Associate Professor, Soil Physics and Water Relationships, Faculty of Agriculture, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

Dr. Maha Elbana is an expert in the field of natural resource management, with a particular focus on the soil-water-plant-climate continuum. She was awarded her PhD in soil and water sciences with the highest distinction in the Engineering program from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lleida, Spain, in 2011. Dr. Elbana’s career spans significant academic and practical contributions across various institutions, including ICARDA, the University of Girona (Spain), and Utah State University (USA). Currently, she is an Associate Professor of Soil Physics and Water Relationships at Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Her expertise in natural resources management, soil physics, and water relationships has led to numerous research projects with over 25 publications in peer-review journals primarily addresses sustainable irrigation management and agricultural practices in arid regions, aiming to mitigate the impacts of land degradation, drought, and climate change on crop water productivity.