Ahmed M. Saqr
Also known as: https://linktr.ee/a.m.saqr
Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences
Research areas: Environmental Science · Water Science and Technology · Water Quality and Pollution Assessment · Water resources management and optimization · Water Quality and Resources Studies
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About
Ahmed M. Saqr is an Assistant Professor of Irrigation and Hydraulics at the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt. He received his B.Sc. degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from Mansoura University in 2012 and his M.Sc. degree in Irrigation and Hydraulics in 2016. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Groundwater Resource Management) from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) in 2023 through an exchange program with the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, where he also served as a Ph.D. Researcher and completed a Certificate of Research.
Dr. Saqr's research focuses on the sustainable management of water-related ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches that integrate hydrological modeling, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data-driven decision-making. His research interests include groundwater management, water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, irrigation, environmental engineering, climate resilience, and sustainability.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Saqr has held several teaching and research positions, including Demonstrator, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Research Assistant, and Assistant Professor. He has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in hydraulics, hydrology, groundwater engineering, water resources management, irrigation systems, GIS applications, and coastal zone management. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at several higher education institutions in Egypt and as a Visiting Lecturer and Researcher at TH Köln – Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Dr. Saqr actively contributes to consultancy and applied research projects related to groundwater management, canal rehabilitation, and sustainable water resources development. He has supervised multiple master's theses and participated in international research collaborations addressing water security, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in leading international journals, with an H-index of 23, editorial and associate editorial roles in several scientific journals, and peer-review activities for prestigious journals in hydrology, environmental management, and sustainability sciences. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).
Dr. Saqr has received several recognitions for his academic and research excellence, including the IAHR Best Research Paper Award and the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Environment Science and Engineering. Through his research, teaching, consultancy, and community engagement, he remains committed to advancing innovative and sustainable solutions for contemporary water and environmental challenges.
Employment
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TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences Visiting Lecturer and Researcher2025 - 2025
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Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University Researcher2024 - Present
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Higher Future Institute of Engineering and Technology in Mansoura Assistant Professor (Adjunct / Part-time)2024 - 2025
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Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology at Manzala Assistant Professor (Adjunct/Part-time)2024 - 2024
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Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering Assistant Professor2023 - Present
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Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology in Kafr El-Sheikh Assistant Professor (Adjunct/Part-time)2023 - 2024
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Damietta University Assistant Professor (Adjunct/Part-time)2023 - 2024
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Tokyo Institute of Technology Ph.D. Researcher2022 - 2022
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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology School of Energy Resources Environment Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering Graduate Research Assistant2020 - 2023
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Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering Assistant Lecturer2016 - 2023
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Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering Demonstrator2012 - 2016
Education
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Tokyo Institute of Technology Diploma (Certificate of research)2022 - 2022
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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology School of Energy Resources Environment Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy2020 - 2023
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Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Science2007 - 2012
Projects & Funding
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Obtaining Ph.D. Ministry of Higher Education2020 - 2023
Publications (72)
- A novel hybrid Elk-Eel and grouper optimizer coupled with machine learning for integrated irrigation water quality index prediction and Pareto-optimal monitoring cost reduction Save
- An Integrated Geospatial Assessment of Multi-hazard Vulnerability and Groundwater Potential for Advancing Sustainable Water Security in Northern Odisha, India Save
- Sustainable River-Basin management under monsoon variability: Spatio-temporal hydrochemistry and water-quality suitability in the Kankai Basin of Nepal Himalaya Save
- Chemistry and Pharmacology of Chenopodium album L. (BATHUA) Save
- Pleurotus spp.-driven Dye’s Detoxification: Insight Overview, Mechanism, Factors, Major Challenges and Techno-economic Feasibility Save
- Solid waste management across the urbanization gradient in Changunarayan municipality (Nepal): exploring barriers and identifying strategies for sustainability Save
- Global prostate cancer risk associated with microplastic exposure: a statistical and machine learning analysis Save
- Machine learning prediction of compressive strength in 3d printed fiber reinforced concrete using support vector regression and artificial neural networks with shapley additive explanations Save
- Ensemble learning physics-guided surrogates for efficient emulation of MODFLOW-USG transient simulations in heterogeneous and highly dynamic groundwater system Save
- Expert-driven canal control using inverse reinforcement learning for minimizing water level and delivery errors in irrigation networks Save
- Toward sustainable energy production: a comparative machine learning framework for predicting green hydrogen cost across the african continent Save
- Navigating water security in semi-arid regions: SWAT+-based analysis of climate change impacts in Morocco’s R’Dom watershed Save
- Spatiotemporal dynamics of trace elements and associated health risks in Phewa Lake, Nepal Save
- Hybrid Ensemble Learning for TWSA Prediction in Water-Stressed Regions: A Case Study from Casablanca–Settat Region, Morocco Save
- Hydro-morphologic Variations Induced by Bandal-like Structures for River Bank Protection Save
- Hydrogeochemistry and water quality in the transboundary Koshi Basin, central Himalayas Save
- Bioremediation Strategies for Soil Contamination: Bibliometric Analysis and State-of-the-Art Review Save
- Chemical Toxins in Groundwater of the Mediterranean Region: AI-Based Comprehensive Analysis of Contamination Levels Across Key Countries Save
- Groundwater Fluctuations and Saltwater Intrusion Due to an Estuary and Sea Tidal Loading: A Comprehensive Evaluation Toward Sustainable Development Save
- Harnessing AI for Sustainable Groundwater Management: Trends and Prospects Save