SRI Director
Prof. Amin Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Department of Civil Engineering, in 1988. He joined the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in 1990 and began his career at the National Water Research Center (NWRC), Hydraulics Research Institute in 1991. He obtained a Diploma in River Engineering from the Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands, in 1991, followed by a Master’s degree in River Engineering in 1999.
In June 2005, he earned his PhD in Civil Engineering from Menofia University, specializing in sediment transport in rivers. He also worked as a researcher in the group responsible for building capacities to solve hydraulic problems and the design and evaluation of water structures, and participated in special research on hydraulic structures in Uganda (Environmental Impact Assessment). He has more than 22 years of professional experience in surveying and hydraulic research, including extensive field measurements using advanced surveying equipment and techniques to address hydraulic problems of the Nile River and its branches.
He conducted fieldwork measurements outside the Arab Republic of Egypt in Southern Sudan for a multipurpose dam construction project, as well as calibrating many hydraulic structures in Uganda. He has also given several scientific lectures at the Regional Training Center at the Institute of Hydraulics Research related to river morphology and field measurements for specialized engineers and technicians from southern Sudan. He has been the Director of the Survey Research Institute (SRI) since Dec 2021.
One of the 12 scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center
SRI Overview
Survey Research Institute (SRI) established in 1975, as one of twelve research institutes under the umbrella of National Water Research Center (NWRC), Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI). SRI aims to forward research concerning the modern techniques in surveying work with the objective of developing and applying all modern aspects of geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. SRI staff is a well-qualified multi-disciplinary research team, capable of scientifically handling development problems with sufficient practical experience. The structure of the Institute is flexible enough to create integrated groups for the work of technical studies.
SRI Vision
To achieve our future vision of SRI becoming a leading research institution in surveying science, we must implement the latest advanced technologies and innovative methodologies that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability. This will be accomplished by:
- Applying the latest technologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of surveying measurements.
- Developing modern alternative means of computer aided field surveying and data processing with the aim of accelerating the production and updating varies types of maps.
- Promoting the integration of GIS and remote sensing technologies in surveying applications.
- Utilizing advanced surveying technologies such as laser scanning, point cloud processing, and drone based data analysis to produce high resolution and precise spatial data.
- Provide geomatics technical and engineering consultancy services to the public and private sectors.
SRI Mission
SRI is dedicated to promoting national development through scientific research, technical expertise, and capacity building in the field of surveying sciences. The Institute fulfils its mission by: carrying out practical research in geodesy, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and GIS. Offering specialized training courses in geomatics technology, GIS, and remote sensing. Providing technical consultations and services to support development projects, strengthening its role as one of the twelve scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center (NWRC)