Dr. Bah Abdellahi | Sustainable Development | Best Faculty Award
Head of RU UrCME at Nouakchott University, Mauritania📖
Dr. Ing. Bah Mohamed-Lemine Abdellahi is an expert in environment and sustainable development, with extensive experience in academia, research, and industry. He has been a university instructor and researcher for over three decades, specializing in analytical and environmental chemistry, industrial process engineering, and urban sustainability. He has also served in key industrial roles, leading process and quality control departments in mining and manufacturing sectors. His international experience includes postdoctoral research and senior fellowships at MIT and Harvard University, focusing on environmental risk management, sustainable urban planning, and pollution control.
Profile
Education Background🎓
- Postdoctoral Research (Urban Management & Sustainable Development), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Ph.D. in Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, Ecole Doctorale Normandie, France
- DEA in Spectroscopy Applied to Energy & Environmental Analysis, Dakar University, Senegal
- M.Sc. in Chemical & Process Engineering, Saint Petersburg Technical University, Russia
- State Process Engineer, Saint Petersburg Technical University, Russia
- Diploma in English Literature, Nouakchott University, Mauritania
- Diploma in Administration & Project Management, Le Havre University, France
Professional Experience🌱
- 2016–Present: Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nouakchott Al-Assriya – Enseignant-Chercheur
- 2013–2015: University of Science, Technology & Medicine (USTM), Nouakchott – Enseignant-Chercheur
- 2011–2012: Fulbright Senior Fellow, Harvard University, USA – Research on Environmental Management & Air Pollution
- 2010–2011: Fulbright Senior Fellow, MIT, USA – Research on Sustainable Development & Urban Planning
- 1998–2009: School of Science & Engineering, Nouakchott University – Faculty Member
- 1993–1997: Institute Supérieur des Sciences, Nouakchott – Faculty Member
- 1989–1992: Head of Process Department, SNIMsem, Mauritania
- 1987–1988: Head of Process & Quality Control, SAMIA Company, Mauritania
Research interests include:
- Sustainable urban development & environmental management
- Chemical fate, transport, and pollution control
- Industrial process optimization & eco-environmental reconversion
- Socio-economic and environmental impact assessments (SEIS)
- Storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals
Author Metrics
- Published multiple scientific papers in international journals on environmental sustainability, pollution control, and industrial process optimization.
- Key research contributions include:
- Towards Sustainably Developed Cities in Mauritania (2011)
- AfricaClean Workshop: Air Pollution from Automotive Transport (2002)
- Process and Environmental Improvements in Mauritanian Gypsum & Iron Processing
- US Government Award (2011) for Sustainable Development, signed by President Barack Obama & Secretary Hillary Clinton
- Senior Alumni Researcher, MIT
- Award for Urban Environmental Management, USA
- Leadership in Environmental Growth & Risk Management, Harvard University
- Project Management Skills Certification, American Management Association (AMA), New York
1. Profile, source and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) along the Mauritanian Atlantic Coast, unveiling the silent menace
Abstract:
The Mauritanian Atlantic coast is a vital economic and environmental region currently facing increasing anthropogenic pressures, leading to pollution such as PAHs contamination, which threatens its ecological integrity and economic value. To assess this pollution, the coast was divided into four zones: two anthropogenically stressed (LBZ and PNkt) and two unstressed (PNBA and PDlt). The concentrations of 16 EPA-priority PAHs were determined in sediments and bio-tissues. In sediments, the highest mean concentrations were found in the PNkt (21.1 μg/kg) and LBZ (20.8 μg/kg) zones, while the lowest were in PNBA (15.0 μg/kg) and PDlt (14.6 μg/kg). Additionally, the carcinogenic and ecological risk potentials were higher in the PNkt and LBZ zones, with values of 10.1–10.6 for carcinogenic potential and 0.010–0.017 for ecological risk. These results highlight significant PAHs pollution due to growing anthropogenic activities in this vulnerable region, which should be considered for the sustainable management of Mauritania’s coastal resources.
Keywords:
- GC–MS
- Mauritanian Atlantic coast
- PAH
- Toxicological and ecological risk potentials
- mERMq criteria
Publication Details:
- Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Volume: 211
- Article Number: 117352
- Publication Date: December 10, 2024
- DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117352
Conclusion
Dr. Abdellahi’s academic leadership, research excellence, and policy impact make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Faculty Award. His extensive contributions to environmental science, urban sustainability, and pollution management set him apart as an influential scholar and mentor. While further expanding collaborations and public engagement could elevate his impact, his current achievements already make a compelling case for this prestigious recognition.