Scientific Qualifications:

• Ph.D. Geophysics, 1993, Joint supervision between the University of Plymouth, UK and Mansoura University, Egypt according to the Egyptian Joint Supervision Scientific System. Major advisor: Professor D. H. Tarling; Department of Geological Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK.
• M.Sc. Geophysics, 1988, Geology Department, Mansoura University, Egypt. Major advisor: Professor Mahmoud M. ElGamili, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Egypt
• B.Sc. Geophysics, 1984, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Egypt. Grade: Very good with honorable degree", Rank: first in the class.