Prof. of Dams and Water Resources
Faculty of Engineering - Tanta University
Total years of experience :42 years, 0 Months
Prof. of Dams and Water resources
Specialist in FEM modeling, groundwater, dams simulation, Nile water conflict.
Certified TOT trainer in high education
Volunteer in Egyptian engineering syndicate, training, reform and awareness
Certified consultant in concrete structures
Peer reviewer for international journals
Member of international water and dam organizations
Skills: leadership, hard working, deterministic, scientific writing and presentation, administration management
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Skills & Experience:
- Higher education teaching, administration, and quality assurance.
-Certified trainer for engineering academic programs and engineering education quality assurance.
Co-PI in an on-going research project on Rosetta branch deterioration.-
-Dam design, modeling and management
- Senior Higher education quality assurance and training
-Dam consultant and researcher:, dam modeling via ANSYS code, seismic response od dams and acoustic reservoirs
-Groundwater consultant and researcher, groundwater numerical modeling, groundwater quality contamination and remediation
-Based skilled volunteer -part time- in non profit organizations
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About Bakenaz A. Zeidan,
She got her PhD degree entitled “A Numerical (FEM) Study of the Effect of Anisotropy on Phreatic Seepage Flows". She was the head of water department since 2003 till 2012. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate civil engineering students;courses related to water engineering, Nile water crisis, and numerical modeling. She has more than 40 international published papers covering Nile water conflict, groundwater quality modelling, FEM simulation of seismic responses of dam-reservoir-foundation coupled systems. She participates in in more than 50 scientific events. She supervised many Msc. and PhD dissertations. Active member of NGWA, ICOLD, USSD. Peer reviewer for international water journals. Focal point of Tanta university for ministry of irrigation and water resources-Egypt. Founder of Tanta University Water Research and Technology Centre TUWRTC in 2011.
support scientific and technical collaboration between Tanta University and Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in common fields related to water security.
Teaching activities for undergraduate and post graduate students
Supervising Msc. and Bhd. thesis in water resources engineering
co-pi in research projects
conduct scientific research nd publish technical papers internationally
sharing in developing and solving problems related to the soceity of Tanta University
1-6 June 2014 : International Symposium on Dams in Environmental Global Challenges"ICOLD2014, Bali, Indonesia, June 1ST - 6TH, 2014.
8 April 2014 : First International Forum on “ Egyptian Water Security between Historical Rights and Regional Ambitions” Celebration Hall, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
25-27 May 2013 : Workshop on "Scientific Research Team Leadership", Quality Assurance Center, Tanta University.
29 April-2 May 2013: The NGWA Summit - The National and International Conference on Groundwater, 29 April- 2 May, Texas, USA.
10-12 April 2013 : "Sharing Experience for Safe and Sustainable Water Storage", 9th International Symposium organized in the context of the activities of the ICOLD European Club, Venice, Italy on April 10-12, 2013.
9 April 2013 : “Fundamentals, Practical Tools and Applications Of Risk Informed Dam Safety Management” Venice, at the NH Laguna Palace Mestre-Venice, on April 9, 2013
26-28 March 2013 : Workshop on" Academic Standards", Quality Assurance Center, Tanta University.
8-9 March 2013 : 2nd International Conference on “ Scientific Research Projects”, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
8-9 April 2012 : Workshop on “Invitation-Awareness of ENTRO Collaboration with Egyptian Academic Institutions” held in department of Irrigation and hydraulics, Faculty of Cairo University.
28 March, 2011 :AHWA International Conference on “Nile River Challenges”
23-25 March, 2011 : Fifteenth International Conference of Water Technology, organized by Water Technology Society, Alexandria, Egypt.
List of Publications (last 3 years):
Zeidan, B. A. (2014) “Effect of Foundation flexibility on Seismic Response of Concrete Gravity Dams" International Symposium on Dams in Environmental Global Challenges"ICOLD2014, Bali, Indonesia, June 1ST - 6TH, 2014.
Zeidan, B. A. (2014) “Finite Element Modeling For Acoustic Reservoir-Dam-Foundation Coupled System", International Symposium on Dams in Environmental Global Challenges" ICOLD2014, Bali, Indonesia, June 1ST - 6TH, 2014.
Zeidan, B. A. (2014) "Seismic Analysis of Dam-Reservoir-Foundation Interaction for Concrete Gravity Dams", International Symposium on Dams in Environmental Global Challenges" ICOLD2014, Bali, Indonesia, June 1ST - 6TH, 2014.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan (2014) “Nile Water Conflict Management” Advanced Research in Engineering Sciences “ARES” E-ISSN: 2347- 4130; Vol. 2(2) April 2014
B. A. Zeidan, A.I.M. Aly, I.M. H, Rashwan, M.A. Ahmed, S.M. Ghoraba, (2013) “Ground Water Quality Management In Middle Nile Delta Utilizing Environmental Isotopes And Solute Transport Modeling” NGWA Summit-The National and International Conference on Groundwater, 29 April- 2 May, Texas, USA.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan (2013) “Water Conflicts in the Nile River Basin: Impacts on Egypt Water Resources Management and Road Map” Article Review for Promotion, June 2013.
B. A. Zeidan, A.I.M. Aly, I.M. H, Rashwan, M.A. Ahmed, S.M. Ghoraba, (2013) “Ground Water Quality Management In Middle Nile Delta Utilizing Environmental Isotopes And Solute Transport Modeling” NGWA Summit-The National and International Conference on Groundwater, 29 April- 2 May, Texas, USA.
Zeidan, B. A. (2013) “Seismic Dam-Reservoir Interaction of Concrete Gravity Dams” 9th Symposium of ICOLD European Club IECS2013, 10-12 April, Italy.
Zeidan, B. A. (2013) “Hydrodynamic Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dams Subjected to Ground motion” 9th Symposium of ICOLD European Club IECS2013, 10-12 April, Italy.
Ghoraba, S. M., Zeidan, B. A., Rashwan, I. M. H., (2013) “ Solute Transport Modeling for the Groundwater of the Quaternary Aquifer Quality Management in Middle Delta, Egypt” Journal of Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016813000069.
A.I. El-Shinnawy, A. S. Ahmed, B. A. Zeidan, 2012 “Validation of Numerical Model to Predict Wave Transmission at Submerged Breakwaters” International Conference of ASCE, September 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
supervision of Msc. and PhD thesis in he field of water resources for post graduate students
• Co-PI in an on-going research project entitled “Integrated Environmental Management of Water and Wastewater with Assessment of Resulting Health Impact in Kafr El-Zaiate City, Gharbyia Governorate” funded by Tanta University.
modeling of dam-reservoir- foundation interaction for gravity dams
modeling of seismic responses of dams
modeling of hydrodynamic pressure on dams
modeling of foundation mass and flexibility effect on dam responses
modeling of time history of seismic dam responses
modeling of modal assessment of gravity dams
modeling seepage and stability of earth dams
modeling deformation and liquefaction of earth dam
Teaching Activities:
Undergraduate Courses:
First Term:
-Fluid Mechanics- students of second year civil engineering
Second Term:
-Dams & Reservoirs Engineering- students of forth year civil engineering
-Dams & Reservoirs Engineering- students of forth year structural engineering
Graduation Project Supervision:
Fourth year civil students
-Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges on Pile Foundations
-Design of Reinforced Concrete Educational Structures (Colleges & Schools)
Postgraduate Courses:
MSc. Students
-Dams & Reservoirs Engineering- MSc. post graduate students in irrigation and drainage engineering
-Geotechnical Engineering of Hydraulic structures foundations- MSc. post graduate students in irrigation and drainage engineering
PhD. Students
-Water Crisis in Nile River Basin-Qualified PhD. Exam
-Numerical Modeling in Coastal Engineering-Qualified PhD. Exam
Teaching Experience:
Undergraduate Courses: Civil Drawing, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation and Drainage engineering, Applied Statistics, Design of Irrigation Structures, Water Resources, and Environmental Hydrology, Dams and Reservoirs Engineering, seismic stability of dams. Design of Bridges. Design of water. concrete structures.
Postgraduate Courses : Groundwater, Flow Through Porous Media, Effect of Anisotropy on Groundwater Flow, Water Resources Management, Groundwater Management and restoration techniques, Eutrophication of Lakes and Reservoirs, Pollution of Surface Water and Remediation techniques, Water Resources in the Nile River, Integrated Management and Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Drought and Scarcity risk assessment in River Basins, Finite Element Application in Groundwater, Numerical Modeling in Water Resources and Hydrology, Finite Element Modeling.
• Certified trainer for engineering academic programs and engineering education quality assurance with TOT (training of trainers) certificate since 2004
• Expert in Engineering Education Quality Assurance at Tanta University
• Coordinator of Strategic plans; programs and courses specification;
member of training programs for staff and employees for faculty of engineering - Tanta University.
Peer reviewer:
"International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering" Victoria Island, Lagos, www.academicjournals.org
"International Journal of Hydrology: Current Research", Los Angeles, USA, Hydrology: Current Research
• Administrator, Irrigation and Hydraulic Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University since 16/12/1982.
University since 2012 till now.
Peer Reviwer: "International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering" Victoria Island,
Lagos, www.academicjournals.org
"International Journal of Hydrology: Current Research", Los Angeles, USA, Hydrology: Current
Research
Affiliation & Membership: Currently: Member of United States Society of Dams USSD, USA.
Member of National Groundwater Association NGWA, USA.
Member of International Commission on Large Dams, ICOLD, France.
Member of Africa Water resources Mangers.
Member of IWA, International Water Association, UK.
Founder of Tanta University Water Research and Technology Center TUWRTC. Egypt.
Board Member of Arab Healthy Water Association AHWA, Egypt.
Previously
Member of IGWMC, International Ground Water Modeling Centre, USA.
Member of IWRA, International Water Resources Association, USA.
Member of IWHA, International Water History Association, Norway.
Member of GPF, Global Policy Forum, USA.
Member of CSSP, Centre for Special Studies and Programs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt.
Member of FOESA, Friends of Egyptian Scholars Abroad, Egypt.
Supervision of Scientific Thesis: The following M.Sc. thesis have been supervised till final examination: 2000 Ground Water Relief on Lined Canals Using Tile Drains.
2002 Control of Seepage around Hydraulic Structures by Using Side Cut-off or Filter Walls.
2003 Performance of Water Structures in Channels Infested by Aquatic Weeds.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan (2014) "Nile Water Conflict Management" Advanced Research in Engineering Sciences
"ARES" E-ISSN: 2347- 4130; Vol. 2 (2) April 2014
B. A. Zeidan, A.I.M. Aly, I.M. H, Rashwan, M.A. Ahmed, S.M. Ghoraba, (2013) "Ground Water Quality
Management In Middle Nile Delta Utilizing Environmental Isotopes And Solute
Transport Modeling" NGWA Summit-The National and International Conference on
Groundwater, 29 April- 2 May, Texas, USA.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan (2013) "Water Conflicts in the Nile River Basin: Impacts on Egypt Water Resources
Management and Road Map" Article Review for Promotion, June 2013.
B. A. Zeidan, A.I.M. Aly, I.M. H, Rashwan, M.A. Ahmed, S.M. Ghoraba, (2013) "Ground Water Quality
Management In Middle Nile Delta Utilizing Environmental Isotopes And Solute
Transport Modeling" NGWA Summit-The National and International Conference on
Groundwater, 29 April- 2 May, Texas, USA.
Zeidan, B. A. (2013) "Seismic Dam-Reservoir Interaction of Concrete Gravity Dams" 9th Symposium of
ICOLD European Club IECS2013, 10-12 April, Italy.
Zeidan, B. A. (2013) "Hydrodynamic Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dams Subjected to Ground motion" 9th
Symposium of ICOLD European Club IECS2013, 10-12 April, Italy.
2013 Impact of Climate Change over Egypt on Water Resources Planning and Management for
Drought Mitigation
Academic and Technical Activities: Founder And Coordinator Of Tanta University Water Research And Technology Centre, TUWRTC
Italy on April 10-12, 2013.
9 April 2013: "Fundamentals, Practical Tools and Applications Of Risk Informed Dam Safety
Management" Venice, at the NH Laguna Palace Mestre-Venice, on April 9, 2013
26-28 March 2013: Workshop on" Academic Standards", Quality Assurance Center, Tanta University.
8-9 March 2013: 2nd International Conference on " Scientific Research Projects", Tanta University, Tanta,
Egypt
8-9 April 2012: Workshop on "Invitation-Awareness of ENTRO Collaboration with Egyptian Academic
Institutions" held in department of Irrigation and hydraulics, Faculty of Cairo University.
28 March, 2011: AHWA International Conference on "Nile River Challenges"
23-25 March, 2011: Fifteenth International Conference of Water Technology, organized by Water
Technology Society, Alexandria, Egypt.
26-28 March, 2004: Eighth International Conference of Water Technology, organized by Water Technology
Society, Alexandria, Egypt.
7-12 February, 2004: International Eighth Conference of Nuclear Sciences & Applications, ESNSA 2004, The
Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
10-14 December, 2003: 3rd International Conference on Water History, organized by the International Water
History Association, IWHA, Alexandria Library, Alexandria, Egypt.
29-31 December, 2003: Conference on "Human Resources in the 3rd Millennium", Organized by the Egyptian
Scientific Union, 29-31 Dec., Cairo, Egypt.
Chairman Of The Engineering Syndicate In Elgharbiya Governorate March 2011-February 2012.
Board Member Of The National High Committee For Conducting Engineering Syndicate Elections
Consultant For Reinforced Concrete Structures
Chairman Of The Engineering Syndicate In Elgharbiya Governorate March 2011-February 2012.
Board Member Of The National High Committee For Conducting Engineering Syndicate Elections
Volunteer engineer,
managing academic activities of department staff and students, conduct seminars, examinations, presentations, giving lectures and supervising post graduate students in Msc. and PhD.
9-10 April 1997: Workshop on "Project of New Wady Canal", Irrigation and Hydraulic Department,
Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
4
2009 Ground Water Quality Management in the Middle Delta Utilizing Environmental Isotopes.
The following M.Sc. thesis are being under supervision:
2012 Water Quality Modeling in Lakes and Rivers
2012 Groundwater Recharge by Flash Flood in South Sinai-Egypt
2012 On Farm Water Resources Management in Nile Delta
2005; http://www.sahra.arizona.edu/twm/program_sessions.htm
Bakenaz A. Zeidan, 2004, ""Groundwater Quality Studies in the 21st Century", Al-Azhar Engineering 8th
International Conference 24-27 December 2004, Cairo, Egypt.
21-23 December, 2004: Forth International Conference on Role of Engineering towards a Better
Environment, organized by Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan, 2004, "The Nile River Basin since HAPY till NBI", 2nd International Conference on
Role of Engineering towards a Better Environment, 21-23 December, Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt.
Bakenaz A. Zeydan, 2004, "Coping with Water Crisis Contingency in the Nile River Basin" 2nd
International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management, USA, 16-19
November, Susanna Eden, Water International, Taylor & Francis, Volume 30, Issue 1,
Bakenaz A. Zeidan, 2004, Coordinator of workshop entitled""نحى افاق جديدة فً تطىير يقرراث انري وانهيدونيكا
Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, 16 March 2004, Egypt.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan, 2003" " واقع انتعهيى وانبحث انعهًً بين انطًىحاث وانتحدياثConference on "Human Resources in the 3rd Millennium", Organized by the Egyptian Scientific Union, 29-31 Dec., Cairo,
Egypt.
5-6 May, 2004: Training Strategy Workshop, Faculty, Staff and Leadership Development Project, FLDP,
Central Library, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
10-14 April, 2004: Training of Trainers "Workshop III", (Faculty Developer), Faculty, Staff and Leadership
Development Project, FLDP. Ain Shams Guest House, Cairo, Egypt.
11-22 January, 2003: Training program "Use of Environmental Isotopes to Evaluate Water Resources and
Preserve from pollution, applications in petrol field (theoretical and practical) ",
Egyptian Authority for Atomic Energy, Cairo, Egypt.
Bakenaz A Zeidan, I.A. Elshinnawy, 2003, "Impact of the Catchment Area on Water and Sediment Quality of Al-Burullus Lake, Egypt", Water Resources Management 2003, International
Conference, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, 30/4 to 2/5/2003 organized by ASCE, Wessex
Institute, Southhampton University, UK., pp: 256-265.
24 October 2002: Workshop on "New Trends in Teaching Irrigation, Drainage and Water Resources in
Egyptian Faculties of Engineering", Irrigation and Hydraulic Department, Faculty of
Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
10 November 2001: One Day Seminar on "Tushka, Present and Future", Irrigation and Hydraulic Department,
Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Bakenaz A. Zeidan, Saher Elkhoriby, 1997, "Geotechnical Analysis for the Locations of R.C. Irrigation
Constructions on Sheik Zayed Canal Irrigation Project", Al-Azhar Engineering Fifth
International Conference, December, 19-22, organized by Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Engineering, pp: 221-235.
22 February 1997: One Day Seminar on "Water Resources in Egypt - Threats and Challenges", Water
Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Ph.D.: Civil Engineering, 1993, Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology IIT, Powai, entitled “A Numerical (FEM) Study of the Effect of Anisotropy on Phreatic Seepage Flows".
M.Sc.: Civil Engineering, 1985, First Part, Irrigation and Hydraulic Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University.
B.Sc.: Civil Engineering, 1982, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Very Good Grade with Honor Degree.
