Research

Research overview

Water-resources systems, reservoir operations, climate risk, AI/ML, GIS and remote sensing, optimization, desalination and decision-support systems.

Research themes

Integrated methods for water-resource decisions

Research connects mathematical modelling and geospatial data with operational, environmental and policy questions.

01

Reservoir systems & hydrology

Simulation, optimization, operating rules, flood and drought analysis, Nile Basin systems and transboundary reservoir interactions.

02

Climate risk & adaptation

Climate-change impacts, resilience, scenario analysis and adaptation for water resources, agriculture and environmental systems.

03

AI, GIS & Earth observation

Machine learning, artificial neural networks, geospatial analysis, multi-sensor remote sensing and data-driven decision support.

04

Optimization & MCDA

Dynamic programming, mixed-integer programming, multi-objective analysis and multicriteria decision methods.

05

Water information systems

Decision Support Systems, databases, monitoring architecture, digital water and institutional information modernization.

06

Desalination & non-conventional water

Siting, sizing and strategic evaluation of desalination facilities and alternative water-supply options.