feky, and with the support of Professor Dr. Amr Shaat, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Marwa Khalifa, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and with the participation of a select group of scientists and experts.

The conference began with an opening address by Prof. Ghada Bassiouni, Conference Chair, Professor of Chemistry at the Faculty of Engineering, Director of International Cooperation and Partnerships at the CIRA Education Foundation, and President of the University of Seneca, Canada. She emphasized that the conference aligns with the goals of promoting international partnerships (SDG 17) to achieve the clean energy goals (SDG 7), highlighting the importance of integrating scientific research with industrial application to achieve sustainable development.

The conference is being held with the support of the Global Young Academy, with the participation of Prof. Shaimaa Anani, coordinator of the "Futurescape" project at Suez Canal University, and is organized by the National Committee for Pure and Applied Chemistry, in conjunction with the CIRA-LinK initiative of the CIRA Educational Foundation. CIRA-LinK aims to strengthen the link between university education outcomes and the needs of the industrial sector, thereby supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

The conference sessions addressed a number of advanced scientific topics. Prof. Ahmed Abdel Moneim, Dean of the Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, presented the latest research on converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels using advanced catalysts. Dr. Ramadan El-Gioushy, Associate Professor at the Metals Research Institute, discussed the use of carbon dioxide as a source for energy production and chemical materials.

In the same vein, Prof. Rabab El-Sherif, Dean of the Faculty of Nanotechnology at Cairo University, presented on the fabrication of carbon nanomaterials from biomass for energy storage applications.

Dr. Nour Attia, Professor at the National Institute of Standards, discussed green hydrogen as a clean fuel and the challenges of its storage, while Prof. Mustafa Sand, Professor of Electrochemistry and Head of the Battery Technology Department at the Metals Research and Development Center, reviewed the latest developments in lithium batteries as a sustainable solution for the transition away from fossil fuels.

Dr. Ghalia Gaber, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science (Girls) at Al-Azhar University, concluded the sessions with a presentation on the use of green corrosion inhibitors to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems.

This diversity of topics and speakers reflects a clear trend toward supporting the transition to a green, knowledge-based economy and enhancing the role of applied scientific research in addressing global challenges in the fields of energy and the environment.

In this context, Dr. Ghada Bassiouni emphasized that the conference is a true model of integrated roles between universities and industry, where scientific research is no longer a theoretical goal, but rather a direct tool for supporting the economy and achieving sustainability. Through our international partnerships and CIRA Education initiatives, we strive to build an integrated system that links education with application, preparing a generation capable of leading the transformation towards a more sustainable and innovative future.

This event serves as a comprehensive scientific platform, bringing together experts, academics, and decision-makers to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions that support the green economy and enhance Egypt's position as a regional hub for scientific research and technology.