CURRICULUM VITAE

This Curriculum Vitae provides an overview of Dr Mohamed Farghali’s professional career, academic qualifications, leadership roles, publications, awards, and international professional engagements within the maritime sector. It reflects more than 38 years of experience in maritime operations, maritime education, and institutional leadership.

Dr Farghali began his professional career as a navigation officer in the Egyptian Navy, where he served for seven years and gained practical experience in navigation and maritime operations. He later joined the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport as a senior officer on a maritime training vessel, contributing to the practical training of maritime students and strengthening the link between operational experience and maritime education.

He subsequently devoted over sixteen years to maritime education and academic development, during which he developed a strong interest in teaching, research, and innovation. His doctoral research led to the development of a pioneering collision-avoidance system, for which he received the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Award for Innovation in 1999, recognising his contribution to enhancing maritime safety.

Dr Farghali later held several senior academic and administrative positions before being unanimously elected President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. During his presidency, he led major institutional reforms, strengthened academic programmes, and expanded international cooperation. Under his leadership, the Academy experienced significant growth, with financial resources increasing by approximately US$96 million within the first two years. He also established advanced maritime simulation centres and introduced a strategic vision for the development of new academic faculties and specialised institutions.

A central objective of his leadership was to reinforce the Academy’s Arab identity while expanding its international engagement. This included developing partnerships with major international organisations such as the World Bank and agencies of the United Nations. These initiatives contributed to strengthening the Academy’s position as one of the leading maritime education and training institutions serving both the Arab region and the wider international maritime community.

Throughout his career, Dr Farghali has remained committed to advancing maritime education, promoting innovation in training systems, and inspiring future generations of maritime professionals while supporting safety and excellence within the global maritime sector.