The School of Engineering at the University of Jordan (UJ) hosted the steering committee meeting of the GREEN Project, Developing a Curriculum on Green Hydrogen Technologies and Applications in Southern Mediterranean Countries. The meeting brought together Dean of the School of Engineering Prof. Menwer Attarakih, Director of the International Affairs Unit Dr. Sameh Al-Zubiedi, Project Coordinator Dr. Ahmed Al-Salaymeh, and experts from partner Arab and European universities.
Attarakih underscored UJ’s ongoing efforts to align engineering education with the fast-evolving demands of the labor market, noting initiatives such as the Employability Readiness course, the co-teaching model with industry professionals, and the expansion of practical learning through the 4+1 engineering programs. He highlighted major partnerships, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program with Joramco Academy and the KOICA-supported Korean Jordan Institute for Engineering and Technology, describing them as essential foundations for launching a high-quality diploma in green hydrogen technologies that brings students closer to real industrial environments shaped by global energy transitions.
Al-Zubiedi emphasized the importance of international cooperation in shaping modern engineering education, noting that projects like GREEN enhance UJ’s global partnerships and support the development of innovative curricula aligned with national and regional priorities.
Participants reviewed progress on the new green hydrogen curriculum, discussed accreditation procedures, and aligned next steps related to stakeholder engagement and website updates. They stressed the need for sustained coordination to ensure timely implementation.
For his part, Al-Salaymeh noted that the project supports national renewable energy priorities and benefits from Jordan’s strategic position within the solar belt. He added that the initiative, implemented in cooperation with universities from Germany, Austria, Cyprus, Algeria, and Egypt, aims to design courses inspired by European best practices and grounded in both theoretical and applied expertise.
Participants concluded by reaffirming UJ’s commitment to advancing clean energy education and contributing to Jordan’s broader efforts to expand sustainable energy pathways and build specialized technical capacity capable of supporting the transition toward a hydrogen-based economy.