Oulad Heddar Ibtissam

Oulad Heddar Ibtissam

Category : Environment - Urban planning - Architecture - Geography

OULAD HEDDAR Ibtissam

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PhD Student

PAN African University, Institute of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation, Kenya

Fields of specialty: Environment, Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography

Origins & Education

Born on August 27, 1998, in Ghardaia, Algeria, Ibtissam Oulad Heddar completed her secondary education at Moufdi Zakaria High School in Ghardaia. She then pursued her academic journey at Ghardaia University in Algeria, where she obtained a State Engineer degree in Urban Hydraulics. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral studies at the PAN African University, Institute of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya, where she is deepening her research in the field of sustainable water resource management.

Scientific Career

Ibtissam Oulad Heddar's scientific career revolves around several major axes:

  • State Engineer in Urban Hydraulics specialized in wastewater reuse after triple treatment using natural and biological materials
  • Temporary professor at the University of Ghardaia for 4 years, where she taught in the field of hydraulics
  • Hydraulic and Urban Project Monitoring Officer at the Architectural, Agricultural, and Environmental Design Office of Ben Messaoud Hadj Mohamed in Ghardaia
  • PhD student at the PAN African University, Institute of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya, where she continues her research on innovative water treatment technologies

Her research work primarily focuses on developing sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment and reuse, with a particular emphasis on using natural and biological materials. This approach is part of an integrated water resource management and water security perspective, particularly in arid zones like the Algerian Sahara.

Distinctions & Recognition

Ibtissam Oulad Heddar has actively participated in several scientific events of national scope and has contributed to the scientific literature in her field:

  • Participation in the National Forum on the Waste Recycling Process in Algeria, Reality and Challenges, with a presentation entitled: "Development of Purified Water Reuse Technology" at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of M'sila, Algeria
  • Participation in the Study Day on Integrated Water Management and Requirements for Achieving Water Security, with a presentation entitled: "Water Resources Security in Algeria, Purified Water Reuse" at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Management, University of Ghardaïa, Algeria
  • Participation in the Study Day on Water Management and Environmental Impacts in the Algerian Sahara (GEISA), with a poster entitled: "Roles of Unconventional Water Resources in Achieving Water Security: Purified Water Reuse as a Model" at the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Ghardaïa, Algeria
  • Publication of a scientific article entitled "Impact of sand depth on pollution parameter removal in treated wastewater from the Kaf Doukhane STWW (Ghardaïa, Algeria)" in the Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment (ELSEVIER, Class A) in July 2024

Impact & Influence

Ibtissam Oulad Heddar's research work on wastewater reuse after triple treatment using natural and biological materials has a significant impact in several key areas:

  • Water resource conservation: Her project contributes to reducing pressure on natural resources, thus enhancing water sustainability in areas suffering from water scarcity
  • Environmental protection: The use of natural and biological materials in treatment reduces negative environmental impacts compared to conventional chemical methods
  • Economic benefits: Reusing treated water contributes to reducing economic costs for individuals and companies
  • Water quality improvement: The techniques developed make water safer for use in agriculture and industry
  • Sustainable development: The project supports the concept of sustainable development by reducing the overconsumption of natural resources and minimizing pollution
  • Water security: Her research contributes to ensuring water security in areas suffering from water scarcity, providing sustainable water sources for various communities

Overall, the results of her studies play an important role in improving water management and developing sustainable solutions to future water problems, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.

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