Prof. Alaa Morsy, who is a Dean at Port Training Institute & Maritime Research & Consultation Center, has 25 years of extensive experience in structural engineering, practice and research. During this period, he has instructed over 60 undergraduate courses. His expertise encompasses the design of reinforced concrete and metallic structures, the application of advanced composite materials (FRP) in the repair and strengthening of reinforced concrete, heat transfer and fire protection, and the use of finite element software for modeling. With over 15 years of experience in port management, he possesses a distinguished record of improving operational efficiency and enhancing maritime safety. He is adept at coordinating between different teams and managing logistics operations with high efficiency. Additionally, he has extensive experience in developing innovative strategies to address environmental and commercial challenges, achieving optimal results, and fostering cooperation among both local and international stakeholders. Moreover, he has successfully managed a wide variety of projects for port authorities as well as shipping companies.
Prof. Alaa began his educational journey at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, in 2000. He then proceeded to earn a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the same institution in 2005, followed by a doctoral degree in 2009. Subsequently, he was conferred an honorary doctoral degree by Qingdao Harbour Vocational & Technical College in China. Prof. Alaa has a distinguished working experience, including his tenure as the former Head of the Construction and Building Department at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), a specialized organization of the Arab League. In 2024, he was appointed Dean of the Port Training Institute & Maritime Research & Consultation Center at AASTMT, in addition to his role as a professor in the Construction and Building Engineering Department. In January 2025, Prof. Alaa will assume the position of Chairman of the Global Shipping Think Tank Alliance (GSTAA), succeeding the former Chairman, Prof. Burkhard Lemper.
