Roles

Dr. Mubaraka Saad Alghariani is a Libyan academic specializing in Water Sciences, Physical Geography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

She holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Management from the University of Tripoli and has a strong academic background with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in related fields.

Her professional experience includes serving as a faculty member at the University of Tripoli, leading the National Project for Disasters and Crises in the Libyan State, affiliated with the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, and participating in various scientific committees.

Dr. Alghariani has received multiple awards for her research, including the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Council Award in 2020.

She has published extensively on water resources and climate change topics, and she is proficient in several GIS software tools. Additionally, she has conducted numerous training courses and participated in international conferences, contributing significantly to water resource management and environmental sustainability. Her responsibilities at the university include:

1. Teaching: Preparing and delivering lectures and interactive lessons for students, focusing on the basic concepts of water resource management and the importance of GIS and remote sensing in environmental data analysis.

2. Scientific Research: Conducting advanced research in the fields of water and environment, and working on developing new techniques to improve water resource management. This includes participating in scientific conferences and publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Academic Supervision: Guiding students in their research projects and graduation, providing academic support and mentorship to help them develop their practical and theoretical skills.

4. Community Collaboration: Working with governmental and non-governmental organizations to apply academic knowledge to solve environmental problems related to water resources, such as groundwater management, irrigation, and climate change issues.

5. Curriculum Development: Contributing to the update of academic curricula to include the latest developments in GIS and remote sensing, ensuring their alignment with market needs.

6. Training and Workshops: Organizing workshops and training courses for students and professionals to teach them how to use GIS tools and remote sensing techniques in environmental applications.

7. Evaluation and Assessment: Periodically assessing student performance and providing the necessary feedback to improve the educational process.

8. Career Guidance: Assisting students in identifying their career paths and guiding them toward available opportunities in the job market in the fields of water and environment.

Careers

- Faculty member – Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Faculty of Arts and Languages, University of Tripoli (2024 – Present).

- Quality Coordinator, Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Faculty of Arts and Languages, University of Tripoli (2024 – Present).

- Project Director: The Role of Strategic Planning in Crisis and Disaster Management in Libya, Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (2023 – Present).

- Faculty Member, Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (2023 – 2024).

- Academic Researcher, Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (2021 – 2023).

- Head of the Water Analysis Laboratory, Municipality of Tripoli Center (2019 – 2020).

- Part-time faculty member, Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Faculty of Arts and Languages, University of Tripoli (2017 – 2020).

- Part-time Faculty Member, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Mergib University (2016 – 2017).

Research Interests

- Water Resources Management. 

- Google Earth Engine (GEE) for Environmental Studies.

- Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in Environment, Water and Climate. 

- Fuzzy Logic and Hierarchical Analysis in Environmental and Hydrological Studies. 

External Activities

Cooperation with local and international research institutions