Rabi Mohtar

Areas of Expertise

• Development of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus framework linking science and policy
• Characterization of the soil-water medium using thermodynamic modeling
• Efficacy of non-traditional water, and applications for sustainable integrated water management such as implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Developing and outlining policies and strategies for global resources security, especially for arable soils and water, are critical for the healthy future of our planet.

Professional Summary

Developing the tools to provide societies and their policy makers the information to address these needs by addressing global resource challenges on topics including: development of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus framework linking science and policy, characterization of the soil-water medium using thermodynamic modeling; efficacy of non-traditional water, and applications for sustainable integrated water management such as implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Developing and outlining policies and strategies for global resources security, especially for arable soils and water, are critical for the healthy future of our planet. Facing the challenges of climate change, understanding and optimizing agricultural practices, managing agricultural and ecological systems, are key points that require development. Mohtar founded A&M’s Water-Energy-Food Nexus Initiative and the Water-Energy-Food-Heath Nexus Renewable Resources Initiative at the American University of Beirut, where he currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Mohtar also works to realize these interests as a Governor of the World Water Council, an Executive Board member of International Water Resources Association (IWRA), and a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers ASABE).

Publications

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