Climate Change and Water Resources in Mediterranean Countries: Climate Change and Water Crisis

The book provides the opportunity to connect with experts on water treatment techniques, eco-hydrology, hydro-informatics, emerging pollutants in water resources and water management from all over the world. Water is still one of the most significant problems in the world and especially in the Mediterranean region. In this thematic book, all possible approaches and suggestions aimed at finding solutions to overcome water scarcity, better alternatives to treat wastewater and ensuring access to clean water for all communities are valuable subjects that are included for directing authorities to take a step further towards overcoming water-related problems for everyone around the world.

In 1982, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Gökçekuş received his degree in Geological Engineering Department at Ankara University. Then, in 1984 he commenced his M.Sc. degree at Middle East Technical University.  From 1983 to 1990, he was a research assistant in the Geological Engineering Department at METU. In 1990, he received his Ph.D. degree in Geological Engineering Department. In 1992 and 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, respectively, and to the rank of Professor in 2001. His research interests include renewable energy, environment, groundwater, rainfall-runoff modelling, and artificial intelligence applications to hydro-environmental engineering, hydro-informatics and computational hydraulics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Youssef Kassem received his B.Sc. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Near East University, Cyprus, in 2009 and 20011, respectively. He then continued his graduate study in Mechanical Engineering in thefield of thermo-fluid at Near East University, Cyprus, and graduated in 2017. Dr. Kassem was with the Faculty of Engineering, Near East University as Assistant Professor from 2018-2019 and Associate Professor from 2020-present. His research interests include renewable energy, climate energy, sustainable development, and artificial intelligence applications for mechanical and environmental engineering.