Mohamed Rami Mahmoud
PERSONAL INFORMATION
E-mail rami@m-rami.org
, radwan@link.net
Webpage http://www.m-rami.org/rami
Telephone +(202) 4444-6180 (work)
SUMMARY
Dr. Mahmoud is a civil engineer with graduate degrees in water resources planning and management. He specializes in the application and development state-of-the-art GIS and relational database tools to the management, evaluation, and analyses of complex hydrologic and agricultural systems. He has demonstrated the use of operations research techniques for management and planning of dynamic complex systems. In addition, Dr. Mahmoud is experienced with a multitude of hydraulic, hydrologic, and remote sensing models. His accomplishments include the modernization of the IT infrastructure for the ministry of water resources and Irrigation, where he served as IT director for over twelve years. He was recognized by the National Academy for Scientific Research and Technology when he received the State Recognition Award for Engineering Sciences for 2008-2009. His most remarkable projects include the development of artificial neural network models for Nile watershed rainfall-runoff process, a comprehensive multi-criteria evaluation model for water resources planning, a high-dimensional dynamic programming application, and a number of DSS tools and simulation models for dams in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt. Dr. Mahmoud has another specialty with desalination projects where he demonstrated the use of DSS and GIS tools for establishing the optimal size and site of desalination facilities. He worked as a consultant in many international organizations as UNDP, USAID, IRG, EMWIS, World Bank, and CIDA. Dr. Mahmoud also teaches in Cairo University and in other training institute different courses of use advanced tools in water resources management.
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
· Ph.D., Water Resources Planning and Management, Civil Engineering (12/95)
Dissertation title: "Multi-criteria Location and Sizing of Water Resources Projects by GIS and Dynamic Programming"
· M.Sc., Water Resources Planning and Management, Civil Engineering (3/93)
Thesis title: "Decision Support System for Optimal Sizing and Siting of Desalination Facilities"
The National Computing Centre & the British Computer Society, United Kingdom
· M.Sc., (course work), Computer Science (3/1989)
Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
· B.Sc., Civil Engineering (7/1987)
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
· Mathematical programming, simulation modeling, multi-criteria evaluation, and neural network
· Evaluation of natural resources projects with multiple objectives
· Applications of DSS and ES in water resources problems
· GIS and remote sensing
· Integrated water resources management
· Desalination technology
· Reservoir operation
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Water Research Center, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation (MWRI), Cairo, Egypt
Research Professor in NWRC (2/2011-present)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Developing decision-making procedures, tools, guidelines and long-term plans that help the decision makers at different levels for developing water resources policies.
· Developing, implementing and reviewing different simulation and optimization models for water resources project located on the upper Nile.
· Conducted and developed research in the area of applying remote sensing analysis techniques in water resources management field.
· Supervising different research phases such as problem formulation, literature review, methodology development, data collection, application, results analysis and documentation.
· Evaluating of research proposals and identifying consultants and training requirements for NWRC.
· Preparing technical reports, research papers, progress reports, work plans according to NWRC and international scientific and technical standards.
· Conducting applied research in the area of Water Resources Planning and Management, Hydraulics, and Hydrology.
· Negotiating research proposals and communicating research findings and results with sponsors.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Integrated Water Resource Management Project SAU 10/ 39149, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Water Resource Management Consultant (2/2010-2/2011)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Under the supervision of the Ministry of Water and Electricity (MOWE) and the Project National Director of the Project, and in close consultation and collaboration with UNDP Resident Representative: review relevant background documentation, meet pertinent stakeholders and prepare reports and executive summaries on a regular basis covering the main findings and conclusions.
· Verify reports, researches and studies conducted by the Ministry in various water fields.
· Set terms of references for studies and researches intended by the Ministry in the various fields of water works.
· Follow up office and field works conducted by consultant companies and research centers.
· Give opinion and advise on studies, researches and reports received by the Ministry from within or outside the Kingdom.
· Provide technical consultations required by the Ministry.
· Conduct workshops and training programs aiming at building capacities of MOWE national staff.
National Water Research Center, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation (MWRI), Cairo, Egypt
Research Professor in NWRC, Undersecretary, Head of Central Directorate for Water Resources and Uses, Director of Information & Decision Support Department, Minster’s Office
(5/2006-1/2010)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Developing and implement methodologies and techniques for solving highly multi-dimensional optimization techniques in water resources field.
· Developing, implementing and reviewing different simulation and optimization models for water resources project located on the upper Nile.
· Implemented DSS and IS for Integrated Water Management Districts for managing irrigation and drainage systems
· Conducted and developed research in the area of applying remote sensing analysis techniques in water resources management field.
· Supervising a team for developing a national information system for irrigation and drainage.
· Supervising a team for analyzing satellite images for monitoring Nile river regime, and monitoring rice cultivated areas in Nile Delta.
National Water Research Center, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation (MWRI), Cairo, Egypt
Associate Research Professor & General Supervisor of Main Information Center of the MWRI
(5/2001-5/2006)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Implemented DSS and IS for Integrated Water Management Districts for managing irrigation and drainage systems
· Conducted and developed research in the area of reservoir operations mathematical modeling, and desalination technology
· Developed and implemented GIS and DSS for the hydrological analysis of the Nile Basin and for the operation policy of the Aswan High Dam
· Supervised a team for developing a national information system for irrigation and drainage.
· Supervised a remote sensing and GIS lab for the main information center of MWRI
· Supervised the ministry’s information system, this includes planning and formulating aspects of information systems programs such as objectives scheduling, budget, computational equipment, software, and human resources
· Coordinated and integrated activities of research phases such as problem formulation, literature review, methodology development, data collection, application, and results analysis
· Coordinated and integrated different tasks of information centers requested by the Minister
National Water Research Center, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation (MWRI), Cairo, Egypt
Assistant Research Professor & General Supervisor of Main Information Center of the MWRI
(4/98-5/2001)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Supervised a team to provide comprehensive investigation and to develop an information network that included an extensive database and DSS for serving the MWRI in different activities.
· Implemented a GIS lab for the main information center of MWRI.
· Coordinated and integrated activities of research phases such as problem formulation, literature review, methodology development, data collection, application, results analysis and documentation.
· Established the ministry’s LAN system that includes 6 main servers in different platforms with more than 100 clients. This network has all state of the art tools (leased line, firewall server, email server, web server, oracle database server, Linux telnet server).
· Organized and assigned the center’s staff according to the requirements of the different activity phases, in addition to evaluating performance, addressed and resolved problems of the subordinates.
· Prepared technical reports, research papers, progress reports, and work plans according to technical standards.
· Provided on the job training for the research assistants on theories and computational tools.
· Designed and developed the database to ensure the quality of data collected, extensive use of different software, and extensive internet search for information.
· Worked with different decision-makers in the ministry to identify their needs for the information system and DSS. Introduced and illustrated research in their area of work, especially those developed by the National Water Research Center.
· Coordinated and integrated different tasks of information centers requested by the Minister.
National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
Assistant Research Professor, Staff Scientist with the Nile Water Strategic Research Unit, (NWSRU) (1/96-4/98)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Developed a decision support system and an expert system for NWSRU to identify and evaluate the impact of water resource shortage and to face the different demand scenarios.
· Identified water resources and water demand elements in the Egyptian irrigation system, reviewed water policies, set up relationship rules, and built knowledge base.
· Formulated problems, developed methodology, collected and analyzed data, and documentation.
· Designed and developed a database, wrote computer programs, extensive use of different academic software, and extensive internet search for information.
· Wrote technical reports, research proposals, and research papers.
Chemical and Bioresource Engineering Department, Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA
Graduate Research Assistant, Integrated Decision Support System (IDS) Group
(1/93-12/95)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Conducted applied research in the area of water resources planning, management, desalination technology, GIS, simulation models, optimization techniques, multi‑objectives and multi‑criteria evaluation.
· Worked on two projects: Natural Resources Workstation, NRWS (USA), and the Multi‑Criteria Model for Red Bluff Division Dam in California.
· Developed a surface water network sub-model for NRWS, USA.
· Developed a simulation model for the economical and biological system for the Red Bluff Dam.
· Wrote geographic user interfaces using C++ and C computer languages under X‑MOTIF and MS‑WINDOWS operating systems for HEC‑5, and WASP programs.
· Prepared research proposals, software user manuals, and research papers.
Civil Engineering Department, Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA
Graduate Student
(1/91-12/92)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Full time masters student in water resources planning and management, desalination as special topic, Civil Engineering Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.
National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
System Engineer
(10/88-12/90)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Extensive use of academic software.
· Developed, maintained, and operated database systems for NWRC.
· Reviewed and summarized technical papers.
· Collected, analyzed and verified data and information regarding the Aswan High Dam.
· Operated, calibrated and performed sensitivity analyses of mathematical models.
· Organized and conducted workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Complete Studies Office, Giza, Egypt
Structure Engineer and Designer
(7/87‑10/88)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Designed concrete and steel components for public transportation and hospital buildings.
Complete Computer Systems, Ltd., Cairo, Egypt
Programmer (Part Time)
(7/87-10/88)
Responsibilities and duties:
· Designed custom software programs and database systems for various commercial companies.
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed a number of mathematical models throughout educational and professional career:
· NNMNRR: A Neural Network Model for Nile Rainfall-Runoff process. The model trains the network to map rainfall patterns into measures of runoff.
· MCEWR: A comprehensive, Multi-Criteria Evaluation for Water Resources tool that ranks alternatives using five methods including ELECTRE II, AHP, PROMETHEE II (with 6 types of preference functions), Compromise Programming, and Weighted Average Method with two methods of assigning weights. The model is applied to GIS coverage maps. It is written in C++ and is compatible with both UNIX and MS-Windows platforms.
· HDDP: High Dimensional Dynamic Programming model. Optimization software that can solve the highest dimensional dynamic programming problem. It has been successfully tested to solve problems including 12 decision variables and 12 state variables simultaneously over a period of 30 years with monthly increments. The model utilizes the "g-uniqueness" technique to check the global optimality of the output result. Objective space dynamic programming integrated with mixed integer programming is utilized by the model to find the optimal solution. The model is written in C++ to work in both UNIX and MS-Windows platforms.
· REDBLUFFDSS: This is DSS software that includes three sub-models, economic, environmental, and multi-criteria evaluation to generate, simulate, and evaluate alternative solutions for the Red Bluff Dam resources-setting problem. The model also has a GUI designed to be used by the general public interests in a city nearby Red Bluff Lake, California. The model is written in C++ and works in MS-Windows platforms.
· OSSDF: Optimal Size and Site of Desalination Facility model. A DSS model for establishing the optimal size and site of desalination facilities. In this software, GIS models the facility location theory in an intuitive way to generate all possible locations for siting a desalination facility. Moreover, it integrates the LP and MCE to rank the output results on the DM preferences.
· ESMGWP: Expert System for Management and Generating Water Policies model. Expert system that utilizes the knowledge base technique to generate different water supply and demand scenarios for Egypt. The model utilizes more than 100 rules. It is written in C++ and works on MS-Windows platforms.
· SMBNC: Simulation Model for evaluating the Bahig and Nasr Canal. This is an evaluation and planning simulation model for water management of northwestern Egypt.
CERTIFIED CONSULTANT
· Certified Consultant from Egyptian Engineers Syndicate in the field of Irrigation and Drainage Networks Design, Civil Engineering Branch, August 2003.
· Certified Consultant from Egyptian Engineers Syndicate in the field of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering Branch, March 2005.
CONSULTATIONS
· Project Title Assessment of Dams Operations in Different Regions of the KSA
Position Title Water Resources Management Consultant
Organization King Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute, Saudi Arabia
Duration Feb 2010 until Present
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Simulate and test reservoirs' performance (single/ multi-reservoir systems) under different hydrologic scenarios that include flood and drought conditions. Build deterministic optimization model for the reservoirs system of the Byash and Al-Aqiq watershed area. The optimization model finds the optimal release for firm water municipal supply and store one year water reserve.
b. Build operation policy for flood protection to Houtat Bani Tamim and Thadiq reservoirs under different hydrological conditions.
· Project Title Integrated Water Management Districts (IWMDs)
Position Title Local Senior Information Specialist in Water Resources
Organization US Agency for International Development (USAID), and International Resources Group (IRG)
Duration September 2003 until January 2010.
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Analysis satellite images of the study area and provide guideline of using remote sensing technology in determining 4 crops in the project area.
b. Establish low cost IT system and GIS for IWMD to evaluate their policies in water management.
c. Provided technical assistance to support the Information System activities in the integrated water management districts. This includes assisting the Red Sea Coast and Water Project component, Integrated Water Management Units, and the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) central offices and staff to develop and implement a plan for consolidating and integrating information centers at the MWRI.
d. Assisted in preparing a description of data flow between the (IWMDs), Directorates, Central MWRI, and water users/stakeholders.
e. Gave recommendations on how to improve the collection, processing, storage, sharing, and transmission of the data between the district level, directorate and central level.
· Project Title Private Public Partnership Portal
Position Title Information Technology/Database Expert in Water Resources System Analysis
Organization World Bank
Duration May 2008 until Dec 2008
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Develop requirements and frameworks for collecting and disseminating information.
b. Develop a database framework for collecting and disseminating information on pipeline PPP water projects in Arab Water Council member countries.
c. Construct web-based PPP water portal.
· Project Title Hydrological analysis for Salbokh Area
Position Title Water Resources and Hydrologist Consultant
Organization Fawaz Alhokair & Engineering Consultants Group
Duration Oct 2007 until Oct 2008
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Analyzing satellite images and digital maps for the Salbokh area north Riyadh city in Saudia Arabia. The study should define watershed characteristics and furnish the input data and information for hydrological model
b. Build hydrological model for the study area. The hydrological model purpose is to analysis the input data to protect the project area against destructive impacts of flash floods. Flood control scheme and adequate local drainage system are proposed as integral components of the project area development. The proposed hydrological analysis should furnish the input data and information that will lead to cost-effective design of the required hydraulic structures and systems.
· Project Title Decision Support System for Dez and Karun Reservoirs System
Position Title Water Resources System Analysis Expert
Organization Scott Wilson Group
Duration Jun 2006 until Feb 2007
Responsibilities & Duties:
c. Build deterministic and stochastic optimization model for the reservoirs system of the Dez and Karun watershed area. The optimization model finds the optimal release from 7 connected reservoirs to produce best energy or minimize water supply shortage.
d. Build ARIMA forecasting model to predict different inflows to different reservoirs and to be integrated with the DSS.
· Project Title Euro-Mediterranean Water Information System (EMWIS)
Position Title National Focal Point, Steering committee member
Organization European Union (EU)
Duration November 1999 until February 2010
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Studied the system for sharing information among the Euro-Mediterranean countries regarding know-how in the water sector.
b. Elaborated on common outputs and cooperation programs to disseminate available information and promote the collection of missing information.
c. Attended meetings and seminars covering new information tools provided by EMWIS, reviewed recommendations given by each national representative of the Euro-Mediterranean countries, and analyzed specific local problems related to the use or set-up for EMWIS.
d. Established a website for the Egyptian National Focal Point to share the information regarding the Egyptian side.
· Project Title Manual Channel Maintenance Project
Position Title Water Resources Information Specialist
Organization Dutch Government and ARCADIS Euroconsult
Duration November 1999 to March 2003
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Supervised the design and implementation of the database structure, the data collection and its quality control.
b. Supervised training, the delivery and the integration of the system into other information systems within the ministry.
· Project Title Water Policy Reform Program
Position Title Water Resources Modeling Consultant
Organization US Agency for International Development (USAID), and Winrock International.
Duration January 1999 until October 2000
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Supported the development and improvement of the Agriculture Sector Model of Egypt (ASME). The ASME model is being used as a tool to assist in the evaluation of irrigation water and the projection of cropping activity changes which may occur as a result of the implementation of various policies. The model is implemented using GAMS software.
b. Evaluated and established a policy on GIS standards and data for the MWRI.
c. Recommended standards and specifications for future GIS activities within MWRI.
· Project Title National Water Quality & Availability Management (NAWQAM)
Position Title Water Resources Management Specialist
Organization Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) represented by SNC-Lavalin Inc. and National Water Research Center
Duration August 1998 to January 1999
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Reviewed state of the art water quality models (implemented techniques, accuracy, and applicability).
b. Reviewed water quality models used in Egypt (implemented techniques, uses, and accuracy).
· Project Title Rainfall Forecasts and Strategic Irrigation Management
Position Title Water Resources Management Specialist
Organization ISMES S.P.A, Italy, and Cairo University
Duration March 1996 to August 1997
Responsibilities & Duties:
a. Reviewed water management models and selected the appropriate one to be applied in the study.
b. Formulated an irrigation management policy based on 1) analysis of rainfall potential in the Northwest Coast of Egypt, 2) analysis of irrigation method, irrigation scheduling, and crop pattern, and 3) economic study of crop pattern and water consumption to optimize multi-objective functions for water resources management.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
· “Reservoir Operations”, regular course, graduate studies, Cairo University, Egypt, from 2001- until present.
· “Application of GIS for Water Resources Management”, regular course, graduate studies, Cairo University, Egypt, from 2003 - until present.
· “Introduction to Geographic Information System”, regular course, Training Center, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, 6th of October, Egypt, from 2002 - present.
· “Reservoir Operations: Simulation and Optimization”, regular course, Training Center, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, 6th of October, Egypt, from 2009 - present.
· “Integrated Water Resources Management”, international short course, Nile Basin Initiative, Nile Sector, Cairo Egypt, 12-22 January 2010.
· “Use of Remote Sensing for Water Resources Management in Egypt”, international short course, Learning Course on how to use remote sensing to improve water management, AWC/NASA, Istanbul, Turkey, March 18, 2009
· “Information Systems”, irregular course, Training Center, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, 6th of October, Egypt 2002.
· “Soil and Water Management”, international short course, The International Agriculture Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt, 1997.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
· State Recognition Award for Engineering Sciences, presented by the National Academy for Scientific Research and Technology for the year 2008, 2009, Cairo, Egypt.
· 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 as Poster Presentation for 1995, presented by the American Geophysical Union for The Fifteenth Annual "Hydrology Days" Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA.
· Nominated to Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, Alternative (Non-traditional) Water Resources (Branch 3), 2004-2006, The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, Saudi Arabia, http://www.psipw.org/cat_index_95.html
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
· Best General Manager in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation Headquarter for the year 2004, presented by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), 2004, Cairo, Egypt.
· Best Information Center Director for the year 2001-2002, presented by the Egyptian Cabinet of Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), 2002, Cairo, Egypt.
GRANT AWARDS
· Project Title Use of Remote Sensing for Detecting Soil Salinity and Estimating Evapotranspiration.
Funded by Science and Technology Development Fund, U.S. - Egypt Joint Board
Amount USD 200,000
Duration January 2011 to January 2013
Summary:
a. Use the remote sensing to estimate the soil salinity, evapotranspiration (ET) and the impact of soil salinity on ET for an irrigation command area in Al-Daqahliya governorate the Nile River Delta in Egypt. This information will be used to determine the demand for a command area over time, this information will be compared to the actual diversion to determine the irrigation efficiency over time and this information can be used to improve the operation of the irrigation system.
b. Two main techniques of interpolation are proposed to be applied, deterministic and geostatistical. Landsat images will be used along with soil salinity data that might be collected close to the time the satellite image was collected. Many models will be applied and evaluated to determine the main irrigation efficiency.
· Project Title Using Remote Sensing to Improve Water Quality Monitoring and Modeling in the Nile Delta of Egypt
Funded by Italian-Egyptian Debt for Development Swap Program
Amount EURO 200,000
Duration July 2009 to December 2011
Summary:
a. Explore the use of remote sensing technology to improve the spatial and temporal estimates of water quality parameters along one of the river branches in the Nile Delta. The project will utilize the water quality samples collected by NWRC and the remote sensing images to demonstrate the status of different sites in the waterways.
b. Explore using hyperspectral images to relate water quality parameters to spectral signatures in order to derive estimates of one or a number of water quality parameters in water ways.
· Project Title Establishing the National Focal Point for EMWIS in Egypt
Funded by Cooperation Attache’, Italian Embassy in Cairo
Amount EURO 265,557
Duration August 2006 to February 2009
Summary:
a. Access and evaluate different tools and methodologies for information management that can help in establishing the EMWIS NFP in Egypt. Perform a capacity building program for the EMWIS NFP to strengthen its capability and resources to enable it in successfully achieving the objectives of the program. Collecting data and information according to EMWIS system
b. Setting up a data web-server to facilitate remote access to all interested parties in the water sector. Organize Seminars and Workshop, attended by institutions and organizations linked in some way to the system, to promote its continuous up-grading and discuss topics of common interest.
ACADEMIC TRAINING
· Information Systems in Water Resources Management and Hydrology, sponsored by Belgian Administration for Development Cooperation and UNESCO, organized by Vrije University, Brussels, Belgium, 01/12/1997 – 31/03/1998.
· Management of Municipal Water Supply and Waste Water Treatment, Part II, sponsored by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), managed by Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), Jordan Water Authority, El Aqaba, Jordan, 4/1997- 5/1997.
· Management of Municipal Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment, Part I, sponsored by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), managed by Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), Goteborg, Sweden, 3/1996 – 4/1996.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
· Assistant Minister, organized by Central Agency for Organization and Administration, managed by Cabinet Presidency, Training Center for Executives in Government Sector (T.C.E.G), Egypt, 12/3/2005-15/6/2005.
· Implementing a National Information Center, sponsored by European Union, organized by Euro-Mediterranean Water Information System, managed by Avolys Formation Information, Sophia Antipolis, France, 2/4/2001-6/4/2001.
AFFILIATION
· 2000-2010, National Focal Point of Euro-Mediterranean Water Information System (EMWIS), and Steering Committee Member since 2005, European Union (EU), Sophia Antipolis, France.
· 2002-2009, Member of the National Committee of Hydrology, Water Resources, Irrigation and Drainage Construction, Mapping, and Survey, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt.
· 1999-2009, Member of the National Committee of Irrigation and Drainage, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt.
· 2004-2010, Steering Committee Member of Water Use Ethics Center, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt.
· 1993-1996, Faculty Affiliated, Integrated Decision Support Group, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
· 1987-present, Member, Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, Cairo, Egypt.
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Operating systems MS-WINDOWS, LINUX and UNIX.
· Networking Microsoft Networking, CISCO, NOVELL.
· Languages Python, VB.NET, C++, C, FORTRAN, HTML, Pascal and PROLOG.
· GIS & Remote Sensing ArcGIS (Spatial Analyst, 3D analyst, Geostatistics), ERDAS IMAGINE, PG-STEAMER and Idrisi Andes.
· Academic software MATLAB, GAMS, Mathematica, WEAP, LINDO/LINGO, Statistica, WMS, ResSim, CDEE/DEEP, WEAP, DEFINITE, M4, CSUDP, MODSIM, FlowMaster, SPSS, WinQSB and Alyuda NeuroIntelligence.
· Database Oracle (SQL/PL, Developer) and ACCESS.
· Other Software Front Page, Dreamweaver, Autocad, Adobe Photoshop.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Ali, H. M., and Mahmoud, M.R., April 2004, “Management of Egypt Crop Pattern According to Reservoir Water Volume”, Proceeding of Second Regional Conference on Arab Water 2004: Action Plans for Integrated Development, National Water Research Center, April 13-15, 2004, Cairo, Egypt.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Mahmoud, M.R., “Siting Nuclear Desalination Plant in Egypt Using GIS and Multi-Criteria Evaluation”, submitted to International Journal of Nuclear Desalination.
SELECTED TECHNICAL REPORTS
· “Assessment of Dams Operations in Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Simulation of Al-Aqiq Reservoir Operation”, King Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2011.
· “Assessment of Dams Operations in Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Simulation of Baysh Reservoir Operation”, King Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 2010.
· “Assessment of Dams Operations in Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Simulation of Houtat Bani Tamim Reservoir Operation”, King Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2010.
· “Assessment of Dams Operations in Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Simulation of Thadiq Reservoir Operation”, King Abdullah Research & Consulting Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 2010.
· “Determining The Rice Area Cultivated in Egypt for The Year 2009 Using SPOT Satellite Images“, Information and Decision Support System Department, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt, Nov 2009.
· “Determining The Rice Area Cultivated in Egypt for The Year 2008 Using Remote Sensing Technology“, Information and Decision Support System Department, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt, Nov 2008.
· “Developing Renewable Ground Water Resources In Arid Lands: Pilot Case: The Eastern Desert Of Egypt”, Eastern Desert Project, UNDP, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt, Jan 2008.
· “Survey of Geographic Information Activities in Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation”, Final Report, Main Information Center, Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt, July 2000.
· “Assessment of Present Status of Water Quality in Egypt”, Final Report, National Water Quality and Availability Management Project, National Water Research Center, Canadian Executing Agency, Cairo, Egypt, March 1999.
· “Nile Water Strategic Research Unit”, Final Report, River Nile Protection and Development Project Phase II, National Water Research Center, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), SNC-LAVALIN, Cairo, Egypt, May 1997.
· “Rainfall Forecast and Strategic Irrigation Management”, Progress Report, Project 93 AVI 093, Commission of The European Communities, Water Management Research Institute, National Water Research Center, Cairo University, ISMES S.P.A Italy, Cairo, Egypt, April 1996.
CONFERENCES ACTIVITIES
· Participated in the 5th World Water Forum, sponsored by World Water Council, Istanbul, Turkey, March 16-22, 2009.
· Attended the 3rd International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments, sponsored by the Prince Sultan Research Center for Environment, Water and Desert, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 16 to 19 November 2008.
· Participated in the 58th ICID International Executive Council Meeting and the USCID Fourth International Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, Sacramento, California, U.S.A., on 30 September 2007 to 6th October 2007.
· Attended the 4th World Water Forum, sponsored by World Water Council, Mexico City, Mexico, March 14-24, 2006.
· Participated and Rapporteur in 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.
· Participated in the 19th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID): Use of Water and Land for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, sponsored by International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), Beijing, People’s Republic of China, September 10-18, 2005.
· Participated in the 3ed International Water Seminar, Water Resources Information System, JICA, Demashq, Syria, 3-6 September 2005.
· Attended the First African Regional Conference on Drainage (ARCOD): Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Quality of Life, Organized by the Egyptian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (ENCID), Cairo, Egypt, December 6-9, 2004.
· Participated in the Second Regional Conference on ARAB WATER 2004: Action Plans for Integrated Development, sponsored by National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, April 13-15, 2004.
· Attended the 3rd World Water Forum, sponsored by World Water Council, Kyoto, Japan, March 15-23, 2003.
· Rapporteur in the International Conference on Wadi Hydrology, sponsored by National Water Research Center, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, November 21-23, 2000.
· Rapporteur in the International Conference of the Integrated Management of Water Resources in the 21st Century, sponsored by the National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, November 21-25, 1999.
· Participated in the 17th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage, Sponsored by International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Granada, Spain, 11-19 September 1999.
· Technical assisted and participated in the Seventh Nile 2002 International Conference, Comprehensive Water Resources Development of the Nile Basin: The Vision for the Next Century, sponsored by the National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 15-19 March 1999.
· Participated in International Conference on Shared Rivers, River Basin Management to Meet Competing Needs, Sponsored by U.S. Committee on Irrigation & Drainage and Bureau of Reclamation, Park City, Utah, USA, 28-31 October 1998.
· Attended the International Conference on Arab Water, Cairo International Conference Center, sponsored by the National Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 26-28 April 1998.
· Attended the 16th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage, Sponsored by International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Cairo, Egypt, September 1996.
· Participate in the Fifteen Annual American Geophysical Union International Conference: Hydrology Days, Sponsored by American Geophysical Union and Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, USA, 3-7 April 1995.