The Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP) was honored during the 16th Science Day ceremony, where Professor Dr. Hesham Sallam, Dr. Shorouq Al-Ashqar, and Dr. Sanaa El-Sayed were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology.

The ceremony highlighted their continued dedication to advancing scientific research and acknowledged their role in strengthening Mansoura University’s national and international standing within the global scientific community.

A new species of ancient crocodile that lived in Egypt approximately 80 million years ago has been discovered in the Western Desert. The species, named Wadisuchus kassabi (the “Valley Crocodile”), was described in a study led by Dr. Sara Saber as first author.

Details of this significant scientific discovery were published in The Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, one of the world’s leading international journals specializing in evolutionary biology and systematics.

Professor Dr. Ehab Abdel-Latif, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Mansoura University, met with Dr. Georgios L. Georgalis, Professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences, to discuss strengthening academic cooperation in the field of vertebrate paleontology.

The meeting was attended by Professor Hesham Sallam, Founder of the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP), along with members of the Sallam Lab team. Discussions focused on activating scientific collaboration between the Polish Academy of Sciences and MUVP, particularly in the study of Egyptian vertebrate fossils discovered in the Fayoum region.

Professor Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, met with Dr. Georgios L. Georgalis, Professor at the Institute of Animal Systematics and Evolution of the Polish Academy of Sciences, to enhance cooperation in the field of vertebrate paleontology.

The meeting was attended by Professor Hesham Sallam, Founder of the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP), and members of the Sallam Lab team.

A fruitful discussion took place regarding the significance of the recent scientific discoveries made by the Mansoura University research team, which have contributed to positioning the university as a regional leader in natural history research in the Middle East.

Professor Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Professor Dr. Ehab Abdel-Latif, Dean of the Faculty of Science, visited the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP).

During the visit, the university leadership met with Professor Hesham Sallam and members of the Sallam Lab team, where they reviewed the Center’s latest scientific discoveries and ongoing research activities.

Professor Hesham Sallam delivered a public lecture at the Alexandria National Museum as part of the “Heritage Ambassadors” program.

During the lecture, Professor Sallam presented the scientific story behind the discovery of Mansourasaurus, the first Egyptian dinosaur to be named and described by an Egyptian-led team. The talk highlighted the scientific and cultural significance of this remarkable fossil discovery and its role in promoting public engagement with Egypt’s natural heritage.

The Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP) proudly announces that Dr. Sanaa El-Sayed has been awarded the prestigious DEEP Award, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, engagement, and public outreach in the field of paleontology.

This achievement reflects MUVP’s growing international recognition and underscores its leading role in training and supporting young scientists who represent Egypt on the global scientific stage. 

Dr. Shorouq Al-Ashqar has been awarded a PhD in Philosophy of Science, marking the first doctoral degree conferred since the establishment of the Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP).

This achievement represents an important milestone for the Center and further reinforces its position as one of Egypt’s leading institutions in vertebrate paleontology and interdisciplinary scientific research.

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