Prof. Dr. of Agricultural Engineering at Cairo University, Egypt
Prof. Dr. Abdelraouf Ramadan is a distinguished Professor of Agricultural Engineering and Water Management at the National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. With extensive expertise in agricultural mechanization, environmental engineering, and water management, he has made significant contributions to the field through both research and practical applications.
Profile:
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Soil and Water Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt (2009)
- M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt (2003)
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, Tanta University, Egypt (1997)
- Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS, Ain Shams University, Egypt (2013)
- Postdoctoral studies on sustainable water management in dry areas, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, UK (2015)
Professional Experience:
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Agricultural Engineering Systems
- Pressurized and Surface Irrigation Systems
- Farm Drainage
- Ground Water Constructions
- Irrigation and Drainage Systems Design and Operation
- Pumping and Pumps
- Surface and Ground Water Hydrology
- Soil Water Plant Relations
- Plane Survey
- Hydraulics
- Engineering Drawing
Research Interests:
- Agricultural mechanization
- Environmental engineering
- Water management and irrigation systems
- Sustainable water productivity techniques
- Remote sensing and GIS in agriculture
- Use of non-traditional water resources
- Renewable energy systems in agriculture
- Soilless and hydroponic farming
- Green building technology
Awards:
- Excellence in Research Outputs at the National Research Centre, Egypt (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Honoring at the Middle East Green Building Summit (2014)
- Honoring at the Middle East Waste Management Summit (2015)
- Eksheda Prize for Agricultural Engineering (2017)
- Best Paper Award from the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (2018)
- Shortlisted for the Newton Prize (2020)
Publication Top Notes:
- Suliman, A. El-R. E., El-D. Nassr, G., Baiomy, M. A., & Abdelraouf, R. E. (2004). Development of Cutting Knives in Crop Residues Shredder. Modern Technology in Agric. Eng. Researches and Application, The 12th Conference of Miser Society of Agricultural Engineering, 4-5 October 2004, pp. 381-396.
- Suliman, A. El-R. E., El-D. Nassr, G., Baiomy, M. A., & Abdelraouf, R. E. (2008). Study of Some Engineering Factors Concerning the Performance of the Affecting Tool in Crop Residues Shredder. The 16th Conference of Miser Society of Agricultural Engineering, 7-8 October 2008, pp. 85-101.
- Bakeer, G. A. A., El-Ebabi, F. G., El-Saidi, M. T., & Abdelraouf, R. E. (2009). Effect of Pulse Drip Irrigation on Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Potato Crop under Organic Agriculture in Sandy Soils. Misr J. Agricultural Engineering, 26(2), pp. 736-765.
- El-Saidi, M. T., Kassab, O. M., Okasha, S. A., & Abdelraouf, R. E. (2010). Effect of Drip Irrigation Systems, Water Regimes, and Irrigation Frequency on Growth and Quality of Potato under Organic Agriculture in Sandy Soils. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 4(9), pp. 4131-4141.
- Refaie, K. M., Hassanein, M. K. K., & Abdelraouf, R. E. (2012). Response of Some Cantaloupe Hybrids to Water Stress. New York Science Journal, 5(8). Available at: http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork.
- Bakry, A. B., Abdelraouf, R. E., Ahmed, M. A., & El Karamany, M. F. (2012). Effect of Drought Stress and Ascorbic Acid Foliar Application on Productivity and Irrigation Water Use Efficiency of Wheat under Newly Reclaimed Sandy Soil. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 8(8), pp. 4552-4558.
- Abdelraouf, R. E., & Abuarab, M. E. (2012). Effect of Irrigation Frequency under Hand Move Lateral and Solid Set Sprinkler Irrigation on Water Use Efficiency and Yield of Wheat. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 8(11), pp. 5445-5458.
- Abdelraouf, R. E., Refaie, K. M., & Hegab, I. A. (2013). Effect of Drip Lines Spacing and Adding Compost on the Yield and Irrigation Water Use Efficiency of Wheat Grown under Sandy Soil Conditions. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 9(2), pp. 1116-1125.
- Hozayn, M., Abd El Monem, A. A., Abdelraouf, R. E., & Abdalla, M. M. (2013). Do Magnetic Water Affect Water Use Efficiency, Quality and Yield of Sugar Beet (Beta Vulgaris L.) Plant Under Arid Regions Conditions? Journal of Agronomy, 34, pp. 1-10.
- Abdelraouf, R. E., Bakry, A. B., & Taha, M. H. (2013). Effect of Pulse Drip Irrigation and Mulching Systems on Yield, Quality Traits, and Irrigation Water Use Efficiency of Soybean under Sandy Soils Conditions. Agricultural Sciences, 4(5), pp. 249-261.