Khalifa University鈥檚 Dr. Jorge Rodr铆guez, Associate Professor, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, is promoted as Editor of Water Research, a flagship (top 1%) journal by Elsevier in association with the International Water Association (IWA). Water Research is widely regarded as a leading journal in several areas of water and environmental engineering, making it the top choice for researchers in these fields.听
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Dr. Rodr铆guez had previously served as Associate Editor for the journal for several years. Full Editors in Water Research have full responsibility in handling the peer review process of manuscripts submitted to the journal and also have final decision on the acceptance of papers towards ensuring that the journal maintains the highest standards of quality and impact.听
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In addition to his new role at Water Research, Dr. Rodriguez has been also serving for the past two years as Editor of Chemical Engineering Science, a journal with long history in the field.听听
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Dr. Rodr铆guez said: 鈥淚 was honored to become Editor of this prestigious scientific journal while serving at Khalifa University. The Editorial team of Water Research has a strong reputation as very independent when it comes to quality and ethics in publishing. This role offers me an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of research and innovation in the water sector, an area strategic to the UAE and the region. This appointment also reflects Khalifa University鈥� status as an internationally leading research institution of high reputation with world-class faculty.鈥澨�
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Dr. Rodr铆guez鈥檚 main research areas over the last 20 years have been in environmental biotechnology and microbial wastewater treatment, including anaerobic digestion, microbial fermentations, and bio-electrochemical systems, with a strong emphasis on the modeling and optimization of these processes.听
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Most recently, he has also been active in research related to public health and epidemiology modeling, work that began during the pandemic through his advisory role with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health on the impact of interventions, vaccination strategies and international travel and continues at present on the management of infectious diseases.听
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Since 2023 Dr Rodr铆guez is also President of the Association of Spanish Scientists and Researchers in the UAE and he was elected Chair of the International Water Association (IWA) Anaerobic Digestion specialist group.听
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
