Nadhir Al-Ansari:
He obtained his BSc and MSC degrees from the University of Baghdad in 1968 and 1972 respectively. He obtained his PhD degree from Dundee University in Water Resources Engineering in 1976.
Now he is a Professor at the department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Lulea Technical University Sweden. Previously worked at Baghdad University 1976-1995 then at Al-Bayt University in Jordan (1995- 2007). Research interests are mainly in Geology, Water Resources and Environment. Served several academic administrative post (Dean, Head of Department). Publications include more than 421 articles in international/national journals, chapters in books and 13 books. He executed more than 60 major research projects in Iraq, Jordan and UK. Awarded several scientific and educational awards, among them is the British Council on its 70th Anniversary awarded him top 5 scientists in Cultural Relations. One patent on Physical methods for the separation of iron oxides. Supervised more than 66 postgraduate students at Iraq, Jordan, UK Australia universities. Member of several scientific societies e.g. International Association of Hydrological Sciences, Chartered Institution of Water and Environment Management, Network of Iraqi Scientists Abroad, etc. Member of the editorial board of ten international journals. E-mail: nadhir.alansari@ltu.se