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PROJECTS AND GRANTS
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The field of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering comprises a wide variety of interconnected research areas, including environmental fluid dynamics, hydraulics, hydrology and water resources engineering, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment technologies, air quality monitoring and pollution control. Research in this field aims to improve our understanding of environmental processes and our capability to preserve and protect the environment, natural resources and public health.
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PROJECTS AND GRANTS
Novel modeling approach for the transport of aggregating nanoparticles in porous media
This project aim is to develop a novel mathematical model that describes the migration of aggregating nanoparticles in porous media.
The model accounts for:
- Linear and non linear particle attachment onto the porous media
- Two site reversible and irreversible particle attachment
- Ripening, blocking and straining processes
- Particle aggregation, dispersion and advection
PI: Prof. Constantinos Chrysikopoulos
Funding: FSU-2023-12
Modeling the Water Quality of the Arabian Gulf from Space
This project aim is to develop a novel remote sensing based model to estimate the water quality parameters using satellite data.
The model accounts for:
- The sensitivity of the water constituents on the reflectance spectral signature.
- The effect of bottom reflectance.
- The effect of atmospheric composition of aerosols and dust particles.
PI: Dr. Maryam R. Al Shehhi
Funding: KU Start-UpÌý
Marine Environment Monitoring for Barakah NPP
This project aim is to develop a novel remote sensing based model to detect corals health and type:
The model accounts for:
- The hyperspectral signatures of corals.
- The effect of bottom reflectance.
- The effect of atmospheric composition of aerosols and dust particles.
- Intensive field trips are conducted.
PI: Dr. Maryam R. Al Shehhi
Funding: Nuclear AgencyÌý
Monitoring seasonal changes of organic matter content and related soil properties in agricultural fields by using Venus satellite sensor under global climate change
This project aim is to develop a novel remote sensing based model to model the soil properties for better farming practices.
PI: Dr. Maryam R. Al Shehhi
Funding: UAE Space AgencyÌý
