Vice-Dean | Giza Engineering Institute | Egypt
Professor Waheed Said Ali Sabry is a highly accomplished scholar, educator, and leader in the field of electrical engineering, with a specialization in power and energy systems’ control, dynamics, and stability. He has combined academic excellence, visionary research, and institutional leadership to become a prominent figure in the advancement of engineering education and energy innovation. His career reflects an exceptional blend of technical expertise, administrative capability, and dedication to developing sustainable energy solutions that benefit both academia and society.
Professional Profiles
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Education
Professor Sabry’s academic journey is rooted in both engineering and statistics, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. He began with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, graduating with distinction, and went on to complete a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a thesis focusing on excitation control and power system stability. His pursuit of knowledge expanded into applied mathematics, earning a diploma in statistics followed by a Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics with a specialization in system reliability. He also obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering with research on control schemes for large-scale power systems. This diverse educational background demonstrates his ability to integrate engineering precision with mathematical analysis, making him a versatile researcher and educator.
Experience
Professor Sabry’s professional journey spans a wide range of academic and leadership roles. He began his career in the Egyptian Armed Forces, where he developed discipline and leadership skills that later influenced his academic career. He has served as a teaching assistant, lecturer, associate professor, and full professor at the Military Technical College, where he also held key leadership positions including head of department and chair of the scientific council. His expertise has been recognized internationally through postdoctoral research abroad and participation in global academic networks. Beyond teaching, he has held deanships in multiple higher education institutions, guiding their academic development and advancing engineering education standards. Currently, he serves as Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs and Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the Giza Engineering Institute, where he continues to influence academic policies, curricula, and student success.
Research Focus
Professor Sabry’s research is centered on power system control, stability, and modernization in the era of renewable energy. His contributions include advancing the development of smart grids, microgrids, nanogrids, and virtual power plants. He has worked on innovative control approaches for synchronous reluctance machines, artificial intelligence applications for renewable energy integration, and stability improvements using virtual inertia controllers. His applied research extends to the design and implementation of wind energy systems, small-scale wind turbines for home use, and the development of cloud seeding stations through reverse engineering. By combining theoretical foundations with real-world applications, his work has contributed to more resilient and efficient energy systems that address the growing global demand for sustainability.
Awards & Honors
Professor Sabry has received numerous certificates and formal recognitions for his academic, research, and institutional contributions. His efforts have been commended for excellence in teaching, outstanding research, and valuable service to national technical committees. He has been recognized for his role in coordinating technical studies on peaceful nuclear energy applications, reflecting his contribution to both national development and international cooperation. His leadership in academic committees, professional organizations, and conference steering groups highlights his reputation as a trusted authority and innovator in the field of electrical engineering.
Publication Top Notes
Title: Led Lamp Harmonics Minimization
Author: Prof. Waheed Sabry
Journal: Journal of Engineering Advances and Technologies for Sustainable Applications (JEATSA Journal)
Title: A Dynamic Virtual Inertia Controller Testing to Improve Load Frequency Efficacy of a Power System Penetrated with Renewable Energy Sources
Author: Waheed Sabry, Abdullah Elsayed Elewa, Amal F. Abd EL Gawad, Mohamed A. Farahat
Journal: International Review of Automatic Control (IREACO)
Title: Diminishing Electric Vehicle Synchronous Reluctance Motor Torque Ripples using a Hybrid Supercapacitor/Battery Energy Storage System Combination
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Journal of Electrical Systems (JES)
Title: Optimal Artificial Intelligence Technique for LVRT Capability Improvement of a Grid-tied Wind Energy Conversion System: A MGOANFIS-PI Methodology
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Title: Torque ripples reduction of electric vehicle synchronous reluctance motor drive using the strong action controller
Author: Aya Mohamed Abou-ElSoud, Adel Saad Ahmed Nada, Abdel-Aziz Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz, Waheed Sabry
Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Title: Load Frequency Control of a Multi-Area Power System Penetrated with a Wind Station for Better Performance Enhancement
Author: Abdullah Elsayed Elewa, A. F. Abd-El-Gawad, Mohammed Farahat, Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Middle East Power System Conference (MEPCON)
Title: Mountain Gazelle algorithm-based optimal control strategy for improving LVRT capability of grid-tied wind power stations
Author: Fatma El Zahraa Magdy, Hany M. Hasanien, Waheed Sabry, Zia Ullah, Abdulaziz Alkuhayli, Ahmed H. Yakout
Journal: IEEE Access
Title: Power Oscillation Damping using Sine Cosine Algorithm based Tilt-Derivative Tilt-Integral Automatic Voltage Regulator
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON)
Title: Synchronous Reluctance Motors Torque Ripples Reduction using Feedback Cascaded P-I-I Controller
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON)
Title: A Novel Strong Action Controller Simplified Model with Detailed Mathematical Interpretation and Performance Evaluation
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON)
Title: Power System Stability Improvement by Employing Strong Action Controller Acting as Virtual Inertia Controller
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON)
Title: Enhancement of frequency stability of power systems integrated with wind energy using marine predator algorithm based PIDA controlled STATCOM
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
Title: A strong action power system stabilizer employment to improve large scale power systems' stability
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Journal of Electrical Systems
Title: Enhancing rotor angle stability of power systems using marine predator algorithm based cascaded PID control
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Title: Cepstrum Multitaper Method for Optimal Detection of Cognitive Radio Networks
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Title: Energy management of virtual power plants dependent on electro-economical model
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Title: Electric Vehicles Inductive Power Transfer System Modeling, Simulation and Control
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Title: A Strong Action Power System Stabilizer Application in a Multi-machine Power System Containing a Nuclear Power Plant
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Conference on Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (ELMA)
Title: Innovative Wind-Cube Tracking System using Vane Control: Design and Implementation
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Conference on Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (ELMA)
Title: Virtual Power Plants Modeling and Simulation using Innovative Electro-Economical Concept
Author: Waheed Sabry
Journal: International Conference on Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (ELMA)
Conclusion
Professor Waheed Said Ali Sabry represents a model of academic excellence, research innovation, and leadership in the field of electrical engineering. His interdisciplinary expertise, spanning engineering and statistics, enables him to tackle complex problems with rigor and creativity. His career demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies, developing resilient power systems, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Through his leadership, he has strengthened academic institutions, guided young scholars, and contributed to the modernization of engineering education and research. His impact extends beyond publications and positions—he has shaped policies, technologies, and people, leaving a lasting legacy on both national and international levels. These accomplishments make him an outstanding nominee for recognition in any distinguished award program.