Dr. Ali Adan, SENIOR SCIENTISt/LECTURER, department of PHYSICS, EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR & UNIVERSITY IMAM, THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA

PHONE: +254722961233; EMAIL: AADAN@TUKENYA.AC.KE

adan@achews.org

Dr. Ali Adan, assuming the role of Senior Assistant Registrar for Student Support Services, Senior Scientist/Lecturer & Imam at the Technical University of Kenya in June 2023, is a distinguished academic and seasoned professional scientist with a wealth of experience in the fields of environmental science, education, and research. His academic affiliations are marked by senior positions as a lecturer and research fellow in the Department of Physics, Earth & Environmental Sciences.  Dr. Ali serve in the Board of Kenya Muslims Charitable Society and also he is the Patron to the Muslim Students Association of the Technical University of Kenya. Previously, Dr. Adan served as a senior lecturer in the School of Education at Umma University, where he held key roles, including Registrar of Research, Innovation, and Outreach Affairs, and Acting Registrar of Planning, Administration, and Development. Dr. Adan’s academic journey is underscored by significant achievements, including a PhD in Environmental and Biosystem Engineering from the University of Nairobi in 2009. His academic prowess extends to a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Denmark Technical University, complemented by a certificate in environmental management in the tropics from the same institution. His journey, marked by significant achievements in the broader academic community, reflects a commitment to excellence in environmental science, education, disaster prevention, policy analysis and research in support of the SDGs.

Throughout his career, Dr. Adan has held key roles in academia and research, contributing to fields such as heritage science, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and disaster management as he worked with National Museums of Kenya as a Senior Research Scientist from 1998-2014. As a registered environmental consulting specialist with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), he actively engages in environmental management initiatives and is a member of esteemed organizations like the Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK), the Kenya DAAD Scholars Association, and the Kenya Society of Environmental, Biological, and Agricultural Engineers (KeSEBAE). Dr. Adan’s leadership in biodiversity conservation projects and securing research funding for critical environmental studies demonstrates his commitment to addressing pressing environmental and climate change challenges. His involvement in national initiatives, including policy formulation and environmental education, underscores his dedication to advancing environmental sustainability.

In addition to his academic and professional endeavors, Dr. Adan is the founder and Director Technical, Public and Policy Affairs and Senior Consulting Scientist; Reg.NEMA Lead Expert at the Africa Centre for Health Environment and Water Services, further highlighting his commitment to research, training, and collaboration in addressing complex environmental and water resources issues. Dr. Adan’s research focus on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Integrated Water and Blue Economy Resources underscores his dedication to finding innovative solutions to environmental challenges. His contributions, including authoring scientific papers and participating in global conferences, showcase his impact on academia and policy formulation. Dr. Adan has mentored and supervised a number of postgraduate research at the various universities in Kenya. In summary, Dr. Adan’s has a multidisciplinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion to serve the broader academic and environmental community.