Prof. Ahmed Al-Salaymeh: Served as the Chairman of the 3rd NEXUS Conference Preparatory Committee, demonstrating leadership in organizing significant academic events that foster interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainability and resource management. Additionally, he has contributed to renewable energy integration within the Nexus framework, focusing on solar energy applications for water and food security.
Dr. Bassel Daher: A researcher within the WEFEH Nexus group, working on integrating water, energy, and food systems with health considerations to improve resilience and sustainability. He has led data-driven policy recommendations for resource efficiency and contributed to the development of decision-support systems for sustainable planning.
Professional Roles: He serves as the Executive Director of the Inter-Islamic Network for Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM), an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable water resource management across member countries.
Research on Water Resources: Dr. Alraggad has conducted extensive research on groundwater resources, focusing on their sustainability and management under climate change conditions. His work includes assessing groundwater vulnerability and developing models to predict water availability.
Nature-Based Solutions: He has been involved in promoting nature-based solutions to enhance the regional Water-Energy-Food Nexus, emphasizing the importance of integrating natural processes into resource management strategies.
Institutional Development: Dr. Alraggad has played a key role in establishing the WEFE Nexus Hub, a platform aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals in the MENA region. This initiative supports the exchange of best practices and innovations in Nexus approaches.
Publications: He has authored several publications addressing the reuse of treated wastewater as a contribution to the WEFE Nexus in Jordan, highlighting sustainable practices in water management.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Kaltschmitt Contributions to the WEFEH Nexus:
Research on Renewable Energy: Prof. Kaltschmitt has conducted extensive research on renewable energy technologies, focusing on their integration into sustainable systems. His work includes assessing the potential and limitations of wind and solar energy generation, contributing to the understanding of energy systems within the WEFEH Nexus.
Leadership in Energy Research: As the Head of the Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics at TUHH, he has led interdisciplinary research projects addressing the interconnectedness of water, energy, and environmental systems. His leadership has fostered collaboration among researchers and policymakers to develop integrated solutions for sustainable resource management.
Policy and Standards Development: Prof. Kaltschmitt has been actively involved in developing standards and policies related to renewable energy and environmental sustainability. He has chaired committees on renewable energy and sustainability, influencing the direction of energy policies and practices within the WEFEH Nexus framework.
Educational Impact: Through his academic roles, Prof. Kaltschmitt has educated and mentored students in environmental technology and energy economics, imparting knowledge essential for addressing the challenges of the WEFEH Nexus. His contributions to education have prepared future professionals to engage with complex sustainability issues.