Dr. Hussein Zanaty

Dr. Hussein Zanaty, PhD, is an acclaimed education innovation expert and a leading figure in fostering international cooperation between Japan and the Middle East. With a PhD in Information Technology Engineering from Kitami University, Japan, and a Master's in Education from Heidelberg University, USA, Dr. Zanaty possesses a unique blend of technical expertise and pedagogical insight. His work is centered on preparing future leaders by integrating skills such as critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving into educational frameworks.

Dr. Zanaty has been widely recognized for his exemplary contributions, having been awarded by the President of Egypt and the Prince of Riyadh of Saudi Arabia. He has also fostered close cooperation with the Deans of universities in both Japan and Egypt. As the Director of the Egypt Japan Center for Training and Sustainable Development, and in his roles as International Cooperation Ambassador of Kyotango City, Japan, and as the Executive Director of the Arab- Japanese Center for Training and Sustainable Development of the League of Arab States, Dr. Zanaty's extensive experience bridges cultural and diplomatic gaps to promote mutual understanding and innovative leadership. He has been honored with prestigious accolades, including the "Best Educational Development Award" at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development. He is also a frequent speaker at the international conferences of the League of Arab States.

A true visionary, Dr. Zanaty's initiatives are deeply rooted in practical, real-world application. He collaborates directly with Harumi Mori of KOOV and Sony Global Education (SGED) to develop hands-on learning solutions based on the "All Share Humanity and Peace Educational Project" (ASHAP). His expertise in design thinking is demonstrated through his involvement in projects like the Kyotango Sea-Labo, which uses community-based problem-solving to drive innovation in cooperation with the Kyotango Board of Education for Global Awareness and SDGs programs. Additionally, he works alongside Professor Miyata Yoshiro, the head of the World Environment Project at Chukyo University's Toyota Campus, to develop sustainable technological solutions. His commitment to professional development is also evident in his support of the Hirose Industry En-labo project, which facilitates technical professional exchanges for engineers in Japan. He is also active in developing young generations and youth in design thinking and global understanding in cooperation with Kyotango City and the Kyotango Board of Education. Furthermore, Dr. Zanaty collaborated with the JICA Foundation during the first year of the Egypt-Japan schools partnership program, contributing significantly to the enhancement of educational initiatives.

His diverse experience, from serving as a former supervisor several academic institutions in Japan, the Middle East, and Africa to his leadership in founding the TANQ Arab Academy in Japan, underscores his dedication to empowering the next generation of thinkers and innovators. In addition to his educational roles, Dr. Zanaty serves as an academic researcher at the Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA), working in cooperation with Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, MG(Ret.), Chairman of IGSDA.

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