WRRI Director
Dr. Doaa Amin is the Director of the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), National Water Research Center, Egypt. She is an Associate Professor with research interests in hydrology, hydro-climatology, and water resources management. Her scientific work focuses on climate change impacts on the Nile Basin, rainfall estimation using satellite imagery, flood and drought risk assessment, and seasonal flow forecasting.
She earned her Ph.D. in Hydraulic and Irrigation Engineering from Ain Shams University in 2014. Throughout her career, she has held several leadership positions, including Manager of the Nile Forecasting Center, Head of the Nile Basin Studies Department, Deputy Director of WRRI, and in 2025, Director of WRRI. Dr. Amin has led and participated in many national and international projects funded by EU, STDF, ASRT, and NWRC, addressing hydrological extremes, drought early warning, Nile flow simulation, and climate change adaptation.
In addition to supervising theses and conducting training programs, she has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on groundwater, rainfall variability, flash floods, and sustainable water management. Through her leadership and research, Dr. Amin continues to contribute to advancing scientific knowledge, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting evidence-based policy for water resources in Egypt and the Nile Basin.
One of the 12 scientific pillars of the National Water Research Center
WRRI Overview
The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) is one of the twelve research institutes affiliated with the National Water Research Center (NWRC) under the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt.
Located in El-Qanater El-Khairiya, north of Cairo, WRRI operates within the main research complex of the National Water Research Center overlooking the Damietta Branch of the Nile River near the Delta Barrages. The institute plays a vital role in advancing scientific research, providing technical expertise, and supporting national strategies related to water resources management and flood risk mitigation.
WRRI contributes to sustainable water management through applied research, advanced hydrological analysis, and innovative engineering solutions addressing Egypt’s water challenges, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
Area of Expertise
The institute provides multidisciplinary expertise across several key areas, including:
- Hydrological modeling and watershed analysis
- Flash flood assessment and risk management
- Hydraulic modeling and design of flood protection structures
- Rainfall–runoff simulation and hydrological forecasting
- Remote sensing and GIS applications in water resources
- Hydrological monitoring systems and data analysis
- Flash flood mitigation measures and water harvesting systems
- Integrated water resources management
- Climate variability and extreme hydrological events assessment
WRRI Vision
To become a leading regional research institute in water resources science, recognized for excellence in innovative research, advanced modeling, and practical solutions supporting sustainable water management
WRRI Mission
- Mission To conduct, coordinate, and integrate multidisciplinary research and applied studies that address national and regional priorities in water resources management, particularly for Egypt, the Arab region, and Nile Basin countries.
- Highlighting the strong affiliation with the parent center through a statement such as:
" The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) operates as one of the twelve specialized institutes of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), supporting Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation through scientific research and technical expertise."