Hossam ELZAYAT

is researching.

Angestellt, Deputy Director, The American University in Cairo
New Cairo, Egypt

Skills

Project Management
Water technology
Renewable Energy
Solar energy
Water desalination
Sustainability
Environmental management
MS Office
Team work
Consulting
Communication skills
Business Development
Technical project management
Engineering
Energy technology
Project Planning
Electrical Engineering
Energy
Management
Technology

Timeline

Professional experience for Hossam ELZAYAT

  • Current 2 years, since Nov 2024

    Deputy Director

    The American University in Cairo

  • Current 2 years and 7 months, since Apr 2024

    Researcher

    German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech)

    As the lead researcher in a pioneering project at GUtech, I am spearheading efforts to explore the innovative utilization of desalination brine for the production of green hydrogen. This project is at the forefront of addressing the dual challenges of sustainable water management and renewable energy production.

  • Current 3 years and 3 months, since Aug 2023

    Chairman

    Modern Engineering Solutions (MES)

    - Lead initiatives in Sustainability, Renewable Energy Services, Water Desalination, and Industrial Control Services. - Drive strategic planning and execution of projects focusing on innovative solutions in renewable energy and water technologies.

  • 1 year and 11 months, Sep 2021 - Jul 2023

    Competence-Based Education Advisor

    USAID Workforce Egypt Project

    - Played a key role in reforming Egypt’s TVET sector, focusing on technical skills and industry needs. - Conceptualized, developed, and implemented Competence-Based Education (CBE) programs. - Collaborated with government bodies, educational institutions, and industry partners to ensure program success.

  • 2 years and 1 month, Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

    Senior Technical Manager

    The American University in Cairo

    - Orchestrated strategic planning and technical infrastructure for research projects in water desalination, renewable energy, agriculture, aquaculture, and sustainability. - Conducted in-depth research on the sustainable management of desalination brine, specifically using Forward Osmosis processes for fertigation purposes, resulting in enhanced resource utilization and environmental benefits.

  • 4 years, Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

    Technical, Educational, and Consultancy Roles

    Several employers

    - Developed and delivered training programs in sustainability, renewable energy, and water desalination. - Provided consultancy services on renewable energy and water desalination-related business initiatives at Gas Chill, a subsidiary of Egypt Kuwait Holding Co. (EKH). - Designed, conducted, and supervised the delivery of renewable energy training programs at Alcazar Energy's solar PV plots in Benban, Aswan, Egypt.

Languages

  • English

    C1 (Fluent)

  • Arabic

    C2 (Expert / native speaker)

  • German

    A1-A2 (Basic)

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