Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ali Mosa
Professor & Chairman of Soils Department Mansoura University (Egypt)
Director of Patent Office & Soil - Water and Plant Testing lab, Head of Soils Department and Fertilizers at Mansoura University.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ali Mosa is a distinguished Full Professor of Soil Chemistry at the Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Egypt. With over two decades of academic and research experience, he is a globally recognized expert in soil and water sciences, specializing in soil fertility, wastewater reclamation, and the application of biochar for environmental remediation. His innovative contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental management have earned him numerous accolades, patents, and leadership roles in academia and research.
Academic Background
Dr. Mosa earned his Ph.D. in Soil and Water Sciences (2006), M.Sc. in Soil and Water Sciences (2002), and B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (1999, First Rank with "Excellent" grade) from the Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University. His academic career reflects a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and administration, with a current role as Full Professor since July 2018.
Administrative Leadership
Dr. Mosa has held several prestigious administrative positions at Mansoura University, including:
Head of Soils Department (2019–2020, 2020–2021)
General Coordinator of Research (2019–present)
Director of International Students Office, Faculty of Agriculture (2014–present)
Director of Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory
Director of Laboratory of Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Quality Control (ISO 17025 accredited)
Director of Patent Support Office (2013–2014)
He also serves as a member of key committees, such as the Literary Plagiarism Committee (2015–present) and the USAID Scholarships for Professionals Internal Committee (2020).
Research and Innovation
Dr. Mosa’s research portfolio is extensive, with a focus on sustainable soil management, heavy metal remediation, and biochar applications. He has led and co-investigated numerous internationally funded projects, securing grants from USAID, DAAD, STDF, and the International Foundation for Science.
Notable projects include:
Principal Investigator: "Biochar as a Low-cost Biofilter for Reclamation and Agricultural Reuse of Wastewater" (USAID/STDF, 2012–2017)
Principal Investigator: "Wastewater Remediation Using Low-cost Adsorbents Made from Chemically Modified Biochar" (IFS, 2010–2011)
He holds a patent (No. 27735) for "Double-coated Mineral Nitrogen Fertilizer" from the Egyptian Patent Office and has authored over 40 Scopus-indexed publications, including highly cited works in journals like Chemosphere and Biochar. His paper in Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology received the Most Cited Paper Award from Taylor & Francis.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Mosa’s contributions have been widely honored, including:
Mansoura University Prize of Scientific Innovation (2017)
Excellence Award in Scientific Publishing, King Abdulaziz University
Recognition from the International Foundation for Science for his biochar research on Earth Day 2017
Multiple certificates from Egyptian and German Ministers of Higher Education for successful collaborative projects
Scientific Leadership and Global Engagement
An active leader in the scientific community, Dr. Mosa has chaired international conferences, such as the 20th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment (2020, Seoul, Korea), and serves as an editor for journals like Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Science (Taylor & Francis) and Sustainability (MDPI). He has supervised 22 theses (14 M.Sc., 8 Ph.D.), hosted international researchers, and undertaken scientific missions to institutions like the University of Florida and Freiburg University.
Contributions to Knowledge Transfer
With over 14 years of teaching experience, Dr. Mosa delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses on soil chemistry, fertility, and wastewater reuse. Beyond academia, he has collaborated with industry (e.g., El-Delta Fertilizers Plant) and trained agricultural engineers through FAO workshops, promoting sustainable practices.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mosa is a founding member of the Egyptian Chapter of the International Humic Substances Society and a long-standing member of the Egyptian Society of Soil Sciences and the Agricultural Professions Syndicate.