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M . A . S he ir ah
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: Mohamed Abdel-Hamid Mohamed SHEIRAH
: Egyptian
: October 4, 1944
: Married, Two Sons
: EGYPT; 49 Misr-Helwan St., Maadi, Cairo
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SCIENTIFIC DEGREES
B.Sc.
M.Sc.
Electrical Engineering, Power Section, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGYPT, June 1966.
Ph.D.
"Adaptive Control of Distributed Systems", Electrical Engineering, University of
Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 1972.
"Digital Adaptive Control Systems", Electrical Engineering, Ain Shams University,
Cairo, EGYPT, October 1969.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
• Sept. 2004 – Present: Advisor, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research,
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Aug. 2006 – Present: Head, National Committee for Enhancement of Information &
Communications, Systems & Technology in Higher Education Project (ICTP).
Aug. 2004 – Present: Professor of Computer Controlled Systems, Computer and
Systems Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo,
Egypt.
Oct. 2004 – Aug. 2006: Director, Enhancement of Information & Communications,
Systems & Technology in Higher Education Project (ICTP).
Aug. 1998 – Aug. 2004: Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo,
Egypt.
Oct. 1995 – Aug. 1998: Vice Dean, Graduate Studies and Research Activities,
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
• April 1992 - Oct. 1995: Head, Computer and Systems Engineering Department,
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
• Aug. 1983 - April 1992: Professor of Computer Controlled Systems, Electronics and
Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University,
Cairo, Egypt.
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• Feb. 1984 - June 1988: Head, Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of
Engineering, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
• Sept. 1978 - Aug. 1983: Associate Professor of Computer Controlled Systems,
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University, Cairo, Egypt.
Sept. 1976 - Sept. 1978: Visiting Professor, Electrical Engineering Department,
Faculty of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Dec. 1972 - Sept. 1976: Assistant Professor of Computer Controlled Systems,
Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University,
Cairo, Egypt.
Sept. 1969 - Sept. 1972: Graduate Student, Electrical Engineering Department,
Faculty of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Sept. 1966 - Sept. 1969: Teaching Assistant and Lab Instructor, Electrical
Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
ACTIVITY RECORD
• Secretary General, Engineering Education Sector Committee, Higher Egyptian
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Universities Council (2001– Now).
Head, National Committee for promotion of Professor, Computer and Systems
Engineering (1990 – 2001).
Member, Board of Directors, Behaira Electrical Power Distribution Company (2001 –
Now).
Member, Board of Trusties, Water & Sewage Holding Company (2004 – Now).
Head, Faculty of Engineering Council, Ain Shams University (1998 – 2004).
Member, Ain Shams University Council (1998 – 2004).
Member, Engineering Education Sector Committee, Higher Egyptian Universities
Council (1998 – 2001).
Member, Industrial Education Institutes Council, Ministry of Higher Education (1998
– 2004).
Head, Board of Directors of Engineering Consultation Center and All Units of
specialized Consultation (23 Specialized Units), Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams
University (1998 – 2004).
Head, Board of Directors, Information Systems Center, Faculty of Engineering, Ain
Shams University (1998 – 2004).
Secretary General, National Committee for promotion of Professor and Associate
Professor, Computer and Systems Engineering (1990 – 2001).
Member, Board of Directors, National Institute for Transportation, Ministry of
Transportation, (1995 – 2001).
Member, National Committee for Information Preparation (1997 – 1999).
Member, Board of Directors, National Institute for Electrical Communication, Ministry of
Transportation and Communication, (1995 – 1999).
Member, Board of Directors of National Book Library and Archives Organization
(1995 - 1999).
Member, Board of Directors, University Information Network Center, Ain Shams
University (1994 – 1998).
Member, Board of Ethics Court (2001 – 2003).
Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, IEEE, Since 1990.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructed the following courses at Ain Shams University, Qatar University, other Universities
and Computer Centers:
I. Undergraduate Courses
1. Automatic Control, Fundamental.
2. Automatic Control, Advanced.
3. System Analysis.
4. Process Control, Analysis and Design.
5. Industrial Instrumentation.
6. Process Dynamics.
7. Control Components and Measurements.
8. Microprocessors in Industry.
9. Computer Control Systems.
10. Process Control
11. Introduction to Computers.
12. Microprocessor Interfacing.
13. Advanced Computer Programming.
14. Engineering Computer Applications.
15. Operations Research.
16. Engineering Statistics.
17. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals.
18. Electric Circuits.
19. Control of Power Systems.
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Identification Techniques.
Estimation Theory and Application.
Process Modeling and Dynamics.
Computer Control Systems.
Stochastic Control.
Theory of Automatic Control Systems.
Industrial Instrumentation.
Process Control Technology.
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Operation Research, Fundamentals and Applications, (Computer Center, Ain Shams
University).
Decision Making, Theory and Applications, (Computer Center, Ain Shams
University).
Critical Path Methods and Project Management, (Information Systems Center, Ain
Shams University).
Application of Control Theory, (Ministry of Industry).
Process Control and Instrumentation Techniques, (Engineering for the Petroleum
and Process Industries, ENPPI).
Microprocessors in Process Control, (Steel and Iron Factory, Helwan, Cairo).
Computer Fundamentals, (American University at Cairo).
On-Line Computer Application in Industry, (Qatar University).
Computerized Preventive Maintenance, (National Cement Company, Helwan,
Cairo).
Computer Programming Using PASCAL, (Information Systems Center, Ain Shams
University).
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Computer Programming Using C, (Information Systems Center, Ain Shams
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Distributed Control Systems, (Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A. Azam and Co.).
Advanced Computer Programming Using C, (Information systems Center, Ain
Shams University).
Real-Time Embedded Systems, (Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A. Azam and
Co.).
Open Systems, Concepts and Applications, (Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A.
Azam and Co.).
Control Engineering, Training Course, (Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A. Azam
and Co.).
Programmable Controllers; Theory and Applications (Arab Consulting Engineers,
Osman A. Azam and Co.).
Computer Control Systems, (Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A. Azam and Co.).
Microprocessor-based Systems; Theory and Applications (Arab Consulting
Engineers, Osman A. Azam and Co.).
Preventive Maintenance Techniques, (National Cement Company.)
Series of lectures on Application of Computer Control System in Industry including
Distributed Control Systems, Open Systems, Real-Time Systems, Computer
Networks, Upgrading of control Systems (Egyptian Iron and Steel Company).
Distributed Control Systems, DCS (Egyptian Electricity Authority).
B.Sc. GRADUATION PROJECTS
Supervised the following B.Sc. graduation projects which include design and implementation
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Design of digital control system, 1973.
Digital positioning system, 1974.
Adaptive control system, 1975.
Digital simulation for lumped systems, 1975.
Control of industrial processes, 1976.
Modeling of distillation plants, 1976.
Control unit for distillation plants, 1979.
Erection of distillation plant, 1980.
Erection of the control unit of the plant, 1981.
Testing and modeling the distillation plant, 1982.
Tuning control loops at Steel and Iron Factory, 1982.
Design control loops for Steel and Iron Factory, 1983.
Comparison of industrial control strategies, 1985.
Computer application in power systems, 1986.
Computer aided design of control systems, 1987.
Education package for control systems, 1988.
Computer simulation of dynamic nonlinear systems, 1989.
Computer aided design of computer controlled systems, 1990.
Design and implementation of on-line data base system used in SCADA systems
(National Energy Center, Egypt), 1990.
Design a control system based on the advanced SCADA system available at Iron
and Steel Company, Egypt, 1990.
Design and implementation of a PC based intelligent instrument, 1991.
Design and implementation of a PC SCADA system, 1991.
Implement a microprocessor based controller, 1991.
Design and implementation of PC based Programmable Logical Controller, 1992.
Computer aided design of process controllers, 1992.
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Supervisory control for the Distillation Control laboratory, using two connected
PC's. All the needed displays and implemented, also building static and dynamic
modeling for the process, modifying the DOS operating system to be a Real-Time
operating system to be a suitable environment for all programs to work, 1993.
Design and implementation of small PLC, 1994.
Design and implementation of an automated quality control test for industrial use,
1994.
The second phase of the SCADA project implemented to the distillation column.
1994.
CAD system for process control design, 1994.
Design and implementation of a ruled-base industrial controller, 1995.
Design and implementation of a dynamic system simulation package under
windows, 1995
Implementation of Maintenance Information System, 1996.
Design, Analysis and Implementation of SCADA system on a Pilot Scale Process,
1997.
Modeling of a Standard PLC to be used as a Tutorial Set for Undergraduate
Students, 1997.
Using Real-Time Systems to Implement DCS on Multi-Machine System, 1997.
M.Sc. & Ph.D. THESES
"Identification of Physical Systems", by M. A. Abu- Seef, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University,
1976.
"Impulse Response Identification", by K. A. Ali, M.Sc. thesis, Helwan University, 1976.
"Control Systems Design Using Mathematical Programming" by N. A. Ismail, M.Sc. thesis,
Helwan University, 1976.
"Optimal Adaptive Estimation for Control Systems", by N. K. Youssef, M.Sc. thesis, Ain
Shams University, 1977.
"Computer Aided Design of Hyper Abrupt Varactors", by W. P. Anis, M.Sc. thesis, Ain
Shams University, 1977.
"Local Microprocessor Based Self-Tuning Load Frequency Control", by M. I. Abdel-Fattah,
Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1982.
"Computer Package for System Modeling and Identification", by H. M. Farag, M.Sc. thesis,
Ain Shams University, 1982.
"Microprocessor Based Self-Tuning Regulators", by A. Z. Badr, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams
University, 1982.
"Design and Implementation of Microprocessor Based Control Systems", by M. H. El-Shafey,
M.Sc. thesis, Ain shams University, 1982.
"A Modified Self-Tuning Regulator for Guidance Systems", by A. A. Swieef, M.Sc. thesis, Ain
Shams University, 1983.
"Digital Spark Timing Control for Internal Combustion Engines", by E. Y. Ibrahim, M.Sc.
thesis, Military Technical College, 1983.
"Reduced Order Models for Multi-variable Systems Using Mathematical Programming", by N.
M. Abdel-Monem, M.Sc. thesis, Military Technical College, 1983.
"Computerized Network Routing Techniques", by I. A. I. M.Hassan, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams
University, 1983.
"Design of Optimal Flight Control System for Advanced Fighter aircraft", by F. A. M. ElGenbihy, M.Sc. thesis, Military Technical College, 1984.
"On-Line Load Flow Estimation", by M. I. M. Aouf, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1985.
"On-Line State Estimation of Large Scale Power Systems", by A. K. El-Irany, M.Sc. thesis,
Ain shams University, 1985.
"Adaptive Controllers with Application to Distillation Process", by M. A. I. El-Ghotmy, Ph.D.
thesis, Monoufia University, 1986.
"Microprocessor-Based Multi-Model Controller for Complex Industrial Systems", by A. Z.
Badr, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1986.
"Computer-Aided Architectural Design Techniques", by Samir S. Hosny, Ph.D. thesis, Ain
Shams University, 1990.
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"Microcomputer-Based Multi-Model Real Time Controller", by Ahmed A. H. Tarraf, M.Sc.
thesis, Ain Shams University, 1990.
"Adaptive Decoupled Regulators for Multi-Variable Systems", by Ayman M. H. Wahba, M.Sc.
thesis, Ain Shams University, 1991.
"Computer Control of Flexible Structures", by Sherif A. Hammad, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams
University, 1992.
"Self-Tuning Multi-Model Control", by Nashaat M. Abdel-Monem, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams
University, 1993.
"A Knowledge-Based System for Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Industrial Control
Systems", by Mostafa M. M. Gomaa, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1993.
"Design and Implementation of a Real-Time Multiprocessor-Based Distributed Control
System", M.Sc. thesis, T. F. A. Abdel-Zaher, Ain Shams University, 1994.
“Using SCADA Systems in Rail-Traffic Management”, by Ali R. Aboou-Zeid, M.Sc. thesis,
Ain Shams University, 1995.
“Adaptive Predictive Digital Voltage Control of Synchronous Generators”, by Sameh R. M.
Salem, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1995.
“Unified Approach for Design and Implementation of Fuzzy Logic Controller”, by Mohamed
Watheq A. K. El-Kharashi, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1996.
“Modeling and Simulation of Micro-controller Using VHDL”, by Raafah M. Khazem, M.Sc.
thesis, Ain Shams University, 1996.
“Software Testing as Applied to Computer Controlled Nuclear Reactor”, by Magy M. K.
Mohamed, M.Sc. Thesis, Ain Shams University, 1997.
“Design and Implementation of General Purpose Industrial Analog Controller”, by Youssef M.
M. Saleem, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1999.
“A Two Step Control of the Oxygen Steel-Making Process”, by Yussuf N. A. Bishai, Ph.D.
thesis, Ain Shams University, 1999.
“Multiprocessor Preemptive Scheduling Algorithm for Hard Real-Time Systems”, by Raafah.
M. Khazem, Ph.D. thesis, Ain Shams University, 1999.
“Fuzzy-Neural Network for Decision Control System”, by Osama. F. Hegazy, Ph.D. thesis,
Ain Shams University, 2000.
“Adaptive Fuzzy Logic”, Ahmed H. Youssef, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 2000.
“Integrated Tools for the Analysis and Design of Intelligent Control Systems”, by Mohamed
A. Sobh, M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 2001.
“FPGA-Based Simulation Accelerator for VLSI Design Process”, Mohamed N. R. Wageeh.
M.Sc. thesis, Ain Shams University, 2004.
“Advanced Generalized Controller”, Ahmed H. Youssef, PH.D.. thesis, Ain Shams University,
2004.
“3D Intelligent Object Tracking“, by Mohamed A. Sobh, PH.D.. thesis, Ain Shams University,
2006.
PROJECT DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
EXPERIENCE
1. Supervised some projects in the industry, which include Process Control and
Instrumentation, especially to train process control and instrumentation engineers.
(Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industry, ENPPI).
2. Built the Process Control Laboratory for the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams
University which consists of a pilot plant (distillation column) and all the supporting
equipment (measuring devices, control panel, supplies, etc.).
3. Supervised the design and implementation of Microprocessor-based Temperature
Controller for HAK Instrumentation Factory. The controller was used in many steel
factories and proved to be robust.
4. Supervised the design, implementation and erection of Computer Control Systems for
many plants for National Steel and Iron Company, Helwan, Cairo.
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5. Design and implementation of Information System for Instruments and Control
Equipment, National Steel and Iron Company, Helwan, Cairo (Joint project between the
Information System Center and General Organization for Industry).
6. Design and implementation of the following Computer Packages for the Information
System Center of Ain Shams University: - System Modeling and Identification, Stochastic
Network Simulation, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization Techniques.
7. Design and implementation of Dynamic Systems Simulation Package (DSSP). This
package can simulate any industrial process with the real environment. The package
was tested during the design of many control systems (analog and digital) and proved to
be reliable and easy to use.
8. Supervised the design and development of a complete Information System of Preventive
Maintenance and Material Control for cement production line. (The project is designed by
Italian Company ISIS, ABB for National Cement Company).
9. Design and Implementation of a PC Based SCADA System which can scan 100 data
points. A common PC computer can be used. A complete software package is
developed which can identify all the data points, manipulates the data as required, and
generates any desired report. (Applied in National Iron and Steel Company, Helwan,
Cairo).
10. Design and implementation of Computer Control of BOF using Dynamic Model. In this
research project, a dynamic model for the BOF is designed and tested. The National Iron
and Steel Company uses Mini Computer for on-line control of the BOF with the designed
scheme. (One of the main research team of the project, FRCU grants No. 89022).
11. Design and application of Computer-Based Technology for the Development of Food
Industry. In this project, design and implementation of process control to three main
production lines at Edfina Company for preserved food. (One of the main researches
teems of the project, STC, ASRT and USAID Contract No.4).
12. Design and implementation of an Industrial Expert System. The main goal of this project
is to transfer the expert system technology of industrial and business sectors in EGYPT.
The Sintering plant of National Iron and Steel Company was selected. An Expert system,
to help the production engineers to solve the production problems, is designed. This
expert system is implemented and tested. (One of the main researches teems of then
project which is supported by United Nation Development Program, Project No.
EGY/87/004).
13. Design and Manufacturing of Prototypes for Universal Microprocessor-based Industrial
Controller. In this project, a universal microprocessor-based industrial controller is
designed. Prototypes of the proposed controller are manufactured. The reliability and
applicability for industrial use of the proposed controller was justified by series of
laboratory and field tests. (Principal Investigator of the project, the project is supported
by Science and Technology Corporation).
14. Design and implementation of an Intelligent Weighing System using a Load Cell
Digitizer. The load cell Digitizer is connected to a PC system and complete software is
developed. The system designed contains complete information systems about the
trucks, customer and material. Detailed reports can be generated. (Designed for Arab
Consultant Engineers, Osman A. Azam and Co.).
15. Designed and supervised the training program for Process Control, Instrumentation,
Microprocessor, Computer Control, Computer in Industry, and related topics. This
training program is offered by Arab Consulting Engineers, Osman A. Azam and Co.; and
also prepares all the needed material for lectures and laboratories.
16. Organized the Cairo Third IASTED International Conference and Exhibition, “Computer
Applications in Industry”, held at Cairo Marriott Hotel, December 26-29, 1994.
17. Designed and supervised the training programs for computer languages, database
programming and related topics. The program is offered by Compu-Tronic; and also
prepares all the needed material for lectures and laboratories.
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18. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the Payroll
Department at Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University. It is working successfully
since December 1995.
19. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the
Undergraduate Student Results Calculation, Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams
University. It is implemented on the results of the Preparatory Year for the academic year
1995/1996. By the end of the year 1997, full implementation to obtain the student
examination result started and it becomes the standard system.
20. Supervised the upgrading of the Curriculum Plan for Undergraduate program of the
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University. A complete computerized system was
implemented to assure the error free program. This Curriculum was approved in June
1996.
21. Supervised the upgrading of the Curriculum Plan for Graduate Studies program of the
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University. A complete computerized system is
implemented to assure the error free program. The program was approved in February
1998.
22. Editing the first Arabic Yearbook about the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University,
which published on June 1998?
23. Supervising the analysis, design and implementation of the first national standardized
computer information system to automate the National Book Library, 1998.
24. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the Graduate
Student Grade Calculation. It is implemented on the results of the fall term 1998/1999.
25. Editing the first English Yearbook about the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams
University, Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Plans, all are published in
September 1999.
26. Editing the Yearly Book about the Ph.D. and M.Sc. Theses. The first volume contains the
Arabic/English Abstract of all the published theses (September 1995 –August 1998).
Second and third volumes contain the abstracts of the theses published from September
1998 – August 1999 and September 1999 – August 2000, … 2003-2004 respectively.
27. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the Student
Affaires and Result Calculation for the Institute of Engineering and Printing (Akhbar-ElYom Organization. Real implementation started May 2000
28. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the Student
Affaires and Result Calculation for the Faculty of Engineering (at Shobra), Banha
Branch, Zagazig University. Real implementation started May 2000.
29. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the Graduate
Student Affaires, for Ain Shams University (All Faculties). Started to work June 2001.
30. Supervised the upgrading of the Curriculum Plan for Undergraduate program of the
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, for the second time in five years. New
section for Mechatronics was added to the program. A complete computerized system
was implemented to assure the error free program. This Curriculum was approved in
June 2003.
31. Supervise the plan of updating all the Faculty of Engineering (Ain Shams University)
Laboratories, 1995 – Now.
32. Design and Starting to implement a maintenance strategy to renew the infra-structure
and increase the facilities of the Faculty of Engineering to improve the Education Quality,
1995 – 2004.
33. Design Undergraduate Education Plan for many Engineering and Industrial Institutes
established in Egypt, Starting from 1999 – Now.
34. Design and supervise the building of new sector for Media Engineering at the
INTERNATIONAL Academy for Media Science, 2004.
35. Analyzed, Designed and implemented a complete computerized system for the
Undergraduate Student Results Calculation, for Faculty of Pharmacy at Ain Shams
University, 2004 – 2005.
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36. Design and supervise the building of new University (Oubour University for Technology),
Faculty of New Management Technology & Faculty of Engineering & Technology, 2005.
37. Managing and directing the implementation of the new strategy to upgrade and enhance
the infrastructure for the information technology in Higher Education, Egypt, 2005 – Now.
38. Managing the implementation of the Information and Communication Systems and
Technology Enhancement Project. The project includes upgrading the Information
Network, subscription in the world wide Digital Libraries contents, implementing
MIS/DSS in all State Universities, establishment of National e-Learning Center, and
establishment a robust structure for ICT Training.
39. Producing the TOR and Standards for building Education Programs Using Credit Hours
Systems in Egyptian Universities, and reviewed all the proposals.
40. Producing the TOR and Standards for building Open Education Programs in Egyptian
Universities, and reviewed all the proposals.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
1. Microprocessor-based Control Systems.
2. Management Information Systems.
3. Computer Control of Power Systems.
4. Applications of Expert Systems in Industry.
5. Computer-Based Preventive Maintenance Systems.
6. PC-Based SCADA Systems.
7. Real-time Systems Applications in Control.
8. On-line Computer Control of Industrial Plants.
9. Simulation and Identification of Complex Industrial Systems.
10. Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
11. Applications of PLC to Control Complex Industrial Systems.
12. Intelligent Control Systems.
PUBLICATIONS
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M. A. Sheirah, "Digital Adaptive Control Systems", M.Sc., thesis, Ain shams
University, 1969.
[2] M. H. Hamza and M. A. Sheirah, "Polynomial Extrapolation in Sampled Data
Systems", IEEE Trans. on Automatic Control, Vol. AC-16, No. 1, Feb., 1971.
[3] M. A. Sheirah, "Adaptive Control of Distributed Systems", Ph.D. thesis, University of
Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1972.
[4] M. H. Hamza and M. A. Sheirah, "Design of Digital Controller for Linear Sampled
Data Multi-Variable Systems", NT NR 1, 1973.
[5] M. H. Hamza and M. A. Sheirah, "On-Line Identification of Distributed Parameter
Systems", Automatica, Vol. 9, pp 689-698, 1973. Also in Proc. of IFAC Symposium
on Control of Distributed Parameter systems, June 21-23, Banff, Alberta, Canada,
1971.
[6] M. A. Sheirah and M. H. Hamza, "Optimal Control of Distributed Systems",
International Journal of Control, Vol. 19, 1974.
[7] M. A. Sheirah and A. Y. Bilal, "Introduction to Modern Process Control", Tutorial
paper, 1st National Conference on Automatic Control, Cairo, 1974.
[8] G. M. Aly and M. A. Sheirah, "Modeling and Estimation of Industrial Processes", 2nd
National Conference on Automatic Control, Cairo, 1975.
[9] B. Lenden, M. H. Hamza, and M. A. Sheirah, "Different Methods for Estimation of
Thermal Diffusivity of a Heat Diffusion Process", Automatica, Vol. 12, pp 445-456,
1976. Also Proc. of IFAC Symposium on Identification and System Parameter
Estimation, June 12-15, 1973.
[10] M. A. Sheirah and M. H. Hamza, "On-Line State Estimation for Distributed
Parameter Systems", Automatic Control Theory and Applications, Vol. 5, No.2,
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pp 41-47, May 1977. Also in Proc. of MECO, International Conference of
Measurements and Control, June 20-21, 1977.
M. H. Hamza and M. A. Sheirah, "A self-Tuning Regulator for Distributed Parameter
Systems", Automatica, Vol. 14, pp 453-463, 1978.
M. A. Sheirah and M. H. Hamza, "Self-Tuning Regulator for Load Frequency
Control", Paper #A 78 043-2, PES/IEEE Winter Meeting, New York, N.Y., Jan. 29 Feb. 3, 1978.
N. Saleh, M. A. Sheirah, and W. Aneis, "Optimum Computer Aided Design of Hyper
Abrupt Varactors", Proc. of the 8th European Microwave Conference, Paris Sept. 48, 1978, France. Also in the 3rd International Conference on Statistics, Computer
Science Social and Demographic Research, Egypt, March 27-30, 1978.
M. A. Sheirah, G. S. Hope, and O. P. Malik, "Self-Tuning Voltage and Speed
Regulators for a Generating Unit", Paper #A 78 810-4, IEEE/ASME/ASCE Joint
Power Generation Conference, Dallas, TX, Sept. 10-13, 1978.
M. A. Sheirah, O. P. Malik, and G. S. Hope, "Self-Tuning Voltage Regulator Implementation and Test Results", Paper #A 79 060-5, IEEE/PES Winter Meeting,
New York, Feb. 4-9, 1979.
M. A. Sheirah, O. P. Malik, and G. S. Hope, "A Self-Tuning Automatic Voltage
Regulator", Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 2, pp 199-213, 1979.
G. S. Hope, O. P. Malik, and M. A. Sheirah, "Digital Implementation and Test
Results of a Self-Tuning Speed Regulator", the Canadian Electrical Engineering
Journal, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1981.
O. P. Malik, G. S. Hope, and M. A. Sheirah, "Design of a Microprocessor based
regulator for load-frequency Control", Engineering Operating Division Meeting of the
Canadian Electrical Association, Ontario, March 1981.
M. A. Sheirah, O. P. Malik, and G. S. Hope, "Self-Tuning Microprocessor Universal
Controller", IEEE Trans. on Industrial Electronics, Vol. IE-29, pp 31-38, Feb.
1982.
M. A. Sheirah, O. A. Badr, H. M. Farag, and M.S.Miniesy, "Computer Package for
Process Identification", 7th International Congress for Statistics, Computer Science,
Social and Demographic Research, Cairo, March 27 - April 1, 1982.
O. A. Badr, M. A. Sheirah, M. H. El-Shafey, and M.S.Miniesy, "Microprocessor
Communications in Decentralized Control Systems" 7th International Congress for
Statistics, Computer Science, Social and Demographic Research, Cairo, March 27 April 1, 1982.
M. A. Sheirah, O. A. Badr, A. Z. Badr, and M.S.Miniesy, "Microprocessor Based
Self-Tuning Regulator", IFAC Symposium on Components and Instruments for
Distributed Control Systems, Paris, Dec. 9-11, 1982. Also in 7th International
Congress for Statistics, Computer Science, Social and Demographic Research,
Cairo, March 27 - April 1, 1982.
W. C. Chan, M. A. Sheirah, and M. M. Moussa, "Optimal Design of the Call
Processing in Telephone Systems", 8th International Congress for Statistics,
Computer Science, Social and Demographic Research, Cairo, March 27 - 31, 1983.
M. A. Sheirah, M.S.Miniesy, and M. M. Abdel-Fattah, "LFC of Egypt's Power System
Using Self-Tuning Regulator", 8th International Congress for Statistics, Computer
Science, Social and Demographic Research, Cairo, March 27 - 31, 1983.
M. A. Sheirah, "Simplified Self-Tuning Regulator for a class of Multi-Variable
Systems", 8th International Congress for Statistics, Computer Science, Social and
Demographic Research, Cairo, March 27 - 31, 1983.
M. A. Sheirah, O. A. Badr, and A. Z. Badr, "Modified Accurate and Fast Self-Tuning
Regulator; Implementation and Test Results", Proc. of Melcon'83, Mediterranean
Electronic Conference, Athens, May 24-26, 1983.
M. A. Sheirah and H. M. Farag, "Comparison of On-Line Computer Techniques for
Identification of Industrial Processes", Proc. of Melcon'83, Mediterranean Electronic
Conference, Athens, May 24-26, 1983.
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[28] O. P. Malik, G. S. Hope, and M. A. Sheirah, "Application of Self-Tuning Regulator
Algorithm to Generating Unit Controllers", Electric Power and Energy Systems,
Vol. 5, No. 3, pp 159-165, July 1983.
[29] M. A. Sheirah and A. A. Swieef, "A Modified Self-Tuning Regulator for Guidance
Systems", MECO'83, Athens, Greece, August 29 - Sept. 2, 1983.
[30] O. A. Badr, M.S.Miniesy, G. A. Labib, and M. A. Sheirah, "Synchronous Bus
Structured Microcomputer", Frontiers of Engineering and Computing in Health Care,
Coulombs, OH, USA, Sept. 10-12, 1983.
[31] M. A. Sheirah and A. A. Swieef, "A Modified Self-Tuning Regulator for Guidance
Systems", Engineering Bulletin, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, 1983.
[32] M. A. Sheirah and M. M. Abdel-Fattah, "Advanced Load Frequency Self-Tuning
Regulator", International Journal of Control, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp 143-158, 1984.
[33] M. A. Sheirah and M. A. El-Ghotmy, "Self-Tuning Industrial Controllers of Complex
Systems", 9th International Congress for Statistics, Computer Science, Social and
Demographic Research, Cairo, March 31- April 10, 1984.
[34] M. A. Sheirah, I. A. Ibrahim, and A. A. Metwally, "A Comparative Study of Shortest
Path Algorithms", 9th International Congress for Statistics, Computer Science,
Social and Demographic Research, Cairo, March 31- April 10, 1984.
[35] M. A. Sheirah and A. K. El-Ariny, "A Design Approach for a General Static State
Estimation of an Electric Power System", Proc. of the 1st ORMA Conference,
Military Technical College, Cairo, Nov. 27-29, 1984.
[36] M. A. Sheirah and I. A. Ibrahim, "Determination of the Critical Path by the Shortest
Path Method", 19th National Conference for Statistics, Computer Science and
Operation Research, Cairo University, Cairo, Dec. 24-27, 1984.
[37] M. A. Sheirah and I. A. Ibrahim, "An Interactive Multipurpose Software Package for
Solving the Generalized Routing Problem", 19th National Conference for Statistics,
Computer Science and Operation Research, Cairo University, Cairo, Dec. 24-27,
1984.
[38] O. P. Malik, M. A. Sheirah, and G. S. Hope, "Integral Load Frequency Controller with
Time-Varying Weighting Coefficients", Canadian Electrical Engineering Journal,
Vol. 10, No.2, 1985.
[39] Abu-Bakr S. H. Salem and M. A. Sheirah, "Digital Simulation of Liquid-Liquid
Systems", AMSE Conference, Paper No. 3.7 Storrs, Connecticut, USA, July 1-3,
1985.
[40] M. A. Sheirah, O. P. Malik, and G. S. Hope, "Minimum Variance Strategy for LoadFrequency Control", Self-Tuning LFC", International Journal of Electric Power
and Energy Systems, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp 120-126, 1986.
[41] M. A. Sheirah, M. B. Eteiba, M. A. El-Sayed, and M. I. Auf, "A Combined Linear and
Nonlinear Programming Strategy for Load Flow Solution", the IASTED International
Conference on High Technology in the Power Industry, Aug. 20-22, Montana, USA,
1986.
[42] M. B. Eteiba, M. A. Sheirah, M. A. El-Sayed, and A.I.El-Ariny, "On-Line Tracking
State Estimation of Power Systems", the IASTED International Conference on High
Technology in the Power Industry, Aug. 20-22, Montana, USA, 1986.
[43] M. A. Sheirah, M. B. Eteiba, M. A. H. El-Sayed, and M.I.Auf, "On-Line Adaptive
Optimal Load Flow", Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp 205 214, 1986.
[44] M. A. Sheirah and M. B. Eteiba, "On-Line Adaptive Tap Changing Transformer to
Improve Power Systems Economic Operation", International Conference on
"Modeling and Simulation", Melbourne, Australia, Oct. 14 - 16, 1987.
[45] M. A. Sheirah and M. A. H. El-Sayed, “Comparison of Recursive Parameter
Identification Techniques for Computer Control of Power Systems", the Engineering
Journal of Qatar University, Vol. 1, pp 243-262, 1988.
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[46] Abu Bakr Salem and M. A. Sheirah, "General Correlation for Liquid-Liquid Data
Systems", Separation Science and Technology, Vol. 23 (14 and 15), pp 2417 2444, 1988.
[47] Abu-Bakr Salem and M. A. Sheirah, "Dynamic Simulation of Liquid Extraction
Processes", International Conference "Modeling and Simulation", ASME, Istanbul,
Turkey, Vol. 3D, pp 11-24, June 29 - July 1, 1988.
[48] M. A. H. El-Sayed, M. B. Eteiba, and M. A. Sheirah, "Self- Tuning Control of Thermal
Power Plants", International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems,
Vol. 11, No. 1, pp 2 - 8, 1989.
[49] M. A. Sheirah and G. S. A. Shawki, "Education Performance of Students in a New
Collage of Engineering: A Computer-Aided Study", Engineering Journal of Qatar
University, Vol. 2, pp 23 - 40, 1989.
[50] Abu-Bakr Salem and M. A. Sheirah, "Dynamic Behavior of Mixer-Settlers", the
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 68, pp 867 - 875, 1990.
[51] Tarik F. A. Abdel-Zaher and M. A. Sheirah, "Identification Algorithm for MultiCapacity Systems with Dead Time", Proceeding of the 2nd IASTED International
Conference, Computer Applications in Industry, Alexandria, Egypt, pp 376 -379, May
5-7, 1992.
[52] Tarik F. A. Abdel-Zaher and M. A. Sheirah, "Generalized PID Tuning Method",
Proceeding of the 2nd IASTED International Conference, Computer Applications in
Industry, Alexandria, Egypt, pp 380 -383, May 5-7, 1992.
[53] A. K. El-Kharashi, M. A. Sheirah, and Sameh R. Salem, "A General-Purpose NonLinear Synchronous Generator Model Using Dynamic Systems Simulation
Package", Proceeding of the 2nd IASTED International Conference, Computer
Applications in Industry, Alexandria, Egypt, pp 472-475, May 5-7, 1992.
[54] M. A. Sheirah, O. A. Badr, E. S. Hendawi, and M. A. El-Mahass, "MicrocomputerBased Data Processing System", Proceeding of the 2nd IASTED International
Conference, Computer Applications in Industry, Alexandria, Egypt, pp 498-501, May
5-7, 1992.
[55] A. A. Fahmy, A. A. Rashad, E. M. Abdel-Aziz, M. A. Ghonaimy, and M. A. Sheirah,
"Expert System for Sintering Process", Proceeding of the 2nd IASTED International
Conference, Computer Applications in Industry, Alexandria, Egypt, pp 577-580, May
5-7, 1992.
[56] M. A. Sheirah and T. F. A. Abdel-Zaher, "Embedded Real-Time Systems",
Symposium on New Horizon in Computer and Information Systems, Ain Shams
University, pp 153-186, 26-28 Jan., 1993
[57] A. M. Wahba and M. A. Sheirah, "Adaptive Decoupler for Multivariable Systems",
International Journal of System Science, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp 97-109, 1993.
[58] M. A. Sheirah, S. A. Hammad, H. M. Farag, M.F. Tony, S. A. Salem, and M. A.
Ahmed, "Implementation of Maintenance Information System", Engineering Bulletin,
Ain Shams University, Vol. 28, No. 3, Sept. 1993, PP 237-275.
[59] M. A. R. Ghonaimy, M. A. Sheirah, A. A. Fahmy, A. A. Rashad and E.M.Abdel-Aziz,
"Expert Systems in Iron and Steal Industry with Emphasis on Sintering Process",
The 2nd World Congress on Expert Systems, Portugal, Lisbon, Jan. 10-14, 1994.
[60] T. A. F. Abdel-Zaher and M. A. Sheirah, "A New Hard Real-Time Kernel for
Embedded Computing Systems", MELECON'94, Mediterranean Electro-technical
Conference, Antalya, Turkey, April 12-14, 1994.
[61] T. F. Abdel-Zaher, A. M. Salem, S. A. Hammad, and M. A. Sheirah "A Priority-Based
Scheduler for Dynamic Real-Time Tasks with Simple Resource Requirements",
Proceedings of the Cairo Third IASTED International Conference "Computer
Applications in Industry", Cairo, December 26-29, 1994, PP 93-98.
[62] T. F. Abdel-Zaher, S. A. Hammad, A. Z. Badr, and M. A. Sheirah, "Experimental
Validation for Modeling and Identification of A Pilot Industrial Process", Proceedings
of the Cairo Third IASTED International Conference "Computer Applications in
Industry", Cairo, Dec.26-29, 1994, PP 111-114.
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[63] A. K. El-Kharashi, M. A. Sheirah, and Sameh R. Salem, "Tuning Predictive Voltage
Regulation Design Parameters by Learning", Proceedings of the Cairo Third
IASTED International Conference "Computer Applications In Industry", Cairo, Dec.
26-29, 1994, PP 155-157.
[64] A. K. El-Kharashi, M. A. Sheirah, and Sameh R. Salem, "A Digital Predictive
Automatic Voltage Regulator", Proceedings of the Cairo Third IASTED International
Conference "Computer Applications In Industry", Cairo, Dec.26-29, 1994, PP 155157.
[65] M. M. Zaky, H. M. Farag, M. A. Sheirah, and M. M. Gomaa "A New Semiquantitative Modeling Methodology for Fault Detection and Identification in Complex
Control Systems", Proceedings of the Cairo Third IASTED International Conference
"Computer Applications in Industry", Cairo, Dec.26-29, 1994, PP 408-411.
[66] S. A. Hammad, A. Z. Badr, M. A. Sheirah, and T. F. Abdel-Zaher, “A Simulation
Algorithm for Industrial Control Loops”, Engineering Bulletin, Ain Shams University,
Vol. 30, No. 1, March 31, 1995.
[67] M. Z. Badr, M. A. Sheirah, and N. M. Abdel-Monem, “A Multiple RepresentationBased Adaptive Self-Tuning Control Algorithm”, Engineering Bulletin, Ain Shams
University, Vol. 30, No. 1, March 31, 1995 and also in 8th Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, Melecon’96, April 1996.
[68] M. Watheq El-Kharashi and M. A. Sheirah, “Tracking Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control”,
accepted for presentation in the IFAC Conference on Control of Industrial Systems,
Belfort (France) 20-22 May 1997.
[69] M. Watheq El-Kharashi and M. A. Sheirah, “Fuzzy Logic Control: A Comparative
Study”, accepted for presentation in the IFAC Conference on Control of Industrial
Systems, Belfort (France) 20-22 May 1997.
[70] Wahid Gharib and M. A. Sheirah, “Fuzzy Retuning PI Controller”, accepted for
presentation in the IFAC Conference on Control of Industrial Systems, Belfort
(France) 20-22 May 1997.
[71] R. M. Khazem, A. M. Salem, and M. A. Sheirah, “A Multiprocessor Preemptive
Scheduling Algorithm for Hard Real-Time Systems”, Engineering Bulletin, Ain
Shams University, Vol. 33, No. 4, Part II, December 31, 1998, PP 323-336.
[72] A. A. Fahmy, M. A. Sheirah, Osama F. Hegazy, and Nehad N. Morsi, “An Adaptive
Fuzzy-Neural Control and Decision System”, 7th International Conference on
Artificial Intelligence Applications, Feb. 3-7 1999, Cairo, Egypt.
[73] M. Kandil, F. Mohamed, A. Omar, and M. A. Sheirah, “Software Testing as Applied
to Computer Controlled Nuclear Reactor”, 16th National Radio Science Conference,
NRSC’99, Feb. 23-25, 1999, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
[74] R. M. Khazem, A. M. Salem, and M. A. Sheirah, “Static Scheduling Algorithm for
Multiprocessor Hard Real-Time Systems”, the 3rd Int. Conf. On: Computational
Aspects and Their Applications in Electrical Engineering, CATAEE’99, 19-20
October 1999, Philadelphia University, Jordan.
[75] M. A. Sheirah and M. Marzouk Ibrahim, “Engineering Education and Requirements
for Faculties of Engineering in Egypt”, 30th International Symposium
ENGINEERING EDUCATION 2001, September 17 – 20, 2001, Klagenfurt – Austria.
[76] M. A. Sheirah, Yousef Noshy Aziz, and Hemdan S. Soliman, “Control of The Oxygen
Steel making Process”, Engineering Bulletin, Ain Shams University, Vol. 36, No. 1,
March 31, 2001.
[77] M. A. Sheirah, Yousef Noshy Aziz, and Hemdan S. Soliman, “Model Optimization of
The Oxygen Steel making Process”, Engineering Bulletin, Ain Shams University,
Vol. 36, No. 1, March 31, 2001.
[78] Mohamed Nabeel, Ayman M. Wahba, Ashraf M. Salem, and Mohamed A. Sheirah,
“Accelerated Co-simulation Using Reconfigurable Computing”, The 14th International
Conference on Microelectronics, Dec. 11-13, 2002, Beirut, LEBANON.
[79] A. Ayoub, A. Wahba, A. Salem, and M. A. Sheirah, “TCTL-Based Verification of
Industrial Processes”, Proc FDL’03, Frankfurt, Germany, September 2003.
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[80] M. Nabeel, A. Wahba, A. Salem, and M. A. Sheirah, “FPGA Based Accelerator for
Functional Simulation”, ISCAS 2004, Vancouver, Canada, May 23-26, 2004.
[81] M. A. Sheirah, Ahmed Hassan, and Sherif A. Hammad, “Identification and Control of
Nonlinear Processes Using Neural Network”, Submitted for Publication, IEEE-IS,
Verna, 2004.
[82] M. A. Sheirah and A. H. Yousef, “Genetic Fuzzy Approach for Controlling
Parameters Varying Process”, International Conference on Electrical, Electronic and
Computer Engineering, ICEEC’04, Cairo, Egypt, Sept 5-7, 2004.
[83] M. A. Sheirah, “The Challenge Facing the Upgrading of Higher Education System in
Egypt to Enhance the Quality and Increase the Capacity”, ISESCO, UNESCO,
September 12 – 14, 2005, Yamen.
[84] M. A. Sobh and M. A. Sheirah, “Realistic Missile Modeling for Guidance
Applications”, The International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems,
ICCES’06, Nov. 5-7, 2006, Cairo, Egypt
[85] M. A. Sobh and M. A. Sheirah, “Adaptive Digital Dead-Beat Dahlin Missile
Guidance”, to be Published in The European Union Control Association ECC'07,
euca.papercept.net, July 2-7, 2007, Kos, Greece.
[86] M. A. Sobh and M. A. Sheirah, “Reliable Target Prediction Using Interception
Triangle”, to be Published in AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference
and Exhibit, www.aiaa.org, 20 - 23 Aug 2007, South Carolina, USA.
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