Coordinator of the Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre
Dr. Firas Aljanabi is currently serving as the coordinator of the Global Water and Climate Adaptation Centre. With a long-standing affiliation with TU Dresden in Germany, he has held the position of senior lecturer for several years, accumulating extensive expertise in project management within the international landscape. Prior to this, Dr. Aljanabi served as an expert and scientific officer at the United Nations in Switzerland, while also holding a significant role as a department head at the Ministry of Environment in Iraq. Dr. Aljanabi's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Water Resources Management, which he obtained in 2014. He also holds an M.Sc. in Hydro Science and Engineering from TU Dresden, Germany, achieved in 2009, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Babylon University, Iraq, acquired in 2002. His diverse educational journey has equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of various disciplines related to water, climate change, and engineering. Dr. Aljanabi's comprehensive experience and academic accomplishments position him as a respected professional in the field of global water and climate adaptation.