UoD Academics Participate in Major Nineveh Plain Groundwater Study
Academics from the University of Duhok (UoD) have successfully participated in a significant international research project titled "Promoting Knowledge and Awareness of Groundwater Quality and Quantity in the Nineveh Plain, Iraq, for Healthy, Sustainable, and Inclusive Water Management." We are proud to highlight the participation of Dr. Ali Abduljabbar Yousif as the representative from our College of Engineering (COE). The project also featured the expertise of Dr. Nabaz Ibraheem Mohammed from the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences.
This collaborative initiative, conducted in partnership with the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, focused on groundwater conditions in AlQosh and its surrounding villages. The study addresses the urgent need for sustainable water management to support the diverse communities of the Nineveh Plain. The project was supported by the IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme (WDPP), funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
Project Timeline: January 2025 - December 2025
Location of the Study
Research Resources and Deliverables
Groundwater Awareness Brochure
A guide highlighting the importance of groundwater and steps to protect its quality.
Local Reflections on Groundwater
Interviews and insights from local communities regarding their daily water challenges.
Assessment and Implementation Outcomes
A summary of scientific findings and core outcomes for sustainable water management.
Policy Brief: Sustainable Groundwater Management
Strategic recommendations for decision-makers to ensure safe water management in Nineveh.
The Project in Photos
Contact at UoD
To learn more about the study’s methodology and findings, reach out to Dr. Ali or Dr. Nabaz
Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Duhok
Assistant Professor in Hydrology
Environment and Ecotourism
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok
