Job Type
Teaching/Education
Research
Data Management
Natural Resource Management
Technical Advice & Consulting
Subject Area
Chemical Oceanography
Emergency Management
Marine Geology, Geophysics
Pollution
Research Support Services
Activities
I research the applications of open-source data in modeling and assessment of the biogeochemical qualities of the Mediterranean coastal environment in MENA region. I use the tools and dataset of Marine Copernicus Service in evaluating the marine and coastal ecosystems as well as mapping the offshore resources. Along with research, I have launched a recent initiative to educate emergency professionals on the use of oceanographic information in managing oil spill disasters and plastic pollution in the marine environment.
Sea regions of study
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Gulf of Aqaba
Red Sea
Global
Skills
Data Analytics using MS Excel, Python, SPSS, Tableau, Power Bi, and Minitab. Spatial Data Analysis using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Erdas remote sensing image processing: marine litter inventory; water and sediment sampling; geoinformatics in supporting marine oil spill emergency planning and response management; and inspection for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE).
Comment(s)
I am a science enthusiaste interested in using Earth Observation and ocean data in the best management practice framework for conserving the marine resources in MENA region. In my view, ocean data is a valuable asset to the process of sustainability decision-making. It didn't take me long to realize the importance and essence of ocean data in implementing the MED POL Program for the Assessment and Control of Marine Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, my interest in ocean conservation has initially sparked right after completing a 40-hour-professional development course on Marine Litter (Expert Level). The training really helped me in delving into vast info about the blue world. With ocean data, I could eventually open my eyes wide to the shocking unseen picture and re-read the untold story about plastic pollution. Soon, I went on a start-up mission to train young scientists on marine plastic inventory as well as exchange knowledge with specialists and peers on the potential impacts of microplastics on the environment, public health, and economy. I joined the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) and signed the Clean Seas pledge to speak up to end plastic pollution. In this pledge, I took a stand and ask local municipalities, manufacturers, retailers, governments, schools, and worship places to reduce their plastic footprint and protect our aquatic resources. I have also become intensely engaged in global advocacy for ocean literacy and climate crisis education. When I am invited to give a speech, I always talk to the audience about the Earth Observation technology as one revolutionary smart approach to improve people's awareness of the relationship between the ocean and climate in terms of planetary resiliency and sustainability. My work is continuously published in local symposiums, workshops, and conferences in local languages, hoping to inspire and call on the young generation to join my mission.
