Prof. Mohamed Rami Mahmoud

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Biography

Prof. Mohamed Rami received his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt (1987), followed by an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the National Computing Centre and British Computer Society, United Kingdom (1989). He earned a second M.Sc. in Water Resources Planning and Management from the Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, USA (1993), where he also completed his Ph.D. in 1995. His academic journey includes advanced studies at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden (1996), and Brussels University, Belgium (1998).

Prof. Rami specializes in developing state-of-the-art mathematical models for managing complex environmental, hydrologic, and agricultural systems. He has successfully integrated operations research, GIS, remote sensing, and IT techniques into water resources management, gaining recognition for his contributions to dynamic system planning. His expertise also extends to hydraulic, hydrologic, and remote sensing models, making him highly versatile in applying technology for innovative solutions.

Prof. Rami was instrumental in modernizing the IT infrastructure at Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), where he served as IT Director for over twelve years. Recognized for his leadership in research and technology, he was appointed “Assistant Minister for Research & Technology” at MWRI from 2013 to 2016. During this time, he played a key role in advancing the ministry’s technological capabilities in water resources management. His efforts earned him the prestigious State Recognition Award for Engineering Sciences for 2008-2009 from the National Academy for Scientific Research and Technology. He has also received several academic awards from various organizations including the American Geophysical Union, the National Water Research Center, the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

His groundbreaking projects include the development of artificial neural network models for rainfall-runoff processes within the Nile River watershed, a multi-criteria evaluation model for water resources planning, and decision support systems (DSS) for managing dams in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He also has significant expertise in renewable and nuclear energy for desalination, where he utilized DSS and GIS tools to optimize facility size and location.

From 2019 to 2024, Prof. Rami served as the “Director of the Environmental & Climate Changes Research Institute” at the National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. In this role, he led crucial research on the impacts of climate change on water resources and the environment in the Nile Basin.

Prof. Rami has published 24 research articles in Nature, ASCE, and other top peer-reviewed journals, along with 35 scientific reports. He serves as “Associate Editor for the Water Science journal” and has collaborated with international organizations, including the UNDP, USAID, the World Bank, CIDA, and CEDARE, providing consultancy on critical water management projects. He is a certified engineer in irrigation and drainage, environmental impact assessments, and remote sensing. His recent research has focused on the effects of climate change on water resources, underscoring his commitment to solving national and global water challenges.

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Research & Selected Publications

• 2024: Mahmoud, M.R., Roushdi, M., and Aboelkhear, Mostafa, Feb 2024, “Potential benefits of climate change on navigation in the northern sea route by 2050”, Scientific Reports, Nature, Vol. 14, Issue 1, pp. 2045-2322, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53308-5
• 2022: Mahmoud, M.R., Fahmy, H., and Luis A. Garcia, June 2022, “Potential Impact of Failure of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Downstream Countries”, Journal of Flood Risk Management, Wiley, Vol. 15, Issue 2, pp. 1-16, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jfr3.12793)
• 2016: Mohamed A. El-Kordya, Mahmoud, M.R., and Ahmad W., 2016, “Mapping Water Bodies in Tropical Regions under Mixed Inundation. Application to Rosieres Reservoir”, Al Azhar University Engineering Journal, Vol. 20, pp. 10-37.
• 2016: Mohamed A. El-Kordya, Mahmoud, M.R., and Ahmad W., 2016, “Using MODIS Spectral Indices for Monitoring Shallow Inland Water Bodies.”, Al Azhar University Engineering Journal, Vol. 20, pp. 30-57.
• 2007: Mahmoud, M.R., and Fredericks, J. W., September 2007, "Using Satellite Imagery for Irrigation Scheduling.", Proceeding of the 58th ICID International Executive Council Meeting and the USCID Fourth International Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, ICID, Sacramento, California, U.S.A., September 30 to 6th October, 2007.
• 2006: Mahmoud, M.R., April 2006, “High Dimension Dynamic Programming Model for Water Resources Expansion Projects”, Engineering Optimization, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 38, Issue 3, pp. 371-389, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03052150600593218
• 2005: Mahmoud, M.R., November 2005, “Simulation of the High Aswan Dam Using ResSim”, Proceeding of the International Conference of UNESCO FLANDERS FIT Friend/Nile Project: Towards a Better Cooperation, UNESCO and Water Resources Research Institute (NWRC), Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, November 12-15, 2005.
• 2005: Mahmoud, M.R., and Fredericks, J. W., September 2005, "Low Cost Information Technology for Integrated Water Management Districts.", Proceeding of the 19th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), ICID, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, September 10-18, 2005.
• 2004: Mahmoud, M.R., and Ali, H. M., December 2004, “Modeling Artificial Neural Networks For Forecasting Monthly Nile River Natural Flow”, Journal of Engineering & Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Vol. 51, Issue 6, pp. 1119-1134.
• 2004: Mahmoud, M.R., and Ali, H. M., April 2004, “Assessment of Desalinating Brackish Groundwater in Sinai Using GIS And Linear Programming”, Proceeding of Second Regional Conference on Arab Water 2004: Action Plans for Integrated Development, National Water Research Center, April 13-15, 2004, Cairo, Egypt.
• 2004: Ali, H. M., and Mahmoud, M.R., April 2004, “Optimal Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater in Egypt Governorates”, Proceeding of Second Regional Conference on Arab Water 2004: Action Plans for Integrated Development, National Water Research Center, April 13-15, 2004, Cairo, Egypt.
• 2004: Mahmoud, M.R., April 2004, “Improved Model for Selecting Water Resources Projects Using Objective Space Dynamic Programming and Mixed Integer Programming”, Water Science Journal, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 35, pp. 21-32.
• 2003: Mahmoud, M.R., and Ali, H. M., April 2003, "Forecasting The Yearly Nile River Natural Flow Using Gradient Descending Neural Networks", Water Science Journal, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 33, pp. 21-32.
• 2002: Mahmoud, M.R., Fahmy, H., and Labadie, J.W., March, 2002, “Multicriteria Siting and Sizing of Desalination Facilities with Geographic Information System”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, Vol. 128, Issue. 2, pp. 113-120, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9496(2002)128:2(113)
• 2002: Mahmoud, M.R., October 2000, “Expert System Model For Generating Water Policies In Egypt”, Water Science Journal, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 28, pp. 3-11.
• 2000: Mahmoud, M.R., and Garcia, L.A., May 2000, "Comparison of Different Multi-Criteria Evaluation Methods for the Red Bluff Diversion Dam", Environmental Modeling and Software, Elsevier, Vol. 15, Issue 5. pp. 471-478, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-8152(00)00025-6
• 1999: Mahmoud, M.R., April 1999, "Integrated Mathematical Models for Evaluating Desalination Technology", Water Science Journal, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 25, pp. 21-32.
• 1999: Ali, H. M., and Mahmoud, M.R., March 1999, "Determining Optimal Allocation And Crop Pattern In Egypt By the Use Of Linear Programming ", Proceedings of the Seventh Nile 2002 International Conference of Comprehensive Water Resources Development of the Nile Basin: The Vision for the Next Century, National Water Research Center, pp. EGY7.1–EGY7.11, March 15-19, 1999, Cairo, Egypt.
• 1999: Mahmoud, M.R., and Ali, H. M., October 1998, "Developing a Neural Network Model for Predicting the Nile River Inflow.", Proceedings of USCID's International Conference on Shared Rivers - River Basin Management to Meet Competing Needs, U.S Committee on Irrigation & Drainage (USCID) and U.S.A Bureau of Reclamation, pp. 253-266, October 28-31, 1998, Park City, Utah, USA.
• 1998: Ali, H. M., and Mahmoud, M.R., October 1998, "Developing Water Indices for Distributing Increased Nile Water Yield Among the Nile Basin Countries.", Proceedings of USCID's International Conference on Shared Rivers - River Basin Management to Meet Competing Needs, U.S Committee on Irrigation & Drainage (USCID) and U.S.A Bureau of Reclamation, pp. 177-187, October 28-31, 1998, Park City, Utah, USA.
• 1998: Mahmoud, M.R., and Amer, K. M., August 1998, “Evaluation And Planning Simulation Model For Water Management Of Northwest Egypt”, Journal of Engineering & Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, Vol. 45, Issue 4, pp. 467-480.
• 1998: Ali, H. M., and Mahmoud, M.R., April 1998, "Cultivation of Qattara Depression by the Use of Desalinated Water", Water Science Journal, National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, Issue 18, pp. 34-39.
• 1995: Mahmoud, M.R., and Garcia, L.A., 1995, "Multi Criteria Decision Support System Implementation and Application", Presented at the First International Conference on Multiple Objective Decision Support Systems for Land, Water, and Environmental Management: Concepts, Approaches, and Applications, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 23 29, 1995.

Awards & Recognitions

• State Recognition Award for Engineering Sciences "جائزة الدولة النشجيعية" (2008-2009)
• Best Research Paper in Integrated Water Resources Management for 2008, presented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Al-Shorouk Academy, 2008, Cairo, Egypt.
• Best Research Paper in Development Nonconventional Water Resources for 2006, presented by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), 2006, Cairo, Egypt.
• Best Research in Water Resources Development and Management for 2003, presented by the National Water Research Center (NWRC), Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, 2003, Cairo, Egypt.
• Best Research Paper in Water Resources Development for 1999, “Dr. Ibrahim El-Asuity Award,” presented by the National Academy for Scientific Research and Technology, 1999, Cairo, Egypt.
• Best Research Paper in Irrigation and Drainage, “Fourth Dr. Hassan Ismail Memorial International Award”, presented by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), 1999, Granada, Spain.
• Best Research Paper in Development and Management of Conventional and Non Conventional Water Resources for 1996, presented by the National Water Research Center (NWRC), Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources, 1996, Cairo, Egypt.
• Best Ph.D. Paper for 1995, presented by the American Geophysical Union for The Fifteenth Annual "Hydrology Days" Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA.

Contact

Email: rami@m-rami.org

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