Historical Figure
Nidal Hilal
Modern
Nidal Hilal is a Syrian-born British academic and engineering scientist known for his work in water research and membrane technology. He is a Global Network Professor at New York University and the principal investigator of NYUAD Water Research Center. Hilal previously held professorships at the University of Nottingham and Swansea University. He is an emeritus professor of engineering at Swansea University and the founding director of the Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research.
Connection to Damascus
Studied at Homs University; his work builds on Syria's tradition of scientific excellence; founding director of CWATER.
Known for
NYU Global Network Professor; expert in water process engineering and membrane technology.
Lifespan
c. 1960
Biography
Nidal Hilal is a Syrian-born British academic and engineering scientist known for his work in water research and membrane technology. He is a Global Network Professor at New York University and the principal investigator of NYUAD Water Research Center. Hilal previously held professorships at the University of Nottingham and Swansea University. He is an emeritus professor of engineering at Swansea University and the founding director of the Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research.