Civil Engineering Engineer

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Walid Elshorbagy, PhD, PE

Research Professor, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Det., University of Arizona Address: 4225 N 1st Av. Apt #1403, Tucson, AZ, 85719 Phone: (1-520-***-**** Emails: ***************@*****.*******.***, ***************@*****.*** PROFESSOR OF WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Professional civil engineer and highly accomplished professor of water resources and environmental engineering as well as engineering consultant offering more than 30 years' experience in the areas of engineering design, conceptual thinking, scientific research, teaching, curriculum development and student evaluation. Qualified with PhD from University of Arizona and MS from the Utah State University in Civil Engineering. Extensive knowledge and experience in several areas of water resources and environmental engineering that permits him to implement and supervise relevant design projects, develop and lead distinguished academic and research programs in collaboration with renowned international institutes targeted to achieve national priorities of sustainable development. Strong networking and connections in the Gulf region and internationally qualify him to provide an outstanding vision and leadership necessary to build a broad range of partnerships and launch major industrial and research initiatives. An excellent communicator fluent in Arabic and English. Proven ability to interact effectively with people of diverse nationalities and comfortable working in a multicultural set-up. CORE COMPETENCIES

Distinguished academic and industrial experience in the area of water resources and environmental engineering Outstanding Research/Publication Record Generate Research Funds Scientific Divulgation/Knowledge Transfer Efficient Mentoring of Senior/Graduate Students and junior engineers *High Quality Teaching *Strategic Program Planning Administrative/Academic Leadership Curriculum Design/ Development Institutional and Professional Service RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sustainable development-oriented research in several areas including Water Quality and Treatment, Integrated Water Resources Management, Resilient design and management of hydraulic systems, Environmental Impact Assessment, Coastal Environment, Climate change, Hydrology and Groundwater, and Solid Waste Management KEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Professional Engineer – Recently registering in Arizona State as a Professional Engineer (Check the verification link: https://account.ncees.org/rn/1843468-1049531-7ca26f8)

Strategic Project Planning – At MWH Global – Successfully led and completed a strategic/planning project addressing water resources management, water demand and supply forecast, determination of future water gaps, and identification of needed optimal water resources.

Drafting Robust Proposals – At MWH Global – Instrumental in developing a robust proposal in water security for the United Arab Emirates utilizing excellent knowledge in professional writing of technical industrial proposals including background, methodology, time plan, risks, team members/roles, budgets, etc.

Teaching and Academic Instruction – At United Arab Emirates University (Civil Engineering Department) – Proactive development and teaching of more than twenty undergraduate and graduate courses on different topics of water resources and environmental engineering using a variety of innovative and interactive teaching styles. Current teaching of engineering design courses at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona.

Research and Analysis – At United Arab Emirates University, Civil Engineering Department – An expert researcher of international stature processing innovative perspective to the University in carrying out and managing research as well as training researchers. Successfully conducted research on a variety of sustainable development topics related to water resources and environmental engineering and accredited with two consecutive best research awards in the College of Engineering. Moreover, experience with several engineering software such as AutoCad, InfoWater, InfoSWMM, HEC-HMS, GoogleEarth,. etc. 2

Academic Graduate Programs Development and Educational Outcomes Assessment – At United Arab Emirates University, successfully led the development of several graduate programs including the Civil Engineering Master Program, the Water Resources Master Program, and the Engineering PhD Program. Also, proficiently developed an automated and systematic approach of overall educational outcomes assessment for the Civil Engineering Program based on assessment results of several program constituencies yielding efficient action plans needed to close the assessment and improvement loop which resulted in gaining an accreditation by ABET in 2009.

Regional and International Connections – Strong ties with several academic and industrial entities in the Gulf area and in the US, especially in Arizona. This enabled me to serve as an Associate Editor for the most prestigious international journal in the water resources management area (ASCE J. of Water Resources Planning and Management) over the last four years and till now. KEY DELIVERABLES ACROSS CAREER SPAN

Authored and co-authored more than forty scientific papers (and book chapters) published in prestigious world Journals, ten technical reports, and more than fifty scientific conference papers.

Success in conducting several numerical and experimental modelling for national problems related to water management, quality, distribution, delivery and environmental impacts.

Development and revision of several graduate programs while leading new/ongoing graduate programs and affairs.

Implementing best interactive teaching techniques as per each course while developing individualised instruction and multimedia presentations, where applicable; selecting or approving textbooks and learning materials.

Leading full accreditation and educational outcome assessment processes.

Chairing several academic committees and serving in many international advisory panels in addition to acting as an associate editor of the well-known American Society of Civil Engineering Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.

Delivering thirteen invited and keynote talks in prestigious national and international specialized conferences CAREER HISTORY

University of Arizona (Research Professor, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics) Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona (Faculty Adjunct.) MWH Global, Middle East-Dubai Office (Technical Lead) Nov 2016 – Now

Jan 2017 - Now

Jun 2015 – Jun 2016

United Arab Emirates University Sep 1996 – Jun 2015 Full Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept. Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 Director of the Water Resources Master Program Aug 2011 – Jun 2015 Director of the Civil Engineering Master Program Sep 2007 – Feb 2010 Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department Jan 2002 – Jun 2014 Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department Sep 1996 – Dec 2001 University of Arizona, Civil Engineering Department, Tucson, AZ, USA Sep 1993 – Dec 1995 Faculty Adjunct. (Teaching Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources, and Hydrology Courses) Jul 1995 – Dec 1995 Instructor (Teaching Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources, and Hydrology Courses) Sep 1993 – May 1995 Watershed Research Center (WRC), ARS, USDA, Tucson, AZ, USA (Research Assistant) Aug 1992 – Aug 1993 National Water Research Center (WRC), Ministry of Irrigation, Cairo, Egypt (Research Associate) Jul 1987 – Dec 1988 Private Construction Companies, Cairo, Egypt (Construction Design and Executive Engineer) Oct 1985 – Jun 1987 3

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph. D "Dissertation: Design of Irrigation System of Canals Using Stochastic Optimization Approach" 1995 Civil Engineering, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA M.Sc. "Thesis: Fixed Gate-Crest Dual Control of the Ogee Crest Spillway Operation" 1990 Civil Engineering, Utah State Univ., Logan, Utah, USA M.S. in Structural Mechanics and Civil Engineering (Preliminary Year of Graduate Study) 1987 Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

B.S. Civil Engineering 1985

College of Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS’ AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Honoured for recognising the successful completion of a four-year research project titled “Impact Assessment of Refinery Wastewater on Desalinated Water in the UAE”. Sixth UAEU Research Conference, AlAin, UAE (2005).

The Best Externally Funded Research Award in the College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, 4th Annual Research Conference, Apr 2003.

The Best Externally Funded Research Award in the College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, 3rd Annual Research Conference, Apr 2002.

United States Agency for Int. Development (USAID), Fellowship for M.S Degree, 1989-1990.

United States Agency for Int. Development (USAID), Fellowship for Ph. D Degree, 1991-1995.

Graduate Honour Roll, Grade Average Point (GPA) of 4.0, Utah State University, 1989-1990. Professional Registration/Certifications

* ENGINEER-In-Training, State Board of Technical Registration, State of Arizona, USA, Certificate No 06501, January 10th, 1996

* Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona is underway after passing October 2017 PE Exam

(https://account.ncees.org/rn/1843468-1049531-7ca26f8) Academic and Professional Links

Personal Website http://civil.arizona.edu/walid-elshorbagy Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Th7y6VIAAAAJ&view_op=list_works Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Walid_Elshorbagy Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/walid-elshorbagy-phd-pe-b95959114/ PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 14th June, 1963 Nationality: Egyptian (Legal Resident of USA) Marital Status: Married Driver’s Licence: U.S-Arizona, UAE, Egypt

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