Prof. Ashraf A. Zahran

Professor of Air Pollution | Institute of Environmental Studies and Research

Main consultant of AMATEC Consulting Foundation

Certified from EEAA for:

(1) Preparing & reviewing EIA studies: Registration No.: 5/2/4/2014 (from 15/4/2014  to 14/4/2019), and 5/24/7/2019 (from 24/7/2019  to 23/7/2024)

(2) Conducting environmental measurements in accredited laboratories: Registration No.: 5/2/4/2014 (from 15/4/2014  to 14/4/2019), and 5/4/2/2020 (from 4/2/2020 to 4/2/2025)

(3) Preparing environmental compliance plans and correcting violations for industrial and tourism facilities and other economic activities: Registration No.: 5/2/4/2014 (from 15/4/2014  to 14/4/2019), and 5/24/7/2019 (from 24/7/2019  to 23/7/2024)

Education

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2020: Professor of Air Pollution at Faculty of science, Institute for Environmental Studies and Research (ESRI), University of Sadat City, Egypt.

2015: Assistant Professor of Air Pollution at Faculty of science, Institute for Environmental Studies and Research (ESRI), University of Sadat City, Egypt.

2002: Ph.D. (Environmental Studies, Air Pollution Monitoring, Modeling and Distribution Over Urban Area Case Study: Alexandria City, Egypt.), Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt.

1993: M.Sc., (Environmental Studies, Bio-monitoring of Fluoride from A Point Source – AIR POLLUTION), Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt.

1988: Diploma of Environmental Studies in “Energy Conservation”, Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Egypt.

1986: B.Sc., (Biology), Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt.

Professional Career

 

■ Teaching several courses to graduate students at the Institute of Environmental Studies and Research at Sadat City University, the Faculty of Science in Damietta, the Faculty of Science at Alexandria University, the Faculty of Science at Suez University, and the Faculty of Agriculture in Damanhur.

■ Presenting several lectures and training courses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

■ Former head of the Natural Resources Evaluation and Development Planning Department (2020-2021).

■ Contribution in Egyptian experts reviewing of Egypt’s strategy 2030 in the environment sector (air pollution).

■ Consultant at the United Nations for the UNIDO Cleaner Production Project, (2016-2017).

■ Providing many consultations related to measurements of air pollutants and preparing EIA studies for more than 300 companies and organizations in several governorates such as Alexandria, Cairo, Beheira, Menoufia, Gharbia, Suez, Port Said, Matrouh, and many industrial cities such as Borg El Arab Industrial City, 6th October Industrial City, and Sadat Industrial City. And also outside Egypt.

■ Director of the Public Service Center, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, University of Sadat City (2006 – 2010).

■ Participation in the research team of the project to monitor air pollutants in Alexandria and the Central Delta of EEAA (funded from DANIDA), (1999 – 2002).

■ Participation in two projects with NARP at the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.

■ He worked as a consultant to the former Minister of Environment, Dr. Nadia Makram Ebeid in Alexandria and Mansoura branches.

■ Recipient of the Young Scientists Award in the field of environment from UNESCO (1997-1998).

■ Received an award from scientific research, (2000).

Training courses and workshops

 

 1. Training Course on Air Pollution held at Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Alexandria University during the period 13/6/1993 to 17/6/1993.

 2. Training Course on Air Pollution monitoring Techniques in England (1994).

 3. Attended a workshop on Preparing University Teacher, Mansoura University, 1/7/1995 to 1/8/1995.

 4. Training Course on Air Quality Monitoring System and its Application, 28-30 October 1997, [Egyptian Environmental Affair Agency (EEAA) with Denmark organization (DANIDA)]

 5. Workshop on Measurement Method Validation, at IGSR (Alexandria University) with Ann Shams University, Faculty of Science. from 13 to 15 June 1998

 6. Workshop-UNESCO chair on Energy and Environment Training course and workshop on Emission Control Measurement held at Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Alexandria University period 20-24 May 2000

 7. Workshop-UNESCO chair on Energy and Environment Training course and workshop on Emission Control Measurement held at Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Alexandria University during the period 27-30 May 2000

 8. Workshop-UNESCO chair on Energy and Environment Training course and workshop on Cleaner Production held at Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Alexandria University during the period 10-14 June 2000

 9. Workshop “Training Course on Measurement of Emission from Vehicles” held in EEAA Alex. Branch with CAIP Project (Cairo Air Improvement Project) (USA Project) from 16-20/7/2000

 10. Workshop “Essential of Information Technology, Design, and Management” Sponsored by The US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, The Institute of International Education, and The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program, Washington, DC, USA. 2003

 11. Member with the teamwork as an organizer in the First and Second Environmental Conference held in Faculty of Science-Damietta El-Mansoura University, 2000 and 2001

 12. Attended “the 6th Conference of Quality Control on Industrial Foods Held in El-Mahrousa Hotel in Alexandria from 10-12 October 2004.

 13. Workshop “Environmental Impact Assessment” held at Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Alexandria University during the period 20-24 Feb. 2005.

 14. Attended the International Workshop on Medical Geology “Metals, Health and the Environment) held in Desert Environment Research Institute, Menofiya University, Sadat City, Egypt 26-27 September 2005.

 15. Attended workshop on Climatic Change held in Environmental Studies and Research Institute, Menofiya University, Sadat City, Egypt 23 April 2007.

Publications

 

  1. Ahmed E. Rady, Mark B. Turner, Ashraf A. Zahran, and Shadia A. Fathy. (2014). Paper#: 33554 “Oxidative Stress in Workers Due to Occupational Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds in the Furniture Refinishing Industry” Air & Waste Management Association 107thAnnual Conference & Exhibition, Long Beach, California.

   

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran. Decrease of TSP, PM10, and Lead Concentration in a Lead Company in Alexandria City, Egypt, Journal of Environmental Protection, 2013, 4, 144-151. (doi:10.4236/jep.2013.41017).

 

  1. Zahran AA, El Malky,M.G., Abdel Kerim, W..Risk Assessment for Different Air Pollutant (CO) of Talkha Industrial Area. The Second International Conference On Environmental Studies and Research (Natural Resources & Future Challenges), Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat, Egypt, 25-27 February 2013, pp, 211-220.

 

  1. Ibrahim A. Hassan, Jalal M. Basahi, Iqbal M. Ismail, Asharf A. Zahran. Effects of Airborne Heavy Metal Pollution on Physiological and Biochemical Processes in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.Romaine) Plants. Advances in Environmental Biology, 7(14) December 2013, Pages: 4741-4748.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, and Mohamed Hassanin. Safety Management Through Secure Work Environment, Risk Assessment and link the Railway of Some Risk Measurements with Noise Levels. The Second International Conference On Environmental Studies and Research (Natural Resources & Future Challenges), Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat, Egypt, 25-27 February 2013, pp, 221-228.

 

  1. El-Sayed A. Badr, Ashraf A. Zahran, Matthew Cashmore. Benchmarking performance: Environmental impact statements in Egypt, Environmental Impact Assessment Review 31 (2011) 279–285.

 

  1. Shadia A. Fathey; Ashraf A. Zahran; Entsar A. Saad and Ahmed E.Rady. Oxidative Stress Due to Occupational Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds In Furniture Refinishing Workers. Journal of Environmental Science Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, 2011.

 

  1. Mashaheet AM, Saitanis CJ, Madkour Samia andZahran AA. Testing The Response of Some Egyptian Plant Species To Ozone, 24th Task Force Meeting 31 January – 2 February, 2011- Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland - HSR - Hochschule Rapperswil, Oberseestrasse 10. –Abstract - Poster

 

  1. Mashaheet AM, Saitanis CJ, Madkour Samia andZahran AA. A New Egypian Commom Bean O3 Bio indicator Pair Comparable In Performance to The (S156/R123) System. 24th Task Force Meeting 31 January – 2 February, 2011- Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland - HSR - Hochschule Rapperswil, Oberseestrasse 10. Abstracts Oral Presentations

 

  1. El-Malky M.G., Zahran A.A., Ragab W.A. Risk Assessment of Total Suspended Particulates from Talkha Industrial Area. Journal of Environmental Science Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, 2010.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, A. Allam, W. H. Mabrouk. Monitoring and Modelling of Nitrogen Dioxide from Industrial Area over Sadat City. 2ndInternational Conf. on Contemporary Environmental Issues in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (Envi 2010: Climate Change) Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt 3-5 July 2010.

 

  1. Sahar Taha, Ahmed Youssef, Mahmoud M. Abdel Salam, Ashraf A. Zahranand Alaa Mostafa, (3-5 July 2010). Metal Levels in Indoor Particulate Matter in Greater Cairo Egypt. Second International Conference on Contemporary Environmental Issue In Arid and Semi Arid Regions (Envi 2010: Climate Change).

 

  1. Azzazi M.F andAshraf Zahran. Study The Pollen Grains and The Concentration of Dust (TSP, PM10) in Desert Area, (Case Study: EL-Sadat City). The First International Conference On Environmental Studies and Research (Natural Resources & Sustainable Development), Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), Menoufiya University – Sadat Branch, Egypt, 7 – 9 April 2008, pp.543-554.

 

  1. Massoud, M.El Hattab,  Zahran, M.El-Sabbagh, and M. Fadel, (2001). Feasibility Study on Solid Waste Landfill for Beba and Fashen In Benisuef Governorate.  The third International Conference & Trade Fair for Environmental Management and Technologies by Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs, Egyptian Environmental Affair Agency.

 

  1. Hassan, H.M. Abou Zeid, W. Taia, N.S. Haiba, A. Zahran, R.H. Badr, R.A.El Dakak, and E.A. Shalaby, (2015). Fertilization regimes under hot conditions alter photosynthetic response of bean plants Photosynthetica 53 (1): 157-160, 2015

 

  1. Ashraf M. Malek.; Zahran, A. H.; and El-Hattab, M. M. (2017). Risk Assessment of the Air Pollution for Industrial & Residential Area Case Study: EL-MAX Area, Alexandria City. Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 6 (E2), (203-210)

 

  1. Adel Hewezy1, M. Hassany and Ashraf A. Zahran, (2017). Monitoring and Assessment of Air Quality in the Intersections of the Traffic Signals in Tanta City, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 6 (E2), (295-301).

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, Inas Z. Abdelsalam, Nader A. El-Shanhorey, and Naira A. Ahmed. (2017). Phytoremediation of the Air Pollution Using some Plants in Three Different Locations of Alexandria City. Journal of the Advanced in Agricultural Researches, ISSN 1110--5585, 2017, Vol. 22, No.2, pp 314-325

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, Ismail Ibrahim, Alaa El-Din Ramadan, M. M. Ibrahim, (2018) Air Quality Indices, Sources and Impact on Human Health of PM10and PM5 in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Protection, ISSN Print: 2152-2197, 2018, Vol. 9, PP 1237-1261.

 

  1. Naira A. Ahmed, Inas Z. Abdelsalam, Nader A. El-Shanhorey1and Ashraf A. Zahran,(2018). Bioremediation of Heavy Metals by Using Some Shrubs in Three Different Locations of Alexandria City. (A) Pittosporum tobira plant. Alexandria Science Exchange Journal 22, No.2

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, A. M. Arafa , A. M. Alaam , and G. El Saiedy , (2019). Environmental and Economic Benefits of Some Air Pollutants Control Case Study: Emissions from different Boilers of different Factories, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2164-7682, 2020, Vol. 9, No. 1

 

  1. Naira A. Ahmed, Nader A. El-Shanhorey, Inas Z. Abdelsalam and Ashraf A. Zahran, (2019). Bioremediation of Heavy Metals by Using Some Shrubs in Three Different Locations of Alexandria City. (B) Nerium oleander Plant. Alexandria Science Exchange Journal, Vol. 40, No.1. ISSN 110-0176, pp 101-114.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahrana, Mahmoud A. Howaiheb, Mostafa H. Ragabc, Mahmoud M. Nour Eldeend, (2020). Seasonal Variation of Volatile Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Released from Different Sources in South Cairo. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2164-7682, Vol. 9, No. 2.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, (2020). Risk Analysis of Formaldehyde Emissions in Mortuaries Case Study of Five Mortuaries inside A Faculty of Medicine. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch (IJAEB), Vol. 5 No. 3.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran; Alaa R. Mostafa, Nermine M. Foda, Mohamed. Y. Omar, Maram O. Khaled (2020). Human Health Implications of Outdoor Air Pollution by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Alexandria City, Egypt. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch (IJAEB), Vol. 5 No. 3

 

  1. Ayman Sobhy, Ashraf A. Zahran, (2019) Elimination of VOC’s Emission Surface coating Operation with Solvent Management and Waste Disposal –In GM, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Studies and Reasearches, 9 (4B): 559-577.

 

  1. Ashraf A. Zahran, Iman I. Siam, Mohammed A. Salam, Ahmed I. Ahmed. Environmental Impact Assessment of Egyptian Ports "A Comparative Study between Alexandria and Sokhna" The International Maritime Transport & Logistics Conference (MARLOG 9) Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Port City-Integration “World Ports Sustainability Program Aspects” 29 - 31 March 2020

 

  1. Muhammad, M. H.; Alaam, A. M.; Zahran, A. A.; Hashem, I., (2018). Using of Modern Methods to improve Safety and Operational Performance of Railway Lanes in Egypt in the Agricultural and Desert Environment. Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 8(4): 779-784.

 

  1. Muhammad, M. H.; Alaam, A. M.; Zahran, A. A.; Hashem, I., (2018). Securing the Work Environment on the Rail Outlets.Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 8(4): 785-791.

 

  1. Zayed, A. A.; Zahran, A. A., (2019). A Proposed Perception for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Light of the International Standards for Occupational Safety and Health ISO 45001/2018 and OHSAS 18001/2007.Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 9(1): 74-83.

 

  1. Abu Zaid, S. A.; Zahran, A. A.; Abdel Hamid, A., (2019). An Economic Feasibility Study for a Power Station Project for Home Use with Solar Energy.Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 9(4): 517-531.

 

  1. Abu Zaid, S. A.; Zahran, A. A.; Abdel Hamid, A., (2019). The history of the use of solar energy in the world and in Egypt in particular, Historical study on renewable energy fields.Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 9(4): 532-547.

 

  1. El-Gazzar, A. M.; Zahran, A. A.; Hussein, M. A. M., (2019). Environmental and social action plan to assess work risks, safe disposal of hazardous waste, and pollution control to achieve sustainable development in an Egyptian oil sector company. Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 9(4): 566-575.

 

  1. Alaam, A. M.; Hanafy, K.; Abd El-mohsen, M. A.; Zahran, A. A.; Askar, B. E. A., (2017). Implementation of Integrated Environmental Management Systems to Aviation Activity (Case Study: Cairo Airport as a Model).Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 5 (1):43-50.

 

  1. Askar, B. E. A., Alaam, A. M.; Zahran, A. A.; Hanafy, K., (2017). Statistical study for the environmental dimension in Cairo International Airport.Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches, 7 (4):634-643.