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Friday 29 May 2015 - 11:46 Makkah mean time-11-8-1436
 Cairo, (IINA) - American University in Cairo (AUC) will introduce new specialization in solar energy, offered by the department of physics at the school of sciences and engineering, news agencies reported.
The program, a first of its kind in the region, is in alignment with both national and international trends that emphasize the importance of renewable energy in general and solar energy in particular.
“We planned to launch this specialization due to the high student demand and interest in the topic, in addition to the increasing need for professionals with the skills to successfully lead solar energy development ventures,” said Muhammad Swillam, assistant professor and associate chair of the department of physics.
Swillam noted that there are other factors that helped in the launch of the specialization including particularly the decrease in the costs of solar energy production and the ever-growing demand for green-energy.
Swillam, who is also a member of the curriculum committee that developed the new specialization, said that the new specialization will provide a solid undergraduate-level education for students who desire to strengthen their knowledge in the field of solar energy.
Swillam, explained that this new specialization is a clear evidence of how the physics department is evolving dynamically incorporating teaching and research that is coherent with the international and national development as well as the strategic plan of the department and the school.
“The effort in developing this program without the need of any additional resources was challenging. However, we believe that it will be rewarding for our students and for the department,” he added.
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