About
Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy is a structural engineering consultant, researcher, author, and trainer with more than 35 years of professional experience in structural engineering, oil and gas, power generation, and industrial projects, including extensive experience in both onshore and offshore facilities.
His main research and professional interests focus on the reliability, assessment, integrity, risk, design, repair, and maintenance of concrete and steel structures, particularly structures exposed to demanding industrial and environmental conditions.
Dr. El-Reedy has provided engineering consultancy services to major engineering companies and oil and gas organizations in Egypt and internationally. His experience includes projects and technical assignments associated with organizations such as International Egyptian Oil Company (IEOC), bp, WorleyParsons, and other international engineering and energy companies.
His engineering experience covers a wide range of structural systems and industrial facilities, including offshore steel platforms, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, warehouses, residential buildings, telecommunication towers, electrical facilities, and structures within oil and gas and power-generation plants. He has also participated in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) projects with international engineering firms.
A significant part of his professional work has involved structural reliability, inspection, integrity assessment, and maintenance strategies for onshore reinforced concrete structures and offshore steel platforms. He has performed structural assessment and integrity-related activities for hundreds of structures, including offshore facilities in the Red Sea, supporting decisions related to inspection, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and continued service.
Consulting, Training and Professional Development
Dr. El-Reedy has provided consulting services and technical training to engineers, technical professionals, and management teams in major organizations across the Middle East and internationally. Organizations with which he has been associated include Saudi Aramco, bp, Apache, Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Qatar Telecom, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO).
He has delivered technical training and professional development programs covering structural assessment, repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures, advanced concrete materials, structural integrity, industrial structures, and oil and gas facilities.
Research, Publications and Books
Dr. El-Reedy has authored and co-authored numerous technical publications and presented papers at national and international conferences and professional events associated with organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Concrete Institute (ACI), ASTM International, and American Petroleum Institute (API).
His research and publications cover areas including:
- Reliability of concrete and steel structures
- Structural assessment and integrity management
- Risk-based inspection and maintenance
- Repair and protection of reinforced concrete structures
- Structural design and analysis
- Blast-resistant structural design
- Quality management and quality assurance
- Total quality management
- Project and economic management
- Risk management for engineering and energy projects
- Offshore structural engineering
- Concrete durability and advanced materials
Dr. El-Reedy has also authored numerous professional and technical books addressing practical engineering applications, structural assessment, reliability, quality management, project management, risk management, and the repair and protection of reinforced concrete structures.
Books and publications:
Amazon Author Page – Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy
Academic Background
Dr. Mohamed A. El-Reedy received his:
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Cairo University, 1990
- M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Cairo University, 1995
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Cairo University, 2000
His academic and professional career combines engineering research with practical experience in major industrial, energy, oil and gas, and offshore projects.
Selected Technical Courses and Training
Dr. El-Reedy has developed and delivered technical courses for engineers and professionals in areas including:
- Offshore Structure Design, Construction and Maintenance
- Blast-Resistant Building Design
- Assessment and Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Concrete Quality Control in Hot Climates
- Repair and Maintenance of Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Advanced Materials in the Concrete Industry
- Concrete Structure Design for Industrial Buildings
- Steel Structure Design for Industrial Buildings
- Advanced Steel Structure Design
- Design, Construction and Maintenance of Concrete Structures in Oil and Gas Plants
- Structural Integrity Management for Petroleum Facilities
- Project Management for Oil and Gas Projects
- Risk Management for Oil and Gas Projects
- Construction Management
- Structural Reliability and Risk Assessment
- Inspection and Maintenance Strategies for Industrial Structures
A Practical Approach to Structural Engineering
Dr. El-Reedy’s professional approach combines engineering theory, international codes and standards, reliability and risk assessment, and practical project experience. His work is particularly focused on helping engineering organizations address real-world challenges related to the design, assessment, integrity, repair, maintenance, and lifecycle management of concrete and steel structures.
His experience across onshore and offshore facilities, oil and gas plants, power-generation projects, and industrial structures provides a practical foundation for engineering consultancy, technical training, research, and professional development.
