Amman: The Faculty of Engineering at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) held a three-day workshop titled "Training of Trainers in Green Hydrogen Education" as part of the "Green Hydrogen Skills for Higher Education in the Mediterranean" project. The project is funded by the European Union (EU) through the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education program and is being implemented in cooperation with the Yarmouk University and the Silesian University of Technology in Poland.
According to Jordan News Agency, the workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of faculty members, laboratory supervisors, technicians, and program and curriculum coordinators to design and deliver modern and sustainable educational programs in green hydrogen. It addressed modern engineering education methods, competency-based curriculum development, safety and risk management practices, and the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools in teaching and learning.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Duraid Dalalah, emphasized during the opening that capacity-building programs and international cooperation are crucial for developing engineering education and enhancing universities' ability to keep pace with developments in sustainable energy. Project Coordinator at JUST, Dr. Ayman Ababneh, highlighted that the project supports universities in developing specialized green hydrogen education programs and the transition to clean energy requires qualified academic staff capable of preparing engineers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies.
The workshop attracted academics, laboratory supervisors, technicians, program and curriculum coordinators, and department heads from several Jordanian universities. It facilitated the exchange of expertise and experiences and provided an opportunity to review recent practices in engineering and green hydrogen education. Sessions were delivered by Dr. Anna Kiljan and Dr. Piotr Sakiewicz of Silesian University of Technology in Poland, who presented recent developments in engineering education and approaches to incorporating green hydrogen topics into academic programs.
The initiative is part of JUST's broader efforts to enhance its capabilities in sustainable energy and green hydrogen, develop the skills of its academic and technical staff, and expand international academic partnerships in priority fields.