Faculty of Sport Sciences at Kafrelsheikh University Organizes Qualifying Examinations for the PhD Program for the Academic Year 2026/2027

3/10/2026

 

Faculty of Sport Sciences at Kafrelsheikh University Organizes Qualifying Examinations for the PhD Program for the Academic Year 2026/2027

The Faculty of Sport Sciences at Kafrelsheikh University organized the qualifying examinations for the PhD program for the academic year 2026/2027 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Yehia Zakaria Eid, President of Kafrelsheikh University; Prof. Dr. Ismail Ismail Ibrahim, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zeina, Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences; and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim Abdelkader, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research.

The examinations were attended by Prof. Dr. Ismail Ismail Ibrahim, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Ali Sabry, Secretary-General of the University, in addition to a number of professors and faculty members from the scientific departments of the Faculty of Sport Sciences.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zeina, Dean of the Faculty, stated that organizing the qualifying examinations for the PhD program comes within the Faculty’s commitment to advancing the system of graduate studies and scientific research, as well as promoting scientific communication and the exchange of expertise among specialists in various fields and departments of Sport Sciences.

He explained that the diversity of academic specializations participating in the examinations reflects the Faculty’s commitment to achieving integration among the various fields of Sport Sciences, contributing to the advancement and development of scientific research and the preparation of qualified scientific and research cadres capable of contributing to community service and the development of the sports field.

The Dean also noted that the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Kafrelsheikh University is committed to applying quality and academic accreditation standards across its educational and research programs and activities, in line with the Egyptian state’s efforts to develop higher education and scientific research and enhance the quality of researchers and academic programs.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zeina also inspected the progress of the examinations and welcomed the professors and experts participating in the examination committees, emphasizing the importance of such scientific meetings in supporting cooperation and exchanging research expertise and perspectives among Faculties of Sport Sciences at Egyptian universities.

For his part, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim Abdelkader, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research, explained that the qualifying examinations for the PhD program include theoretical and practical examinations covering three main components: the general examination, the specialized examination, and the related examination. Students are required to successfully complete the prescribed examinations in accordance with the regulations governing admission to the first year of the PhD program.

He confirmed that the Faculty had provided all necessary resources to conduct the examinations in an appropriate academic and organizational environment, in cooperation with the heads of the scientific departments, faculty members, assistant teaching staff, and administrative staff, ensuring the regular conduct of the examinations and their successful completion in a manner befitting the Faculty.

A distinguished group of professors and faculty members from various scientific specializations at the Faculty of Sport Sciences participated in the examinations, including:

  • Prof. Dr. Tamer Mohamed Gad – Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.
  • Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim Abdelkader – Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.
  • Prof. Dr. Mohamed Wagih Sakr – Professor, Department of Sports Psychology.
  • Prof. Dr. Madiha Mohamed El-Imam – Professor, Department of Sports Management.
  • Prof. Dr. Abdel Halim Mostafa Okasha – Acting Head, Department of Sports Health Sciences.
  • Prof. Dr. Ashraf Rashad Shalaby – Professor and Head, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Sobhy Mohamed Serag – Acting Head, Department of Sports Recreation.
  • Prof. Dr. Eman Abu Freikha – Acting Head, Department of Sports Management.
  • Prof. Dr. Waheed Sobhy Abdelghafar – Acting Head, Department of Sports Movement Sciences.
  • Prof. Dr. Sherif Ali Taha – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Naglaa Ibrahim – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Salam – Professor, Department of Sports Psychology.
  • Prof. Dr. Naglaa Saudi – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Yaqout Zidan – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Nady Ahmed Ali – Professor, Department of Sports Management.
  • Prof. Dr. Rania Mostafa Gaballah – Professor, Department of Sports Health Sciences.
  • Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sayed El-Ahl – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mostafa Shabl – Professor, Department of Sports Training.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmaa Abdel Hakim – Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Nabil Abaza – Associate Professor, Department of Sports Recreation.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Darag – Associate Professor, Department of Sports Movement Sciences.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aya Allah Reda – Associate Professor, Department of Sports Psychology.

At the conclusion of the examinations, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Zeina praised the high level of organization and preparation, as well as the facilities, equipment, and infrastructure available at the Faculty of Sport Sciences – Kafrelsheikh University, which contribute to providing an appropriate academic environment for conducting examinations and various academic activities.

He also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ibrahim Abdelkader, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research, as well as the heads of the departments, faculty members, assistant teaching staff, and administrative staff, for their role in the success of the examinations and ensuring that they were conducted in an organized and distinguished manner.

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