Ali Elhassan

Ali Elhassan, a civil engineer from Sudan, is pursuing an MSc in Water Science, Policy, and Management at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. He is a Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholar and a member of Hertford College.

Ali is the Co-Founder of the Young Water Professionals - Sudan Chapter, supported by the International Water Association. His professional experience includes working as a Water Resources Engineer at Newtech Consulting Group, where he addressed environmental challenges across Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Ali has also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Khartoum, focusing on water and environmental engineering. His expertise includes research, software development, and consultancy, with a strong emphasis on sustainable water management practices.

Ali graduated with first-class honours in civil engineering from the University of Khartoum.

After completing his studies at Oxford, Ali plans to focus on research-based consultancy to develop strategies addressing water crises in African countries. He aims to improve water access and security through community engagement, ensuring that local voices are central to the planning process, thereby enhancing resilience and reducing water-related conflicts.