Dr. Saad Shannak is a scientist at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University. He is an experienced environment and energy professional with quantitative and qualitative research skills such as econometric modeling, short and long-term forecasting, model optimization, financial analysis and risk analysis. He has a strong track record in energy and water policy and technology, gained over 15 years of work in research institutions, consultancy, local authorities and NGOs in the US and the Middle East.