Biography:

With more than 40 years of professional experience, Prof. Sharaf participated in hundreds of national and international conferences and workshops as a presenter, sessions chairperson, or keynote speaker. His scientific wealth includes more than 160 papers published locally and internationally. He was nominated and awarded a number of local and international recognitions. Prof. Sharaf supervised about 50 Masters and Doctoral dissertations in several areas, including asset management and transportation. He was selected in a number of leading governmental roles, such as Minister of Transport in 2004, and Prime Minister in 2011. Currently, Prof. Sharaf is focusing on escalating international cooperation initiatives. For instance; his attentive involvement and dedication for the �Belt and Road� initiative through his role as an active board member of the strategic committee for the Silk Road Think Tank Network, and his work for South-to-South cooperation as a board member of the Egyptian Council for African Affairs. Prof. Sharaf was also selected among 10 international members of the advisory council of the Belt and Road Forum.

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