Key Note Speakers

Mohamed Sholqamy is a Mining Engineer specializing in the optimization and strategic scheduling of mining operations. Holding both an MSc and a PhD in Mining Engineering, his work focuses on algorithmic development and practical mine planning. He is dedicated to developing advanced scheduling frameworks that maximize resource recovery.

Professor Roberto Bruno is an Alma Mater Professor at the University of Bologna. His research focuses on mining and environmental georesources, geostatistical modelling, sustainable mining, remote sensing applications, and optimization techniques for ornamental stone and mining engineering.

Over the course of his academic career, Prof. Bruno has coordinated and participated in numerous international research projects funded by the European Commission and other international organizations. His work integrates advanced geostatistics, satellite image processing, environmental assessment, and resource optimization methodologies applied to mining and geo-environmental systems.

He has extensive experience in higher education, research supervision, and international scientific collaboration, contributing to the fields of sustainable resource management, environmental impact assessment, and innovative technologies for the mining and stone sectors. Prof. Bruno is also actively involved in teaching geostatistics and environmental engineering topics within international master’s and doctoral programs.