Ahmed Adel Azab Water Quality and Environmental Expert Alexandria, Egypt ahmed.azab87@yahoo.com + 201033444857 Professional Summary Experienced Water Quality and Environmental Professional with over 10 years of expertise in marine water analysis, dataset management, and environmental monitoring. Skilled in physical, chemical, and geochemical measurements, and proficient with a wide ran ge of laboratory and field instruments. Adept at applying international scientific methodologies and environmental standards. Holding a Master’s degree in Water and Sustainable Development from UNESCO - IHE Institute, Netherlands. Core Competencies • Water Quality Assessment (Marine & Freshwater) • Environmental Monitoring and Field Data Collection • Physical Oceanography and Marine Sediment Analysis • GIS and Data Analysis (ArcGIS, SPSS, Surfer, AutoCAD) • Laboratory Techniques (Spectrophotometry, Grain Size, TOC, Heavy Metals) • Climate Change Adaptation and Ecosystem Health • Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Certified) Professional Experience Feralco Nederland BV , Sas van Gent, Netherlands ➢ Project Engineer (Rainwater harvesting as a sustainable source for production process) | June 2025 – May 2026 • Analysis of rainwater historical data to determine the general trend. • Calculation of catchment area and storage sizes needed in the system. • Implementing water quality analysis to determine the compatibility of rainwater and channel water with minimum quality specs of process water • Identification of different treatment methods for both rainwater and channel water. • Checking legal requirements for assurance of safety compliance. • Performing jar testing using different products (coagulants) to determine their efficiency for wastewater treatment. Coastal Research Institute, Alexandria, Egypt ➢ Research Specialist – Physical Oceanography Department | April 2012 – April 2023 • Conducted predictive and corrective maintenance for weather stations and tide gauges. • Collected, downloaded, and processed marine environmental data for technical reporting. • Operated instruments including Aanderaa ADCP, tide gauges (Pressure and Radar), and weather stations. • Analyzed sea current dynamics, wind patterns, and sea - level rise indicators. ➢ Research Assistant – Sedimentology and Geochemistry Department | April 2014 – January 2017 • Performed field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation for marine sediments. • Conducted grain size distribution, water content analysis, total organic carbon, carbonate content, total phosphorus, and heavy metal concentration measurements. • Utilized statistical analysis software (ArcGIS, SPSS) for research reporting and publication. ➢ Junior Water Quality Specialist – Water Quality Department | April 2010 – April 2012 • Supported semi - annual marine water sample collection for CoRI monitoring programs. • Measured chemical parameters using portable spectrophotometers and CTD instruments. • Ensured accurate reporting through dataset management and quality control procedures. Education • Master’s Degree – Water Resources and Ecosystems Health (Environment), UNESCO - IHE Institute for Water Education, Netherlands (2024) ➢ Relevant courses 1 - Introduction to Water and Sustainable Development 2 - Introduction to Water Resources and Ecosystems health 3 - Hydrology and ecosystems 4 - Water Quality Assessment and Management 5 - Aquatic Ecology and Bioassessment 6 - River and Floodplain Rehabilitation 7 - Climate Change Adaptation in Lowland Areas ➢ MSc thesis titled "Identifying the Best Available Technology for Removing Heavy Metals from Municipal Wastewater Effluent in Egypt." • Master’s Degree – Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Egypt (2017) ➢ MSc thesis titled “A comparative study for Sediment Characteristics along the Coastal Part of the inner Continental Shelf off the Nile Delta and the Northwestern Coast of Egypt .” • Bachelor’s Degree – Chemistry/Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt (2009) Certifications • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2023) • IELTS Certificate – Overall Band Score 6.0 (B2 Level) (2023) • Data Analysis Challenger Track (Udacity Scholarship, 2022) • Red Hat Certified Linux Administrator (RH124, RH134, RH254 – New Horizons, 2018) • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA Construction and General Industry, 2009) Training and Workshops • Introduction to GIS for Water Resources and Ecosystem Health (IHE Delft, 2023) • Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Hydrodynamics (ARCA Workshop, 2016) • Introduction to Climate & Climate Modeling (RTC Cairo, 2017) • Coastal Engineering Fundamentals (National Water Research Center, 2015) • GIS Applications in Vulnerability Assessment for Sea - Level Rise (ARCA Workshop, 2014) • ArcGIS Desktop Series and Spatial Analysis Training (ESRI Northeast Africa, 2011) Technical Skills • Software: ArcGIS, SPSS, Surfer, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Dropbox • Equipment: Portable Spectrophotometer (HACH DR2800), CTD, Sechidesk Turbidity Meter, Aanderaa ADCP • Methods: Grain Size Analysis (Folk), Total Organic Carbon (Ungemach), Carbonate Content (Vatan), Heavy Metals (Oregioni and Aston) • Teamwork - Analytical chemistry - Problem solving - Databases - Organization skills - Communication - Multitasking - Laboratory equipment - Data entry - Data collection Languages • English (Professional Working Proficiency – IELTS Certified) • Dutch – Beginner learner • Arabic (Native) Social Engagement • Volunteer in charity activities • Participant in Wetskills Water Challenge (Netherlands, 2015) • Completed Technical Writing Workshop (Arab Society of Materials Science, 2015) References Available upon request.