Dr. Radhouane Ben-Hamadou
Earthna
Senior Ecologist
Dr. Radhouan Ben-Hamadou is an environmental engineer and oceanographer with over 25 years of experience in marine environmental management, resource sustainability, and policy-driven research.
Dr. Ben-Hamadou holds an engineering degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture, an MSc in Biological Oceanography, and a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Pierre and Marie Curie University (Sorbonne Universities, France). He has held notable leadership roles, including serving as Deputy Director of the UNESCO International Centre for Coastal Ecohydrology, where he spearheaded strategic research and international collaborations for ecosystem resilience and water resources management in the coastal zone. He is currently the local team lead for the development of the National Adaptation Plan and the Coordinator for the development of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
As the Director of Research and Policy Development at Earthna, he leads initiatives to bridge academic research with actionable policy solutions, driving sustainability in Qatar and beyond. Prior to joining Earthna, he was a Senior Sustainability Advisor at TotalEnergies, where he led projects in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and innovative approaches to addressing the unique environmental challenges of arid and hydrocarbon-rich regions.