Mai Elbisher

Results-driven Civil Engineer with M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of experience spanning transportation planning research, water resources management, and academic instruction. Deep expertise in GIS & spatial analysis, traffic simulation (SUMO), and multi-disciplinary engineering software. Currently pursuing a PhD in Transportation & Traffic Engineering at Zagazig University, specialising in AI-based ramp metering and intelligent traffic control systems.

Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure studies, technical training, and applied research for government agencies.

Project Researcher at Transport Planning Authority — Ministry of Transport - Egypt (2024-01 – Present)

• Conduct spatial modelling, data analysis, and technical research for national-scale transport planning projects.
• Apply advanced GIS (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), remote sensing, and traffic simulation (SUMO) to assess road infrastructure networks.
• Analyse multimodal transport corridors and prepare comprehensive planning and feasibility studies.
• Currently developing PhD research on AI-based ramp metering control for Egyptian freeways.

Civil Engineering Instructor & Trainer at Freelance Academic Instruction (2022-01 – Present)

• Deliver specialised training in GIS, structural analysis software, and engineering research methodology.
• Develop technical courseware and interactive problem-solving modules for undergraduate civil engineering students.
• Mentor students in design software, academic writing (LaTeX), and applied engineering skills.

Civil Engineer at Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation (MWRI)- Egypt (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Supervised canal rehabilitation projects, water management schemes, and field discharge measurement campaigns.
• Managed quantity surveying, cost estimation, and contract administration in compliance with Law 182 of 2018.
• Applied remote sensing and GIS techniques for water accounting and crop mapping analysis.

Demonstrator (Teaching Assistant) at Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology, Zagazig - Egypt (2016-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered laboratory sessions and tutorials across structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic engineering disciplines.
• Supported curriculum delivery, student assessment, and academic advising under faculty supervision.

Ph.D. Candidate in Transportation & Traffic Engineering – Zagazig University (2024-01)

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Benha University - Egypt (2024-01)

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University - Egypt (2016-01)