Under the auspice of Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, the University continues its efforts to enhance research quality and develop laboratory services in line with international standards.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Kamel Farah, Supervisor of the Environmental Projects Sector, received Prof. Dr. Osama Saqr, Director of the Laboratory Qualification for International Accreditation Project at the Projects Management Unit of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to follow up on the qualification of the Concrete and Structures Research Laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering and the Public Service Center for Scientific and Medical Laboratories and Research at the Faculty of Medicine for accreditation by the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC).
The visit began at the Faculty of Engineering in the presence of Prof. Dr. Taha Ibrahim Farag, Dean of the Faculty and Project Director, where the team reviewed the laboratory’s capabilities, infrastructure development, equipment, and implementation of quality requirements in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Dr. Ezzat Salam, Deputy Executive Director of the project, presented the implementation progress and the plan for completing accreditation requirements.
At the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Osama Saqr was received by Prof. Dr. Ehab El-Hanafy, Dean of the Faculty, to review the technical, administrative, and quality requirements and assess the readiness of the Public Service Center for Scientific and Medical Laboratories and Research to apply for international accreditation.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Kamel Farah emphasized that qualifying university laboratories for international accreditation is a significant step toward strengthening quality systems, improving research and laboratory services, ensuring reliable testing results, and maximizing the University’s scientific and technological capabilities in serving the community and production sectors.
These efforts align with Port Said University’s strategic plan and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s vision to develop research infrastructure, promote institutional excellence, and strengthen the links between universities and industry, enhancing the University’s competitiveness and academic and research standing locally and internationally.
