Prof. Nihel Ben Amar is a Tunisian professor, researcher and sustainable development advocate whose work bridges science, public policy and territorial action. A specialist in chemical engineering, she focuses on water treatment and reuse and the Water–Waste–Energy nexus.
She is the UNESCO Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Water, Waste and Energy for Sustainable Urban Development, established in 2025, and Tunisia’s National Representative for the Horizon Europe Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. She also served as First Deputy Mayor of Ariana from 2018 to 2023.
She is the UNESCO Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Water, Waste and Energy for Sustainable Urban Development, established in 2025, and Tunisia’s National Representative for the Horizon Europe Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. She also served as First Deputy Mayor of Ariana from 2018 to 2023.
Her vision is rooted in the conviction that sustainable cities must reconcile technological innovation, environmental responsibility and social inclusion while respecting the identity of their territories. Through research, international cooperation and local engagement, she works to transform scientific knowledge into practical solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities.