Mahmoud Agour is an experienced metallurgical engineer currently working for the Aluminum Company of Egypt who has strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills. He has over 15 years of experience in various roles including research and development, quality assurance, and health and safety. He holds an MSc and BSc in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering and has published several papers on aluminum production and cast iron alloys.

1. Mahmoud Abd Elalim Agour Mahmoud
{Personal Statement
I am a committed and hardworking individual who enjoys a challenge. In addition to strong communication
skills, I am able to work effectively in a team. I can also demonstrate advanced problem solving skills and
thrive under pressure. My drive and ambition ensure I am a valuable addition to any company.
I have the confidence that I can fit in various engineering positions, learning and getting the knowledge of the
new industries and technologies.
Employment Record & Professional Experience
Metallurgical Engineer: (2006-Present)
Aluminum Company of Egypt,
Nag-hammadi, Qena. Egypt,
Duties:
o Conducting research and development studies for trouble shooting seeking solutions to reduce voltagedrop in
stub anode connection area.
o Conducting analytical studies for recycling cast iron which used in anode fixation collar.
o Evaluating various varieties and geometries of anode carbon blocks
o Responsible for R&D for anode problems in aluminium reduction cells
o Conducting metallurgical evaluation studies on various aluminum alloys.
o Conducting energy utilization studies and analyzing energy consumptions data (electricity, cooling water, and
compressed air, argon, nitrogen, oxygen and petroleum materials) of every sector in our aluminium smelter.
o Conducting research and development studies in DC casting of aluminium at Egyptalum casthouse joint venture
with Alu Services Norway team.
o Participation in improvement the conductance of cathodic collector bars in aluminiurn electrolytic cells project
joint venture with R&D management team.
o Participation in production the magnesium clamp used for tighten the anode rod and anode busbar joint venture
with R&D management team.
o Occupational health and safety inspector.
o ISO Standards (Quality, and Environment) Auditors and writing Quality reports.
o Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS) auditor.
o Joint (Quality, Environment, Health and Safety) Audits.
Mining Engineer (2
Australian Company (Gibsland) 2004-2006
Prospecting for rare strategic minerals, namely Gold, copper and tantalum in mines across the Egyptian desert.
Nationality: Egyptian
Marital Status: Married
Address: Aluminium City, Nag-hammadi, Qena, Egypt
Home Phone: 002- 010111 247 14
Work Phone: 002-096 656 6754
E-Mail: m_agour75@yahoo.com,, agour.mahmoud@gmail.com

2. Education:
M. Sc. in Mining & Metallurgical Engineering, Al- Azhar University (2011).
ThesisTitle: ″CAST IRON FOR ANODE FIXATION COLLARS IN ALUMINIUM ELECTROLYTIC
CELLS″
B.Sc. in Mining & Metallurgical Engineering, Assiut University May (2002)
Graduation Project Grade: Excellent.
Skills and Abilities
o Good command of English language (read, write and speak)
o Drawing programs (Solid Works)
o Good experience in rodding plant & aluminium reduction cells
o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
o Modeling Application (COMSOL modeling program)
o Program of Edification in Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS 18001).
o Program of Edification in ISO 9001.
o Laboratory Skills in preparing specimens for microscopic examination.
o Training Course in Failure Analysis and prediction.
o Training Course in Casting Design.
o Training Course in Heat Treatment.
o Training Course on Protection from Ionizing Radiation Hazards.
o Training Course on X-Ray Diffraction – Laval – Quebec- Canada.
o Advanced Course on Health and Safety Inspection.
o More than 9 months collaboration in aluminum research (REGAL GROUP) collaboration with ALCOA at Laval
university– Quebec- Canada.
o Visiting Teaching Training at ALCOA aluminum smelter in Deschambault-Quebec-Canada.
o Strong Communication, Dynamic, Energetic, Hard Working & Team Player.
List of Published Papers based on my M.Sc THESIS
1-Adel Nofal, Mohamed Waly, Shaher Mohamed and Mahmoud Agour "New Solutions for Stub-anode Connection at Egyptalum"
Light metals 2009, TMS Minerals, Metals & Materials Society pp. 1073-1078.
2-Adel Nofal, Mohamed Waly, Mohamed Mourad, Amr Kandil, Ahmed Ahmed & Mahmoud Agour "Voltage Drop at the Stub
Anode Connection as Related to The Carbon Equivalent of the Cast Iron Collar” Light metals 2010. TMS (Minerals, Metals &
Materials Society ) pp. 1079-1084.
3-Adel Nofal, Mohamed Waly, Ahmed Ahmed and Mahmoud Agour "Selection of Cast Iron Grade for Stub-Anode Fixation in
Aluminum Electrolytic Cells" Key Engineering Materials (Volume 457) Science and Processing of Cast Iron IX.pp. 435-440.
4-Adel Nofal, Mohamed Waly, Ahmed Ahmed and Mohamed Agour "Evaluation of Different Cast Iron Grades for Stub-Anode
Connection in Aluminium Electrolytic cells" Proceeding of 69th World Foundry Congress October 16-20,2010, Hangzhou, China pp.
378-386.
5- Mohamed M. Ali1, Adel Nofal , Amr Kandil, Mahmoud Agour "Using of High Phosphorus Gray Iron For The
Stub- Anode Connection in The Aluminium Reduction Cells" Journal of engineering science, assuit university, Vol.39, No.6, pp.475-480.
6- Adel Nofal, Mohamed M. Ali1, Amr Kandil, Mahmoud Agour " Characterization of New Cast Iron Alloys for the Stub-Anode
Connection in the Aluminium Reduction Cells" Journal of Engineering Research and Applications Vol. 3, Issue 5, Sep-Oct 2013, pp.414-419.