Dr. Ahmed Sawi Sharif

Engineering Instructor & Renewable Energy Researcher

SUMMARY

A highly experienced engineering professional with over four decades of expertise in mechanical and chemical engineering, specializing in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, natural circulation, and renewable energy systems. Holding a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Budapest, he has combined academic teaching with extensive industrial leadership, consultancy, and research roles, primarily in Libya and internationally.
He is a recognized expert in renewable energy applications (geothermal, solar, and bio-fuels such as jojoba), environmental protection, and industrial process optimization. Dr. Sharif has held senior executive positions, founded organizations focused on renewable energy and local development, and continues to serve as a technical consultant and part-time lecturer.

Key Achievements

  • Founded the Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (REEO) in 2016 and serves as Board Head Member.
  • Established and led multiple engineering consultancies and technical institutes, including Aljoda Engineering Consultants (General Director since 2010) and Al-Handasa Higher Technical Institute (2000–2009).
  • Project Manager for the ongoing Waddan Renewable Energy Services City initiative.
  • Authored numerous publications and conference presentations on natural circulation in nuclear systems, geothermal energy utilization in Libya, jojoba as a biofuel, and renewable energy strategies.
  • Presented innovative concepts such as the "Waddan Renewable Energy and Services City" and economic reconstruction through small/medium enterprises in border regions.

Selected Training & Seminars

Seminar on Natural Circulation in Industrial Applications

Pisa, Italy (1990)

Seminar on Phase-Interface Phenomena in Multiphase Flow

Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia (1990)

Technology Transfer of Renewable Energy Sources & Energy in Agriculture

Italy (1983)

Spring School on Modeling and Simulation

Tripoli, Libya (1983)

Qualifications & Certifications

Academic Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Natural Circulation ExperimentTechnical University of Budapest, Institute for Thermal Energy System Engineering 1989
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Heat PowerUniversity of Detroit, Mechanical Engineering Department 1982
  • B.Sc. in Engineering (Process)University of Detroit, Chemical Engineering Department 1981
  • Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) in Banking & Finance University of St. Gallen, Switzerland – 1996
  • Diploma in Economics Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich – 1992

Professional Memberships

  • Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) – 2018
  • Arabic Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) – 2018
  • Founder, Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (REEO) – 2016
  • Libyan Engineering Syndicate (LES) – 1992
  • USA Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) – 1983
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) – 1983
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) – 1983
  • National Jesuit Honor Society (Alpha Sigma Nu), USA – 1982

Professional Experience & Credentials

Technical Consultant & External Editor

Various Industrial Processes and Technical Companies Worldwide

General Supervisor

Waddan House Expertise & Libyan Group for Local Area Development. 2012–Present

Project Manager

Waddan Renewable Energy Services City

Board Head Member

Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (REEO)

General Director

Aljoda Engineering Consultants and Services Co. 2010–Present

Board Head Member and General Director

Al-Handasa Higher Technical Institute for Reverse Engineering 2000–2009

Chairman and General Director

Al-Handasa Industrial and Technical Services Company (HITS) 1991–1999

Various Senior Roles (Technical Assistant Chairman, General Manager)

Industrial Engineering Organization (IEO) 1989–1993

Researcher

Tajura Research Center, Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory 1984–1989

Associate Professor (Part-time)

Al-Fateh University (Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Physics)

Associate Researcher

National Academy for Scientific Research, Center for Solar Energy Studies 1983–1984

Professional Experience

EU Sustainable Finance Regulation

CSRD Implementation | EU Taxonomy Application | SFDR Compliance | CSDDD Due Diligence | ECB/EBA Guidelines

Executive ESG Training

Board Masterclasses | C-Suite Workshops | Supervisory Committee Training | ESG Academy Design | Bilingual Programme Delivery

Climate & Transition Strategy

Net-Zero Planning | SBTi Alignment | Climate Risk Assessment | Transition Finance | Green Bond Frameworks

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