PhD Researcher, Applied Geology · Kent State University · GPA 4.0/4.0
Remote Sensing
Doctoral researcher at Kent State University (PhD GPA 4.0/4.0) pursuing a dual professional pathway: (1) academic research in AI/ML-enabled environmental remote sensing, hydrogeochemistry, and soil-water systems science, and (2) applied AgriTech innovation through PLANTY / goplanty. Over 9+ years of cross-continental experience. Active research on cryptic sulfate pollution detection in Ohio's Muskingum Watershed, NASA NISAR + EnMAP hyperspectral/radar fusion for soil moisture and salinity, and drone-based ML for cover-crop monitoring. Recognized as TEDx Speaker, Channel 8 National TV guest expert, keynote at Egypt's national innovation forum, and GPTZero Higher Education Ambassador on AI ethics. Secured EGP 1M+, USD 20K+, and £10K in competitive international funding across 20+ honors and awards.
Academic research, applied innovation, and consulting roles across the U.S., Egypt, and global initiatives
Kent State University · Kent, OH, USA
AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Platform · Egypt / USA
GPTZero · Global / Remote
Technical skills built across research, teaching, and consulting
Sentinel-2, Landsat, EnMAP (hyperspectral), NISAR (NASA/JPL SAR), cloud masking & band correction
Event 38, Switchblade 10-band multispectral · field acquisition, orthorectification, ML classification workflows
QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE), Rasterio, GDAL, GeoPandas
GWB modeling, pe-pH diagrams, mineral stability, XRD, XRF, sulfur isotopes, acid mine drainage characterization
Random Forest, SVM, VPCA-stepwise regression, spectral unmixing, deep learning for stripe artifact correction
Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Rasterio, GDAL, GeoPandas — applied to RS & hydrogeochemical workflows
SPSS, R / RStudio, MATLAB · PCA/HCA, multivariate analysis, joint-criteria stepwise selection
AI Foundations, Machine Learning, Watson Studio, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Deep Learning, IoT (April 2024)
Fusion 360, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Circuit Design, Arduino/Microcontrollers
Soil Fertility, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Precision Farming, Smart Irrigation, Hydroponics/Greenhouse Systems
~300 hrs/semester GTA at KSU · GPTZero Higher Ed Ambassador · faculty PD on AI literacy & academic integrity
Arabic — Native · English — Professional working (Duolingo 125, Aug 2024)
Sentinel-2, Landsat, EnMAP (hyperspectral), NISAR (NASA/JPL SAR), cloud masking & band correction
Event 38, Switchblade 10-band multispectral · field acquisition, orthorectification, ML classification workflows
QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE), Rasterio, GDAL, GeoPandas
GWB modeling, pe-pH diagrams, mineral stability, XRD, XRF, sulfur isotopes, acid mine drainage characterization
Random Forest, SVM, VPCA-stepwise regression, spectral unmixing, deep learning for stripe artifact correction
Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Rasterio, GDAL, GeoPandas — applied to RS & hydrogeochemical workflows
SPSS, R / RStudio, MATLAB · PCA/HCA, multivariate analysis, joint-criteria stepwise selection
AI Foundations, Machine Learning, Watson Studio, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Deep Learning, IoT (April 2024)
Fusion 360, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Circuit Design, Arduino/Microcontrollers
Soil Fertility, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Precision Farming, Smart Irrigation, Hydroponics/Greenhouse Systems
~300 hrs/semester GTA at KSU · GPTZero Higher Ed Ambassador · faculty PD on AI literacy & academic integrity
Arabic — Native · English — Professional working (Duolingo 125, Aug 2024)
Kent State University · target: Water Resources Research (Fall 2026)
Python/ML pipeline for automated detection of neutralized acid mine drainage in surface waters. Active field validation at Tappan and Clendening Lakes (sulfur isotopes, XRD, XRF).
Kent State University · w/ Dr. He Yin · target: Remote Sensing of Environment (Summer 2026)
Among the first scientific applications of NASA NISAR data (publicly available March 2026). Joint EnMAP hyperspectral + NISAR radar fusion for soil moisture & salinity mapping at unprecedented resolution. 4 EnMAP missions acquired.
Kent State University · w/ Dr. Joseph D. Ortiz · data acquisition Summer 2026
ML classification masks for precision NDVI — differentiating bare soil, crop residue, and vegetation. Hardware comparison: Event 38 vs Switchblade 10-band multispectral. USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture relevance.
Poster · 2026 KSU Graduate Research Symposium
"Automating the Detection of Cryptic Sulfate Pollution: Python and Machine Learning Implementation for Neutralized Waters." Peer-reviewed abstract accepted.
Invited Contributor · DAAD Regional Office Cairo
Sessions on AI knowledge transfer and "How Artificial is AI?"
Hussein, A., Omran, E.A., Mohamed, Q.A.S. & Habshi, N.R. (2023) · J. High Institute for Qualitative Studies, 3(3), 915–940
Potassium release as affected by soil indigenous properties in some soils of Upper Egypt. 600+ soil samples. DOI: 10.21608/hiss.2023.316284
Aswan University · GPA 5.0/5.0
"Assessment of Potassium Status in Some Lands of Upper Egypt." 600+ samples for new-land cultivation and fertility assessment. Published findings in J. High Institute for Qualitative Studies (2023).
Hussein, F. M. · Aswan University TIEC Patent Office
Patented smart-irrigation system. Filed: 5 February 2023.
Kent State University · target: Water Resources Research (Fall 2026)
Python/ML pipeline for automated detection of neutralized acid mine drainage in surface waters. Active field validation at Tappan and Clendening Lakes (sulfur isotopes, XRD, XRF).
Kent State University · w/ Dr. He Yin · target: Remote Sensing of Environment (Summer 2026)
Among the first scientific applications of NASA NISAR data (publicly available March 2026). Joint EnMAP hyperspectral + NISAR radar fusion for soil moisture & salinity mapping at unprecedented resolution. 4 EnMAP missions acquired.
Kent State University · w/ Dr. Joseph D. Ortiz · data acquisition Summer 2026
ML classification masks for precision NDVI — differentiating bare soil, crop residue, and vegetation. Hardware comparison: Event 38 vs Switchblade 10-band multispectral. USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture relevance.
Poster · 2026 KSU Graduate Research Symposium
"Automating the Detection of Cryptic Sulfate Pollution: Python and Machine Learning Implementation for Neutralized Waters." Peer-reviewed abstract accepted.
Invited Contributor · DAAD Regional Office Cairo
Sessions on AI knowledge transfer and "How Artificial is AI?"
Hussein, A., Omran, E.A., Mohamed, Q.A.S. & Habshi, N.R. (2023) · J. High Institute for Qualitative Studies, 3(3), 915–940
Potassium release as affected by soil indigenous properties in some soils of Upper Egypt. 600+ soil samples. DOI: 10.21608/hiss.2023.316284
Aswan University · GPA 5.0/5.0
"Assessment of Potassium Status in Some Lands of Upper Egypt." 600+ samples for new-land cultivation and fertility assessment.
Hussein, F. M. · Aswan University TIEC Patent Office
Patented smart-irrigation system. Filed: 5 February 2023.
Analysis of 600+ soil samples assessing potassium release kinetics and indigenous soil-property controls across Upper Egypt — foundational work for the MS thesis (Aswan University, GPA 5.0/5.0) and a basis for subsequent precision-agriculture and remote-sensing research.
Open to co-authoring, data sharing, consulting, and student mentorship opportunities.
Invited talks, workshops, media appearances, and open-source contributions
Poster presentation: Python and ML implementation for neutralized waters. Peer-reviewed abstract accepted.
Invited by the Governor of Aswan to deliver the keynote at the initiative launch; PLANTY's development journey presented as a model of national innovation success.
Invited Contributor — DAAD Regional Office Cairo. Sessions on AI knowledge transfer and "How Artificial is AI?"
Keynote on AI-powered decision-making frameworks empowering Egyptian agricultural systems.
Invited lecture on AI-driven climate adaptation strategies for Egyptian agriculture.
Featured on Channel 8 (Egyptian National Television) presenting Planty and AI-powered climate-smart solutions.
Hands-on training on greenhouses, modern agriculture techniques, and smart climate practices for 100+ farmers.
Invited as a success story to deliver a TEDx talk on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Invited lecture on soil management challenges and innovative solutions for Egyptian farmland.
Lecture on Aswan soil challenges and modern agronomic techniques for sustainable productivity.
Field presentation on sustainable fertilization and soil management for date palm farming.
Special guest at German Science Day organized by COSMINEA and DAAD.
Led a workshop on Artificial Intelligence innovation and practical applications.
Led a hands-on workshop on Arduino programming and microcontroller applications.
Keynote on AI-powered decision-making frameworks empowering Egyptian agricultural systems.
Invited lecture on AI-driven climate adaptation strategies for Egyptian agriculture.
Featured on Channel 8 (Egyptian National Television) presenting Planty and AI-powered climate-smart solutions.
Hands-on training on greenhouses, modern agriculture techniques, and smart climate practices for 100+ farmers.
Invited as a success story to deliver a TEDx talk on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Invited lecture on soil management challenges and innovative solutions for Egyptian farmland.
Lecture on Aswan soil challenges and modern agronomic techniques for sustainable productivity.
Field presentation on sustainable fertilization and soil management for date palm farming.
Special guest at German Science Day organized by COSMINEA and DAAD.
Led a workshop on Artificial Intelligence innovation and practical applications.
Led a hands-on workshop on Arduino programming and microcontroller applications.
Featured guest expert on AI integration in precision agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and sustainable water management — presented to a national audience as an emerging leader in the field.
April 20, 2025
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Full funding ($23,340 stipend + tuition remission) awarded on merit, renewed based on sustained academic excellence. PhD GPA 4.0/4.0.
Competitively selected as Higher Education AI Ethics Ambassador for the leading AI detection platform used by millions of U.S. educators.
Poster Presentation, peer-reviewed abstract accepted: “Automating the Detection of Cryptic Sulfate Pollution.”
EGP 830,000 (~USD 17,000+) secured for regional sustainable agriculture and community development in Upper Egypt via Balanah CDA & Om Habiba Foundation.
MSMEDA & Abu Hashima Foundation. Selected from 4,000+ applicants as Season 3 top winner; EGP 100,000 award for PLANTY.
Aswan University & Google partnership. EGP 30,000 incubation + USD 3,000 in Google AI services.
Selected for EGP 30,000 incubation program; featured as primary visual representation of the program's innovation success.
AgriTech Innovation. EGP 15,000 award.
Clarivate & Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB). Intensive research methodology program.
Full funding for climate training at Texas A&M University and AUC; competitive nationwide selection.
Training of Trainers Program Certificate — government-sponsored national initiative.
Climate Youth Conference participation and certificate.
National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, Aswan Governorate. EGP 5,000 + Governor's Award & Certificate of Appreciation.
Awarded by Ministry of Youth & African Union for distinguished contributions to continental development.
National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, Aswan Governorate. EGP 20,000 + Governor's Award.
EGP 30,000 prize + EGP 15,000 Athar Accelerator selection.
USAID funded via Business Egypt / DAI — selected for innovative industrial manufacturing solutions program.
EU-Funded — qualified for Kuwait Energy Egypt-powered challenge and full incubation program.
Winner for best innovation ideas and accelerated patent registration support.
Selected for fully funded master's/doctoral track with full visa sponsorship.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals — formal approval letter for graduate program admission.
Patented smart-irrigation system. Filed Feb. 5, 2023 via Aswan University TIEC Patent Office.
Aswan University. GPA 5.0/5.0 (91.36%). U.S. equivalency: MS in Soil & Land Resources (Morningside, 2026).
£10,000 tuition waiver for MSc Agricultural Technology and Innovation at Royal Agricultural University.
Harvard Business School GCC / HarvardX. Competitively selected (<5% acceptance rate).
Awarded for the CARES Professional Career Program at the American University in Cairo.
BS Agriculture & Natural Resources, Aswan University. GPA 3.401/4.0 (87.56%).
Full funding ($23,340 stipend + tuition remission) awarded on merit, renewed based on sustained academic excellence. PhD GPA 4.0/4.0.
Competitively selected as Higher Education AI Ethics Ambassador for the leading AI detection platform used by millions of U.S. educators.
EGP 830,000 (~USD 17,000+) secured for regional sustainable agriculture and community development in Upper Egypt via Balanah CDA & Om Habiba Foundation.
MSMEDA & Abu Hashima Foundation. Selected from 4,000+ applicants as Season 3 top winner; EGP 100,000 award for PLANTY.
Aswan University & Google partnership. EGP 30,000 incubation + USD 3,000 in Google AI services.
Selected for EGP 30,000 incubation program; featured as primary visual representation of the program's innovation success.
Awarded by Ministry of Youth & African Union for distinguished contributions to continental development.
EGP 30,000 prize + EGP 15,000 Athar Accelerator selection.
Patented smart-irrigation system. Filed Feb. 5, 2023 via Aswan University TIEC Patent Office.
£10,000 tuition waiver for MSc Agricultural Technology and Innovation at Royal Agricultural University.
BS Agriculture & Natural Resources, Aswan University. GPA 3.401/4.0 (87.56%).