Scientific research is considered one of the three main pillars of a university’s core functions. Education, aimed at preparing and qualifying graduates to meet the needs of national development, and community service are the two pillars closely linked with scientific research. The university’s role is to contribute to addressing anticipated problems in light of the future development of society in various aspects of life, by providing consultancy and solving industrial problems through innovative solutions.
In response to a request from Crystal Asfour Company for the manufacturing of chandeliers and gifts, Benha University dispatched a delegation from the Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra—led by Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Aziz, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with several faculty members—to visit the Crystal Asfour Factory in Shubra El-Kheima, Qalyubia Governorate, on Monday, November 21, 2022.
The visiting team was welcomed by Mr. Walid Asfour, Chairman of the Board, and several engineers from the factory. They received an introductory briefing about the factory operations. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the key technical challenges facing the factory. The Benha University team toured the factory alongside the factory engineers and listened to detailed explanations of various manufacturing stages for chandeliers and gifts.
The visit revealed four main areas where the factory requires technical support and rapid scientific solutions: solar energy and its applications, industrial engineering, applied arts, and finally chemical engineering.
