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Dr. Hiba Mashhour Al-Kharabsheh
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A researcher and academic, specializes in climate change adaptation and natural resource management, striving to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for environmental sustainability locally and regionally.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
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https://www.bau.edu.jo/@drhibakh
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 Major: Land, Water and Environment
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 Minor: Land, Water and Environment
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 drhibakh@bau.edu.jo
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 0096253491111
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I am Dr. Hiba M. Kharabsheh, an Assistant Professor at Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan, specializing in water resources and environmental sciences with a focus on climate change. I hold a bachelor?s degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences (2001), a master?s degree in environmental sciences and management (2007), and a Ph.D. in Land, Water, and Environment (2017). My doctoral research focused on simulating and developing adaptation measures for the impact of climate change on barley productivity in Jordan. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in climate change adaptation, crop productivity modeling, remote sensing, GIS applications, and sustainable water management. Currently, I serve as the Director of the International Center for Research on Water and Energy (IRCWEE), leading multidisciplinary projects addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to and managed several high-impact projects, including USAID-funded initiatives, capacity-building programs, and regional collaborations with the International Atomic Energy Agency. My research has been widely published in leading scientific journals, covering topics such as soil salinity mitigation, biochar impacts, and artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. I am also passionate about mentoring and have supervised various projects addressing climate change impacts and innovative water solutions.
My dedication to sustainability and innovation has been recognized through multiple honors, including a silver medal in the Changemaker Competition (2019) and awards for mentoring outstanding student projects. I am also a certified trainer and have represented Jordan in several regional and international initiatives on green growth and climate change adaptation. With expertise in leadership, environmental management, and advanced analytical tools, I am committed to driving impactful research and fostering collaborations to address global environmental challenges.
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 Research Intersets:
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: Climate change - environmental modeling - GIS - remote sensing - drought - desertification - soil physics and methods of soil conservation - stress in plants and soil - the relationship of water to plants and soil
Integrated water resources management, Integrated waste management, Green growth, Green smart applications
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | University of Jordan | Land, water and Environment | 2018 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Environmental sciences and management | 2009 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | The Hashemite University | Earth Science | 2001 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2020 -Current :Assistant Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2019 -2019 :Part-time lecturer,Jerash University,Jordan.
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Administrative Experience:
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 2023 -Current :Director,International Research Centre for Water, Environment and Energy,Jordan.
2018 -2019 :researcher in the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change Research,National Agricultural Research Center,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Artificial Intelligence for Maximizing Agricultural Input Use Efficiency: Exploring Nutrient, Water and Weed Management Strategies ,Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany translate, 2024,Vol. 93,no. 7.
2- Revitalizing the Biochemical Soil Properties of Degraded Coastal Soil Using Prosopis juliflora Biochar ,Life, 2023,Vol. 13,no. 10.
3- Impacts of heat shock on productivity and quality Triticum aestivum L. at different growth stages ,Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca , 2023,Vol. 49,no. 1.
4- Split Nitrogen Application Rates for Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Yield and Grain N Using the CSM-CERES-Wheat Model ,Agronomy, 2022,Vol. 12,no. 8.
5- The Use of Remote Sensing to Characterise Geomorphometry and Soil Properties at Watershed Scale , International Journal of Global Warming, 2022,Vol. 27,no. 4.
6- Management Strategies to Mitigate N2O Emissions in Agriculture ,life, 2022,Vol. 12,no. 3.
7- Calibration and Validation of AQUACROP and APSIM Models to Optimize Wheat Yield and Water Saving in Arid Regions ,Land, 2021,Vol. 10,no. 12.
8- Field Crop Responses and Management Strategies to Mitigate Soil Salinity in Modern Agriculture ,Agronomy, 2021,Vol. 11,no. 11.
9- Biochar and its broad impacts in soil quality and fertility, nutrient leaching and crop productivity ,Agronomy, 2021,Vol. 11,no. 5.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Hydraulics.
2- Geographic information systems.
3- Groundwater hydrology.
4- integrated management of water resources.
5- Project in the management of water resources and the environment.
6- Soil physics.
7- Principles of irrigation and drainage.
8- Environmental modeling.
9- Plant relation with water and soil.
10- Water harvesting.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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Estimating Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RRWH) Quantities by Using Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies in Yarmouk Basin ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
Assessing the Influence of Certain Weather Parameters on Date Palm Production in Jordan Valley and Wadi-Araba ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
ater Quality of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RRWH) for School in Yarmouk River Basin ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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determination of some heavy metals in roadside soil from Ghor Al-Safi and Numeira. Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
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 Honors and Academics Awards
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| 1 | Silver Medal for Women Change-Makers 2019 | The Global Council for Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs | 2019 | Egypt | | 2 | EU madad Innovation lab 3 | EU and GIZ | 2019 | Jordan | | 3 | Professor Dr. Anwar Al-Batikhy Award for Scientific Excellence in Land, Water, and Environment. | JORDAN UNIVERSITY | 2018 | Jordan |
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 Projects
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Environmental Monitoring Station ,مديرية بيئة محافظة البلقاء,2024/09-2025/09.
Balqa Aqua Innovative Laboratory ,WGA- Ministry of water and Irrigation and USAID,2024/11-2025/01.
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 Conferences and Workshops
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Conference/Workshop Date
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| 1 | Technical Workshop on Nature-Based Solutions to Enhance Biodiversity and Resilience in Coastal Ecosystems in Aqaba | Jordan | 2025/01 | | 2 | COP28 | United Arab Emirates | 2024/11 | | 3 | WEFE nexus conference | Jordan | 2024/10 | | 4 | Mitigating Climate Change Through Solid Waste Management in Southern Jordan | Jordan | 2024/09 | | 5 | Risk Management Course | Jordan | 2024/03 | | 6 | International Seminar on the Role of Organizations in Achieving Sustainable Development at Amman Arab University | Jordan | 2023/10 | | 7 | Institutionalizing Nexus | Jordan | 2023/09 | | 8 | Workshop on the National Water Conservation Plan | Jordan | 2023/06 | | 9 | International Seminar on the Role of Organizations in Achieving Sustainable Development at Amman Arab University | Jordan | 2023/05 | | 10 | workshop of the WEF Nexus in the Jordan | Jordan | 2021/05 | | 11 | Tailor Made Training Didactical Training program | Jordan | 2020/10 | | 12 | The 9th Arab Conference: "The Arab Woman - A Force of Influence Towards Leading Change | Egypt | 2019/10 | | 13 | workshop of the Opportunities of NDC revision in JORDANً | Jordan | 2019/10 | | 14 | The Second Agricultural Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture at Jerash University | Jordan | 2019/04 | | 15 | Workshop for development and international donor organizations to discuss the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) action plan. | Jordan | 2019/04 | | 16 | TAIEX Workshop on Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Food Security | Jordan | 2019/04 | | 17 | International Fertilizer Association Conference | Egypt | 2019/02 | | 18 | Jordan green building guide workshop | Jordan | 2019/01 | | 19 | Research to Innovation | Jordan | 2018/11 | | 20 | MAINSTREAMING ECOSYSTEM-BASED ADAPTATION (EBA) TO CLIMATE CHANGE INTO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING | Jordan | 2018/11 | | 21 | MAINSTREAMING ECOSYSTEM-BASED ADAPTATION (EBA) TO CLIMATE CHANGE INTO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING | Jordan | 2018/11 | | 22 | National Action Plan for Green Growth Agriculture Sector Consultation Workshop GGGI and MOENV | Jordan | 2018/09 | | 23 | AWARD womans leadership and management course ICBA | United Arab Emirates | 2017/04 | | 24 | Arab woman scientist leadership program Workshop | United Arab Emirates | 2016/11 | | 25 | TOT | Jordan | 0019/08 | | 26 | Specialized course in supplemental irrigation | Jordan | 0016/05 |
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 Journals Editor/ Reviewer
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Review:
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Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
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 Other Contributions:
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*Program to Enhance Climate Justice Awareness in Jordanian Universities, Preparation of a Reference Guide for Climate Justice, and Submission of a Policy Paper on the Role of University Students in Achieving Climate Justice: Challenges and Solutions in the Jordanian Context.
*Participation in the preparation of the national water conservation plan.
*Establishment of a Specialized Laboratory Aimed at Combating Climate Change. Through collaborative work and advanced research, we explore how Earth systems function and how human activities impact them. Our goal is To create intelligent models that help leaders make decisions to protect our planet. But it is not just about data we are building a community that cares about the environment, where everyone, from scientists to ordinary people, participates. Together, we work towards a future where humans live in harmony with nature, ensuring a better world for future generations.
The objectives of this laboratory include
Providing a comprehensive research environment for graduate students and researchers.
Facilitating the exchange of academic and research knowledge and experiences.
Creating a conducive environment for applied scientific research in the fields of water, environment, and energy.
*Enhancing the university role in supporting decision making and providing innovative scientific solutions through research and development in the fields of water, environment, energy, project management, and environmentally friendly smart applications. The research base aims to facilitate the exchange of academic and research experiences and provide seamless access for researchers to data and projects related to water, environment, energy, climate, and smart applications. It also seeks to be a reliable and comprehensive source of information to support sustainable decision-making and foster innovation in these vital sectors. The establishment of the research base aligns with the center vision of providing innovative solutions that contribute to achieving sustainable development of natural resources..
*Participation in the Science and Technology Forum held in Tokyo to speak at the main and sub-sessions..
*Enhancing the university role in supporting decision making and providing innovative scientific solutions through research and development in the fields of water, environment, energy, project management, and environmentally friendly smart applications. The research base aims to facilitate the exchange of academic and research experiences and provide seamless access for researchers to data and projects related to water, environment, energy, climate, and smart applications. It also seeks to be a reliable and comprehensive source of information to support sustainable decision-making and foster innovation in these vital sectors. The establishment of the research base aligns with the center vision of providing innovative solutions that contribute to achieving sustainable development of natural resources..
*Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change.
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 Refrences
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Dr. Amer Jabarin-USAID ,ajabarin@jordanwga.com.
Prof. Dr. Munir Jamil Rusan-Jordan University of Science and Technology ,mrusan@just.edu.jo.
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