Hydrological Modelling and Assessment in Arid Region Using Remote Sensing and Gis: A Case Study in Southeast Sinai, Egypt

The primary hydrologic parameters in assessing water resources are rainfall and runoff which also play a major role in controlling groundwater recharge. In light of the changing global climate, the socioeconomics and lifestyle modalities within the research region heavily depend on the hydrologic modelling of the catchments. Therefore, to simulate and estimate water availability, hydrologic models with reliable data must be used. In addition, reliable rainfall-based storm runoff forecasts are also essential for flood hazard mitigation and adaption. Floods rank among the catchment's most severe natural disasters, causing substantial property damage, fatalities, and economic risk. Furthermore, reliable modelling is an effective way to mitigate and prevent these flood threats.

Dr. Ali Hagras received a Bachelor of Arts from the Department of Geography and Division of Surveying from Alexandria University in 2009. He got the first rank in the department and the 16th rank in the college. He was appointed among the first graduates by the Egyptian state in the Egyptian General Survey Authority in 2012. He got a master's in physical geography by GIS and remote sensing from Alexandria University in 2014. He received a Ph.D. degree in physical geography by GIS and remote sensing from Alexandria University in 2021. He participated with different researches at many local and international conferences and he has many published research papers internationally. In addition, his main research interests include hydrology, risk assessment, water management, integrated surveying, land evaluation, GIS, and remote sensing applications.