Prof. Hereher is a professor of Environmental Science and Remote Sensing at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He has published over 45 manuscripts in leading international journals, with over 650 citations. Dr. Hereher’s area of expertise is in characterizing hydro-climatological responses in Earth systems using observations, modeling and remote-sensing methods, coupled with high-level statistical tools and advancements in Geographic Information System mapping (GIS). He has undertaken several studies in areas spanning the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the Arab Gulf countries.