Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khyal Zahra, National Water Research Center, Egypt
Dr. Khyal A. Zahra is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of the Coastal Engineering Department at the Coastal Research Institute, National Water Research Center, Egypt. With over 30 years of experience, he is renowned for developing the innovative KHYAL Model for optimal water resource management. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University, and earned his Associate Professor title from the National Water Research Center in 2019. Dr. Zahra has published numerous research papers and served on various technical committees, contributing significantly to Egypt’s coastal and water engineering sectors.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Khyal A. Zahra earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 1990, followed by an M.Sc. in 1997, and a Ph.D. in 2011, all from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt. His academic journey reflects deep specialization in civil and coastal engineering disciplines. In 2019, he was formally awarded the degree of Associate Professor by the National Water Research Center, further recognizing his academic and research achievements. His educational background underpins his expertise in hydrodynamics, coastal processes, and integrated water resource management, enabling him to contribute extensively to academic, institutional, and national projects.
💼 Experience
Dr. Zahra began his professional career as a Civil Engineer at the Arabian International Company (1992–1993) and at the General Educational Building Authority in Alexandria (1993–1998). He joined the National Water Research Center in 1998 as an assistant researcher, rising through roles as researcher, director of Ras El-Bar Coastal Station (2011–2017), and later became Head of the Coastal Engineering Department in 2022. He also served as Assistant Professor (2017–2019) and Associate Professor (2019–2022) at Nahda University’s Faculty of Engineering. His diverse roles reflect rich experience across fieldwork, academic research, teaching, and departmental leadership.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Khyal A. Zahra’s research focuses on civil and coastal engineering with emphasis on water resources, hydrodynamics, and shoreline management. His signature contribution is the KHYAL Model—designed for optimal conveyance and allocation of water resources. His work integrates engineering solutions with sustainable practices to address coastal erosion, infrastructure resilience, and flood protection. Through 16 publications, he explores data-driven water policy, modeling, and systems optimization. Dr. Zahra also contributes to applied research aimed at enhancing Egypt’s coastal defense systems and water sustainability strategies, bridging theory and practice in civil engineering.
Publication Top Notes
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📘 Assessment of implementation stages of submerged breakwater on the bay and shoreline at Al-Ahlam Sea Resort, Northwest Coast, Egypt – Cited by 19 – 2018
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🌊 Collective Review on Soil Erosion, Wave Attack Angles, and Coastal Transport Variations – Cited by 6 – 2014
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🌍 Solutions and adaptation to climate change on El-Max Drain mouth, Northwest Coast, Egypt – Cited by 3 – 2016
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🚜 Irrigation and drainage problems in New Reclaimed Lands West of Noubaria canal – Cited by 3 – 1997
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💧 Assessment and Enhancement of the El-Nasr Canal Capacity – Cited by 0 – 2025
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🛠️ Evaluation of Implemented Measures Solving El-Max Pump Stations and Drain Mouth Problems – Cited by 0 – 2024
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🧱 Evaluation of the Rosetta Promontory Stability and Proposed Shoreline Solutions – Cited by 0 – 2024
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🌡️ Adaptation to Climate Change Problems on Magrour Idku and Idku Lake, Northwest Coast – Cited by 0 – 2018
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🚢 Proposed Solutions of Navigation Problems on Gamasa Drain Mouth, Northwest Coast – Cited by 0 – 2018
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💡 Khyal Model: Optimum Integrated Water Resource Management in Scarcity Conditions – Cited by 0 – 2018