Poster #8 - Alanoud Al-Ragum

Associate Research Scientist, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Safat, Kuwait

Biography

Alanoud is a civil engineer who has a main interest in coastal processes and management. She completed her PhD from the University of Southampton, in March 2015, focusing on sediment transport in tidal inlets. During her time at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), she has been involved in different projects in Kuwait, such as the setting up of a numerical model to study the flushing system of the different phases of Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City and the rehabilitation of Failaka Island marina. Her work consists of a combination of consultations, field surveys, laboratory experiments, on-the-job training, and co-supervising university students. Alanoud participated in both international and local conferences and workshops in addition to organizing seminars, her most recent was the inauguration of KISR’s new marine monitoring buoy system in November 2015. Currently, Alanoud is leading a three year project with the Kuwait Environment Public Authority on establishing the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) framework for the State of Kuwait. The project includes engaging with key stakeholders on a regular basis, updating policies and laws related to ICZM, and developing guidelines through environment impact assessment and best practices. With the increase of coastal projects in the area, the outcome of this project will be a step towards sustainable development for the country.