About
Adham holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University and a Master’s degree in Water Management and Governance from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. Prior to Cornell, Adham served as a Research Officer at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Cairo, where he led projects on water productivity, governance, and hydrological modeling, engaging stakeholders across multiple countries.
Adham’s research focuses on advanced simulation models to support policy-making and investment decisions in water management and climate adaptation. His work addresses critical challenges such as water security and climate resilience.
Adham’s commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience drives his research and professional endeavors, aiming to create impactful solutions for global water and development challenges.
Advisor
Andrew Bell
Awards & Honors
- 2024: BU IGS Summer Fellowship, Boston University
- 2023: Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future Graduate Summer Fellowship
- 2018: Winner of IHE Delft Water Governance Documentary Festival
- 2017: Rotary International Foundation Water and Sanitation Scholar
- 2013-2016: Full-ride Merit Scholarship for Water and Environmental Engineering, MWRI-HCWW, Egypt
- 2016: Winner of “Innovating for Fayoum” Social Innovation Challenge, GESR & UNDP
