About Us

Background

The H2 Markets (H2M) project is an innovative academic collaboration between The American University in Cairo, The British University in Egypt, Université Mohammed V in Rabat, and the University of Cologne. This initiative aims to revolutionize education in the renewable energy and hydrogen sectors by focusing on practical, market-ready solutions.

Our project emphasizes two key areas: studies in hydrogen (covering engineering and economics) and entrepreneurship skills. The goal is to equip students with a comprehensive skill set that merges technical knowledge with a market-oriented approach.

Key features of the H2-Markets project include:

  • Development of new modules for master's study programs.
  •  A specialized three-month “H2-Markets Skills” certificate focusing on entrepreneurial training in the renewable energy market.
  • International exchanges, including summer schools and internships, to foster South-South collaboration, particularly between Morocco and Egypt.
  • Enhancement of internationalization and knowledge transfer in university management, including a hydrogen-focused network and internship platform.

By linking academic and industrial strategies, H2-Markets is dedicated to preparing a workforce adept in the entire green hydrogen production chain, from renewable energy development to global market analysis. Join us in shaping a sustainable future in renewable energy and hydrogen technology.

Our Mission

The H2-Markets project aims to enhance the practical and academic landscape in renewable energy and hydrogen through a comprehensive approach: developing specialized teaching modules integrated into master's programs, offering a professional hydrogen certificate, and facilitating research opportunities and material support for Ph.D. students. The project emphasizes real-world experience through an international internship program and the establishment of two annual International Schools, fostering knowledge exchange and entrepreneurial solution in hydrogen markets. Additionally, it includes a series of workshops to raise public and industrial sector awareness about hydrogen technology and safety. Central to the project is the creation of an H2-industry network, fostering close collaboration between academia and industry for the development of educational content and providing practical training and internship opportunities. This multifaceted approach aims to build a well-rounded, industry-ready workforce equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities in the field of green hydrogen and renewable energy.

Our Team

Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Azim

BUE

Professor of Energy in the Mechanical Engineering department, BUE for almost 15 years with 32 years of experience in the field of Energy Engineering in both streams of renewable and non-renewable sources. A certified expert/consultant in the field of industrial energy systems optimization and energy efficiency from UNIDO.

Prof. Marc Oliver Bettzüge

UoC

Prof. Bettzüge has been a Professor of Economics, Energy, and Sustainability and the Director of the Energy Economics Institute (EWI) at the University of Cologne since 2007. Since 2020, Prof. Bettzüge has been a member of the Council of Experts on Climate Change in accordance with the Federal Climate Protection Act (KSG).

Prof. Dr. Yasser Elshayeb

AUC

Chief of Party of the Center of Excellence for Water at AUC, Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering. Artificial Intelligence. Applied Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. Natural, Environmental and Industrial Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment.

Markos Farag

UoC

Academic coordinator of the H2 Markets project and PhD candidate at the Chair of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne. His research interests include applied econometrics and energy markets.

Prof. Karima Ghazouani

UMVR

A Professor of higher education in management sciences at the faculty of law economic and social science UM5 of Rabat and also director of the center of entrepreneurship of UM5 Rabat and responsable for supporting students for innovation entrepreneurship and transfer

Prof. Hamid MOUNIR

EMI/UM5R

A Full professor and head of The Mechanical Engineering program in Mohammadia school of engineers, UM5R. 26 years of experience in the education and research fields on renewable energy, PEMFC and SOFC hydrogen Cell and materials for energy application. Over than 100 Scopus scientific publications, books chapter, conference contributions and eight patents.

Prof. Rania Miniesy

BUE

Vice Dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Business Administration, Economics, and Political Science.The British University in Egypt. Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Gender studies

Dr. Susanne Preuschoff

UoC

Head of International Affairs, Diversity-Management and Cross Cultural Management, Scientific Writing, Capacity Building Projects, Incoming, Outgoing Students and Doctoral Students Expert

Karim Zafer

UoC

International Project Manager, Third-Party Funding Projects, Research in Social & Cultural Anthropology and in Migration Studies, Documentation specialist

Dr. Thilo Zimmermann

UoC

International Projects co-ordinator in the field of Capacity Building at the International Office, expertise in international relations, SDGs and on European and global public goods

Previous projects

Building a Sustainable Energy Future (BaSEF)

The DAAD project “Building a Sustainable Energy Future” (BaSEF) between the University of Cologne (UoC) and The British University in Egypt (BUE) was initiated in 2020 with the objective to establish a cultural exchange between Egyptian and German students and young scholars by building up a research network focusing on sustainable energy topics. The aim of the BaSEF project is to build up a long-term academic cooperation between the UoC and the BUE, especially between the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI) and the Economics Department of the Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Political Science of the BUE. The cooperation will focus on connecting young scholars from UoC and BUE to work together on fields regarding sustainable energy. By establishing an academic dialogue on sustainable energy, students and young scholars from both institutes are supposed to develop together sustainable concepts for the future, finding solutions for climate change. German-Egyptian cooperation on the field of sustainable energy can contribute to stronger research and sustainable economic relations between both countries, resulting in a fruitful exchange promoting peace and prosperity between Europe and the Muslim World.

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