Ghazi Abu Rumman
Dr. Ghazi Abu Rumman
Executive Director
Location:
Amman
Jordan
JO
Home Phone:
+962 797654400
Mobile Phone:
+962 777054400
Degree:
Ph.D., University of Western Australia 2010
M.Sc. University of Sydney, Australia 2004
B.Sc. University of Jordan 1993
Research Interests:
Artificial and natural groundwater recharge/discharge
Brackish water
Climate change adaptation
Desalination
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Groundwater pollution and degradation
Groundwater socioeconomics and policy
Modeling the water/food/energy nexus
Modern irrigations systems
On-farm water-use efficiency and productivity
Planning for the agricultural season
Rural water and sanitation/decentralized systems
Soil and water management
System-wide water use management and modeling
Treated wastewater reuse
Water and wastewater treatment
Water awareness
Water service delivery
Water utility financial sustainability
Water valuation and pricing
Community Interests:
Publications
Belhaj, MF, Al-Dakheel, AJ, McCann, IR, Shabbir, GM, Abu Rumman, G, and Al Gailani, AQA. 2013. Selection of high yielding and stable safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) genotypes under salinity stress. Agricultural. Sci. Res. J.: ARJ-13-0087.Abu Rumman, G. 2012, Reuse of Saline Groundwater in Landscaping. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International, 3 (4): 169-173. ISSN 2219-4304, IDOSI Publications.
Abu Rumman, G. 2012. Innovative technology to measure date palm water use. ISHS (In press).
Rumman, Ghazi Abu, Edward G. Barrett-Lennard, and Timothy D. Colmer. 2013. "Enhancing The Quality of Turfgrasses with Saline Groundwater." Developments in Soil Salinity Assessment and Reclamation. Springer Netherlands, 2013. 405-418.
Abu Rumman, G, Barrett-Lennard, E and Colmer, TD. 2009. Halophytic turfgrasses and their potential use on salt-affected areas. Australian Turfgrass Management Journal, 11.1(2009), pp. 46-47.
Abu Rumman, G, Barrett-Lennard, E and Colmer, TD. 2008. Understanding salt and water dynamics to enhance the quality of turfgrasses irrigated with saline ground water in a Mediterranean environment. An evaluation of four species. 5th International Crop Congress April 13-18, 2008 • Jeju, Korea.
Abu Rumman, G, Barrett-Lennard, E and Colmer, TD. 2008. Understanding salt and water dynamics to enhance the quality of turfgrasses irrigated with saline ground water in a Mediterranean environment. 2nd International Salinity Forum, 30 March – 3 April, 2008 • Adelaide, Australia.
Abu Rumman, G, Barrett-Lennard, E and Colmer, TD. 2007. Understanding salt and water dynamics to enhance the quality of turfgrasses irrigated with saline ground water in a Mediterranean environment. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, November 4-8, 2007 • New Orleans, USA.
Abu Rumman, G, Barrett-Lennard, E and Colmer, TD. 2007. An Evaluation of Four Turfgrass Species when Irrigated with Saline Groundwater. The Fourth UWA Turf Research Seminar Day, 28th June 2007, UWA.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2003. Screening and evaluation of salinity tolerance, growth, yield potential and forage quality-selected cultivars/accessions of pearl millet and sorghum under field conditions. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2003. PP37-41, Dubai, UAE
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2004. Optimizing management practices for maximum production of two salt-tolerant grasses: Sporobuls virgincus and Distichlis spicata. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2004. PP33-36, Dubai, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2004. Optimizing management practices for maximum production of three Atriplex species under high salinity levels. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2004. PP38-39, Dubai, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2005. Development of sustainable salt-tolerant forages for sheep and goat production. The Sixth Annual Research Conference. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Al-Ain, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2003. Evaluation of salinity tolerance and yield of 280 barley varieties and accessions. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2003. PP47-48, Dubai, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2003. Screening for salt-tolerant among selected pigeonpea and groundnut varieties under controlled conditions. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2003. PP20-22, Dubai, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2004. Screening for salt-tolerant among large collections of buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris), safflower, fodderbeat and lablab. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Annual Report 2004. PP52-53, Dubai, UAE.
Dakheel, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2005. Investigation of elite date palm and olive varieties for salt-tolerance. International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA). Dubai, UAE. (In press).
Darwish, F and Abu Rumman, G. 1999. Effect of different levels of salinity, irrigation and fertilization on Okra growth and development. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 5/99. Al-Ain, UAE.
Masoum, A and Abu Rumman, G. 1997. Effect of different planting depths on growth of Tomato. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 1/97. Al-Ain, UAE.
Hamlawi, Z and Abu Rumman, G. 1998. Effect of reflective mulch on resistance of plant to Virus diseases in cucurbits. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 5/98. Al-Ain, UAE.
Masoum, A and Abu Rumman, G. 1999. Comparing between different organic fertilizers on tomato productivity and performance. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 4/99. Al-Ain, UAE.
Masoum, A and Abu Rumman, G. 1998. Comparison of direct seeding and transplanting on earlier productivity of watermelon and muskmelon. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 4/98. Al-Ain, UAE.
Saoud, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2000. Effect of six fertilizing levels on growth of tomato in green houses. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 2/2000. Al-Ain, UAE.
Badawy, A and Abu Rumman, G. 1999. Effect of different organic fertilizers on growth and development of (Lawsonia, Vinca and Hibiscus). United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 3/99. Al-Ain, UAE.
Badawy, A and Abu Rumman, G. 1999. Effect of growth regulator on growth and flowering of carnation. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 6/99. Al-Ain, UAE.
Badawy, A and Abu Rumman, G. 2000. Effect of chemical scarification on growth germination of Tibuana sbeciosa seeds. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 3/2000. Al-Ain, UAE.
Badawy, A and Abu Rumman, G. Effect of different chemical fertilizers on growth and flowering of Petunia. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Report no. 2/98. Al-Ain, UAE.
Akiyoshi, M and Abu Rumman, G. 1998. Rockwool testing cultivation. Final report in collaboration between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)–Japan and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, UAE.