Environmental Specialist Team (DSFG - EST)
About DSFG-EST
DSFG-EST (Environmental Specialist Team) is a new-born specialized team within DSFG, dedicated to environmental, water, and sustainability topics. The team will officially launch their work in January 2026.
The team brings together environmental experts, engineers, and academics to:
Our Vision
To contribute to a sustainable environmental future for Syria by strengthening scientific cooperation, advancing environmental research, and enabling knowledge exchange between Syrian, German, and international institutions.
We aim to empower universities, researchers, and young professionals to actively participate in environmental protection, water security, and climate-related solutions.
Our Goals
- Strengthen academic and scientific cooperation in environmental fields.
- Initiate and develop funded environmental projects addressing urgent local needs.
- Promote environmental research, with a focus on water and natural resources.
- Build sustainable environmental specialist networks between Syrian, German, and international partners.
Team Member Profiles
Ing. Mhd Taher Alrajoula
MSc in Environmental Sciences
MSc in Water Resources Management
Experience in environmental and water research and consulting
Ing. Hussam Alddin Alchaar
BSc in Chemistry – Technische Universität Dresden
MSc in Waste Management, Remediation of Contaminated Sites, and Circular Economy – Technische Universität Dresden
Experience in environmental monitoring, analysis, and laboratory research
Dr. Ing. Hasan Idrees
PhD in Water Treatment Technologies – University of Duisburg-Essen
Experience in research project management and international academic collaboration at the University of Duisburg-Essen
Currently: Business Development Manager at Feralco Deutschland GmbH
Dr. Ing. Nahed FARHOUD
PhD in Environmental Engineering – Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Aleppo
Experience in environmental inspection and environmental impact assessment
Currently: Environmental Directorate of Aleppo
Dr. Ing. Rawda Kal
PhD in Environmental Engineering – Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Aleppo
Experience in environmental inspection and environmental impact assessment
Currently: Environmental Directorate of Aleppo
Ing. Mhd Mazen Altayan
PhD Candidate in Technical Chemistry | University of Duisburg-Essen
MSc in Water Science and Engineering | TU Berlin
MSc in Materials Science and Engineering(Polymer Science) | HIAST
Specialist in water treatment technologies and the practical application of natural materials
Ing. Ibrahim Alsawaf
MSc in Water Resources Management | RWTH Aachen University
Five years of experience in stormwater management and rainwater harvesting
Currently: WTM-Engineers GmbH, Germany
Project Overview
Review Research Study: Bibliometric-Scientometric Review of Syria’s Water Sector Research During the Revolution Period 2011-2025
Water management in Syria is critical for food security, economic development, and public health, yet it faces increasing pressures from climate change, recurrent droughts, population growth, and expanding agricultural and industrial demands. Since 2011, these challenges have intensified due to war-related destruction of water infrastructure, large-scale displacement, the collapse of management systems, and lack of data. In this context, bibliometric and scientometric analyses provide a systematic approach to map the knowledge landscape of Syrian water research. By examining publications from 2011 to 2025, this study identifies research trends, collaboration networks among institutions and authors, key thematic areas, and emerging research gaps, offering a potential source of knowledge for researchers, governments, and international agencies as they strive to restore the water sector’s resilience in a land that remains as thirsty for peace as it is for water.