Join the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium at Future University in Egypt: Celebrating 40 Years of JSPS Cairo Research Station

We are pleased to announce the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium, a landmark event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Cairo Research Station. This prestigious symposium will take place on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Future University in Egypt (FUE). It will bring together prominent academics, researchers, and scholars from Japan and Egypt to discuss innovative research, foster collaborations, and explore exciting academic and funding opportunities.

Event Highlights:

The symposium will feature a series of insightful presentations and discussions, including:
• Welcome Notes & FUE Overview by Prof. Ebada Sarhan, President of Future University in Egypt, and Prof. Hanan Refaat, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
• Introduction to the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship by Dr. Mohamed Fathy, Senior Media Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo.
• JSPS Insights: Understanding the functions, structures, and strategies of JSPS with Prof. Naoko Fukami, Director of JSPS Cairo Research Station.
• Innovative Research Presentations:
  • "Design of Multi-Functional Medical Materials" by Prof. Masaru Tanaka (Kyushu University, Japan).
  • "Synthetic Biomaterials for Diverse Applications" by Prof. Mostafa Mabrouk (National Research Centre, Egypt).
• The Journey from Idea to Fund with Dr. Walaa Saad Hanafy, JSPS Fellow and AAAS-TWAS Science Diplomacy Alumnus.
• Study Opportunities & Scholarships in Japan by Prof. Tamer Nasr, Director of Kyushu University Cairo Office.
• Sustainability & Innovation:
  • "Carbon Neutrality Challenges" by Prof. Shigenori Mitsushima (Yokohama National University, Japan).
  • "Organic Photovoltaics Development" by Prof. Yasushi Nishihara (Okayama University, Japan).

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to:
• Academics and researchers in various fields.
• Students interested in pursuing higher education and research opportunities in Japan.
• Those interested in global academic partnerships and collaboration.

Registration Information:

Registration is now open for academics, researchers, and students. Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic academic exchange between Japan and Egypt. To register and for more details, please visit our official website at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejLdK7eEI6pFsw9271XkqXLqfvlT2PDiXmDWcYOvQRYgHHfw/viewform?pli=1

We look forward to welcoming you to the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium at Future University in Egypt on February 17, 2025.

Organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Cairo Research Station, in collaboration with Future University in Egypt.

Join the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium at Future University in Egypt: Celebrating 40 Years of JSPS Cairo Research Station

Join the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium at Future University in Egypt: Celebrating 40 Years of JSPS Cairo Research Station

We are pleased to announce the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium, a landmark event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Cairo Research Station. This prestigious symposium will take place on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Future University in Egypt (FUE). We are pleased to announce the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium, a landmark event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Cairo Research Station. This prestigious symposium will take place on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Future University in Egypt (FUE). It will bring together prominent academics, researchers, and scholars from Japan and Egypt to discuss innovative research, foster collaborations, and explore exciting academic and funding opportunities.Event Highlights:The symposium will feature a series of insightful presentations and discussions, including:Welcome Notes & FUE Overview by Prof. Ebada Sarhan, President of Future University in Egypt, and Prof. Hanan Refaat, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.Introduction to the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship by Dr. Mohamed Fathy, Senior Media Advisor at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo.JSPS Insights: Understanding the functions, structures, and strategies of JSPS with Prof. Naoko Fukami, Director of JSPS Cairo Research Station.Innovative Research Presentations:"Design of Multi-Functional Medical Materials" by Prof. Masaru Tanaka (Kyushu University, Japan)."Synthetic Biomaterials for Diverse Applications" by Prof. Mostafa Mabrouk (National Research Centre, Egypt).The Journey from Idea to Fund with Dr. Walaa Saad Hanafy, JSPS Fellow and AAAS-TWAS Science Diplomacy Alumnus.Study Opportunities & Scholarships in Japan by Prof. Tamer Nasr, Director of Kyushu University Cairo Office.Sustainability & Innovation:"Carbon Neutrality Challenges" by Prof. Shigenori Mitsushima (Yokohama National University, Japan)."Organic Photovoltaics Development" by Prof. Yasushi Nishihara (Okayama University, Japan).Who Should Attend?This event is open to:Academics and researchers in various fields.Students interested in pursuing higher education and research opportunities in Japan.Those interested in global academic partnerships and collaboration.Registration Information:Registration is now open for academics, researchers, and students. Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic academic exchange between Japan and Egypt. To register and for more details, please visit our official website at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejLdK7eEI6pFsw9271XkqXLqfvlT2PDiXmDWcYOvQRYgHHfw/viewform?pli=1We look forward to welcoming you to the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium at Future University in Egypt on February 17, 2025.Organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Cairo Research Station, in collaboration with Future University in Egypt.