Mohammed Aboelenein

Born in Cairo, Egypt. Graduated with honor degree in Sociology from Ain-Shams University in 1976. Received MS in Rural Sociology (1983), and PhD in Sociology (1989) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Worked as Assistant Professor (1989-1992) at Tanta University, Egypt. Seconded to UAE University, between 1993-1999. Promoted to Associate Professor in 1999, and to Full Professor in 2005. Hired as Associate Professor at UAE University since 2002. Served as Chairman of Sociology Department between 2006-2012, Coordinator of Exchange Student Program (2012-2019), Director of the UAEU General Education Program and and Chair of the General Education Committee (2014-now).

Taught several undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervised Master’s and PhD students, and served as external examiner for Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. Refereed many papers for publication in peer reviewed journals (including International Journal of Sociology), as well as proposals for research gr

EDUCATION

PhD Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sustainable Development
Sociology of Globalization
Political Sociology

Scopus Publications

Universities Research Performance in the United Arab Emirates and Oman: Challenges of Higher Education Systems
Mohammed Aboelenein, Daria Salnikova, Tatiana Karabchuk, Aizhan Shomotova, , , , and
CMV Verlag



The impact of climate change on agricultural and livestock production and groundwater characteristics in Abu Dhabi, UAE




Climate change and environmental awareness: A study of energy consumption among the residents of Abu Dhabi, UAE
Latifa Saeed Al Blooshi, Taoufik Saleh Ksiksi, Ali Soliman Gargoum, and Mohammed Aboelenein
Brill
Abstract The rising levels of greenhouse gases (GHG) have caused great concern about the impact of climate change on almost every aspect of our lives. Urban expansion and changing lifestyles have led to an increase in energy consumption. The main aim of this empirical study is to explore the environmental and socioeconomic impact of climate change on the energy consumption of a stratified random sample of the residents of three main regions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi city, Al-Ain city and AlDhafra) and to investigate residents’ awareness of this change. Data was gathered from 321 residents from these three regions. The response rate for the survey was 97 percent. Descriptive statistical methods and nonparametric tests were used to compare quantitative data at different levels of the sociodemographic variables. The findings revealed that more than 50 percent of the participants agreed that climate change is controlling their energy and water consumption. About 94 percent of participants believe that their energy consumption is increasing, while 44 percent of the sample spent 30 percent more money on water and electricity bills in the past 20 years. About 50 percent of participants consider moving to another city if energy prices increased due to energy consumption and the effects of climate change. Respondents over age of 40 tend to be more conscious and aware of climate change. Eighty-eight percent of the Emiratis believe that weather and climate change are affecting their energy and water consumption.