Kamal A. Alsharif

Kamal A. Alsharif is an Associate Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida. He specializes in interdisciplinary water resources policy, watershed management, and sustainable domestic water policy. His research focuses on water scarcity, hydropolitics, urban water management, and environmental benchmarks using Data Envelopment Analysis. He holds a Ph.D. (2004), M.S. (1996), and B.S. (1992) from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State University, and St. Cloud State University, respectively.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of Minnesota (2004)
• M.S., Minnesota State University (1996)
• B.S., St. Cloud State University (1992)

His research interests span stormwater management, lawn irrigation policy, non-point source pollution, decision support systems, and climate change impacts. Notable projects include the Connor Park Project, Water Management in Arid Areas, and RET in Engineering and Computer Science Site. He has received awards such as the 2017 Editor’s Choice Paper Award and recognition in Who's Who in America (2011).

Alsharif teaches courses including Introduction to Environmental Science, Environmental Science, and Water Quality Policy/Management. He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund. He advises students and serves on committees like the Graduate Committee and Water Institute Advisory Group.

• Awards:
• Multi-Cluster TeamWork Award (1996)
• Minnesota Project Wet Facilitator of the Year (1999)
• Outstanding TeamWork Award (1999)
• Who's Who in America (2011)
• Editor’s Choice Paper Award (2017)

His work integrates policy, education, and community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Make A Splash Festival and collaborations with organizations such as the Tampa Estuary Program.