WRSCT Director
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Sherif obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Ain Shams University in 1989, then obtained a Master’s degree in Land Reclamation from Al-Azhar University in 2005. He also obtained a PhD in 2011 from Al-Azhar University Specialization in chemistry of water and soil.
He began his professional life at the National Water Research Center in 1994, where he worked as an agricultural engineer in the Water Quality and Soil Analysis Laboratories Department at the Nile Research Institute until 1997. Then he worked as an agricultural engineer in the Laboratories Department at the Drainage Research Institute during the period from 1998 to 2003. After that, he moved to work at the Central Laboratories for Environmental Monitoring from 2004 to 2014, and during the period from 2004 to 2012, he assumed the presidency of the Laboratories Department at the Consultations and Information Unit in Toshka.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Sherif has been the Director of the Water Studies and Research Complex and the Consultations and Information Unit for water and agriculture in Toshka since 2016 until today.
During this scientific and practical journey, Mr. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Sherif conducted and published several scientific papers and research in the fields of Nile water quality, soil and water chemistry, as well as on the effects of environmental and climatic factors and modern irrigation systems on some strategic crops, especially in the Toshka region.
One of the 12 scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center
WRSCT Overview
The Water Studies and Research Complex and the Consultations and Information Unit for Water and Agriculture in Toshka, South Valley, are key pillars of scientific research under the auspices of the National Water Research Center. The complex and unit's particular importance stems from their unique location in the Toshka region of South Valley, making them a destination for those interested in scientific research in the fields of water and agriculture in the region.
Area of Expertise
- Estimation of crop water requirements.
- Development and improvement of irrigation systems (surface drip irrigation – subsurface drip irrigation – center pivot irrigation – sprinkler irrigation).
- Climate data analysis and assessment of the impact of climate change on agriculture.
- Design and management of field experiments in desert lands.
- Technology transfer, training, and agricultural extension services for farmers.
- Preparation of water budgets for farms and agricultural projects.
- Provision of technical and consultancy services for institutions and investors.
WRSCT Vision
The Water Studies and Research Complex and the Consultations Unit in Toshka aspire to become a leading center in supporting sustainable development in desert regions through excellence in scientific research and its applications in the fields of water management, smart agriculture, and climate. The complex and the unit aim to become a scientific reference center at both the national and regional levels for developing and implementing smart solutions for water and agriculture management in arid environments, by integrating scientific research with modern technology through:
- To study and propose the outlines of a long-term water resources management policy for Upper Egypt.
- To provide technical solutions to the problems associated with the application of current irrigation methods.
- To conduct the necessary scientific research for expanding agricultural land.
- To propose improvements to the environmental aspects of irrigation and drainage systems.
- To provide technical consultations for selecting the most suitable irrigation methods and the best crop combinations for the region, ensuring economic returns.
- To assist in preparing feasibility studies for agricultural projects.
- To develop and implement training courses for engineers, technicians, and farmers in the region.
- To create various databases not only for modern irrigation systems but also for different agricultural technologies.
WRSCT Mission
To provide an exceptional research environment for conducting applied studies related to water use efficiency, irrigation system development, and the assessment of climate change impacts on agriculture. The mission also includes the transfer of modern agricultural technologies and the provision of technical and consultancy support for agricultural development projects in Toshka and South Valley.