UM6P is a research-driven Moroccan university dedicated to advancing innovation, sustainability, and socio-economic development in Morocco and Africa. Through Living Labs and cross-sector partnerships, the university supports applied research on water scarcity, climate resilience, agriculture, and resource efficiency. IWRI, a key institute within UM6P, focuses on sustainable water resources management, hydroinformatics, advanced water technologies, and WEFE Nexus solutions, linking scientific research to decision-making through dedicated research clusters and graduate programs.
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Mohamed Ouarani, Ph.D, Permanent Research Scientist, IWRI/UM6P
International Coordinator of the EMPOWERMed project, leading the development of the hydrological DSS tool for interbasin water transfer in Morocco. His expertise includes integrated hydrological modeling, groundwater salinization, remote sensing, stable isotope analysis, and climate impacts on water systems.
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Abdennabi Alitane, Postdoctoral Researcher, IWRI/UM6P
Contributes to hydrological modeling tasks in EMPOWERMed, particularly SWAT-based simulations for the DSS tool. He specializes in hydrological and environmental modeling, remote sensing, erosion assessment, and IWRM, with experience in national and EU-funded projects and over 20 peer-reviewed publications.
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Insaf El Malahi, PhD Candidate, IWRI/UM6P
PhD candidate working on Hydrological Complexity and Water Sustainability in Coastal Aquifers in the Sebou aquifer, contributing SWAT-based analyses to EMPOWERMed. She is trained in hydraulic and environmental engineering, with expertise in watershed modeling, aquifer assessment, and GIS/remote sensing tools.
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