Research addressing water management, conservation, quality and sustainable use.
Research on Water [List] (6.1)
Introduction:
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) integrates water-related research as a core pillar of its sustainability strategy and its institutional commitment to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Research on water management, water quality, wastewater treatment, and sustainable use is embedded across multiple academic units, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Medical Sciences, ensuring a strong interdisciplinary foundation for addressing regional and national water challenges.
AAU’s research agenda is supported by formally approved institutional frameworks, internal research funding schemes, and collaborative partnerships with governmental and scientific bodies. Through these mechanisms, faculty members and students engage in ongoing investigations related to water purification technologies, greywater recycling systems, climate-resilient water infrastructure, public health implications of water contamination, and governance models for sustainable water use in arid and semi-arid regions.
Research outputs are disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, and policy-oriented publications, contributing both to academic knowledge and to national water sustainability efforts. Many of these projects are supported by grants administered through the Deanship of Scientific Research, while others are undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and partner institutions, ensuring practical relevance and measurable societal impact.
Collectively, these efforts position AAU as an emerging regional hub for water research and environmental innovation. The university’s water-related research portfolio directly supports SDG 6 and contributes to SDG 3 (Health), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), and SDG 13 (Climate Action) through evidence-based solutions that advance sustainable water management and environmental resilience.
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Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
- Performance Evaluation
- Publications: Over 25 research outputs on water management, water quality, and sanitation from 2023–2025.
- Collaborations: Joint research projects with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Jordan Engineers Association, and private water technology companies.
- Innovation: Laboratory prototypes for low-cost water purification filters and solar-powered treatment units tested on campus.
- Societal Impact: Research outcomes integrated into awareness campaigns, local water-saving initiatives, and student innovation challenges.
- Recognition: Selected studies cited in regional water policy reports and presented in international conferences such as IWGM 2025 – Université Côte d’Azur, Nice, France.
- Development Actions
Action 1: Expand applied water research programs through cross-disciplinary projects involving engineering, health, and environmental sciences to promote integrated water–energy–food systems.
Action 2: Establish a Water Innovation Laboratory (WIL) equipped for advanced testing of water reuse and quality monitoring, supporting student research and startup incubation.
Action 3: Enhance international research visibility by publishing in Scopus Q1/Q2 journals and joining collaborative frameworks such as PRIMA and UNESCO’s Water Education Network.
Action 4: Link research outcomes directly to community service through field projects addressing local water conservation practices and awareness training in schools and municipalities.
- Benchmarking & Best Practice
Adopted Practice: Benchmarking is aligned with King Abdullah II Center for Water Research and the Arab Water Council, focusing on metrics for water reuse efficiency and per capita consumption reduction.
Local Adaptation: AAU tailors these benchmarks to its campus context through real-time water dashboards, IoT sensors for leakage detection, and reuse irrigation systems covering 100% of green zones.
Future Benchmark Goal (by 2028):
- Achieve a 40% increase in reused water across campus operations.
- Publish five international collaborative papers annually on water governance and sustainable sanitation.
- Maintain yearly reduction of 5% in total water consumption per capita through technological and behavioral interventions.
Institutional Integration Summary
Water research is institutionally embedded within AAU’s Sustainability and Global Ranking Center, working in synergy with the Deanship of Scientific Research and Faculty of Engineering. The integration ensures that every funded research project contributes directly to SDG 6 indicators and aligns with the university’s sustainability policy.
This structure guarantees measurable academic impact through publications, applied technologies, and social engagement, while reinforcing accountability through annual sustainability reporting. By linking academic research with operational performance, AAU transforms theoretical knowledge into practical water management solutions that benefit both campus and community reflecting the university’s commitment to a data-driven, evidence-based approach to achieving SDG 6 and supporting the broader national water resilience agenda.
