Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed El-Hashimy
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed El-Hashimy earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Cairo University in 1949. He went on to complete his Doctor of Science in Technical Engineering at ETH Zurich, Switzerland in 1955 — one of the world’s leading institutions in engineering and technology.
He began his academic career at Cairo University, where he progressed through various positions from his graduation until 1958. He then joined Assiut University, becoming Professor and Chair of the Structural Concrete Structures Department in the Faculty of Engineering in 1965. In 1969, he moved to Ain Shams University to hold the same position and assumed responsibility for managing the Reinforced Concrete Research Laboratory as part of the university’s academic activities.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. El-Hashimy served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University (1977–1983), and later as President of Ain Shams University (1983–1989). His tenure was marked by the modernization of engineering education, stronger connections with industry, and the introduction of updated engineering codes in line with
Memberships and Positions
• Served multiple terms as President of the Egyptian Society of Engineers.
• Member of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).
• Member of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).
• Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Awards and Honors
- Mubarak Award (now the Nile Award) in Engineering Sciences and Technology – Egypt, 2007.
- State Merit Award in Science – Egypt, 1989.
- Palm Academique Medal – France, 1980.
Dr. El-Hashimy founded the office in 1956 with a commitment to structural excellence, academic rigor, and integrity in professional practice. He believed engineering should serve both the client’s functional needs and the broader community’s long-term benefit. His leadership, dedication to quality, and insistence on professional integrity remain embedded in the office’s culture and continue to guide its work to this day.