WMRI Director
Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed Embaby is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources Management. He possesses extensive expertise in integrated water management systems, water policy, and innovative irrigation techniques. His research emphasizes remote sensing (RS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), smart irrigation, and water accounting. As the current Director of WMRI, he leads applied research programs supporting water and food security under changing climatic conditions. Dr. Embaby has contributed to numerous international and regional projects on irrigation modernization, water management, and decision-support systems, translating scientific research into practical, field-ready solutions. Academically, he teaches GIS, remote sensing, and geomatics, while actively building capacity and knowledge transfer among engineers, decision-makers, and water user associations.
One of the 12 scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center
WMRI Overview
The Water Management Research Institute (WMRI) is a specialized institute under the NWRC, playing a pivotal role in advancing agricultural water management in Egypt. WMRI focuses on maximizing water use efficiency, evaluating irrigation network performance, and supporting the national transition to modern irrigation systems through comprehensive field and analytical studies linking science with practical application.
Area of Expertise
WMRI possesses multidisciplinary expertise, including:
- Rehabilitation and evaluation of irrigation networks, water distribution equity analysis
- Transition from surface irrigation to drip, sprinkler, and other modern methods
- Smart and modern irrigation technologies
- Water resources management, water accounting, and salinity control
- Safe reuse of agricultural drainage water
- GIS and remote sensing applications
- AI applications in resource planning
- Integration of solar and green hydrogen energy in irrigation operations
- Climate change adaptation strategies for water and agriculture sectors
WMRI Vision
To be a leading national and regional center of excellence in modernizing agricultural water management, providing decision-makers with scientific digital tools that contribute to water and food sustainability
WMRI Mission
As one of the twelve scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center, WMRI produces applied research knowledge that supports efficient water use, promotes sustainable irrigation systems, and develops technical capacities for engineers, farmers, and water user associations. The institute aims to enhance water and food security in Egypt while providing scientific consultations, integrating research and application to ensure sustainable agricultural practices.