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Dr. Fatine Ezbakhe serves as a Senior Research Associate (Scientific Collaborator, CS2) at the Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE) and the Geneva Water Hub at the University of Geneva. She joined the institution in September 2019 as a post-doctoral researcher in the 'Monitoring for international hydropolitical tensions' project and was promoted to her current position in October 2020. Additionally, she coordinates the Mediterranean Youth for Water (MedYWat) network, supported by the Center for Mediterranean Integration, since May 2020.
Dr. Ezbakhe holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), completed in 2019, with specialization in decision analysis for sustainable development. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in water and sanitation for development, establishing her interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of engineering, environmental science, and policy analysis.
Her research program centers on the relationship between data, information, and knowledge in water and environmental governance, with particular emphasis on the political dimensions of data production and utilization in policymaking. A unifying thread throughout her work is the conceptualization of water as both a physical and social resource, addressing this dual nature through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her current research investigates how discourses function as both data sources and instruments for shaping water politics and policies within transboundary contexts.
Dr. Ezbakhe's scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated engagement with the nexus of water governance, political science, and data analysis. Her most recent publications demonstrate a methodological shift toward discursive approaches in hydropolitics, examining how language and narratives influence water-related decision-making processes across international boundaries. This evolution reflects her growing interest in the epistemological foundations of water governance and the power dynamics embedded in knowledge production.
- Coordinator of Mediterranean Youth for Water (MedYWat) network
- Contributor to Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Water Governance
- Research support for Geneva Water Hub's scientific direction
- Former research support officer at Engineering Sciences and Global Development group
As Coordinator of MedYWat, Dr. Ezbakhe plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of water professionals across the Mediterranean region, fostering capacity building and knowledge exchange among young water specialists. Her leadership in this initiative underscores her commitment to bridging academic research with practical water governance challenges facing the region.
