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Appointment of Dr. Tarek Shawki as University Counselor

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May 19, 2023

Dear AUC Community,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tarek Shawki, former Minister of Education and Technical Education, as the new University Counselor. 

A member of AUC’s senior leadership group, Dr. Shawki serves a critical role in maintaining our collaborative relationships with national universities, the Supreme Council of Universities, and the Egyptian Government. 

Dr. Shawki is a distinguished member of our community with a long-standing history at AUC. He was dean of AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering from 2012 to 2015 and served as a Senior Strategic Advisor to the AUC President for Education and Outreach. Dr. Shawki has a long career of leading educational and cultural institutions. He is internationally recognized for his efforts to re-imagine classical education systems. He served as director of the Regional UNESCO Bureau for Science and Technology in Arab States (2008 – 2012) and as Secretary General of the Presidential Specialized Councils (2015 – 2017). He is renowned for his work in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics and has taught a wide range of engineering and applied mathematics courses for decades. Dr. Shawki holds a PhD in engineering and master’s degrees in solid mechanics and applied mathematics from Brown University, and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Cairo University.

Dr. Shawki succeeds Dr. Mohamed Hamza who has been AUC’s counselor since December 2021. Dr. Hamza is a well-respected member of our community and has served this institution with dedication. I thank Dr. Hamza for his commitment to the University and for his contributions to strengthening our relationship with various national entities.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Shawki to AUC and wishing Dr. Hamza every success in his future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Ahmad Dallal

President