Prof. Noha Donia

Leading Environmental Hydraulics Expert & Former Dean

SUMMARY

Environmental hydraulics professor and former dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research at Ain Shams University with extensive experience in the water, wastewater, and environmental sector across Egypt and MENA countries. Prof. Donia combines academic excellence with practical expertise in environmental modeling, impact assessment, and water resource management.

With over 25 years of professional experience, Prof. Donia has led major environmental projects including the Building Capacity for Wetlands in Africa initiative, environmental modeling for Lake Mariut, and the integrated depollution project for the Bahr Al-Baqar drain. Her research contributions include more than 74 scientific articles, 3 international book chapters, and multiple published books on water quality modeling.

Current positions

Professor

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering

Project Manager

 CapNet Africa (Wetlands Capacity Building)

Environmental Consultant

Ministry of Environment, Egypt (EIA, Environmental Monitoring)

Environmental Expert

EU/World Bank Projects

Qualifications & Expertise

Academic Credentials

  • PhD in Environmental Engineering - Ain Shams University
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Systems Analysis & Monitoring - ITC, Netherlands
  • Postgraduate Diploma - Management of the Environment - Maastricht School of Management
  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering - Ain Shams University (Honours)

Academic Leadership

  • Dean - Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research (2020-2023)
  • Vice Dean - Environmental Communities (2019-2020)
  • Head of Department - Environmental Engineering (2014-2019)

Professional Certification

  • Environmental Consultant - Ministry of Environment, Egypt
  • Specializing in EIA, environmental monitoring, and compliance
  • Technical Expertise: GIS & Remote Sensing | Environmental Data Analysis | Monitoring Systems Design

Digital & Professional Skills

Fundamentals of Digital Transformation (FDTC) - Center Unit of IT Training (2023)

Training of Trainers (TOT) Diploma - American University of Sciences, Oregon, USA (2022)

Professional Public Speaking (P.P.S) Diploma - EDMORE E-Learning University (2022)

Statistical Analysis Software - Advanced research and data analysis (2022)

Key Achievements

  • 25+ International Projects - Led environmental projects for EU, Global Environment Facility, UNESCO, World Bank across Egypt and Africa
  • Major Environmental Initiatives - Lake Mariut restoration, Bahr Al-Baqar depollution project, Africa wetlands capacity building
  • Academic Leadership - Former Dean of Graduate Studies & Environmental Research (3 years)
  • Environmental Assessment Expert - 25+ years conducting EIAs for infrastructure and industrial projects 

Professional Experience

Environmental Consultant

Ministry of Environment, Egypt (25+ years)
Environmental Impact Assessment, monitoring systems, compliance

Major Sustainability Projects

  • Lake Mariut Restoration (GEF) - Environmental assessment and restoration planning
  • Bahr Al-Baqar Depollution (EU) - EIA for 250+ km drainage system
  • Africa Wetlands Program (CapNet) - Capacity building for environmental protection
  • Urban Sustainability (EU SWITCH) - Sustainable water management for cities

International Partners

European Union, Global Environment Facility, UNESCO, World Bank

Teaching & Training Focus

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Comprehensive methodologies for assessing environmental and social impacts of projects

Environmental Monitoring & Compliance

Designing monitoring systems, data analysis, regulatory compliance

Sustainable Water & Resource Management

Integrated approaches to water resource management under climate change

Environmental Management Systems

Implementing ISO 14001 and environmental governance frameworks

Climate Change Adaptation

Environmental resilience and adaptation strategies for water resources

GIS for Environmental Assessment

Spatial analysis tools for environmental decision-making

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