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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.

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Skills

Experience

Organization
Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering

Birzeit University

Sep-2024 to Present

Education

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Braunschweig University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, B...

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Passout Year: 1987
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The University of Jordan, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Amman, Jordan

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management

Passout Year: 1983
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The University of Jordan, Faculty of Science, Amman, Jordan

B.Sc. in Ecology and environment

Passout Year: 1981

Publication

Research Article
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Assessment of the removal efficiency of pathogenic viruses in three urban wastewater treatment plants in Palestine

Journal : International Journal of Environmental Studies

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 f...

Research Article
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Effectiveness of advanced oxidation process for the pretreatment of mixed agrofood industrial wastewater from Nablus City, Palestine

Food processing industries generate complex effluent with high levels of organic and inorganic contaminants. Without proper treatment, significant operational, environmental, and public heal...

Research Article
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Efficacy of natural wetlands along Wadi Zomer as a sustainable phytore-mediation alternative for industrial effluents from Nablus West, Palestine

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...

Original Article
  • dott image January, 1970

Enhancing the governance of industrial wastewater using cleaner production and water footprint principles: A case study of two dairy companies in Pale...

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 (...

Role in Research Journals

Projects

Nov-2024 to Present

Climate Smart Agriculture for Food in Marginalized Communities [AGRIMAR]

euro 100000

Funded by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS)

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.
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Conference/Seminar/STTP/FDP/Symposium/Workshop

Conference
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Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Israeli-Palestinian and Colorado River Basin Water Challenges

Hosted By:

University of Arizona (UA) ,

Tucson, Arizona, United States
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.
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Certificates

Issued : Aug 1983
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M.Sc. Certificate
Best M.Sc. Thesis Award

Membership

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Honorary

International Water Resources Association (IWRA)

From year 2023 to Present

https://www.iwra.org/

Invited Position

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Keynote Speaker

The University of Jordan

From year 2017 to 2017

https://ps.boell.org/en/2017/08/10/call-applications-crisis-ocean-workshop

Honours & Awards

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Energy Globe National Award
Awarded by:

Energy Globe Foundation

 Year: 2017

Doctoral and Master Thesis Guided

Study on Recycled Water (RW) Use in Ready-mix Concrete Industry: Effects of Calcium Hydroxide and RW on Concrete Mix Quality
Research Scholar:

Abdulhamid Abuzarour (MSc Thesis, Applied Research, Birzeit Universiy, West Bank, Palestine)

Institute : University of California-Berkeley

Area of research: Environmental Engineering

Developing Rational Governance for the Solid Waste Management in Joint Service Councils and Local Council in the Suburbs of Jerusalem - a Case Study
Research Scholar:

Saed Rabee (Creative, applied at Birzeit University, Palestine)

Institute : University of Arizona (UA)

Area of research: Environmental Engineering

Scholar9 Profile ID

S9-112024-2006428

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