Dr. Rashed Al-Sa'ed
Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences and Engineering
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C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
1. FAMILY NAME : Al-Sa`ed
2. FIRST NAME : Rashed M. Y.
3. DATE OF BIRTH : November 1958
4. NATIONALITY : Palestinian
5. CIVIL STATUS : Married; four kids
6. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL STUDIES:
Date From/To: 1977-1981 Institution: Jordan University, Amman, Jordan
Degree/Diploma: B.Sc. Biology, Studies of Biological Sciences
Date From/To: 1981-1983 Institution: Jordan University, Amman, Jordan
Degree/Diploma: M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology
Specialization in environmental microbiology
Thesis Title: Enumeration and Enzymatic Activity of Microorganisms in Water and Sediment of the Zarqa River
Date From/To: 1983-1987 Institution: Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
Degree/Diploma: Dr.-Eng. (Ph.D.) Environmental Engineering
Studies of Sanitary & Environmental Engineering, specialization in wastewater treatment processes
Thesis Title: Investigations on Nitrification Process of Ammonia-Rich Wastewater in Single Stage Activated Sludge Systems
7. LANGUAGES SKILLS : (Mark from 1 (notions) to 5 (excellent) for competence)
(Arabic* = mother tongue)
Language Speaking Reading Writing
English 5 5 4
German 5 5 4
8. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
· Jordan Engineering Association, Jerusalem Branch, Palestine
· Association for Water & Waste Management (ATV/DVGWF), Hennef, Germany
· German Engineers Association (VDI), Bonn, Germany
· MED-REUNET/Mediterranean Network on Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse, Spain
· Annals of Alquds Medicine Journal (Editorial Board Member)
· Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSC), USA
· German-Arab Society for Environmental Studies, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
· Palestinian Institute for Standards, Palestine
· Palestinian Academy for Science and Technology, Palestine
· Arab Union of Scientists and Researchers (AUSR)
· Arab Healthy Water Association (AHWAA), Egypt
· World Arab Translators Association (WATA), Belgium
· Accredited Environmental Arbitrator, Palestinian Ministry of Interior
9. OTHER SKILLS:
· Water & Sanitation Programs: Asim, Pond, Nitri-P, Denni, ANAWin, SANIX and Hydka
· Landfill modeling : HELP program
· Text processing programs: Windows, M.Sc. Office Package
10. PRESENT POSITION: Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences and Engineering
M.Sc. Programs Head: Water Engineering; Water Science and Technology (2001-2003)
11. YEARS WITH INSTITUTION: Since September 1998
12. KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Environmental education and research in three MSc programs, water and wastewater engineering, onsite sanitation, biosolids and reclaimed effluent recycling, environmental quality and pollution prevention, strategic and environmental impact assessment (SEA/EIA), environmental biotechnology, biofilters application for bioremediation, hygiene and environment, integrated waste management and cleaner production, public awareness programs and training.
- Project management, more than 22 years of progressively responsible experience in the environmental field with emphasis on project management, personnel supervision and technical training, applied research and capacity building in water, sanitation and environment, technical advice and community service, management operation of water and sanitation facilities.
- Engineering process design for water, sanitation, and landfills, design, layout, protective maintenance and monitoring of wastewater treatment facilities, decentralized and urban wastewater treatment plants, treatment of industrial wastewater and leachate, biowaste composting and recycling studies, landfill design, waste, water and wastewater lab analysis.
- Technical advisor for national authorities and local municipalities on waste, water and sanitation aspects, memberships in national committees and international agencies working in water, sanitation and environmental sectors.
- International business development and marketing activities in Jordan, Germany and Palestine, appraisal, translation, preparation of tender documents and reports writing, technical review of unit operation design and feasibility studies for waste, water and wastewater treatment facilities.
13. EXPERIENCE IN SPECIFIC COUNTRIES:
Country: Jordan Period: October 1981- September 1983
Details: Sales Department of Qattan Medical Company, sales man for scientific chemicals and equipment in medical and science technology sectors; teacher Nazareth Girls High School, Research Assistant, Biological Sciences Department, University of Jordan.
Country: Germany Period: October 1983- July 1996
Details: October 1983- June 1987: Ph.D. research conduction in sanitary and environmental engineering at Braunschweig Technical University (BTU), management of research projects at BTU and FAL Institute of Technology, Volkenrode, Braunshweig.
November 1988- June 1990: Graduate Research Assistant, monitoring of lab scale bioreactors for municipal sewage treatment including industrial wastewater from Volkswagen Auto Industry and Brausnchweig Central Slaughter House, water and biosolids lab analysis and unit operation control of PhD research, proposal, co-supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. research projects, leachate quality analysis.
July 1990- July 1996: Deputy Head of Engineering Office and Project Manager for several water and sanitation projects in various engineering offices in western and eastern parts of Germany (examples: Dr. Sonnenburg Ingenieurgesellschaft GmbH and Acerplan GmbH -Welshwater/Hyder Ltd.) design and planning of 30 wastewater treatment facilities with design capacities between 50 and 500,000 inhabitants, feasibility studies of community development projects, conduction of environmental impact studies (EIAs), surface water level modeling using software programs, projects acquisition, technical advisor for two German Federal Environmental Ministries on water and wastewater issues; technical review of several water and wastewater master plans.
Country: Palestine/West Bank &Gaza Period: August 1996-August 1998
Details: CIM/GTZ Expert for the Head of the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA), Head of the Technical Department, review of water, waste and sanitation projects, community consultancy services and professional training, PWA representative on sanitation sphere and presentations of technical papers at national and international conferences, conduction of and core team leader for several environmental studies (USAID water supply project; impact of Jewish colonies on Palestinian natural resources, membership in several national committees on water, sanitation and environment as the sub Technical Committee within the Joint Water Committee and the water and environment of the Palestinian Institution for Standards, conduction of sanitation studies, development of national standards and guidelines on water and wastewater issues.
Country: Palestine/West Bank &Gaza Period: Since December 1997 to present
Details: Birzeit University, Institute for Water Studies, Former Head of the M.Sc. Programs in Water Science and Engineering, education and research, Co-founder of the new M.Sc. programs in Water and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, upgrading of old courses and development of new environmental courses; EIA, Bioremediation, and Biomonitoring, and team leader for several EU funded projects in water and sanitation, development and conduction of training programs, member in the University Academic Council and in four M.Sc. programs, development of environmental strategy for Birzeit university, provision of community service and advise on water quality assurance in water engineering lab.
14. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE RECORD:
Date: Since September 1998
Location: Birzeit, West Bank, Palestine
Institution: Birzeit University (BZU), Institute of Water Studies (WSI)
Position: Head of M.Sc. Program in Water Science and Engineering
Responsibilities: Education and research in three M.Sc. programs, water and wastewater engineering, water science and technology, urban planning and design, course development of EIA, Bioremediation and Biomonitoring, analysis of waste, water and wastewater, consultancy services for Palestinian communities, project management and research proposals development, co-organization of local conferences and seminars, training programs preparation and conduction of EIA studies, former Head of M.Sc. programs, council memberships of WSI and BZU.
Water and Wastewater Quality Analysis Program
Project Financing UNESCO/Name of Client, Water Research Center/Al Azhar University Gaza; Position: Team Leader, Sanitary Engineer
Development of tailor made training program on water and wastewater analysis, technical and financial proposal writing, program organization and instructor for site visits to sewage works, program evaluation and final report writing.
Wascapal (October 1996 - June 2004)
Project Financing: SAIL-Holland/Name of Client: Faculty of Engineering latter Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine
Position: Member of the Technical Team, Sanitary Engineer
EU funded project, project staff meeting, technical report writing, annual meetings of project partners, supervision of M.Sc. students offered scholarships from the project, organization of a local conference on capacity building in water sector, member of the organization committee, local supervisor for two PhD students on low-cost treatment using natural systems as a post-treatment technology, and economical analysis of wastewater reclamation and reuse in MENA region.
Wasteval I and II (July 2001 - July 2004)
Project Financing: SAIL-Holland/Name of Client: Faculty if Engineering latter Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine
Position: Project Coordinator, Sanitary Engineer
EU funded project, proposal writing and daily scientific coordination, project staff meeting, technical report writing, annual meetings of project partners, supervision of M.Sc. students offered by scholarships from the project, local supervisor for a PhD student on anaerobic waste water treatment using UASB technology. After his promotion, the new PhD staff followed up the Wasteval II coordination.
CORETECH (April 2000 – April 2003)
Project Financing: SAIL-Holland/Client Name: Faculty of Engineering, Birzeit University, Palestine
Position: Project Coordinator, Sanitary Engineer
EU funded project, proposal writing and daily scientific coordination, project staff meeting, technical report writing, annual meetings of project partners, supervision of three M.Sc. students offered by scholarships from the project worked on low-cost treatment technologies using integrated UASB rector/two-stage biofilters.
MEDA project (January 2003- April 2007)
Project Financing: EU/Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Birzeit University
Position: Member of the Technical Team, Sanitary Engineer
EU funded project, proposal development and technical writing, trainer and training programs development, project staff meeting, supervision of M.Sc. students offered by scholarships from the project, development of reuse guidelines, and design review of the onsite plant for agricultural reuse.
AED/USAID Project (July 2004 – June 2006)
Project Financing: USAID/Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Dept. Biology and Biochemistry, Birzeit University, Palestine
Position: Project Manager and Research Team Leader, Sanitary Engineer
Through the Ministry of Higher Education/Council for Scientific Research and Faculty of Higher Education at Birzeit University a proposal was developed and submitted, responsible for overall project development, project staff meeting, supervision of M.Sc. students supported by scholarships to work on biofilm characterization and development of a locally packaged onsite treatment system.
MED-REUNET II/INCO CT project (August 2004 – January 2005)
Project Financing: EU/Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Birzeit University
Position: Project Manager and Research Team Leader, Sanitary Engineer
EU funded project, proposal development and technical training workshop, project staff meeting, data analysis and final results discussion, final reports delivery and work on hygienic assessment of Albireh reclaimed wastewater for processed crops irrigation: guidelines development.
TEMPUS JEP project (September 2004- August 2006)
Project Financing: EU/Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Birzeit University
Position: Project Contact Person, M.Sc. Program Co-developer
EU funded project, proposal development and staff technical training, leading of project staff meetings, tasks coordination, report writing, curricula development, upgrading of existing and development of new MSc programs in environmental science and engineering, development of lecture notes, review of developed curricula, library and lab facilities upgrading, student exchange and thesis supervision, website development, MSc. Council membership.
UNESCO/Flanders projects; (Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2006; one extended: July 07)
Project Financing: UNESCO/Flanders, Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Dept. Biol & Biochemistry, Birzeit University, Palestinian Hydrology Group.
Position: Project Manager and Member of Research Groups
Three funded projects; upgrading overloaded waste stabilization ponds using local natural fixed media; investigation of biofilm impacts in water networks; using anaerobic digester for domestic wastewater pre-treatment, proposal development and staff technical training, leading of project staff meetings, tasks coordination, report writing, design criteria development for upgrading of current overloaded urban sewage works, offer MSc fellowships for student and thesis supervision.
WHO/EMRO-TDR grants scheme for operational research (June 05 - July 2006)
Project Financing: WHO, Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Birzeit University, and Palestinian Ministry of Health, Palestine.
Position: Co-Investigator and Member of Research Group
Assessing the quality of water at the household level and improving hygiene practice through identification of barriers that prevent them from changing to best hygiene practices, sampling and analysis of roof water tanks in three Palestinian rural communities; work supervision of research assistant, questionnaire development and data analysis, report writing and results dissemination via specialized workshop and publication of results.
UNESCO/MEDA Training Programs (April - December 2005)
Project Financing: EU/UNESCO, Client Name: Water Studies Institute, Birzeit University and Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC), Palestine.
Position: Training Program Developer and Instructor
Developing of training programs (4) and lecturing materials on EIA, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, monitoring and performance evaluation of sewage works, safe disposal of reclaimed effluent and stabilized biosolids in agricultural applications, training manual for water and wastewater treatment plants operators, environment and IWRM, training programs evaluation, preparation of training manuals.
PRO-MEMBRANE within FB6-INCO-Program (May 2006- May 2008)
Project Financing: EC/INCO-MPC1, Client Names: Water Studies Institute among other 7 partners; Germany, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Syria, Tunisia.
Position: Project Coordinator
Promotion and focusing of current research activities of Membrane Technology in Water Treatment in the Mediterranean Region to identify, map and assess on-going research activities, on-going research in membrane technology, identifying knowledge gaps and barriers for the cooperation of R&D activities and networking of current research in a Mediterranean scope, develop future research activities, multiple activities as raising awareness, real cooperation, young scientist program with awards, web page development, regional and international conferences.
Date: August 1996 – August 1998
Location: Albireh, West Bank, Palestine
Institution: Palestinian Water Authority
Position: CIM/GTZ Technical Advisor
Responsibilities: Technical advice and review of water and sanitation projects, EIA core group leader, capacity building, development of low-cost sanitation options technical evaluation, impact of old dumpsites on water quality, environmental impact assessment, training sessions, workshops, operation manuals, water storage reservoirs; identification of constraints in public water supply sector, water reuse and pollution prevention, as well as water quality management.
Date: February 1995-July 1996
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Company: Acerplan GmbH/Welsh Water Holding Company, Halle-Saale
Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Several Projects on Municipal Waste and Sewage Treatment Facilities; Rohne Helme Rural District, Zeitzer Industrial Sewage Works, landfill design, hydraulic river modeling, planning and design of water/sewer networks and pumping stations, low-cost sanitation projects for rural areas, preparation of feasibility studies and technical reports, review of existing design, conduction of one EIA for Chemnitz Urban Sewage Works to serve 500.000 inhabitants, planning, design, tendering, construction supervision and management, and project acquisition
Date: July 1990- January 1995
Location: Hessen, Germany
Company: Dr. Sonnenburg Ingineering Office GmbH, Hungen, Germany
Position: Deputy Head of Office Director
Responsibilities: Management of Several Waste and Sanitation Projects; EIA conduction for industrial estate expansion and three large wastewater treatment plants, revision of technical reports on Brownfields and old site remediation of Chemical Industry in Bitterfeld City, feasibility studies and design for municipal sewage works in urban cities as Grüna and Klaffenbach, planning and design of several sentral sewage treatment plants; Ursprung and Kirchberg Sewage Works, Central Sewage Works of Chemnitz, Salzwedel, Weissensee and Cunersdorf; population served by these wastewater treatment plants varied between 50 and 500 000 population equivalent.
Date: November 1988- June 1990
Location: Lower Saxony, Germany
Institution: BraunschweigTechnical University and FAL Institute of Technology
Position: Research Assistant
Responsibility: Monitoring of PhD and MSc research work on aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment using lab scale bioreactors for leachate treatment from municipal landfills, slaughter house wastewater and industrial wastewater from the Volkswagen Auto Industry/Wolfsburg and applying conventional activated sludge systems and biofilters using natural and synthetic fixed bed media, process control, water and data analysis, quality assurance and technical report writing.
15. Environmental Education ( B.Sc. & M.Sc. Levels):
B.Sc. Level: (Civil Engineering Department; ENCE) ENCE 520 „Introductory Graduation Project“
ENCE 530 „Advance B.Sc. Graduation Project“
M.Sc. Level: WEEN 634 „Environmental Processes“
MSc Programs in: WEEN 635 „Wastewater Treatment & Reuse“
Water & Environmental Engineering (WEEN) WEEN 638 „Solid Waste Management“
Water and Environmental Science (WESC) WEEN 731 „Advanced Wastewater Treatment“
WEEN 639 "Environmental Impact Assessment"
WESC 730 "Bioremediation"
WESC 736 "Environmental Monitoring"
M.Sc. Program in Urban Planning & Design (UPLD)
UPLD 732 "Urban Environmental Management"
WEEN 860 & UPLD 860 „Thesis“
WEEN 830 & UDPL 830 „Research Seminar I“
WEEN 830 & UDPL 831 „Research Seminar II“.
16. Research Supervision
16.1 M.Sc. Thesis: Thesis studies (selected)
Salim Yahyia (2000) Effects of Environmental Parameters on Nitrification and Denitrification in Duckweed Based and Algae Based Stabilization Containers
Hani Ayed (2000) Development of an Integrated Water Management Strategy for Ramallah Rural Areas.
Imad Al-Zeer (2000) Assessment of Wastewater Reuse for Irrigation in Hebron City.
Musbah Tahboub (2000) Evaluation of Wastewater Treatment Alternatives for Hebron City.
Arqam Hijawi (2001) Investigation of Biological Nitrogen Removal in Natural Treatment Systems.
Nwahda, A. and Al-Sa’ed R. M. (2001). Production of biologically stable water through process performance enhancement of Jericho Water Treatment Plant in Palestine. Proceedings of the Conference on Innovations in Conventional and Advanced Water Treatment Processes, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Johny Theodory (2002) Performance Evaluation And Process Optimization of Talitha Kumi Waste Stabilization Ponds.
Mohammad Naser Amarneh (2002) The Role of Wastewater Characteristics on the Selection of Anaerobic Treatment Technology.
Dima Nazer (2002) Development of a Modified Method for Reducing the Environmental Impact and Economics of the Unhairing-Liming Process in the Leather Tanning Industry.
Abdul-Halim Fuqaha (2003) Development of Two Stage Biofilter as a Post Treatment Option for UASB Pre-treated Domestic Wastewater.
Nuha Ghneim (2003) Quantification of Nitrification and Denitrification Rates in Algae Based and Duckweed Based Waste Stabilization Ponds.
Taghrid Hithnawi (2004) Septage Characterization and Impact Assessment on the Treatment Efficiency of Albireh Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Sana Mobarak (2004) Socio-Cultural and Economical Analysis of Onsite Sanitation Systems in Ramallah District.
Naser Abu Sharbak (2004) Marginal Opportunity Cost Pricing For Wastewater Disposal: A Case Study Of RAMBIR District.
Subhi Samhan (2005) Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using Integrated UASB- Pond systems: Comparison of Pathogens Removal Efficacy.
Ghassan Daghra (2005) Pollution and Water Quality Assessment of Wadi Al Qilt.
Munir Sa`ad (2006) Developing an Environmental Management System for Birzeit University.
Ongoing research (selected):
Dima Judeh (2004) The Impact Assessment of Urbanism on the Palestinian Environment: A Case Study of Municipal Landfills in Ramallah-Albireh District.
Nimmer Ibrahim (2005). Development of Low-cost Biofilters to Enhance the Quality of Anaerobically Pretreated Domestic Effluent.
Samarah Nasser (2005) Fate and Impacts of Heavy Metals of Albireh Stabilized Biosolids used for Agricultural Applications.
Zaidan Izzat (2005) Investigating the Treatment Performance of Onsite Treatment Systems in Palestinian Rural Communities.
16.2 M.Sc. Thesis: Research Seminar Thesis (selected):
Abu Yaqoub, E. and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2001) Current Status of Treated Wastewater Use in the Mediterranean Countries with Emphasis on Israeli Experience. Technical report, unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Abu Zaid, S., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2001) Sludge Bulking and Foaming in Activated Sludge Systems: Causes and Preventive Measures. Technical report, unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Abu-Saoud, Y., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2001) Organization and Costs of Septage Disposal. Technical report. unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Tarifi, S., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2001) Recycling of Scrap Tires as a Tool for Pollution Minimization.
Abu-Saoud, Y., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2002) Technological and financial aspects of septage management. Technical report. unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Abu Gharbieh, I., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2002) Dangerous Pollution Loads From Industrial Discharges: Sources Reduction. Technical report, unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Mustafa, A., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2002) Effluent Pre-treatment Options for Tannery Industries in Hebron City: Technical and Economical Aspects. Technical report, unpublished, Institute for Water Studies, Birzeit University, Palestine.
Ghannam, M., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2003) Olive Mill Wastewater in Palestine: Disposal Problems and Solutions
Salah, M.S., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2003) Potential and Significance of Wastewater Reuse and Biosolids Utilization from Albireh Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Ghannam, M., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2004) Disposal Problems and Feasible Treatment Methods of Olive Mill Wastewater in Palestine
Salaymeh, M., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2004) Treatment Options for the Removal of Microbial Pathogens from Drinking Water sources
Sandouka, A., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2004) Natural Organic Matter in Drinking Water: Health Aspects and Methods of Treatment
Fitiani, A., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2004) Experiences in Operation & Maintenance of Sewer Networks
Salah, M., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005) Utilization Potential of Treated and Stabilized Sludge from Albireh Wastewater Treatment in Agricultural Purposes.
Adi, Q. S., Abu-Madi, M., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture with a case Study of Albireh Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Al-Muhtaseb, I., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005) Recycling Feasibility of Domestic Solid Waste: A Case Study of Birzeit Village.
Al-Jaas, H., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2006) Critique Analysis for the Current Palestinian Standards for Treated Effluent Reuse.
Jardaneh, H., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2006) Environmental Impact Assessment of Cement Fabric in Ramallah City.
17. PUBLICATIONS (Selected Publications in refereed Journals and at Conferences; 2000-2006)
§ Al-Sa`ed, R. and Hithnawi, T. (2006). Domestic septage characteristics and co-treatment impacts on Albireh wastewater treatment plant efficiency. Dirasat, (in press).
§ Fuqaha, A, and Al-Sa`ed, R. M. (2006). Development of a two-stage biofilter system to enhance the effluent quality of a UASB pre-treated domestic sewage. Dirasat, (in press).
§ Ali, M., Al-Sa`ed, R., Mahmoud, N. (2006). Assessment of UASB technology as a pre-treatment stage for domestic wastewater. Arabian J. Science and Engineering (in press).
§ Al-Sa’ed, R. (2006). Sustainability of natural and mechanized aerated ponds for domestic and municipal wastewater treatment in Palestine. Water International, 31(4), in press.
§ Al-Sa’ed, R. (2006). Research and partnerships for sustainable management of water and environmental resources in Palestine: Water Studies Institute a case. Water International, (IWRA), in revision.
§ Al-Sa’ed, R. (2005). Obstacles and chances to cut pollution load discharges from the urban Palestine. Water International, (IWRA), 30(4), 538-544.
§ Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005). Education and research capacity building in environmental science and engineering: Water Studies Institute of Birzeit University a case. Proc. Eco-Tech 05 & 2nd Baltic Symposium on Environmental Chemistry, Kalmar University, 28.11.-03.12.2005, Sweden.
§ Ghannam, M., Zimmo, O., and Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005). Assessment of recycling perspectives for olive mill solid waste in Palestine. Proc. Intl. conference on water: Values and right, May 2-4, Palestine.
§ Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005). Evaluation of pathogens in reclaimed effluent used for industrial crops irrigation: A Case Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (in revision).
§ Samhan, S., Al-Sa`ed, R., Mahmoud, N., and Abu-Madi, M. (2005). Pathogens removal in UASB-septic tanks and Albireh oxidation ditch wastewater treatment plant. Proc. Intl. Workshop on Capacity Building on Wastewater Reuse, 12.-13.05.2005, Spain.
§ Samhan, S., Al-Sa`ed, R., Mahmoud, N., and Abu-Madi, M. (2005). Pathogens removal in UASB-septic tank. Proc. Intl. Workshop on Capacity Building on Wastewater Reuse, 12.-13.05.2005, Spain.
§ Abu-Madi, M., Al-Sa’ed, R., Braadbaart, O., and Alaerts, G. (2005). Financial performance of wastewater treatment technologies in Jordan and Tunisia. Proc. Intl. conference on water: Values and right, May 2-4, Palestine.
§ Al-Sa`ed, R. (2005). Advancing environmental education and training for sustainable management of environmental resources in Palestine. Applied Environmental Education and Communication. (in revision).
§ Al-Sa’ed, R. (2005). Technical and socio-cultural assessment of urban and rural wastewater treatment facilities in Palestine. Intl. J. Env. Pollut., (in revision).
§ Theodory, J., Al-Sa`ed, R.M. (2002). Performance evaluation and monitoring of an appropriate low-cost wastewater treatment technology for small Palestinian communities. Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse, Crete- Heraklion, Greece.
§ Abu Madi, M., Braadbaart, O., Al-Sa’ed, R., Alaerts, G. (2002). Acceptance and willingness of farmers to pay for irrigation with reclaimed wastewater in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse, Crete- Heraklion, Greece.
§ Abu-Madi, M., Alaerts, G., Braadbart, O., Al-Sa`ed, R. (2002). Conceptual framework for wastewater reuse in the Middle East and North Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference on Waste Management, Spain.
§ Sanders, W., Zeeman, G., Al-Sa’ed, R., Fayyad, M., Khassab, G., Angelakis, A., El Gohary, F., van Lier, B. J., (2001). Appropriate agricultural use of treated effluent under (semi-) arid climate conditions. Proceedings of the MedAqua Conference, June 11-12, Amman, Jordan.
§ Abu-Madi, M., Al-Sa`ed, R., Braadbart, O., Alaerts, G. (2000). Selection criteria for appropriate sanitation in the Palestinian rural and semi-urban communities. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Sector Capacity Building and Research in Palestine, Birzeit University, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Birzeit, Palestine.
§ Mahmoud, A.N., Al-Sa`ed, R., Zeeman, G., Lettinga, G. (2000). Anaerobic treatment of domestic wastewater under Mediterranean conditions. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Sector Capacity Building and Research in Palestine, Birzeit University, Department of Civil Engineering, Birzeit, Palestine.
§ Al-Sa’ed R.M. (2000). Wastewater management for small communities in Palestine. Proceedings of the Technical Expert consultation on appropriate and innovative wastewater management for small communities in EMR countries. WHO/CWHA, Amman, Jordan.
