Rasha Alrkebat | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Rasha Alrkebat | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Researcher in National Agricultural Research Center‎, Jordan

Dr. Rasha Alrkebat is a specialist in Earth System Science with academic training in geography and environmental geology from the University of Jordan, focusing on sustainable water use, geospatial analysis, and climate change. She currently works as an Agricultural Research Scientist at Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center, where she leads projects on climate adaptation, water management, and international research collaboration. Her experience includes roles as a research assistant and teaching assistant, contributing to GIS education, groundwater studies, and applied environmental research. She is also the Founder and Scientific Editor of the Earth System Sciences section at the Arabica Encyclopedia, where she develops scientific content and editorial frameworks. Dr. Alrkebat has contributed to multiple internationally funded projects related to sustainability, agriculture, soil health, and circular economy initiatives. She has authored numerous encyclopedia articles on Earth system science, climate change, geospatial technologies, and interdisciplinary environmental topics, alongside serving as a reviewer for diverse scientific entries. Her professional engagement includes participation in global conferences, workshops, and scientific committees, with active involvement in climate change, water resources, and sustainability discussions. She has also contributed to institutional development, national policy dialogue, and international partnerships, earning recognition through several appreciation certificates and awards for her scientific and professional contributions.

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Marc Ayoub | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Marc Ayoub | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

PhD Researcher in University of Galway, Ireland

Mr. Marc Ayoub is a PhD researcher at the University of Galway, working on tidal energy systems with a focus on environmental impact, regulatory challenges, and community engagement frameworks. He also serves as an Associate Fellow at the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at American University of Beirut, contributing to energy policy research in the Middle East, and was a Nonresident Fellow at The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy focusing on climate and energy issues. He completed a Master’s by Research at the University of Limerick, where he worked on energy policy related to grid-scale battery deployment, supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Prior to this, he worked extensively at the Issam Fares Institute as an Energy Researcher and Program Coordinator, producing policy reports, conducting techno-economic assessments, and contributing to regional energy dialogues. He also has academic experience as a Chemical Engineering Instructor at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and professional industry experience as a Project Engineer at Petroserv SAL, where he managed large-scale geophysical survey projects in collaboration with NEOS GeoSolutions for Lebanon’s energy sector. His educational background includes advanced studies in chemical engineering and chemistry from University of Balamand and Lebanese University, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation in energy, engineering, and policy.

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From dysfunctional to functional corruption: The politics of reform in Lebanon’s electricity sector

– ACE Research Consortium Working Paper No. 30, 2020 | Cited by: 14


Unbundling Lebanon’s Electricity Sector

– Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, 2021 | Cited by: 6

 

Oussama Khouili | Energy | Excellence in Research Award

Mr. Oussama Khouili | Energy | Excellence in Research Award

National School of Scientific Applications, Morocco

Mr. Oussama Khouili is a PhD student at ENSA El Jadida, Chouaib Doukkali University, specializing in the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy with a focus on solar irradiance forecasting and photovoltaic system optimization. His research develops advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning models, including ShuffleNet, CNNs, physics-guided networks, PCA-based transformations, FFT techniques, and metaheuristic optimization algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization. He has completed and is leading multiple projects on solar prediction accuracy, feature selection methods, smart grid technologies, and AI-driven renewable energy solutions. He has authored peer-reviewed articles in prestigious SCI and Scopus-indexed journals including Energy Strategy Reviews, International Journal of Energy Research, and IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, with 29 citations and an h-index of 2. He has also published four ISBN-indexed book chapters on AI applications in renewable energy and environmental management systems such as ISO 14001. Recognized with a Research Excellence Award, he actively contributes as an independent reviewer and collaborates internationally to bridge advanced computational intelligence with sustainable energy solutions addressing global climate challenges.

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