Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, welcomed a delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (Central China Agricultural University) during their participation in the Fifth Applied Sciences Conference, scheduled to be held at Benha University's Obour campus.
The meeting was attended by prof. Gehan Abdel Hady, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development.
The visiting delegation included:
Prof. Sun Minning, Faculty of Life Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University
Prof. Mohamed Farhat Fouda, Faculty of Life Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University
Prof. Li Aibao, Faculty of Life Sciences, specializing in Crop Breeding
Dr. Osman Sabry
Ms. Wan Yaojia, postgraduate student specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Ms. Ren Lihe, postgraduate student specializing in Microbiology and Biotechnology
Prof. El-Gizawy emphasized that the visit reflects the strong friendship between the two universities, which has spanned nearly a decade, and aims to explore future plans for strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and scientific research. He highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships that invest in research outputs, noting that both universities are pursuing an ambitious program to develop new varieties of Egyptian rice, alongside scholarship opportunities for Benha students to study in China and participate in summer school exchanges.
The delegation expressed their gratitude to Benha University, affirming that over the past ten years, significant achievements have been realized. These include scholarships for Benha's young researchers to pursue master's and doctoral degrees, postdoctoral research opportunities, and joint research projects that have resulted in numerous publications in prestigious international journals.
