Mr. mohamed Saber | Hydropower | Best Researcher Award

Zagazig University, Egypt

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🎓 Educational Background

Mr. Mohammed Saber Abdel-Moaty is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Water and Water Structures Engineering at Zagazig University, Egypt, with expected graduation in 2025. His master’s thesis focuses on the “Investigation of Energy Harvesting by Water Wheels at Low-head Heading up Structures”, showcasing his research interest in sustainable and renewable hydraulic energy. He completed his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 2019 from the same university, graduating with an Excellent with Honor distinction and an overall grade of 88.65%, demonstrating academic excellence in his foundational studies.

🏛️ Professional Affiliation

Since 2024, Mohammed has been an active Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, affirming his commitment to the national engineering community and professional standards in civil engineering practice.

🛠️ Professional Experience

Mohammed brings a rich and diverse professional background, combining academic involvement, industry experience, and entrepreneurial ventures. Since December 2019, he has been working as a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Water and Water Structures Engineering at Zagazig University. In this role, he supports undergraduate education in water structures, fluid mechanics, and hydraulics, while also supervising lab experiments and guiding students in graduation projects. Alongside his academic career, Mohammed contributes as a Civil Hydraulic Engineer at the Irrigation and Hydraulics Lab, where he conducts both experimental and computational research on open channel flow and hydraulic structures, playing a key role in data analysis and lab development.

From January 2020 to March 2021, he operated as a Structural Design Freelancer, delivering structural modeling, analysis, and detailed construction drawings for various residential and small-scale commercial buildings. His skillful use of tools like SAP2000, ETABS, and SAFE allowed him to provide comprehensive engineering solutions. Since December 2022, Mohammed has worked as a General Contracting Engineer, overseeing on-site construction, quality control, and stakeholder coordination to ensure project efficiency and compliance. Simultaneously, he works as a Freelance CFD Engineer, conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS Fluent to optimize fluid flow, heat transfer, and hydraulic performance in engineering systems. In addition, Mohammed is a Co-founder of CIVIC, a general contracting company focused on design-build services and real estate investments, reflecting his entrepreneurial vision and leadership in the civil engineering domain.

🧪 Training & Internships

Mohammed expanded his practical knowledge through a 3-month intensive internship at AECOM on the Orbital Road Project in Qatar. This program included structured rotations across multiple departments:

• In the Utilities Department, he gained hands-on experience with drainage systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and quality control testing.

• In the Structural Department, he participated in shop drawing reviews, material testing, and structural execution tasks.

• In the Roads Department, he applied his knowledge in road construction techniques, contributing to project coordination and on-site implementation.

💻 Technical Skills & Expertise

Mohammed demonstrates proficiency across several critical areas in civil and hydraulic engineering. He is highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop for professional communication and documentation. In structural engineering, he effectively uses SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, CSI Column, and AutoCAD for analysis and design. His expertise in CFD simulation includes tools like ANSYS Fluent and FLOW-3D, allowing for advanced fluid dynamics modeling and numerical analysis. He is also adept at using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD 3D for CAD modeling and CFD pre-processing. His core competencies include structural system modeling, load analysis, reinforced concrete detailing, post-processing of CFD results, and engineering optimization, making him a well-rounded engineer capable of handling both design and research-intensive tasks.

Notable Publications📄

Techno-economic Assessment of the Dethridge Waterwheel under Sluice Gates in a Novel Design for Pico Hydropower Generation

• Authors: Mohamed Saber, Gamal Abdelall, Riham Ezzeldin, Ahmed Farouk AbdelGawad, Reda Ragab

• Journal: Renewable Energy

• Year: 2024