Ahmed Awad

Current Focus

Our Central Asia project utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Point Count Method for estimating waterbird populations. The Point Count Method, chosen for its simplicity and versatility, allows comprehensive data collection in various habitats. Recognizing the impact of human activities and environmental factors, we consider variables like temperature and humidity, influencing waterbirds and habitat selection. MaxEnt modeling, leveraging a maximum entropy framework, aids in spatial distribution and population size analysis. Our primary goal is waterbird conservation, achieved by understanding populations, ecological variables, and developing protection strategies. By integrating GIS, Point Count Method, ecogeographical analysis, and MaxEnt modeling, our project contributes to Central Asia's conservation efforts, ensuring waterbird well-being amid environmental challenges.

My Master's thesis, "Biodiversity Study in Hor Al-Dalmaj and Surrounding Terrestrial Areas/Iraq," employs ArcGIS and remote sensing to explore species interactions and habitat selection in Southern Iraq. The research predicts land surface temperature variations, aiding in ecological and climate monitoring. Identifying avifauna hotspots in Marsh Dalmaj informs conservation strategies, while assessing the Diwaniya River highlights the need for water quality management. Overall, my thesis contributes valuable insights to sustainable resource management and conservation in Southern Iraq through a multifaceted exploration of ecology, technology, and environmental stewardship.

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Previous Research and Other Interests

Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • 2023-current: PhD, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

  • 2019-2021: Masters in Environmental Science, University of AL-Qadisiyah, Iraq

  • 2009-2013: Bachelors in Environmental Science, University of AL-Qadisiyah, Iraq

Appointments

  • 2021-2022: Lecturer, University of AL-Qadisiyah, Iraq

  • 2014-2019: Lab supervisor of Environmental research & GIS, University of AL-Qadisiyah, Iraq

Publications

Amirah Hamzah, H., Kadhum, S. A., Zahmir Zulkifli, S., Ali Abed, S., Awad, A., & Al-Ansari, N. (2023). Heavy metal speciation in surface sediments and their impact on the bioaccumulation of green mussels (Perna viridis) from the eastern part of the Straits of Johor, Malaysia. Total Environment Research Themes, 7. DOI: 10.1016/j.totert.2023.100064 📄

Awad, A., Matrood, M. J., Hussein, H. M., Kadhum, S. A., Ishak, M. Y., Hathal, M., Baiee, M., Jasim, A. K., Mohsen, O. A. & Majdi, H. S. (2023). Aquatic Jewels of Iraq: Unraveling the Enigma of Spring Water Quality (SWQ). Independently Published. ISBN-13: 979-8397196895 📄

Awad, A. A., & Abed, S. A. (2023). Identifying habitat selection via Fauna of Hor Al-Dalmaj and its surrounding terrestrial Areas, Iraq by using ArcGIS. Materials Today: Proceedings, 80, 3638-3645. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.344 📄

Salwan, A. A., Ahmed, A. A., & Salim, M. A. (2021). Using ArcGIS Software and Remote Sensing Technology to Predict Land Surface Temperature (LST) for Monitoring Ecological and Climate Change in Hor Al-Dalmaj, Southern Iraq. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 790, No. 1, p. 012076). IOP Publishing. DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/790/1/012076 📄

Wali, H. A., Rathi, M. H. & Awad, A. A. (2016). The Impact of Some Physical and Chemical Properties on Numbers of Salmonella sp and E. coli Bacteria in Diwaniya River. Diyala Journal for Pure Sciences. ISSN: 2222-8373 📄