Overview of the center:
King Faisal University pays special attention to scientific research, as it is the second pillar of the university after teaching, and it is one of the tributaries of creativity that characterizes the university. It contributes with it to enriching human thought in various fields of knowledge, and extends through it to society and its various sectors. The university contributes with it to enriching human thought in various fields of knowledge. Human thought in various fields of knowledge, extending through it to society and its various sectors, and local, regional and global scientific research institutions in order to expand the scope of cooperation and exchange of experiences, consultations and information,Since its inception, the university has been keen to have specialized scientific research and study centers, equipped with laboratories and advanced scientific research equipment, and provided with technicians with high skills and competencies, which made these centers a hub for scientific and research activity carried out by faculty members, graduate students, and researchers. The university and its academic departments. From here came the idea of establishing the Center for Water Studies to be one of the research centers specialized in conducting research related to water resources in terms of sources, quantity, type and their relationship with other resources such as soil and agriculture, as well as studying environmental problems while providing training and rehabilitation programs in these fields.
The center was established on the date: 09/07/1402 AH, based on the approval of His Excellency the University President, upon the recommendation of the Scientific Council at its eleventh session, Resolution No.: M/1664, held on 05/22/1402 AH, so that the center’s main mission would be to provide study, research, advisory and training programs in All fields of water sciences and related sciences, thus serving the Kingdom and neighboring countries.
Vision:
Leadership in building a thriving research culture based on the latest knowledge and technologies that enable pioneering strategic research in the field of environment and water at the local, national and global levels.
message:
Working to develop capabilities and opportunities for creative research activities by working with partners and community institutions, which leads to the discovery of new knowledge of academic and economic benefit and contributes to the national social transformation of the Kingdom with the potential for global impact.
Objectives:
1-Conducting distinguished studies, research and scientific publishing in the field of water and environment.
2-Transferring, localizing and developing technologies in the field of water and environmental sustainability.
3-Adopting smart water management systems that work compatible with the Internet of things (IoT) and using them to measure and monitor water resources and increase the rationalization of water use.
4-Developing methods for treating wastewater and industrial water that are environmentally friendly.
5-Improve water quality.
6-Working to enhance environmental sustainability through environmental research and studies on air, water and soil pollution.
7-Contributing to the innovation of new industries for water technologies and environmental sustainability.
8-Providing scientific consulting services in water and environmental research and technologies.
9-Conducting partnerships and joint research with the government sector and the national private sector.
10-Establishing partnerships with national, regional and international research centers and institutes.
Tasks:
Conduct research.
Providing training programs.
Providing guidance services.
Providing consulting services.
Training students and supervising postgraduate students.
Research priorities:
Wastewater treatment and reuse.
Developing hydroponics and greenhouse farming.
Improving the quality of treated wastewater (TWW) targeting the agricultural, aquaculture and aquaponics sectors and supporting the Saudi Green Initiative.
Smart technologies to monitor and rationalize water consumption in the urban, agricultural and industrial sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the national efforts of the National Center for Water Efficiency and Rationalization.
Environmental studies and research to study pollution with environmentally persistent organic pollutants on elements of the environment and humans, and to contribute with the Environment Agency in the Kingdom to develop a national plan to implement the requirements of the Stockholm Convention on high-risk environmental pollutants.
Identify plant species that are most resistant to desertification and that have a low water consumption pattern.
Urban greening and its effects on reducing environmental risks and water consumption pattern.
Environmental assessment of coastal areas and mangrove forest areas and study of their water quality.
Employees of the Water and Environmental Center
Center Manager:
D. Youssef bin Ahmed Al-Khamis
Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Centre:
A. Mansour bin Salem Al-Sabati
Center Director's Secretary:
A. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Janaa
Center Administrative Assistant:
A. Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al-Humaidi
Researchers
D. Faisal Ibrahim Zain Al-Din (Irrigation Engineering and Water Management)
D. Khaled Juma Birutrk (Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems)
D. Abdul Ghafour (Water Quality and Environmental Assessment)
Engineers:
M. Muhammad bin Sultan Al-Kulaib(water sciences)
M. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Freij (Water Sciences)
Laboratory technician:
Saleh Salah Al-Kulaib (Chemistry)
Previous managers:
1-Dr. Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Saeedi (1417-1422 AH)
2-Prof. Dr. Youssef bin Yaqoub Al-Dakhil(1422-1430 AH)
3-Dr. Khalid bin Muhammad Al-Barrak (1430-1432 AH)
4-Prof. Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul Latif Al-Naim (1432-1433 AH)
5-Dr. Youssef bin Abdulaziz Al-Mulhim (1443-1437 AH)
6-Dr. Muhammad bin Rafdan Al-Hajhouj (1437-1440 AH)
7-Dr. Abdullah bin Suleiman Al-Jughaiman (1440-1441 AH)
8-Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Othman Al-Ghannam (1441-1443 AH)
