FACULTY BIO

Areas of Expertise

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Marine and coastal ecology; Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development; Environmental pollution and monitoring; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental management; Marine ecological impact assessment; Climate change and marine ecosystems.

Education

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• Ph.D. in Marine Environmental Impact Assessment, Newcastle University, UK (2007)
• M.Sc. in Integrated Environmental Studies, University of Southampton, UK (2002)
• B.Sc. in Biology and Education, University of Bahrain (1997)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, York St John University, UK (2009)

Biography

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Dr. Humood Naser is an academic and researcher with over two decades of experience in environmental biology. His research bridges applied ecology, environmental policy, and sustainability science, with a regional emphasis on the Arabian Gulf. Research areas combine field-based assessment, pollution monitoring and policy management. Dr. Naser is currently an Associate Professor of Environmental Biology at the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain.

He held the role of Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office at the College of Science (2017-2021). Dr. Naser has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and several books, and book chapters. He also contributed to several national and international environmental assessments and strategies.

Achievements

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• Academic Ph.D. Recognition Award, Ministry of Education, Bahrain (2009).
• Ibn Albytar Prize for Biology, University of Bahrain (1998).

Affiliations

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• Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK (since 2009)
• Member, MidEast Corals Society (2013–present)
• Member, International Association for Impact Assessment (since 2003)

Grants & Contracts Awarded

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UNEP-UOB Third national communication report for the UNFCCC and Greenhouse gas emissions inventory (2018-2020).

Publications & Presentations

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Recent Publication:

1. Naser, H. (2023). Sediment carbon stock in natural and transplanted mangroves in Bahrain. Land, 12, 2055.
2. Khamis, A., Naser, H. Ali-Mohamed, A. (2023). Bioaccumulation of trace metals in blue swimmer crabs in Bahrain. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 195, 1022.
3. Naser, H. (2022). Community structures of benthic macrofauna in reclaimed and natural intertidal areas in Bahrain. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(7), 945.
4. Abdulla, K., Naser, H. (2021). Protection of marine environmental quality in Bahrain. Ocean and Coastal Management, 203, 105520.
5. Coastal Dredging and Reclamation in the Arabian Gulf: Impacts and Management (2025)

For a full publication list:

1. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&pli=1&user=9b7D4OUAAAAJ
2. Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=25825510400