Two AUC Professors Receive Elsevier 2019 Scopus Researcher Awards

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Published November 12th, 2019 - 11:47 GMT

During the event

Highlights

Ten Egyptian researchers were recognized for their impact in the local sciences with a Scopus Award in 10 different scientific disciplines.

In recognition of their research in the fields of education and psychology in Egypt and its impact on society, Atta Gebril, associate professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics, and Mona Amer '98, associate professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), received the Elsevier 2019 Scopus Researcher Awards.

Ten Egyptian researchers were recognized for their impact in the local sciences with a Scopus Award in 10 different scientific disciplines. From AUC, Gebril and Amer, received the awards in the field of education and psychology, respectively.

Alongside Elsevier Chairman, YS Chi, Ministers from the Egyptian Government, University Presidents, Directors from various institutional centers and top-cited Egyptian scientists attended the awards ceremony, which highlighted the important milestones and research that have helped advance Egypt Vision 2030, the Egyptian government's sustainable development strategy.

Background Information

American University of Cairo

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities and human experiences.