Professor | University of Gabes | Tunisia
Prof. Mahmoud Bali, Associate Professor at the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques, University of Gabès, Tunisia, is a distinguished environmental geologist renowned for his innovative research in wastewater treatment, water quality management, and sustainable environmental technologies. He holds a Habilitation (HDR) in Environmental Geology, a Doctorate in Geological Sciences, a DEA in Environmental Geology, and a Master’s in Natural Sciences from the University of El Manar, Tunisia. His professional journey spans academic leadership, research supervision, and environmental consultancy, serving notably as Head of the Department of Water Resources and Director of the Common Service Unit at the University of Gabès. Dr. Bali’s research centers on eco-friendly wastewater purification systems, magnetic water treatment, infiltration–percolation modeling, and advanced oxidation processes, contributing significantly to sustainable water management in arid regions. He has authored extensively in high-impact international journals, holds several international patents, and actively participates in European Union–funded projects focused on ecological sanitation and water reuse. His numerous honors include the ISESCO Prize for Environmental Management in the Islamic World, along with editorial board roles and memberships in prominent international scientific committees. A recognized leader in environmental innovation and applied hydrogeology, Dr. Bali’s scholarly impact is reflected in his 301 citations, 26 publications, and an h-index of 8, underscoring his enduring contributions to environmental and water sciences.
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Featured Publications
1. Fitouri, S., Hecini, L., Lissir, B., & Bali, M. (2025). Urban wastewater treatment by coupling infiltration–percolation and electrocoagulation processes for reuse. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration.
2. Bali, M. (2025). Development of a biochar/chalcopyrite photocatalyst for efficient treatment of Moorish bath wastewater using solar irradiation. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration.
3. Tlili, H., Bali, M., & Boukchina, R. (2025). Seasonal evaluation of pollutant removal in a vertical constructed wetland in Tunisia’s arid climate. International Journal of Phytoremediation.
4. Bali, M. (2025). Physicochemical and geotechnical evaluation of stability of natural smectite/kaolinite soils as geological discharge site of acidic solid waste in Tunisia. Studia Quaternaria.