Prof. Waleed Hassan M. Abou Elhassan

Dr. Waleed Hassan Abouelhassan is a distinguished water management expert with over 25 years of experience, beginning his professional journey in 1996. His exemplary career spans leadership in irrigation project management and substantial contributions to international water management and development initiatives. Between 2018 and 2023, he served as a Water Resources Management Expert with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), building on two decades of senior advisory roles with various international organizations (1998–2018). In recognition of his expertise, he was appointed Professor of Water Resources Management in 2020.

Dr. Waleed holds two PhDs in water management, underscoring his dedication to developing innovative solutions to water challenges, particularly in arid and water-scarce regions. His academic excellence was further highlighted through a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship with the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) from 2007 to 2009.

Throughout his career, Dr. Waleed has successfully led numerous irrigation projects at global, regional, and national levels. His technical expertise encompasses integrated water resources management, irrigation modernization, remote sensing and GIS-based water project management, water reuse, water accounting, smart irrigation systems, water productivity enhancement, and solar-powered water pumping technologies. He has authored over 70 research articles published in leading international journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of water management.

As a respected peer reviewer for renowned international journals and a member of esteemed professional societies such as the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), Dr. Waleed’s influence extends across the global water management community. Currently, he serves as the Lead Technical Officer for several irrigation projects across Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, and other GCC countries, driving sustainable water management solutions and fostering innovation in the sector.