DAMANHOUR UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
DAMANHOUR, EGYPT
Emad F. Abdelaty, PhD
Damanhour University, Faculty of Agriculture,
Department of Natural Resources and
Agricultural Engineering,
Alabaadia Assembler,
Cairo Alexandria Agricultural Road,
P.O. Box 22516
Damanhour, Behera, Egypt.
Tel.: (002) 0453369849
Fax: (002) 0453369848
E-mail: emad.fawzy@damanhour.edu.eg
Employer Email: Fac.agric.dam@hotmail.com
Mobile:(002) 01225023534
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Applications of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in natural resources (soil and water) evaluation and development with excellent qualifications and a strong desire to excel in this area. use remote sensing data to improve the management of land, water and groundwater systems, climate change study and land cover and land use to help the decision makers in establishment a plan for land, water and groundwater systems management and conservation. Able to performance soil and water laboratory analysis for natural resources evaluation and development. Also have experience with Geographic Information Systems for soil and water mapping and hydrological studies. Willing to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to improve the quality of my team research projects.
EDUCATION
· Post-doc (2015):the Erasmus Mundus MEDASTAR Project, an Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project with Grant Agreement no. 2011-4051/002-001-EMA2. Department of Physics, University of Oviedo, Spain, 1 December 2014 – 1 September 2015.
· Post-doc (2014):The Multi-Disciplinary Training Programme Science for Diplomacy ‘ DIPLOMA’ under course 2 “Management of agro-food resources adapted to climate change for a sustainable Mediterranean agriculture”. National Research Council (CNR) Institute IBIMET in FIRENZE (ITALY), 12 May 2014 – 12 November 2014.
· Doctorate's Degree(October 2012): The Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damanhour, Egypt. Thesis Title: Building of RS and GIS-Decision Support System to Develop Land and Water Resources – El-Dabaa Region – North west Coast – Egypt.
· Master's Degree Course(June 2010): " Geomatics and Natural Resources Evaluation" Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare, Firenze University, Italy.
· Master's Degree(April 2007): In Soil and Water Sciences from Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria, Damanhour Branch, Egypt. Thesis Title: Mapping and Evaluation of Land Resources by Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS (Wadi El-Natroun Egypt).
· Bachelor’s Degree(June 2002): The Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria, Damanhour Branch, Egypt. With cumulative grade “Very Good with honor”.
WORK EXPERIENCE
· Assistant Professor (November 2012 – Present):Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering), University of Damanhour, Egypt.
· AssistantLecturer (June 2007 – November 2012):Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering), University of Damanhour, Egypt.
· Demonstrator (January 2003 – June 2007):Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering), University of Alexandria, Damanhour branch, Egypt.
Teaching Experience
30h/week during 2 semesters (or 28 weeks):
· Remote Sensing Analysis.
· Geographic Information Systems Analysis.
· Land Evaluation Analysis.
· Soil Chemical Analysis.
· Soil Physical Analysis.
· Salty Land Reclamation.
· AlkaliLandReclamation.
· DesertLandReclamation.
· Irrigation and Drainage systems.
· Fertilizers and Biofertilizers.
· Plant Nutrition.
STUDIED- RELEVANT COURSES
· Principles of Remote Sensing.
· Geographic Information Systems.
· Modeling.
· Soil and Water Analysis.
· Land Evaluation.
· Principles of Soil Sciences.
· Agricultural Engineering.
· Soil Surveying & Classification.
· Land Reclamation.
· Salty and Alkali Land Reclamation.
· Desert Land Reclamation.
· Soil Fertility.
· Cartography
· Image Processing
· Photointerpretation
· Laboratory of Image Processing
· Laboratory of Geomatics
· Microwave Remote Sensing
· Climatology and Agrometeorology
· Thematic Mapping
· Geology
· Geomorphology
· Watershed Hydrology
· Agriculture and Land use
· Land cover and Vegetation ecology
· Forests
· Soils
LABORATORY SKILLS
· Processing of Satellite Digital Data.
· Image Pre-Processing (registration, mosaicing, clipping).
· Determination of the most informative bands.
· Supervised Classification.
· Unsupervised Classification.
· Accuracy Assessment of Classification. (ERDAS Imagine software was used in this processing)
· Derivation of Soil Surface Indices.
· Derivation of Vegetation Indices.
· Remotely sensed Change detection of land use and land cover.
· Processing of Topographic maps.
· Coordinates Conversion.
· Maps Input (using the digitizer attached to Terrasoft GIS software).
· Data Processing.
· Edge matching.
· Maps merging.
· Data format conversion.
· DEM generation.
· Slope generation.
· Aspect generation.
· Maps clipping.
· Interpolation of soil characteristics.
· Map overlay of soil characteristics.
(Arc/Info and ArcView software were used in this processing)
· Hydrology Analysis.
· Mapping hydrological network (Flow direction and Flow accumulation)
· Mapping and analysis of watershed (watershed size and capacity).
· Geolocation of Samples.
(GPS was used to determine soil samples locations)
· Soil Analysis.
· Chemical analysis.
· The Electric Conductivity (EC).
· The Soil Reaction (pH).
· Soluble Cations (Ca, Mg, Na and K).
· Soluble Anions (Co3, HCo3 and Cl).
· Nutritional elements (N, P, K).
· Micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu).
· Calcium Carbonate.
· Organic matter.
· Physical analysis.
· Soil texture.
· Saturation percent.
· Bulk density.
· Hydraulic conductivity.
· Soil water content.
· Soil capability
· Soil suitability
· Soil productivity
· Climatic Study
· Climatic Data collection
· Climatic Classification
· Climatic data forecasting
COMPUTER SKILLS
· ICDL modules (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, Information Technology).
· Photoshop program
· Remote Sensing programs (ERDAS and ENVI).
· GIS programs (ArcGIS and ArcView).
· Land Evaluation programs (MicroLEIS and ALES Arid).
· Statistical analysis programs (Geostatistical).
GRANTS and AWARDS
· I was granted a Postdoctoral scholarship in the frame of the Erasmus Mundus MEDASTAR Project, an Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project with Grant Agreement no. 2011-4051/002-001-EMA2. Department of Physics, University of Oviedo, Spain, 1 December 2014 – 1 September 2015.
· I was granted a Postdoctoral scholarship within the framework of the Multi-Disciplinary Training Programme Science for Diplomacy ‘ DIPLOMA’ under course 2 “Management of agro-food resources adapted to climate change for a sustainable Mediterranean agriculture”. National Research Council (CNR) Institute IBIMET in FIRENZE (ITALY), 12 May 2014 – 12 November 2014.
· I was granted an International Agricultural Research and Training Center (IARTC) scholarship for the second edition. Camiikebir Mah. Cavuskoyyolu Sok. No: 9, 35660, Menemen, Izmir (Turkey), 04-08 November 2013.
· I was granted an IAO scholarship for the 30th edition of Master’s degree in Geomatics and Natural Resources Evaluation, 2nd November 2009 - 29th June 2010, Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare Faculty of Agriculture, Firenze University, Italy, 2010.
· Certificate of Appreciation for Excellenceafter getting my MSc. degree, Agricultural Syndicate, Damanhour, El-Behera, Egypt, 2007.
· Certificate of Appreciation for Excellenceduring my bachelor study, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour Branch, University of Alexandria, 2004.
· Certificate of Appreciation for Excellenceduring my bachelor study, El-Behera Governorate, during National Day of Governorate celebrations, 2002.
· Graduate honor scholarship, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour Branch, University of Alexandria, Egypt (entire tuition fees for four years (1998-2002)).
Memberships
· Member of Agriculture and Environmental Science Journal, Damanhour University, Egypt.
· Member of Egyptian Soil Science Society (ESSS).
· Member of Al-Amal Association charity to the environment and community development, Al-Bohiera Governorate, Egypt.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
· English: fluent, written and spoken (TOFEL ITP).
· Arabic: fluent, written and spoken (native language).
CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS and FORUM
· "Symposium of Hydrology Department", Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt, October 20th, 2012. Giving a talk under that title: “Watershed Hydrology in El-Dabaa region, Egypt”.
· "Final Evaluation of Master Students", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, June 29th, 2010. Giving a talk under that title: “Soil Classification in Elba Island, Tuscany Province, Italy”.
· MASTER DAY "Students Present their Countries", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, February 18th, 2010. Giving a talk under that title: “Egypt mother of Civilizations”.
SEMINARS and SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS
· "Scientific Seminar", Agricultural Research Center, Itay Elbarod Branch, Albohira, Egypt, 24 January 2016. Giving a talk under that title: “Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Agriculture”.
· Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development", The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 11:00 am–12:00 noon.
· "Research Planning and Management", The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 01:00–02:00 noon.
· “Using NASA SMAP and ESA SMOS to study the impact of prolonged soil moisture deficit on vegetation function worldwide”, National Research Council (CNR) Institute IBIMET in FIRENZE (ITALY), 18 June 2014.
· "Scientific Seminar", Natural Resources and Agricultural Engineering department, faculty of agriculture, Damanhour University, Egypt, December 08th, 2013. Giving a talk under that title: “Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture”.
· "Use of Topographic Analysis in Land Evaluation", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, November 3th, 2009.
· "Microwave Remote Sensing Techniques for the Monitoring of Hydrological Parameters", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, November 13th, 2009.
· "Global Scale Analysis, SAR Interferometry Applications and Examples of Operative Cases", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, November 27th, 2009.
· "Hydrological Applications of Remote Sensing", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, December 2nd, 2009.
· "Soil as Biological System", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, February 4th, 2010.
· "The European Strategy on Agricultural Research for Development", Istituto Agronomico per L’oltremare. Firenze University, Italy, February 10th, 2010.
WORKSHOPS, MODULES and TRAINING COURSES
· "GIS for Agriculture and Environment", National Research Center, Damanhour, Egypt. August 15, 2016.
· "Awareness Workshop for Conducting Responsible Science", National Academy of Sciences, Damanhour, Egypt. 30 December 2015.
· "NASA Remote Sensing Observations For Flood Management", NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Webinar Series, Every Monday, 8 - 29 June 2015.
· Training Course on Seasonal Forecasts for Agriculture in the Mediterranean in National Research Council (CNR) Institute IBIMET in FIRENZE (ITALY), 22-26 September 2014.
· Training Course on Climate change impacts on agricultural systems in Africa in National Research Council (CNR) Institute IBIMET in FIRENZE (ITALY), 9-13 June 2014.
· Training Course on Quality Standards in the Education Process in Senghor University, Alexandria, Egypt. 24-27 March 2014.
· "Ethics in Science", German Academic Exchange Service(DAAD), Cairo Office, Egypt, March 10th, 2014.
· Training Course on Quality Standards in the Education Process in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 03-04 March 2014.
· Training Course on Competing for Research Funda in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 26-27 February 2014.
· Training Course on International Publishing of Scientific Research in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 24-25 February 2014.
· Training Course on External Review for Higher Education Institutions. National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 04-05 December 2013.
· Training Course on Program Specification and Curriculum Maps for Higher Education Institutions. National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 02-03 December 2013.
· Training Course on Institutional Self-Evaluation for Higher Education Institutions. National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 30 November -01 December 2013.
· Training Course on Self-Study for Higher Education Institutions. National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 18-19 May 2013.
· “2nd International Course on Watershed Hydrology and Conservation of Soil” International Agricultural Research and Training Center (IARTC). Camiikebir Mah. Cavuskoyyolu Sok. No: 9, 35660, Menemen, Izmir (Turkey), 04-08 November 2013.
· Communicating Science and Academic Research Modulein German Academic Exchange Service(DAAD), Cairo Office, Egypt, September 30th, 2013.
· Workshop “SALTMED model”as an integrated management tool for water, crop, soil and fertilizers. Soil and water department, faculty of agriculture, Alexandria University, Egypt, November 27th, 2011.
· Training Course on Reference Management Systems in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, Egypt. 31 October-01 November 2012.
· Training Course on Time and Meeting Managing in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 11-12 July 2012.
· Training Course on Research Ethics in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 20-21 June 2012.
· Training Course on Credit Hour Systems in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 07-08 March 2012.
· Training Course on Effective Presentation Skills in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Damanhour University, Egypt. 06-07 February 2012.
· Training Course on Communication Skills in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, Egypt. 25-27 July 2006.
· Training Course on Thinking Skills in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, Egypt. 22, 24, 25 July 2006.
· Training Course on Research Methodology in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, Egypt. 15-18 July 2006.
· Training Course on Effective Teaching in Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Alexandria University, Egypt. (July 2006).
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Abdelaty, E. F.(2016). Mapping of Climate Classification and Rainfall Water Deficit in Egypt using Aridity Indices and GIS Spatial Interpolation. Journal of Natural Resources, Scientific Research Publishing. (Accepted)
2. Abdelaty, E. F.(2016). Land Use Change Detection and Prediction Using High-Spatial Resolution Google Earth Imagery and GIS Techniques: A Study on Al-Beheira Governorate, Egypt. Proc. SPIE 9688, Fourth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2016), 968803 (August 12, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2239898
3. Abd El-Hady, A. M., Aggag A. M., Abdelaty, E. F. and Bahnassy M. H. (2016). GIS-Forecasted Surface Hydrology for Reducing Risks of Food Production (Northern West Coast, Egypt). The 19th annual EUEC 2016: Energy, Utility & Environment Conference & Expo. Feb 3 - 5, 2016 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA.
4. Abd El-Hady, A. M. and Abdelaty, E. F. (2014). Forecasting of Water Crisis and Water Requirements of Wheat Cultivated at The Northern West Coast (Egypt). 3-5 February 2014, 17th Annual, Energy, Utility and Environment Conference (EUEC), Phoenix Convention Center, Tucson, USA. 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004.
5. Abdelaty, E. F.,Abd El-Hady, A. M., Bahnassy, M. and Mourd, A. Y. (2013). Morphological and Hydrological Analysis by Geographic Information Systems for Rainfall Harvesting Under Climate Change (El-Dabaa Region, North-Western Coast, Egypt). 2-4 December 2013, the first International Conference “Food and Agriculture: new Approaches”. Agriculture and Biology Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt.
6. Abd El-Hady, A. M., Bahnassy, M., Abdelaty, E. F. and Mourd, A. Y. (2011). Accuracy Assessment of Thematic Mapper and ASTER Satellite Data for Mapping of Soil Surface Conditions (El-Dabaa Region, Northern Coast, Egypt). J. Agric. & Env. Sci. Damanhour University, Egypt. Vol.10 (1) 2011. 99-118.
7. Abd El-Hady, A. M., Bahnassy, M. and Abdelaty, E. F. (2008). Mapping of Terrain analysis (DEM, Slope and Aspect) and Soil Erodibility Factor in Wadi El-Natroun Egypt. J. Agri. & Env. Sci. Alex. Univ., Egypt.
8. Abd El-Hady, A. M., Bahnassy, M. and Abdelaty, E. F. (2008). Mapping of Soil Suitability for some common crops cultivated in Wadi El-Natroun Egypt. J. Agri. & Env. Sci. Alex. Univ., Egypt.