CoRI Director
Since November 2024, the institute has been under the leadership of Professor Dr. Yasser Raslan, a Professor Emeritus serving as the Acting Director and Supervisor.
Dr. Raslan brings decades of high-level expertise to the role:
- Previous Leadership: Served as Director of the Institute (2014–2015) and formerly as Deputy Director.
- Academic Background: Earned his PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University (USA) in 1994.
- National Contribution: Appointed as the Chair of the Scientific Committee for Cairo Water Week (CWW) 2025, underscoring his extensive experience in irrigation and water resource management.
One of the 12 scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center
CoRI Overview
In 1971, as part of a research project, the first specialized team was formed to gather data and conduct studies on erosion and sedimentation sites along the northern coast of the Nile Delta. This initiative aimed to propose appropriate solutions and was established under the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), in cooperation with UNESCO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
As a result, two research stations were established in Abu Qir and Ras El Bar, with operations commencing at the Abu Qir station in 1972. In 1973, the President of the Academy issued a decree to establish a branch of the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) specifically dedicated to coastal protection. This decree integrated the project's technical staff and facilities into the newly formed Shore Protection Branch of the NIOF.
In 1983, Presidential Decree No. 135 of 1982 was issued, transferring this branch to the Water Research Center under the Ministry of Irrigation, officially naming it the Coastal Protection Studies and Research Institute. Finally, in 1993, Presidential Decree No. 316 was issued regarding the reorganization of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), which officially included the Coastal Research Institute (CoRI) as one of its specialized research institutes.
Area of Expertise
he Coastal Research Institute (CoRI) is the primary authority responsible for monitoring the status of Egypt’s shorelines. Through laboratory studies and both basic and applied research, the institute works to understand complex coastal dynamics. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions and implement preventive measures to address coastal challenges and erosion along the entire Egyptian coast.
CoRI Vision
To be a world-class center of excellence in coastal protection research and innovation, dedicated to safeguarding shorelines against natural and human-induced hazards, while ensuring they remain healthy and sustainable for future generations.
HRI Mission
The Coastal Research Institute (CoRI) is one of the twelve scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center. It is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research, providing innovative solutions, and disseminating knowledge to enhance the understanding and management of coastal systems, protect marine biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change, ensuring the sustainability of shorelines and the communities that depend on them.