Prof. Mohamed Hussein:

The lab supports the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development” and the national strategy for higher education and scientific research.

We are ready to offer technical support and specialized training programs for professionals across various development sectors.

Prof. Mohamed Hussein, Tanta University President, inaugurated today the new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab, affiliated with the Center for Engineering Research and Consultations at the Faculty of Engineering. The ceremony was attended by Prof. Ahmed Nasr, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, faculty vice deans, Prof. Hosni Dweir, Director of the Center, as well as a number of academic staff and administrative personnel.

In his remarks during the opening, Prof. Hussein emphasized the strategic importance of establishing this specialized lab, highlighting its pivotal role in supporting the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development” and the national strategy for higher education and scientific research. He noted that the lab would serve as an effective platform for developing innovative, spatial analysis–based solutions to address challenges facing various development sectors in the Delta region.

Prof. Hussein also stressed the lab’s value in enhancing the research and educational capabilities of the faculty and serving the local community by offering expertise and specialized consultations in the field of GIS. He praised the efforts of the Faculty of Engineering’s administration and the Center for Engineering Research and Consultations for establishing this cutting-edge facility. The lab, he explained, is designed to provide a comprehensive range of educational, research, and community services. It is equipped with 20 state-of-the-art computers and advanced electronic surveying tools to support students and researchers in conducting in-depth spatial studies and analyses.

For his part, Prof. Ahmed Nasr stated that the lab represents a significant addition to the faculty and will enable students to acquire essential practical skills in GIS, aligning with the growing market demand for this specialization. He added that the center aims to leverage the lab to support research and consulting projects, while also offering specialized training courses for professionals in sectors that benefit from GIS applications.

Prof. Hosni Dweir further emphasized the importance of the GIS Lab in enhancing the ability to manage and analyze spatial data. He explained that GIS technologies are powerful tools that integrate geographic data with descriptive data, allowing for the understanding of spatial relationships and patterns. These tools can be applied in fields such as disease mapping, site selection for development projects, environmental monitoring, and more efficient urban planning. He highlighted that, with its advanced equipment and skilled personnel, the lab will enable the Center to provide exceptional services to the community and contribute effectively to sustainable development.

It is worth noting that the lab is equipped with the latest devices for receiving satellite data and linking it with cadastral maps through advanced computer software. It houses 20 modern laptops connected to a high-performance central processing unit for data analysis, in addition to fully integrated surveying equipment and three state-of-the-art printers.