Chairman at Mechanical &Electrical Department Ministry of Water Resources and irrigation Egypt
Dr. Ayman Ibrahim has nearly 35 years of experience with the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. He is currently the Chairman of the Mechanical and Electrical Department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 600 pumping stations across Egypt. His leadership spans 15 central directorates and 60 general directorates. Dr. Ibrahim has worked extensively in water resources management, power systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, control systems, and SCADA, contributing to numerous national and international projects. His expertise also includes teaching, capacity building, and consulting in electronics, communication systems, and water resources management.
Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Monofiyia University, Egypt (2009)
Thesis: Advanced Signal Processing Techniques for Power System Protection
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
Colorado State University, USA (1994)
Thesis: Adaptive Learning Approach for Image Data Compression and Pattern Recognition
- B.Sc. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Cairo University, Egypt (1987)
Professional Experience:
- Chairman, Mechanical and Electrical Department
Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (August 2022 – Present)
Overseeing the operation of 600 pumping stations, strategic planning, project implementation, and human resource management.
- Sector Head, Monitoring Systems, Communication, Information, and Assets
Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (March 2018 – August 2022)
Managed five central directorates: Telemetry, Water Quality, Water Communication, Assets, and Public Relations.
- Undersecretary for Telemetry – Irrigation Sector
Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Aug 2014 – March 2018)
- Studies and Projects General Director
Central Directorate for Monitoring Systems (Telemetry), Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Oct 2010 – Aug 2014)
Key Projects and Contributions:
- Main System Management (MSM) Project: Designed and implemented a nationwide Voice and Data Communication System for water level data collection across Egypt.
- Control Systems for Irrigation Canals: Worked on national projects, including the control systems for El Salam Canal and other irrigation projects, involving SCADA and PLC systems.
- Modernization of National Railway Level Crossings: Consultant for modernization projects involving 136 and 35 level crossings in Egypt.
- Decision Support System (DSS) Consultant: Worked with CEDARE on projects related to climate change and water resource management.
Publication Top Notes :
- Exergoeconomic analysis for cost optimization of a solar distillation system
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Rashad, A.M., Dincer, I. (2017). Solar Energy, 151, 22–32.
(68 Citations)
- A modified basin type solar still: Experimental performance and economic study
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Allam, E.E., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). Energy, 93, 335–342.
(49 Citations)
- Experimental performance evaluation of a combined solar system to produce cooling and potable water
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Dincer, I. (2015). Solar Energy, 122, 1066–1079.
(19 Citations)
- Performance study of a modified basin type solar still
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). Solar Energy, 118, 397–409.
(37 Citations)
- A solar desalination system: Exergetic performance assessment
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Dincer, I. (2015). Energy Conversion and Management, 101, 379–392.
(48 Citations)
- Thermal modeling of a modified basin-type solar still
Ibrahim, A.G.M., Allam, E.E., Elshamarka, S.E. (2015). In Progress in Clean Energy, Volume 2: Novel Systems and Applications, 831–850.
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