Speakers
Prof. Dr. Adel AlGheethi is a distinguished environmental scientist and microbiologist specializing in air pollution control, airborne bioaerosols, and AI-driven environmental technologies. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Emerging Pollutants Network (EPN-ASTF) and a Visiting Academic at the University of Exeter, UK. His work focuses on translating advanced research into industry-ready, scalable solutions for air quality management and environmental innovation
Lecture title: Beyond the Lab: Industrial Applicability of AI-Driven Nanotechnology for Airborne Bioaerosol Control.
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Air Quality Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Vision for Integrating Smart Technologies in Pollution Monitoring and Public Health Protection.
حوكمة جودة الهواء في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي: رؤية استراتيجية لدمج التقنيات الذكية في رصد الملوثات وحماية الصحة العامة
Lecture title:
From Environmental Impact Assessment to Strategic Governance: Managing Risks for Sustainable Development
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Professor at the Faculty of Sciences at Saint Joseph University (SJU) in Lebanon and at the Cyprus Institute “Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre” in Nicosia - Cyprus. He leads the “Emissions, Measurements, and Modeling of the Atmosphere” (EMMA) laboratory at SJU.
Lecture title:
"When Mass Is Not Risk: Natural and Anthropogenic PM₂.₅ in Greater Cairo and Their Health-Relevant Contributions - Implications for Air Quality Management"
Prof. Dr. Hossam El Nazer is a Professor at the National Research Centre, Egypt, specializing in hydrogen energy systems, renewable energy integration, environmental chemistry, and sustainable industrial development. He serves as a Board Member and Representative of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE).
His expertise includes green hydrogen production technologies, hydrogen–ammonia value chains, decarbonization strategies for industry, and the integration of hydrogen within the energy-water-environment nexus to support air pollution mitigation and climate action.
Lecture title:
Green Hydrogen as a Strategic Pathway for Air Pollution Mitigation
Prof. Dr. Asmaa Mounir Abd El Hamed Kandil
Prof. Dr. Asmaa Mounir Abd El Hamed Kandil is a Professor of embryology and vertebrate in department of pharmacology Egyptian Drug Authority .
Lecture title:
Effects of Air Pollutants on the Fertility and the development of embryo
Prof. Dr. Mona Hassan Abdelaal is a Professor of Mental Health Nursing Vice Dean of community service and Enterprise - Faculty of Nursing - The British University in Egypt.
Lecture title:
Effect of social media using on cognitive functions
Prof. Dr. Manar Elsayed Abdel-Raouf is a professor of polymer science and head of additives lab at Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute
Lecture title:
The Polystyrene Paradox: Catalytic Pathways and Circular Strategies for Recycling a Persistent Polymer
Prof. Marc Fadel is an assistant professor at Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, Dunkerque, France.
Lecture title:
How do different sources impact PM2.5 oxidative potential? Insights from four Eastern Mediterranean sites
Prof. Raed Alazab is a head of Department of Public Health, Community Medicine and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alazhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
U.S. OSHA and NASP Consultant
U.K. NEBOSH Advisor
Lecture title:
Ergonomic Risk Assessment: Navigating Qualitative and Quantitative Tools
Dr. Taha Baker
Dr. Taha Baker is associate professor of Biology -Shabwa University , Yemen. General Director of Environment Protection Authority – Shabwah – Yemen.
Lecture title:
A Preliminary Study of the Current Air Pollution Status in Ataq- Shabwa Governorate\ Yemen
Dr. Abla Abdel-Rahman Elshaikh
Dr. Abla Abdel-Rahman Elshaikh is Member of the Research Department, Middle East Research Center
Lecture title:
Geospatial Modeling for Assessing Air Pollution and Environmental Crises in Regional Conflict Zones
Prof. Yasser Mahmoud Ali
Prof. Yasser Mahmoud Ali is professor at Photochemistry Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
Lecture title:
Climate Smart Agriculture Practices to Enhance Resilience Adaptation
Prof. Asmaa Hamouda
Prof. Asmaa Hamouda is professor at Faculty of the Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS), Beni-Suef University
Lecture title:
Unlocking Egypt’s Waste Potential: Smart Tech for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Adel Mahmoud Zakareia
Dr. Adel Mahmoud Zakareia is Department of Environmental Health, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria
Lecture title:
BIOFILTRATION AS AN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Dr. Mostafa Hegy
Dr. Mostafa Hegy is National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Egypt
Lecture title:
Coupled Effects of the G4 Geomagnetic Storm (January 1, 2025) on Air Pollution Dynamics and Climate Interactions in Egypt
Prof. Mohamed Abdel Kader Barakat
Prof. Mohamed Abdel Kader Barakat is Professor of Geology & Sedimentology, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Exploration Department
Lecture title:
Flare Gas Investment in Oil Fields: Towards a Clean Environment
Prof. Rasha Samir Mohamed Kamal
Prof. Rasha Samir Mohamed Kamal is Professor at Department of Petroleum Applications, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute
Lecture title:
Life-Cycle Impacts of Synthetic and Industrial Oils on Air Pollution: Atmospheric Chemistry Insights and Integrated Management Strategies"
Prof. Abdallah A. Shaltout
Prof. Abdallah A. Shaltout is Professor at Department of Spectroscopy, Physics Research Institut, National Research Centre
Lecture title:
Trace Metal Speciation in Airborne Particulate Matter Using Synchrotron-Based X-Ray Techniques
Dr. Hend ElMetwally
Dr. Hend ElMetwally PhD in Economics, Cairo University
Lecture title:
Strategies for Combating Air Pollution in the Arab Republic of Egypt: Comparative study with the United Arab Emirates
Dr. Hesham A. A. Hassan
Dr. Hesham A. A. Hassan is a Director of the Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry Department, Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
Lecture title:
LONG-TERM TRENDS AND VARIABILITY OF PM2.5 ION BALANCE CHARGE OVER SELECTED NYS SITES