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Ronny Berndtsson is a Professor in Water Resources Engineering at Lund University's Lund Institute of Technology (LTH). He serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and co-coordinates the national Strategic Research Area 'The Middle East in the Contemporary World'. His work focuses on water as a driver for sustainable development, integrating hydrological science with socio-economic factors in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Roles: Deputy Director (CMES), Co-coordinator (MECW), Assistant Director (Water Profile Area)
- Key Projects: FarmWise (EU H2023), SmartWater4Future (EU H2024), RainSolutions (EU-Formas)
Research interests include groundwater management, climate modeling, and nature-based solutions for water scarcity. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water) and 13 (Climate Action). Over 449 publications span hydrology, environmental engineering, and Middle Eastern water policy.
- Awards: Royal Physiographical Society Prize (1998), S. Ternwall Price (1994)
- Grants: Coordination of 40+ active/funded projects with EU, national, and international partners
Labs/Teams: Leads CMES Middle East Data Lab, SmartWater4All infrastructure initiative, and LEAP4WATER freshwater monitoring project. Active in UN Water Hub initiatives and international conferences.
