About Us

Water Resources Management and Policy Consultant 

Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Ammar is an experienced international water resources engineer and project manager responsible for a wide range of project management activities, including planning, coordination and monitoring project performance, and project delivery according to quality standards. Dr. Ammar brings diverse and broad knowledge in water resources projects and infrastructure to EnviroTaqa with the established expertise in integrated water resources management, groundwater and surface water hydrology, flood protection and risk assessment, and irrigation systems infrastructure. His work in implementing and delivering large-scale water resources projects is distinguished by the unconventional approaches that emphasize social sustainability, economic and environmental valuation, and climate change consideration.
Dr. Ammar is currently an Assistant Professor of Water Resources Engineering and Management at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Cairo University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in water resources engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. His research interests include sociohydrology, systems analysis and systems thinking, water resources planning and management, water policy assessments using System Dynamics, simulations and participatory modeling, and the development of decision-support systems.

Board Advisor for Environmental Studies & Waste Management

Prof. Dr. Taha Razek is a Professor of Environmental Chemistry, Head of Environmental Basic Sciences at the Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Earned his Ph.D. (1999) as a channel system candidate between the University of Iowa, Chemistry Department (USA) and Ain Shams University.

Prof. Dr. Taha is teaching the following courses: Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality Management, Waste Management, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Pollution Monitoring.

Prof. Dr. Taha Supervised and co-supervised more than 100 theses for M.Sc. and Ph.D. research projects.  Research projects include the following topics: Innovating some analytical procedures and chemical sensors for pollutants in environmental media, Wastewater characterization and treatment of dyeing, pharmaceutical, electroplating industries, and navigational and recreational activities, removal and recovery of resources from industrial effluents, utilization of wastes and monitoring pollutants in air, water, soil and biota.

More than 35 years’ experience in the EIA & Waste Management for different projects in Egypt and Middle East. Approved Professional consultant for preparing, reviewing EIA studies and hazardous waste handling and treatment.

Carrying out EIA for different projects for the private and the public sector institutions. He conducted training courses as approved Professional Trainer for many of the private and the public sector institutions in the field of Environment, Waste Treatment, Pollution Monitoring, Environmental MS awareness and EIA.

His contribution in these fields and his professional academic background provides a diverse range of knowledge and perspectives provided to the Board in Environmental Studies & Waste Management.

Marine and Coastal Management Department Manager

Dr. Youssef is a leading expert in the field of Marine and Coastal Management, earned his Ph.D. in mangroves and wetlands from Southern Cross University (Australia, 1994), and worked as an Associate professor at United Arab Emirate university for more than 20 years. During this period, he was appointed as a director of the Environmental Science Graduate Program (the oldest and the most renowned interdisciplinary program in the country).

Dr. Youssef has over 30 years of first-hand experience in the middle east area, with vast input of consultation studies for tens of developmental projects along Abu Dhabi coast.
Over the past few years he was appointed as a director of environmental monitoring and permitting sector in one of the leading local government bodies in UAE, where he had the chance to participate in developing legislatives directives in all environmental aspects handled by local government including wetlands and mangrove protection, air quality, industrial permitting and compliance, as well as environmental consultants evaluation qualifying and their submitted studies for review.

Tens of publications (peer reviewed or technical and consultation studies) were carried out by Dr. Youssef focusing mainly on advances in mangrove plantation techniques, intertidal mangrove nurseries, mangrove relocation and age restrictions, large scale coastal restoration or rehabilitation, impact of SLR on local mangrove communities, mangrove vegetation responses and forest dynamics in relation to environmental variables including flooding/anoxia, nutrients availability and CO2 uptake.

Dr. Tarek Youssef is currently appointed as Marine and Coastal Management Department Manager at EnviroTaqa LLC. Dr. Tarek is leading the department with a professional team in marine and coastal management services.

Board Advisor & Circular Economy Department Manager

Dr. Hoda Helal is an Environmental Accounting Lecturer, Department of Environmental, Legal and Economic Sciences at the Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. As well Dr. Hoda is a Director of the Center for Environmental Consultancy, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University during the period of 1st of July, 2017 until 30th of June, 2019.

Dr. Hoda, Earned the Ph.D. in Accounting, Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University in 2012, Prepared ten researches published in international and national magazines and conferences in the field of financial accounting and environmental costs. Assigned from Ain Shams University to travel to England, University of Glasgow in 2007, to participate in preparing financial reports for the European Union project between Ain Shams University and the University of Glasgow. More than 20 years’ experience in preparing and approving financial budgets, preparing financial regulations, as well as preparing environmental financial reports. Preparation studies in financial reports and financial plans for Ain Shams University, as well as Preparation budget of Ain Shams University. Was assigned and participated in a project with university Glasgow in England 2007 Dr. Hoda has a wide experience in different projects in Egypt and worldwide for Environmental Economics and Environmental Accounting studies, as well as a wide experience in Environmental feasibility studies and scientific research curricula. Dr. Hoda is approved as a Professional consultant by EEAA for preparing, reviewing Environmental Economics and Environmental Accounting studies.
Approved as a professional Lecture & Trainer for Environmental Economics and Environmental Accounting.

Research & Development Department Manager

Dr. Mohammed is an Assistant Prof. at National Research Centre (NCR), Egypt. He is Ph.D. holder in the field of Microbiology in 2013. Dr. El-Liethy is an internationally respected leader and member in research works and the practical application of the environmental consultation and water quality assessment since 2004. The major research interest of Dr. El-Liethy is Water and Wastewater Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioremediation, Biodegradation, Bioaugmentation and Water Quality Assessment. His contribution in these fields and his academic background provides balance to EnviroTaqa Board and brings a different perspective to the Research and Development Department.

Board Advisor for HR Capacity Building

Mr. Mahmoud Fouad is a graduate of Ain Shams University, where he studied Law. He furthered his education at Cairo University, where he earned a Diploma in Human Resource Management. He holds a Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management from Cambridge Britain and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Knowledge Academy.

Mr. Fouad served at EGEC as Human Resources Manager. He was responsible for the Human Resources strategic development and planning of EGEC Human Resources organization, Leading recruitment and retention and expanding its corporate culture as the company ramps up for significant anticipated growth in the Engineering consulting field. He has over Sixteen years’ experience in the Human Resources field, Mr. Fouad brings expertise in diversity, reward and recognition, talent acquisition management, organizational and professional development, helped EGEC to grow and achieve more goals.

Mr. Fouad has taken a leadership role in developing EGEC into a recognized employer of choice. Prior to working at EGEC, Mr. Fouad was working in Multinational Companies & Hotels assuming many key positions such as, EHAF Consulting Engineers, Intercontinental City Stars, Dar Al-Handasah Consulting Engineers, Amer Group, Downtown Mall and HNS Group.

We believe in EnviroTaqa “The Capacity building is essentially the development of human capital – that can occur on different levels individual, institutional and societal level – Contribution of Mr. Fouad in these fields and his professional academic background provides for the company Board a diverse range of skills and knowledge – to achieve sustainable and measurable results.”

Business Development Manager & Sustainable Development Specialist

Mazen Helal is one of the highly experienced leaders in IMS & Sustainable Development as well as a professional Business Development, Over 20 years’ experience in Diversified fields and industries (Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Services, and Consulting).  Providing IMS & Sustainable Development Effective Trainings for different nationalities throughout Middle East “Egyptians, Iraqis, Yemeni, Sudanese “and South Africans as well as   Russian, Ukrainians.

His contribution in these fields and his professional experience in BD & SD provides a diverse range of knowledge and perspectives provided to EnviroTaqa.

Environmental & Circular Economy Consultant

Dr. Mahmoud Alsadiq is one of the glob experts in the Circular Economy and Environmental Economic & Accounting, as well as Energy Management Professional “PA-CEMP”. Earned his Ph.D. Environmental Management Sciences, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 2014.

Dr. Mahmoud has a wide experience in different projects in Egypt and worldwide, more than 22 years’ experience in preparing and approving Circular Economy, Sustainable Development Applications, Climate Mitigation and GHG accounting, Economic & Environmental Analysis of CSP and PV technologies using available fuels and valuable synergies, as well as Resource optimization and Eco-Efficiency in addition to his wide experience in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment,

Dr. Mahmoud is approved as a Professional consultant by EEAA for preparing, reviewing Environmental Economics and Environmental Accounting studies, as well as The African Circular Economy Network –ACEN, Certified Energy Management Professional PA-CEMP, CSR Certificate – AUC and USAID SEED and Representative of Egypt and Chapter Member.

His contribution in these fields provides balance to EnviroTaqa Board and brings a different perspective to the Environmental & Circular Economy as well as sustainable development & Climate Change.

Department Manager and Consultant of EMS & Environmental Compliance

Dr. Ayman Abdelwahab is one of the glob experts in the Environmental Engineering & Consultancy. Earned his Ph.D. in the Environmental Engineering, (1999), Kennedy-Western University in collaboration with Stevens Institute of Technology, USA.  Dr. Ayman is a Member of the United Nations Roster of experts in the field of Environmental Engineering.

Dr. Ayman has More than 35 years’ of experience in the Environmental Management, Risk Assessment, Compliance Plans and EIA. Project and construction management, sustainable development and civil engineering. Has Extensive experience with international organizations, NGOs and national entities including; UN, UNDP, EU and World Bank. Geographical exposure includes USA, Africa and Middle East. Strong ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to reach targets and meet tight schedules using limited resources.

His contribution in these fields provides balance to EnviroTaqa Board and brings a different perspective to the EMS & Environmental Compliance Department as well as sustainable development.

Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader

Aya Youssef holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the American University in Cairo. She worked as a part-time chemistry teaching assistant in faculty of Engineering in Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transportation beside her work as an environmental officer in Egyptian Projects Operation & Maintenance (EPROM).

She contributed to many community projects targeting sustainable development. Alongside academics, Aya joined renewable energy summer school in 2013, MENA academy in climate diplomacy in 2019 in Germany and successfully completed and internship in Qatar Green Leaders in March 2020.

 More than 10 years of experience in the Environmental Management, sustainable development, experience with international organizations in climate change and sustainable development consultations and training.

Aya was selected for the position of 350.org Egypt National coordinator between 2014 and 2015. She founded “Lampaeg” that rises environmental awareness through sustainable education. For the last 6 months, Aya has worked as an environmental &sustainability officer in plastic recycling industry in Qatar.