Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahir, Agri.Environ.Engineering, Morocco
Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahir is an expert in agricultural meteorology and desert greening. He earned his Ph.D. from Tottori University in 2006, focusing on evapotranspiration partitioning. Dr. Tahir holds an M.S. in Crop Sciences from Morocco’s Agricultural Engineering School (IAV Hassan II). With a career spanning over three decades, he has held roles such as CEO of Agri.Environ.Engineering, Water Project Leader, and Desert Greening Expert. He has contributed significantly to agricultural research and environmental restoration projects across Morocco, Mauritania, and Eritrea. Dr. Tahir has undergone extensive professional training in seawater agriculture, irrigation, and agrometeorology.
Publication profile
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Education 🎓
Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahir earned his Ph.D. from Tottori University in 2006, focusing on partitioning evapotranspiration. He holds an M.S. in Crop Sciences from Morocco’s Agricultural Engineering School (IAV Hassan II), where he studied the effects of population density and supplementary irrigation on fava bean yield.
Employment
Dr. Tahir has extensive experience, currently serving as CEO of Agri.Environ.Engineering S.A.R.L since 2015. His past roles include Water Project Leader (2014), Desert Greening Expert (2008-2013), Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Expert (2009-2012), and Agricultural Meteorology Research Scientist (1993-2008).
Professional Development 📚
Dr. Tahir has completed numerous training programs, including Seawater Agriculture, irrigation in arid regions, scientific writing, GIS for water harvesting, and agrometeorology methods. He has received training from prestigious institutions like JICA, CIHEAM, and ICARDA.
Research Focus
Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahir’s research primarily focuses on agricultural water management in arid and semi-arid regions. His studies emphasize improving water productivity and understanding the dynamics of plant transpiration and soil evaporation, particularly in crops like wheat and maize. His notable works include assessing wheat and maize water productivities and developing production functions for cropping system decisions. Additionally, he has researched light extinction coefficients for estimating plant transpiration and soil evaporation under irrigated maize. Dr. Tahir’s contributions are crucial for optimizing water use in agriculture, enhancing crop yields, and supporting sustainable farming practices in challenging environments.
Publication Top Notes
- Assessment of wheat and maize water productivities and production function for cropping system decisions in arid and semiarid regions
- Fixed and variable light extinction coefficients for estimating plant transpiration and soil evaporation under irrigated maize