Dr․ Omar Bamaga

Dr. Omar Bamaga is an Associate Professor at the Center of Excellence in Desalination Technology at King Abdulaziz University, with a background in farm machinery and power engineering, and a postdoctoral research experience in forward osmosis desalination. The focus of his research work is on the applications of membrane systems in desalination, water reuse, and water recovery from humidified gaseous streams, as well as gas hydrate desalination, and the use of desalinated water for greenhouse irrigation. In recent years, he has contributed to nine research projects as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), and he has authored 38 peer-reviewed journal articles and several conference papers.