Sarmad Latif | Climate Change | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Sarmad Latif | Climate Change | Best Academic Researcher Award

Research Scientist at Komar University of Science and Technology, Iraq

Dr. Sarmad Dashti Latif is a civil engineer and academic researcher specializing in water and environmental security. He currently serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at Komar University of Science and Technology, and a Research Fellow at Soran University. With a deep commitment to climate change, water resources, and sustainable development, Dr. Latif actively contributes to both academia and applied research through his editorial roles, publications, and scientific outreach.

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Education Background

  • Master of Civil Engineering (By Research)
    Specialization: Water & Environmental Security
    University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia — Feb 2022

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (First Class Honors)
    University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia — Nov 2018
    CGPA: 3.5/4

  • Foundation in Civil Engineering
    University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia — Jun 2014

Professional Development

Dr. Latif has held multiple academic and research roles across prestigious institutions:

  • Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (Feb 2024 – Present)
    Teaching courses in Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence, and Water in Iraq.

  • Lecturer & Senior Researcher, Komar University of Science and Technology (May 2021 – Present)
    Teaching and supervising in water resources and environmental engineering, while leading interdisciplinary research on climate change and sustainability.

  • Research Fellow, Soran University (Sept 2023 – Dec 2024)
    Leading collaborative research on environmental and climate security, organizing workshops, and publishing in top-tier journals.

  • Research Officer (Climate Change), Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (Dec 2019 – Apr 2021)
    Conducted research on reservoir operations and hydrological responses to climate change.

Research Focus

Dr. Latif’s research is focused on:

  1. Water and Environmental Security

  2. Climate Change Impact and Adaptation

  3. Hydrological Modeling & Reservoir Operations

  4. AI and Deep Learning in Water Resources Management

  5. Environmental Policy and Sustainability

Author Metrics:

Dr. Sarmad Dashti Latif has made significant contributions to the fields of water security, environmental engineering, and climate change. His scholarly work is recognized globally, with an h-index of 20 and over 1100 citations to his credit. He is listed in renowned databases with the following identifiers: Scopus Author ID: 57216081524, Web of Science Researcher ID: ABD-4755-2020, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-0417-3545, and is indexed on Google Scholar under Sarmad Latif. His impactful publications have positioned him as one of the leading researchers in Iraq, particularly in the domain of reservoir inflow and water security, earning him top national rankings and international recognition for his contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Awards and Honors:

  1. Elsevier Recognition for contributing to UN SDGs in research publications (2023)

  2. Top-ranked Researcher in Iraq in reservoir inflow studies related to water security (Scopus, 2023)

  3. Editorial Roles: Editor for Discover Sustainability and Discover Civil Engineering (Springer Nature); Guest Editor for AQUA – Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society

  4. Over 200 Peer Reviews for journals including Nature, Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, ASCE

  5. Professional Memberships:

    • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

    • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

    • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    • International Water Resources Association (IWRA, France)

  6. Multiple Certificate Courses completed from leading institutions (UNU-INWEH, University of London, Geneva, Virginia, DTU, UNSW, and more)

Publication Top Notes

1. Water Footprint Assessment to Map and Quantify Water Consumption and Water Pollution Incurred: A Case Study of Malaysia

Authors: NSB Hashim, MBA Malek, S.D. Latif, M. Alsubih, A. ElShafie, A.N. Ahmed
Journal: Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
Volume: 236, Issue: 3, Article: 156
Year: 2025
📌 Focus: Water footprint quantification, consumption & pollution mapping in Malaysia.

2. River Water Quality Monitoring using Machine Learning with Multiple Possible In-Situ Scenarios

Authors: D. Irwan, S.L. Ibrahim, S.D. Latif, C.A. Winston, A.N. Ahmed, M. Sherif, …
Journal: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
Article ID: 100620
Year: 2025
📌 Focus: Machine learning application for real-time river water quality under multiple field scenarios.

3. Satellite-derived Shallow Water Depths Estimation Using Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence Models: A Case Study of Darbandikhan Lake Upper, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Authors: A.A. Othman, S.S. Ali, A.K. Obaid, S.G. Salar, O. Al-Kakey, Y.I. Al-Saady, S.D. Latif, …
Journal: Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment
Volume: 37, Article ID: 101432
Year: 2025
📌 Focus: AI and remote sensing integration for depth estimation in lakes.

4. Improving Sea Level Prediction in Coastal Areas Using Machine Learning Techniques

Authors: S.D. Latif, M.A. Almubaidin, C.G. Shen, M. Sapitang, A.H. Birima, A.N. Ahmed, …
Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Volume: 15, Issue: 9, Article ID: 102916
Year: 2024
📌 Focus: Coastal sea-level prediction using advanced ML models.

5. Forecasting Daily Rainfall in a Humid Subtropical Area: An Innovative Machine Learning Approach

Authors: M.H. Mohammed, S.D. Latif
Journal: Journal of Hydroinformatics
Volume: 26, Issue: 7, Pages: 1661–1672
Year: 2024
📌 Focus: ML-based rainfall prediction in humid subtropical climates.

Conclusion

Dr. Sarmad Dashti Latif is a highly qualified and excellent nominee for the Best Academic Researcher Award. His interdisciplinary, impactful, and globally recognized research, combined with editorial leadership, academic teaching, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development, make him a standout candidate.

✅ Recommended without reservation for the Best Academic Researcher Award in Climate Change and Water Security.

Bah Abdellahi | Sustainable Development | Best Faculty Award

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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.

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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🔬

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
Awards and Honors
  • 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
Publications Top Notes 📄

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.

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Keywords:

  • GC–MS
  • Mauritanian Atlantic coast
  • PAH
  • Toxicological and ecological risk potentials
  • mERMq criteria

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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.