Associate Professor at Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques, University of Gabès , Tunisia
Dr. Mahmoud Bali is an accomplished environmental geologist at the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques, University of Gabès, Tunisia. With extensive expertise in water treatment and environmental management, Dr. Bali has significantly contributed to the field through innovative research and practical applications. His career spans over two decades, marked by pioneering studies on wastewater treatment processes and sustainable water management strategies. As an esteemed academic and researcher, he has also played a pivotal role in various international projects, conferences, and scientific committees, demonstrating a profound commitment to advancing environmental sciences and technology.
Publication Profile
Education
Dr. Mahmoud Bali earned his Habilitation (HDR) in Environmental Geology from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of El Manar, Tunisia, in 2018. His dissertation focused on enhancing infiltration-percolation purification processes and magnetic water treatment. He completed his Doctorate in Geological Sciences in 2012, specializing in wastewater treatment in arid regions. His academic journey began with a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences in 1999 and was preceded by a Degree of In-Depth Studies (DEA) in Environmental Geology in 2002, both from the same institution.
Experience
Dr. Bali has an extensive research background with postdoctoral studies at the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques, where he explored magnetic hard water treatment, wastewater treatment technologies, and advanced oxidation processes. His doctoral research focused on wastewater treatment by infiltration-percolation processes. He has actively participated in numerous national and international projects, including the European-funded PGE-Gabès project and collaborations with organizations like GMX International Corporation. His roles have ranged from service provider to expert consultant, contributing to significant advancements in environmental governance and water treatment technologies.
Research Focus
Dr. Bali’s research focuses on advanced water treatment processes, including infiltration-percolation, magnetic water treatment, and the use of sand filters fortified with activated carbon. He explores both theoretical modeling and practical applications to improve wastewater treatment efficiency and sustainability. His work encompasses the treatment of hard water, urban wastewater, and secondary effluents, with a particular emphasis on environmental governance and the development of innovative, low-cost strategies for water management in arid and semi-arid regions.
Publications Top Notes
- Effects of Magnetic Treatment on Scaling Power of Hard Waters
- Authors: B. Mahmoud, M. Yosra, A. Nadia
- Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
- Year: 2016
- Citations: 67 ⚙️💧✨
- Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Infiltration-Percolation Process and Adsorption on Activated Carbon
- Authors: M. Bali, H. Tlili
- Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 57 🏭💧♻️
- Treatment of Secondary Wastewater Effluents by Infiltration Percolation
- Authors: M. Bali, M. Gueddari, R. Boukchina
- Journal: Desalination
- Year: 2010
- Citations: 55 🚰🌿
- Removal of Phosphorus from Secondary Effluents Using Infiltration–Percolation Process
- Authors: M. Bali, M. Gueddari
- Journal: Applied Water Science
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 54 💧🔄🧪
- Membrane Autopsy to Provide Solutions to Operational Problems of Jerba Brackish Water Desalination Plant
- Authors: S. Farhat, M. Bali, F. Kamel
- Journal: Desalination
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 20 🌊🔬⚙️
- Removal of Contaminants and Pathogens from Secondary Effluents Using Intermittent Sand Filters
- Authors: M. Bali, M. Gueddari, R. Boukchina
- Journal: Water Science and Technology
- Year: 2011
- Citations: 15 🦠🌍
- Les Chenaux de Marée Autour des Îles de Kneiss, Tunisie: Sédimentologie et Évolution
- Authors: M. Bali, M. Gueddari
- Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal
- Year: 2011
- Citations: 15 🌊🌍📜
- Tertiary Treatment of Wastewater by Electro-Coagulation, Electro-Fenton, and Advanced Electro-Oxidation Processes: Comparative and Economic Study
- Authors: F. Gaied, B. Louhichi, M. Bali, M.R. Jeday
- Journal: Songklanakarin Journal of Science & Technology
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 14 🧪⚡💰
- Coupling of the Coagulation/Flocculation and the Anodic Oxidation Processes for the Treatment of Textile Wastewater
- Authors: S. Bouznif, M. Bali
- Journal: AQUA—Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 12 👗💧♻️
- The Effect of Magnetic Treatment on the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Hard Waters
- Authors: M. Bali, M. Gueddari
- Journal: Separation Science and Technology
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 11 ⚙️💧🔬
