Prof. Ahmed Hossam-Eldin got his B.Sc(EE) Distinction with Honors, M.Sc from Alexandria university on 1965 and 1969 respectively and Ph.D from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K on 1972, where he worked as a staff member. He joined Alexandria University on 1974 where he was promoted to Professor of Electrical Materials and Power Engineering on 1983.He is an adjunct Prof. with the World Open Univ. Oregon, California. He is an authority in his subject. His fields of interest are: Electromagnetic interference and pollution, cryogenic& superconducting cables, partial discharges, water treeing and breakdown in dielectrics, distribution systems and their associated problems, Renewable energy, biomass and biodiesel, utilization of renewable energy in desalination, cathodic protection, lightning protection in navy ships and petroleum structures. He has a well recognized research school. He published more than 300 articles in top refereed journals and published 5 books. He patented some of his work worldwide. He received top national and international awards for his contribution to his society and the achievement to the world.