Agricultural Specialist, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
Maha Lotfy Mohamed Elsayed is an accomplished agricultural scientist from Egypt with extensive experience in climate change impacts, crop modeling, and sustainable agriculture. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Padua, Italy, and post-doctoral fellowships with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), she has contributed to significant agricultural research projects worldwide. Her work spans environmental assessments, climate modeling, and agro-food resource management, focusing on improving crop productivity under changing climate conditions. Elsayed is multilingual and has collaborated in various international research initiatives, notably in Italy, France, and the USA. Her work addresses critical challenges in food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Profile
Education:
Maha Elsayed holds a Ph.D. in “Processing Tomato Production in North-eastern Italy” from the University of Padua (2011). She earned a Master’s degree in “Mediterranean Organic Agriculture” (2006) and a DSPU diploma in the same field (2004) from IAMB, Italy, both with distinction. Elsayed began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Horticulture Science) from Ain Shams University, Egypt (2003). Throughout her academic career, she has honed her expertise in agricultural science, environmental agronomy, and climate impact research. In addition, she has pursued various professional development courses, including a certificate in organic agriculture from IMC, Italy, and advanced GIS training for agricultural projects in Egypt.
Experience:
Maha Elsayed is currently a Research Fellow at the School of Life and Medical Science (LMS), University of Hertfordshire, UK, since June 2023. She held a similar role at the same institution from March 2007 to May 2023. Elsayed has worked internationally on diverse agricultural research projects, including post-doctoral fellowships with the USDA in the USA, focusing on climate change’s effect on crop productivity. Additionally, she served as an agricultural specialist at Egypt’s Central Laboratory for Agricultural Climate (CLAC), contributing to national climate adaptation projects. Her early career also included technical officer roles at the Egyptian Center for Organic Agriculture, where she applied her skills to support organic farming in Egypt.
Research Focus:
Maha Elsayed’s research centers on climate change’s impact on crop production, specifically focusing on how extreme weather events affect cotton growth, maize, and wheat yields. Her work in modeling climate impacts aims to enhance agricultural resilience and food security. She has developed expertise in simulation models like DSSAT CSM-CROPGRO for crop production and environmental assessments. Elsayed’s research also explores the sustainability of Mediterranean agriculture, examining how agronomic practices can adapt to climate change. Her interdisciplinary approach blends agricultural science with climate modeling, environmental impact assessments, and the promotion of sustainable farming practices in diverse global regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Publication Top Notes
- Modeling climate change impacts on maize yields under low nitrogen input conditions in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍🌾
- Modeling current and future climate effects on winter wheat production in Colorado, USA 🌾🌍
- Evaluation of CSM-ceres-maize model for simulating maize production in northern delta of Egypt 🌾🌍
- Using LCA to assess environmental impact of processing tomato production: First approach 🍅🌱
- Evaluation of the DSSAT CSM-CROPGRO-tomato simulation model for processing tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) production in northern Italy 🍅🌍
- Influence of planting date and mulching on some qualitative traits of processed tomatoes 🍅🌱