Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
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Engineering the Future of Waste
Founded in 2018 at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt, the Solid Waste Management Center of Excellence (ESWMCE) operates at the interface of research and implementation, delivering practical, field-ready solutions for industry, public entities, and service providers.
Engineering the Future of Waste
Funded all technical equipment and capacity-building components required for applied solid waste management work. The Faculty of Engineering independently funded the Center’s infrastructure and building, ensuring long-term operational sustainability.
2018
Foundation
ESWMCE was established at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt. The Center was established through the STDF-CSE program
2019
National Role
In March 2019, ESWMCE signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA), officially becoming its technical arm.
Today
Regional Presence
ESWMCE serves as the branch of the International Waste Working Group for the MENA Region (IWWG-MENARB) and continues to support national and international partners.
Applied Research & Innovation Hub
Expert-Led Consulting & Solutions
State-of-the-Art Certified Laboratories
Comprehensive Capacity Building Programs
Strong National & International Partnerships
Focus on Circular Economy Principles
Vision & Mission
Vision
Our vision is for ESWMCE to be recognized as the leading nexus of innovation and expertise in waste management and environmental engineering. We strive to set new benchmarks for scientific research, advanced education, and strategic consultancy, empowering a sustainable and circular future throughout the Middle East and Africa.
Mission
ESWMCE is committed to delivering innovative, science-based waste management and circular economy solutions. Our mission is to combat environmental challenges, ensure public health, empower economic vitality, and foster enduring sustainable development.
Core Values
Excellence
Setting the highest standards in all we do.
Sustainability
Driving environmental stewardship and resource circularity.
Innovation
Pioneering new solutions for complex challenges.
Integrity
Operating with unwavering transparency and credibility.
Collaboration
Partnering for greater impact and shared success.
Impact
Delivering measurable, positive change for society and the environment.
Partners & Clients
Collaborating Entities (Funding Agencies)
Academic & Research Institutions
Government & Public Sector
Industry Leaders & Private Sector Clients
Board of Directors & Executive Team
Board of Directors
Prof. Dr. Sherien Elagroudy
Director
Prof. Dr. Marwa Aboelfetouh
Board Member
Prof. Dr. Akram Abdellatif
Board Member
Prof. Dr. Tariq Ismael Sabry
Board Member
Prof. Dr. Amr Shaat
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Marwa Aboelfetouh
Board Member
Prof. Dr. Akram Abdellatif
Board Member
Executive Team
Prof. Dr. Sherien Elagroudy
Founder & Manager
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Team Member
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Awards & Recognition
Our commitment to excellence and sustainability has been recognized on national and global stages.
1st Place (Egypt)
Non-Profit Initiatives
National Initiative for Smart Green Projects
Under patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
First Place
Research and Education
Africa Grows Green Awards (3rd Edition)
Recognition
Global Climate Action
COP29 Climate Conference (Baku, Azerbaijan)
In presence of Minister of Environment Dr. Yasmine Fouad
ISO Certifications
Operating to the highest international standards across all dimensions of our organization.
Quality & Educational Management
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management
Environmental, Energy & Safety
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
- ISO 21001-2018 Energy Management
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- ISO 37000:2021 Governance of Organizations
- ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management
- ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management
IT & Business Continuity
- ISO 27001:2022 Information Security
- ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 IT Service Management
- ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management
Specialized Management Systems
- ISO 56002:2019 Innovation Management
- ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management
- ISO 30401:2018 Knowledge Management
- ISO 44001:2017 Collaborative Business Relationship
- ISO 30408:2016 Human Governance
Director Message
Prof. Dr. Sherien Elagroudy
Director of ESWMCE
"Join us on this vital journey."
“At ESWMCE, we see opportunity where others see waste. From our home at Ain Shams University, we transform discarded resources into pioneering solutions for energy, healthcare, and food engineering the alchemy of a sustainable future.”
Based at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, ESWMCE operates at the intersection of science, engineering, and real-world implementation.
We approach solid waste challenges not as isolated problems, but as opportunities to deliver practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
What makes ESWMCE unique is our integrated model. Under one roof, we combine consultancy services, engineering design, turnkey project delivery, applied research, accredited laboratory testing, teaching, and capacity building.
This structure allows us to move seamlessly from concept and design to pilot testing, full-scale implementation, and knowledge transfer—bridging the gap between research and practice.
Our work is driven by multidisciplinary teams of consultants, researchers, chemists, engineers, and technicians who collaborate in our laboratories and on-site, ensuring solutions are technically sound, implementable, and aligned with industry and public-sector needs.
ESWMCE is more than a research center. We are a delivery-oriented platform supporting infrastructure development, policy implementation, and capacity development across the solid waste management value chain—contributing to a cleaner, more resilient, and resource-efficient future.
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Partner with ESWMCE to develop scalable, science-driven waste management solutions.