The International Council (IC) of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) congratulates the following Visiting International Fellows to the 2007 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress in Tampa, Florida:

Fellow: Mr. Haider A. Ali Alhemairi, Dar Iraq Company for Engineering Consultants and University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IRAQ

Host: Dr. Rollin Hotchkiss (M. ASCE)

Paper title: Minimizing leakage rates in water distribution networks through optimal valves settings
To see a report of Mr. Alhemairi’s visit, click here

Fellow: Dr. Ahmed Bdour, Hashemite University, JORDAN

Host: Dr. Mark Stone (A.M. ASCE)

Paper title: Perspectives on sustainable wastewater treatment technologies and reuse options in the urban areas of the Mediterranean region

To see a report of Dr. Bdour’s visit, click here

Fellow: Dr. Nyanjyoti Pathak, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, INDIA

Host: Mr. Ananta Nath (M. ASCE)

Paper title: Modeling approach towards eco-restoration strategies for the polluted tributaries of the Brahmaputra River system

To see a report of Dr. Pathak’s visit, click here

In addition to presenting their papers at the Congress, the Fellows also participated in a special panel discussion on international water and environmental issues. Each Fellow also participated in professional exchange activities during their visit to the United States (see their reports for more details).

The Fellows were selected based on a competitive review of their applications. Please see application information for more details on the procedures for applying for the fellowship.

For more information, please contact Cristiane Queiroz Surbeck or Stacy Langsdale.

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