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Professor Eiz Eldeen Aldressi serves as the President of the University of Benghazi, leading the institution in its academic, research, and administrative endeavors. In this prominent role, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives to elevate the university's international profile and foster global partnerships. His leadership has been instrumental in signing key academic and research cooperation agreements, such as the one with Italy's Politecnico di Milano in December 2025, which focuses on collaborative research and the preservation of architectural heritage. Professor Aldressi has hosted and engaged with high-level international delegations to advance mutual academic interests. These include a high-level British delegation in February 2026 to boost academic and research cooperation, the French Ambassador to Libya in January 2026 to strengthen academic ties, the Philippine Chargé d'Affaires in February 2026 to discuss academic collaboration, a Greek delegation in January 2026 where he briefed them on the university's reconstruction projects, the Maltese Ambassador in April 2026 to explore prospects for academic cooperation, a U.S. Embassy delegation in December 2025, and representatives from the Russian Cultural Centre in January 2026, leading to the approval of a student exchange program. Additionally, he has opened avenues for cooperation with the Union of Private Televisions in Africa, receiving praise for the university's reconstruction fund efforts.
Professor Aldressi's tenure has also emphasized recognition of academic excellence and institutional quality assurance. He has personally honored the university's outstanding students, celebrating their achievements across various degree levels. In April 2026, the Faculty of Science at the University of Benghazi submitted its institutional accreditation file to him, underscoring the commitment to high standards under his oversight. The university has participated in international projects, including joint PhD programs in sustainable energy economics, and strengthened its global research presence through adjunct position programs in fields like Artificial Intelligence. Through these efforts, Professor Aldressi has significantly impacted the university's reconstruction, international outreach, and positioning as a leading academic institution in Libya and beyond.