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Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, attended today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a ceremony honoring students who received the Late Prof. Mounir Konsowa Award, Professor of Hydraulics and former Head of the Department of Irrigation and Hydraulic Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Walid Abdel Azim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Hossam El-Maghazi, Acting Head of the Department of Irrigation and Hydraulic Engineering and former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation; and the family of the late Prof. Mounir Konsowa, including Dr. Rawya Mounir Konsowa, Dr. Mohamed Mounir Konsowa, and Ms. Mona Mounir Konsowa, as well as a number of faculty members and students.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa emphasized that today's celebration aims to instill the values of loyalty to all Alexandria University affiliates. He noted that the late Dr. Mounir Konsowa was one of the faculty's first generation and left behind a significant academic legacy at Alexandria University, whose influence continues to this day. Dr. Konsowa added that a university professor may depart, but his impact will remain through the values, morals, and knowledge he instilled in his students. He emphasized that Alexandria University is keen to commemorate all university professors who left a scholarly legacy that will benefit those who come after them. He addressed the students with the need to uphold good values and morals and to arm themselves with knowledge, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by those who come after them, as a person departs, but their impact remains.
Dr. Walid Abdel Azim emphasized that the celebration is in appreciation of Dr. Mounir Konsowa's efforts and contributions in his field of specialization. He noted that the university president's presence reflects the Alexandria University administration's commitment to commemorating scientists who have left a tangible scientific mark for future generations.
Dr. Hossam Moghazy indicated that today's celebration is a tribute to the important and vital role played by Dr. Mounir Konsowa and his lasting scientific contributions. He noted that the celebration is a message to students to reinforce the values of giving and loyalty. He added that the Department of Irrigation and Hydraulic Engineering holds this celebration annually for the department's outstanding students. He also thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, for his keenness to be present at this celebration, emphasizing the Alexandria University administration's commitment to honoring its distinguished scientists and researchers who have enriched the academic and ethical lives of students.
Dr. Rawya Mounir Konsowa gave a brief biography of her late father, explaining that he was born in January 1916, excelled in his studies and ranked first in the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University (formerly Fuad I University). He worked in the Ministry of Municipalities and participated in the design of the Khayreya Barrages, and established the Hydraulics Department laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University. He had an artistic touch characterized by extreme precision in engineering drawings, Arabic calligraphy, and painting. She pointed out that the late Dr. Mounir Konsowa Award was established for top students in the Hydraulics subject in the Civil Engineering Department since 1983.
