Yaser Kishawi

Yaser Kishawi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in water resources management, engineering, and training. Currently serving as the Institutional and Agriculture Development Manager for the Water Banking and Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change (WBAACC) Project at the Palestinian Water Authority, Yaser oversees project teams and coordinates various activities. Previous roles include Integrated Water Resources Management Coordinator for the State of Nebraska's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineer at the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. Yaser has also contributed as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while holding multiple positions at the Palestinian Water Authority, including Environmental & Social Monitoring & Compliance Specialist. Additionally, Yaser has worked as a freelance trainer in engineering software and held academic roles at the University College of Applied Sciences. Yaser holds a PhD in Groundwater Surface Water Interactions Modelling, an MSc in Environmental Engineering, and a BSc in Civil Engineering.