Alaa Mosad Ebrahim Ahmed is a dedicated researcher at SWERI, ARC, Egypt. His work focuses on advancing sustainable soil and water management practices to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Alaa contributes to innovative research projects and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address pressing challenges in soil health and water resource management.
Profile:
Academic Background:
- Ph.D. in Soils and Water Sciences (2021–2024, ongoing)
Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
- Focus: Sustainable water management with advanced remote sensing and GIS technologies.
- Funded by ICARDA.
- M.Sc. in Soils and Water Sciences (2013–2016)
Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
- Focus: Land degradation mitigation in salt-affected soils using remote sensing and GIS.
- B.Sc. in Soils and Water Sciences (2002–2006)
Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
- Graduated with Excellence and Honor.
Professional Experience:
Researcher
Water Requirements and Field Irrigation Research Department, SWERI, ARC (2012–Present)
- Developed innovative irrigation systems, achieving up to 30% water savings.
- Conducted studies on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Trained farmers in sustainable practices to enhance climate resilience.
Consultant
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) (2020–2024)
- Supported site-specific agronomic recommendations for yield optimization.
- Developed digital tools like the Geo-Agro Misr app for climate-smart agriculture.
- Published findings on evapotranspiration and irrigation management.
Country Manager
NENA Regional Evapotranspiration Network, ARC (2019–2022)
- Integrated ground and remote sensing data to optimize water productivity.
- Provided recommendations to national stakeholders on sustainable water use.
Agronomist
ICARDA Projects on Crop Monitoring and Yield Gap Analysis (2016–2020)
- Managed advanced weather stations for evapotranspiration research.
- Contributed to the Global Yield Gap Atlas to optimize resource use.
Key Skills:
- Sustainability Expertise: Climate-resilient agriculture, water-use efficiency.
- Technical Proficiency: GIS, remote sensing, data analytics.
- Languages: Arabic (native), English (proficient), French (fluent).
- Software: Remote sensing applications, Microsoft Office, data visualization tools.
Achievements and Innovations:
- Developed a surface irrigation improvement saving 4.2 billion cubic meters of Nile water annually.
- Created mobile applications for precision agriculture and nutrient management.
- Patent under evaluation for surface irrigation innovation by ASRT, Egypt.
Professional Memberships:
- Consultant, ICARDA.
- Member, FAO Inter-Regional Technical Platform on Water Scarcity.
- Member, National Campaign of Strategic Crops, Egypt.
- Member, Global Yield Gap Atlas.
- Representative, Smart Agricultural Clinic (SAC) Project, Egypt.
Contributions to Agriculture:
With over 13 years of research experience, I have significantly contributed to irrigation management and sustainable agriculture. My innovations in surface irrigation systems are poised to address Egypt’s water crisis, reduce soil salinity, and improve nitrogen use efficiency, ensuring a sustainable future for Egyptian agriculture.
Publication Top Notes:
- Pathways to wheat self-sufficiency in Africa
JV Silva, M Jaleta, K Tesfaye, B Abeyo, M Devkota, A Frija, I Habarurema, …
Global Food Security, 37, 100684 (2023)
Citations: 17
- An improved deep learning procedure for statistical downscaling of climate data
AMS Kheir, A Elnashar, A Mosad, A Govind
Heliyon, 9 (7) (2023)
Citations: 15
- Improving vegetative growth and productivity of navel orange (Citrus sinensis L.) trees under salt-affected soil using glycinebetaine and potassium silicate
AMA Kheder, AM Abo-Elmagd
Journal of Plant Production, 12 (3), 279-286 (2021)
Citations: 5
- Developing a Regional Network for the Assessment of Evapotranspiration
A Lopez-Guerrero, A Cabello-Leblic, E Fereres, D Vallee, P Steduto, …
Agronomy, 13 (11), 2756 (2023)
Citations: 1