Rashed Al-Sa`ed
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About
Rashed Al-Sa`ed, Professor of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering at Birzeit University's Institute of Environmental and Water Studies (IEWS), co-founded IEWS and led two M.Sc. programs in water and environmental fields. With a doctorate from Braunschweig University (1987), he spent a decade in Germany designing nature- and membrane-based wastewater treatment systems. His work spans the MENA and EU regions, focusing on BNR, sustainable sanitation, reclaimed water reuse, and biosolids. Al-Sa`ed published 100+ peer-reviewed articles, secured $10M+ in grants, supervised 100+ M.Sc. and 6 Ph.D. students, and advised NGOs, government, and private sectors on water and environmental solutions.
Skills & Expertise
Water quality testing
Environmental Biology
Water Resources Management
Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Waste water treatment
Environmental Remediation
Environmental science
Bioremediation
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Waste Water Management
Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater engineering
solid waste management
Research Interests
Environmental science
Renewable Energy Technology
Environmental Biotechnology
Academic
Environmental pollutants
Environmental Engineering
Waste water Technology
Environmental Studies
Environmental Management
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Engineering Technology
water quality assessment
Environmental chemistry
Water Resources Management
Waste Water Treatment and Analysis
Environmental Biology
Bioremediation
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Experience
Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering
- IEWS Director & Head of 2 M.Sc. Programs [2016-2021] Faculty of Graduate Studies, Institute of Environmental & Water Studies (IEWS) Main tasks features: Administration, teaching, R&D tasks, supervision, community technical advice, training programs, project development, writing, acquisition and marketing, networking and partnerships Performed Activities: Managerial and administrative tasks including project management, teaching and development of sanitary and environmental engineering courses (e.g. water and wastewater management; reuse of reclaimed water and biosolids, and CP). Process engineer for the design of unit operations of physical and chemical purification [separation, chemical oxidation, and biological, ultrafiltration; MBR units], Feasibility and EIA studies, waste management; climate change adaptation, water-energy-food nexus, IWRM, ISWM, EIA study “Hot Blend asphalt plant in Birzeit: A study to assess the environmental and health impact”. Trainer and consultant for local and foreign NGOs and funding agencies, technical advisor for governmental institutions, NGOs and engineering firms, networking, partnerships and communications.
Education
Braunschweig University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Braunschweig, Germany
The University of Jordan, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Amman, Jordan
The University of Jordan, Faculty of Science, Amman, Jordan
Projects
Climate Smart Agriculture for Food in Marginalized Communities [AGRIMAR]
AGRIMAR, a DUPC3 Dutch Development Program funded project, The PHG Palestine, the lead collaborates with 6 local agencies including the IHE Delft. The AGRIMAR project aims to explore the techno-economic, environmental and socio-cultural aspects of nature-based solutions (NBSs) with emphasis on existing HomeBiogas pilot systems converting agrifood waste into biogas and liquid fertilizer. Women-centered farmers will own hydroponics and apply liquid fertilizer as fertigation for high-value crops. In short, AGRIMAR project dedicated to recycling water and organic waste not only achieves circular economy objectives but also stands as a success story promoting sustainability and creating new job opportunities for early carrier women.
Performed Activities: implement and assess of an integrated HomeBiogas pilot, a biobased circularity integrated with a hydroponic pilot (a CSA model) with organic fertigation to grow crops for profit. Five (5) existing HomeBiogas digester pilots installed at three (3) women-based farmers and 2 schools (one private and one public) are evaluated pertinent to enviro-economic and socio-cultural aspects (inception workshop and desk study), considering circularity in water-energy-food nexus. Enrolled in the MSc program of BZU, one staff from Ramallah municipality (RAM) will study the impacts of sludge co-digestion on biogas production in HomeBiogas pilot system. Conduct online workshop on Waste to Bioenergy in developing countries and in emergencies. Data sharing, collaboration and conduction of online workshop “Recycled water and biowaste towards circular economy in WASH facilities” and a policy brief development.
Conferences & Seminars (1)
Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Israeli-Palestinian and Colorado River Basin Water Challenges
2013. Challenges of transboundary wastewater management for Palestinian communities along the Green Line-The Israeli-Palestinian border. In: S. Megdal, B. Varady and S. Eden, (Eds.), Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Israeli-Palestinian and Colorado River Basin Water Challenges. London, UK: CRC Press, pp. 203-220.
Certificates & Licenses (1)
M.Sc. Certificate
Best M.Sc. Thesis Award
Awards & Achievements (1)
🏆 Energy Globe National Award
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Thesis Guided (2)
Developing Rational Governance for the Solid Waste Management in Joint Service Councils and Local Council in the Suburbs of Jerusalem - a Case Study
Institution: University of Arizona (UA)
Study on Recycled Water (RW) Use in Ready-mix Concrete Industry: Effects of Calcium Hydroxide and RW on Concrete Mix Quality
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Professional Memberships (1)
International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
Country: United States
Invited Position (1)
Keynote Speaker
Role in Research Journals (6)
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Publications (4)
Using technologies and enforcing national reuse guidelines helps
reduce health risks from recycled water used in irrigation. Analysing
viral presence in raw and treated sewage is crucial for prevent...
Food processing industries generate complex effluent with high levels of organic and inorganic contaminants. Without proper treatment, significant operational, environmental, and public health issues...
This paper investigated the effectiveness of natural wetlands (Phragmites australis) along Wadi Zomer in reducing the organic and inorganic pollution loads from diverse industrial discharges including...
Sustainable wastewater management in the agrifood industries relies on pollution control at the source by maintaining Cleaner Production (CP) approaches, and minimizing the Water Footprint (WFP). The...
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