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Three professional engineering societies at the University of Jordan driving sustainability action — through workshops, competitions, community outreach, and hands-on projects aligned with the UN SDGs.

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3
Active
Societies
300+
Student
Members
15+
Sustainability
Events / Year
3
International
Affiliations
7+
SDGs
Addressed
ASME logo
Engineering Society · Mechanical
ASME UJ Chapter
American Society of Mechanical Engineers — University of Jordan Student Chapter
120+
Members
2012
Founded
6
SDGs
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Chapter Activities
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Workshop
Workshop
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Members
Members
About the Chapter

Mechanical Engineering
Meets Sustainability

The ASME UJ Student Chapter connects mechanical engineering students at the University of Jordan with global industry leaders, cutting-edge research, and practical sustainability challenges. Affiliated with the world's largest professional society for mechanical engineers, the chapter provides members with competitions, design projects, workshops, and networking opportunities that bridge academic learning with real-world engineering impact.

Sustainability is central to the chapter's mission — from energy-efficient design challenges to renewable energy system workshops and SDG-focused engineering competitions that push students to solve Jordan's most pressing environmental challenges.

SDG 7 — Clean Energy SDG 9 — Industry & Innovation SDG 13 — Climate Action

Sustainability Events

Mar
14
2025
Workshop
Renewable Energy Systems Design Challenge
Students competed in teams to design low-cost solar thermal systems for rural Jordanian communities, with prototypes evaluated on efficiency, cost, and environmental impact.
Nov
20
2024
Seminar
Energy Efficiency in Mechanical Systems
A guest lecture series featuring engineers from Jordan's water and energy sector, exploring how mechanical engineering innovations reduce energy consumption in industrial processes.
Apr
22
2024
Earth Day
Green Engineering Expo — Earth Day 2024
Chapter members showcased sustainable mechanical design projects on campus, including a wind-powered water pump prototype and a heat recovery ventilation model for residential buildings.
Jan
15
2024
Competition
ASME Student Design Competition — Sustainable Mobility
UJ's ASME team entered the regional ASME competition with a human-powered vehicle design focused on minimising material waste and maximising energy efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
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Engineering Society · Energy
AEE UJ Chapter
Association of Energy Engineers — University of Jordan Student Chapter
90+
Members
2016
Founded
5
SDGs
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Chapter Activities
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Energy Audit
Field Work
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Members
Members
About the Chapter

Leading the Transition
to Clean Energy

The AEE UJ Student Chapter is affiliated with the Association of Energy Engineers — a global network of over 18,000 energy professionals across 100+ countries. At the University of Jordan, the chapter focuses on developing practical energy management skills, conducting campus energy audits, and delivering outreach that brings energy literacy to students and the wider community.

With Jordan's ambition to generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, AEE UJ members are directly contributing to national energy transition goals — through projects on solar PV assessment, building energy efficiency, and demand-side management aligned with UJ's own sustainability targets.

SDG 7 — Affordable Clean Energy SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities SDG 13 — Climate Action

Sustainability Events

Feb
08
2025
Energy Audit
UJ Campus Energy Audit Initiative
AEE members conducted a full energy audit of selected UJ faculty buildings, identifying inefficiencies in lighting, HVAC, and lab equipment — presenting findings and recommendations directly to the Office of Sustainability.
Oct
05
2024
Panel
Jordan's Energy Future — Industry Panel
A panel discussion featuring energy engineers from JEPCO, NEPCO, and private solar developers, exploring Jordan's renewable energy roadmap and career pathways for graduating engineers in the clean energy sector.
May
18
2024
Training
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Prep Workshop
A two-day workshop preparing final-year students for the AEE Certified Energy Manager examination, covering energy auditing methodologies, financial analysis, and building systems optimisation.
Dec
10
2023
Community
Solar Literacy Outreach — Queen Rania Schools
Chapter members visited two local schools to deliver solar energy workshops, demonstrating small-scale PV systems and discussing renewable energy's role in Jordan's sustainable development with secondary school students.
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Engineering Society · Electrical & Electronics
IEEE UJ Chapter
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers — University of Jordan Student Branch
140+
Members
2008
Founded
7
SDGs
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Hackathon
Hackathon
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Members
Members
About the Chapter

Technology & Innovation
for a Sustainable World

The IEEE UJ Student Branch is the largest of UJ's three engineering societies, affiliated with the world's largest technical professional organisation — IEEE, with over 460,000 members globally. The branch runs technical workshops, hackathons, project competitions, and industry visits, connecting students with the cutting edge of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering.

Within sustainability, IEEE UJ focuses on smart grid technologies, IoT-based building management systems, electric mobility, and AI-driven energy optimisation — technologies that form the backbone of Jordan's digital and green transition. The branch actively participates in IEEE's global sustainability initiatives including IEEE Smart Village and the IEEE Green ICT Technical Community.

SDG 7 — Clean Energy SDG 9 — Industry & Innovation SDG 11 — Smart Cities SDG 13 — Climate Action

Sustainability Events

Apr
03
2025
Hackathon
GreenTech Hackathon 2025
A 24-hour hackathon where 18 teams developed technology-based solutions to sustainability challenges including smart water management, EV charging optimisation, and IoT-based campus energy monitoring systems.
Jan
22
2025
Workshop
Smart Grid & Renewable Integration Workshop
A technical deep-dive into modern smart grid architecture, covering demand response, distributed energy resources, and the technical challenges of integrating high levels of solar and wind into Jordan's national grid.
Sep
28
2024
Project
IoT Campus Monitoring System — Pilot Deployment
IEEE UJ members designed and deployed a low-cost IoT sensor network in the Faculty of Engineering to monitor real-time electricity and water consumption — providing live data to the Office of Sustainability for reporting.
Jun
05
2024
World Day
World Environment Day — Clean Tech Exhibition
The branch hosted an open exhibition on World Environment Day showcasing student projects on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar-powered irrigation controllers, and an AI-based waste sorting prototype.