Gamal Elshaer

Motivated Professor of Rural Sociology with 25+ years of academic and research experience. Successfully supervised 30+ master's and PhD theses, published 20+ peer-reviewed papers, and led initiatives in curriculum design, accreditation, and strategic planning. Recognized expert in community development, stakeholder engagement, and higher education quality assurance.

Professor of Rural Sociology at Faculty of Agriculture – Al-Azhar University (2021-07 – Present)

• Taught undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs; supervised 12 successfully defended theses; published 7 peer-reviewed papers.
• Appointed Quality Coordinator for the Agricultural Extension and Rural Community Program (Effective Aug 3, 2026).

Associate Professor of Rural Sociology at Faculty of Agriculture – Al-Azhar University (2015-02 – 2021-07)

• Delivered courses, supervised 10 postgraduate theses, published 5 academic papers, and contributed to faculty accreditation planning.

Lecturer of Rural Sociology at Faculty of Agriculture – Al-Azhar University (2009-05 – 2015-02)

• Conducted lectures, supervised 8 master's theses, and organized practical summer training programs.

Educational Consultant & Senior Advisor at Arab–African–European Youth Union (2021-11 – Present)

PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Rural Community Development) – Al-Azhar University (2008)

Master's in Agricultural Sciences (Rural Community Development) – Al-Azhar University (2001)

B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (Rural Community Development) – Al-Azhar University (1994)