I am Consultant Prof. Dr. Eng. Adel A. Elbaset, a professor of Electrical Power Engineering with more than 30 years of academic, research, and consulting experience. I currently serve as Vice‑Dean for Student Affairs and previously headed the Electromechanics Department at Heliopolis University, alongside a long career at Minia University as Professor of Electrical Engineering. My work spans teaching, research, laboratory accreditation, and leadership in engineering education.
I am a certified consultant in Renewable Energy Systems, Quality Management Systems, and Electrical Installations, with extensive experience as a Technical Assessor for the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) on ISO/IEC 17025, conducting audits and evaluations for laboratories, universities, and industrial organizations. I have supported numerous institutions in achieving accreditation and building robust quality systems.
Internationally, I served as an External Evaluator for the European Commission (EACEA) – ERASMUS 2027 programme, and as a reviewer for research and innovation grants in the Gulf region. My academic journey includes post‑doctoral research and visiting professorships in Japan, focusing on frontier technologies in renewable energy and intelligent control.
My research contributions include 90+ publications, several books with Springer and CRC Press, and decades of supervision of MSc and PhD theses in PV systems, wind energy, microgrids, modelling, and power electronics. I have presented at more than 20 international conferences, and delivered thousands of training hours in renewable energy, AI applications, ISO systems, and power system engineering.
I am passionate about connecting academia with industry through impactful engineering solutions—particularly in solar and wind system design, power quality, smart grids, and hybrid renewable systems—and about mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers
Long-term (35+ year) experience in sustainable economic development, climate change, environment in different economic sectors as an institutional development, strategic planning, capacity development, and knowledge management and communication expert in programmes and projects in Asia, Africa and Caribbean. Working in multi-disciplinary teams and for international organisations (ADB, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, UNESCO, AU-NEPAD, IFAD-BSF, UNESCO-IHE, DFID, EC-DG-DEVCO/DG-INTPA, ACP-CTA, CAREC Institute), government and research institutions, universities, NGOs, private sector and (inter)national networks in Asia, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific.
In last two decades advising government institutions, international organisations and civil society organizations and networks in Asia/Pacific and Africa on institutional development, strategic and business planning, capacity development, knowledge and information management, communication, partnerships, use of ICTs, and innovation in different socio-economic sectors.
I have worked with international networks, NGOs, community-based organizations and local communities in the broader context of sustainable development with a focus on poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainable livelihoods, life-long learning, health and education. Before 2000 specifically focused on research and management of fisheries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
For more information on my projects see: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/ruudcrul
Independent Policy Expert: European policies | Sustainable Urban Development | SDGs | Multilevel governance | Local and Regional Governments | URBACT | Peer Learning | Knowledge exchange | Monitoring & Evaluation
I am an Environment expert based in Kisumu County in Kenya. I have significant experience in integrating NBS into land use planning and have been actively involved in developing NBS within low urban communities working jointly with ICLEI under the Urban Natural Assets-Rivers for life initiative and UNEP Generation Restoration pilot project for cities.
I have significant interest in developing NBS and biodiversity business cases within the county to attract support not only in capital investment but also on a long-term to ensure sustainability.
Experienced Program Manger with a demonstrated history of working in the international organizations, government administration and private sector.
Skilled in Project management, Program Coordination, Contract Management, Procurement, supervision, preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Working with EU Delegation to Albania since 2007.
I’m the Program and Operations Manager at AQUADEV, an organization I’ve been deeply involved with since its founding in 2009, both in France and Haiti. From the beginning, I have contributed to its growth by establishing strategic partnerships in France, coordinating field activities in Haiti, and developing a strong portfolio of high-impact projects.
AQUADEV focuses on environmental restoration, the empowerment of youth and women, and livelihood support for fisherfolk and local merchants. My expertise lies in organizational development and understanding social dynamics across diverse communities. I have championed a strategy based on knowledge transmission to children and youth, using their engagement as a powerful catalyst to raise awareness across entire communities.
