Ahmed Bdour, Ph.D, ASCE A.M – JORDAN
Dr. Ahmed Bdour is a Full Professor of Civil Engineering at The Hashemite University, Jordan, with a Ph.D. from Washington State University (USA, 2004). A civil and environmental engineering specialist, his expertise in water treatment, environmental modeling, and sustainable infrastructure uniquely informs a research focus on drowning prevention. He investigates the critical role of engineered water environments, such as reservoirs, canals, and treatment facilities in drowning risk and advocates for the integration of preventative safety design into water infrastructure projects. With over 59 peer-reviewed publications and a history of leading funded projects that bridge research and practical application,
Dr. Bdour is committed to developing evidence-based, engineering-led strategies to enhance water safety and reduce drowning fatalities in water-scarce and developing regions.