Abdelraouf Ramadan | water management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Abdelraouf Ramadan | water management | Best Researcher Award

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.

 

Radwa El-Behairy | Agricultural Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Radwa El-Behairy | Agricultural Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, Tanta University, Egypt

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is a dedicated PhD student at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Egypt. Her research focuses on integrating AI and GIS to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid areas, aiming to enhance food security sustainably. In addition to her studies, she serves as an assistant lecturer at the Higher Institute for Agricultural Cooperation in Shubra El Kheima.

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Education 🎓

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is a dedicated scholar in the field of agricultural and soil sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science from Tanta University, Egypt, in 2017. Building on her foundational knowledge, she pursued a Master of Science in Soil Science, also at Tanta University, which she completed in 2021. Currently, Radwa is a Ph.D. student at the same institution, where she is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence and geographic information systems to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid areas. Her academic journey is marked by a strong commitment to advancing agricultural practices and sustainability through innovative research methodologies.

Experience 🏫

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy is an Assistant Lecturer at the Higher Institute for Agricultural Cooperation in Shubra El Kheima and a PhD student at the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Egypt. Her research focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate soil quality and crop suitability in arid regions. With a solid background in soil science and agricultural science, Radwa has published seven research articles, contributing valuable insights into soil management and crop optimization. Her work aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability through innovative technologies.

Research Interests 🔍

Radwa Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah El-Behairy’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of fields related to agricultural and environmental sciences. Her primary focus is on agricultural sustainability and pedology, where she explores methods to enhance the resilience and productivity of agricultural systems. She employs remote sensing and GIS technologies to monitor and analyze soil and water resources, integrating these with modeling of irrigation water quality to improve resource management. Her work also addresses environmental contamination through advanced artificial intelligence techniques, contributing to assessments of crop suitability and soil quality. Radwa’s expertise in machine learning and deep learning further supports her efforts to develop innovative solutions for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Awards 🏆

Training in the research project “Monitoring land and water productivity through remote sensing WaPOR II”

Publications Top Notes 📚

An Accurate Approach for Predicting Soil Quality Based on Machine Learning in Drylands Agriculture, 2024-04-18 | link

A Novel Approach for Predicting Heavy Metal Contamination Based on Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and GIS in an Arid Ecosystem Agronomy, 2023-07-15 | link

Artificial Intelligence Integrated GIS for Land Suitability Assessment of Wheat Crop Growth in Arid Zones to Sustain Food Security Agronomy, 2023-04-29 |link

Assessment of Potential Heavy Metal Contamination Hazards Based on GIS and Multivariate Analysis in Some Mediterranean Zones Agronomy, 2022-12-19 | link

Combination of GIS and Multivariate Analysis to Assess the Soil Heavy Metal Contamination in Some Arid Zones
Agronomy, 2022-11-16 | link