Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research since February 2026, Arab Republic of Egypt.

He is a professor of environmental engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria Universit , a member of the Board of Trustees of the Library of Alexandria, and a member of the Supreme Council of Universities.

He held the position of President of Alexandria University, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the same university, and Governor of Alexandria.

He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Training Academy and as a member of the General Assembly of the Holding Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation.

He oversaw the establishment of international branches of “Alexandria University” in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Greece, and the restructuring of the branches in Chad and South Sudan. He also contributed to concluding more than 100 agreements to provide dual degree programs with international universities in the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France, and the establishment of “Alexandria National University,” and the launch of the “Technology Park” at Alexandria University.

He worked as a consultant with industrial companies and bodies in the field of water desalination and treatment, and participated in the preparation of the Third World Water Development Report in cooperation with UNESCO in 2009, and participated in the Arab Water Experts Forum in 2016 to formulate the Arab Water Strategy.

He received several awards, including: the University Award for Scientific Encouragement from Alexandria University in 2008, the Cooperation Award in the Field of Water Desalination from the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority in 2006, and the Excellence in Engineering Work Award from the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate in 2002.

He has a number of research papers published in international scientific journals and periodicals.

He completed his studies at Alexandria University, where he obtained a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering in 2001, a Master's degree in the same specialization in 1996, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.