Aya Al Zein

About Me

I’m a dedicated Environmental Investigator, Specialist & Volunteer with over 25 years of experience in Environmental and volunteering sector. Having worked with one of the most challenging public sector ministries in Lebanon, Urban Organization as “Head of Office”, I developed a compassionate yet very effective approach towards public service and environmental initiatives.

I’m also a visiting professor, lecturer, jury member, and advisor in several universities in Lebanon. My doctoral degree equivalency has been completed, and I have permanent residency in Spain. I’m eager to contribute to environmental growth and apply my expertise towards creating a more sustainable solution.

Professional & Volunteering Highlights

Academic Researcher 2024- Current Rural and Agro-Food Engineering Analyzed the impacts of agrovoltaic installations on the agricultural production system and rural areas. Published articles in high-impact journals and disseminated at prestigious conferences.

International Expert and Consultant 2020 –2024 Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Self-Employment – Valencia, Spain Head of the Department of Urban Organization 2006-2020 Ministry of Public Work and Transportation – Lebanon, South Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Engineer – Urban Studies and Land Subdivisions 1997-2006 Ministry of Public Work and Transportation – Lebanon, South Monitored and supervised the compliance with construction laws and regulations. Volunteering: Engaged volunteer with the Orphan Care Association Consulted and organized various municipality development projects, ie. Conflict resolution & Construction consultancy. Developed several social and environmental affairs projects and managed the implementation phases. Volunteered as an active consultant to multiple municipalities with projects related to sustainable village development solutions to tackle unemployment and reduce replacements towards cities. +34 641 58 70 04

Academic Participations:

The Lebanese University, IUT. Department of Civil Engineering. The Lebanese American University. All Departments, general selective course Visiting professor, lecturing for third- and fourth-year students. Lecture Title:
Introduction to Environmental Sciences. Lecture Title: Environmental Engineering for Creative Sustanablty. The Islamic University. Department of civil Engineering. Lecture Title: Introduction to Environmental Engineering.

Memberships & Social Contributions:

Licensed Engineer ministry of public works /1993 Member of the Order of Architects and Engineers Beirut 14382 Member of the Federation of Arab Engineer 155/14 Vice President of the Orphans Association Saida Lebanon Member of the Arab Union for Specialized Women.

Education Qualification:

Doctor in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering – 2015 Dissertation: New concepts for sustainability of solid wastes Masters in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering – 2005 Thesis: Modeling and evaluation of an integral municipal solid wastes Lebanese Languages – Bilingual English, Arabic & Spanish Residency – Location Spain, Valencia Lebanon, Saida Experienced in dealing with diverse people.

Publications Paper Title:

Moister Content and Thermal balance composting of Fish, Banana Mulch and Municipal Solid Waste. Chairperson of the Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines Branch hydrocareeng@gmail.com Dr. Essam Awad Mostafa Gooda Department of Irritation Engineering and Hydraulics Alexandria University, Egypt.