Waleed Zubari
Dr. Waleed Zubari
Associate Professor, Water Resources Management Program
Location:
Manama
Bahrain
BH
Office Phone:
+973 23917 880
Degree:
Ph.D., Hydrogeology Colorado State University, Colorado 2014
M.Sc., Hydrogeology Ohio University, Ohio 1987
B.Sc., Geology University of Alexandria, Egypt 1980
Research Interests:
Artificial and natural groundwater recharge/discharge
Groundwater pollution and degradation
Groundwater socioeconomics and policy
Community Interests:
Publications
Review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the North Town in the Kingdom of Bahrain Using the Rapid Impact Assessment Matrix (RIAM). Waleed A Alsaid, Sabah S Aljenaid, and Waleed K Zubari. King Abdulaziz University Journal: Meteorology, Environment, and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences, vol. 23 (2): 227-250 (in Arabic).Assessment of Hafira Hazardous Industrial Landfill in the Kingdom of Bahrain Using GIS and Basel Convention Standards. Sarah A Al-Bugmi, Sabah S Al-Jenaid, Basil N Al-Yousfi, and Waleed K Zubari. Journal of the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies, vol. 38 (144), 2012: 227-251 (in Arabic).
Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Surface Pollution Using GIS in the State of Kuwait. Part II: Groundwater Pollution Hazard: Relationship between Groundwater Vulnerability and Existing Land use Activities. Al-Tahow, J., Al-Ajmi, A, and Zubari, W. K. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 28(1), 2010: 42-46 (in Arabic).
Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Surface Pollution Using GIS in the State of Kuwait. Part I: Groundwater Intrinsic Vulnerability Mapping. Al-Tahow, J., Al-Ajmi, A, and Zubari, W. K. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 27(4), 2009: 237-246 (in Arabic).
Management and Sustainability of Groundwater Resources in Bahrain. Zubari, W. K. and Lori, I. J. Water Policy Journal, vol. 8, 2006: 127-145.
Spatial and Temporal Trends in Groundwater Resources in Bahrain, 1992-2002. Zubari, W. K. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, vol. 10 (1), 2005: 57-67.
Assessing the Sustainability of non-renewable brackish groundwater in feeding an RO Desalination Plant in Bahrain. Zubari, W. K. Desalination, vol. 159 (3), 2003: 211-224.
Status of Desertification in the GCC countries and Suggest Combating Policies. Abahussain, A., Abdo, A. S., Zubari, W. K., and El-Din, M. N. Attaawun, vol. 57, 2003: 13-50 (In Arabic).
Alternative Water Resources Management Policies in West Asia. Zubari, W. K. Industry and Environment, vol. 25 (1), 2002: 43-47.
Desertification in the Arab Region: Analysis of Current Status and Trends. Abahussain, A. A., Abdu A. Sh., Zubari, W. K., Alaa El-Din. M. N., and M Abdulraheem. Journal of Arid Environments, vol. 51,2002: 521-454.
A Policy Framework for Combating Desertification in the Arab Region. Abdu A. Sh., Abahussain, A. A., Zubari, W. K., M. N. Alaa El-Din. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, 2001, vol. 19 (3): 112-120.
The Dammam Aquifer in Bahrain - Hydrochemical Characterization and Alternatives of Management of Groundwater Quality. Zubari, W.K. Hydrogeology Journal, 1999, vol. 7 (2): 197-208.
Towards the establishment of a total water cycle management and re-use program in the GCC countries. Al-Zubari, W. K. Desalination, 120(1998): 3-14.
Environmental History of Natural Springs in Bahrain. Al-Qusaibi, H.A., Abahussain, A.A., and Zubari, W.K. Al-Watheekah, July, 1998, vol. 34: 46-71 (in Arabic).
Spatial and Temporal Trends in Groundwater Salinity in Bahrain. Zubari, W.K., Khater, A.R., Al-Noaimi, M.A., and S.S. Al-Junaid. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, June, 1997, vol. 22 (1C): 81-94.
The Applicability of the WHO Drinking Water Guidelines to an arid region. Zubari, W.K., Madani, I.M., Al-Junaid, S.S., and M. Al-Noaimi. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, vol. 6 (4), 1996: 263-276.
Transient Behavior of the Rus-Umm Er Radhuma Aquifer in Bahrain. Journal of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies, vol. 81, 1996, pp. 175-199, Zubari, W.K.
A Study of the Quality of Groundwater in Bahrain during the Period 1941 to 1992. Journal of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies, vol. 78, 1995, pp. 99-114, Zubari, W.K, Madany. I.M., Al-Junaid, S.S., and S. Al-Manaai (in Arabic).
Brackish Groundwater Resources in Bahrain: Current Exploitation, Numerical Evaluation and Prospect for Utilization. Water Resources Management, vol. 9, 1995, pp.277-297, Zubari, W.K. and A. R. Khater.
Trends in the Quality of Groundwater in Bahrain with Respect to Salinity, 1941-1992. Environment International, vol. 20, no. 6, 1994, pp. 739-746, Zubari, W.K., Madany, I. M., Al-Junaid, S. S., and S. Al-Manaai.
Development Impacts on Groundwater Resources in Bahrain. International Journal of Water Resources Development, vol. 9, no. 3, 1993, pp. 263-279, Zubari, W.K., Mubarak, A.M., and I. M. Madany.