The “AquaH2” team won the fourth division in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University’s College of Engineering, with funding amounting to “one and a half million pounds” from the Fund for Nurturing Innovators and Geniuses, during its participation in the “Gen Z” program aimed at supporting innovative projects. This funding comes as a support for the team’s idea to design and implement units to produce “green hydrogen” using sustainable water sources, which reduces dependence on fresh water and reduces pressure on water resources, thus contributing to facing the challenges of water scarcity and reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the global shift towards a green economy, in line with the goals of Egypt’s Vision 2030. The project is considered one of the outcomes of the students’ graduation project, as it aims to employ innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen by exploiting non-traditional water sources, such as salty or treated water, which opens new horizons in the field of clean energy and enhances environmental sustainability. Members of the winning team in the fourth year at the College of Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Abd Al Hady, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering, are:

Student/ Ziad Ihab Al-Namas .

Student/ Ahmed Mohamad Kasim  .

Student/ Ziad Saad Gohar  .

Student/Gamal Sayed Al-Metwally  .

Student: Taha Mohammad Abu Zayed  .

Student/Khaled Ibrahim Zahra .

Student/Mohamad Al-Ghawy.

On this occasion, Professor Dr. Hemdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of the University, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the winning team, expressing his pride in the scientific achievement that has achieved a qualitative breakthrough in the field of renewable energy. He said: “Damietta University is proud of creative students who place the name of Egypt among the leading countries in innovation, stressing that this achievement is not surprising, but rather is the result of continuous effort and exceptional support from all parties of the university.” The University President appreciated the role of the Fund in adopting promising ideas, and He affirmed our continued support for our innovative youth to achieve the nation’s Vision 2030. He also thanked Dr. Mahmoud Abd Al Hady for his distinguished supervision, and the team members for their dedication. This achievement comes in addition to Damietta University’s series of successes in supporting applied scientific research and strengthening its partnerships with institutions that support innovation, based on its role as an incubator for creativity and building generations capable of leading a sustainable future.