Kamal Alsharif

Kamal Alsharif is a Professor of Environmental Science and Water Policy at the School of Geosciences, University of South Florida, where he has been employed since 2007. He is also affiliated with the Patel College of Global Sustainability. His academic career spans roles as Undergraduate Director, Graduate Director, and Associate Professor prior to his current position.

• Ph.D. in Water Resources Science, University of Minnesota (2004)
• M.S. in Environmental Science, Minnesota State University (1996)
• B.S. in Biology, St. Cloud State University (1992)

Dr. Alsharif specializes in interdisciplinary water resources policy, watershed management, and sustainability. Key research areas include data envelopment analysis for environmental benchmarks, climate change impacts on water systems, and nature-based solutions for water governance. His work often integrates social indicators with technical analysis.

Recent publications focus on integrated water resources management in Lake Chad Basin, environmental equity in Tampa floodplains, and decision support systems for Florida water management. Themes span from urban water policy to transboundary water governance and recycled water reuse.

• Sabbatical Leave Award, University of South Florida (2019)
• Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award (2021)
• Editor’s Choice Papers for agroecological systems study in Peru (2017)

Dr. Alsharif advises graduate students like Fautemeh Bami (PhD Dissert Director) and Nayeema Rashid (PhD Co-Director). He actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on water policy research and climate resilience projects.