Afamia Elnakat

Dr. Afamia Elnakat is an associate professor of research at the UTSA Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute. She is also faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Afamia’s research is dedicated to emphasizing living sustainably while alleviating environmental impacts.  Utilizing her multidisciplinary knowledge and background in engineering, biology, geology, chemical fate and transport, and water resources, Afamia specializes in multidisciplinary approaches in assessing environmental policies and institutional barriers to facilitate cooperation between different entities. 

As a Registered Environmental Manager and with her private industry background, and commitment to community initiatives, Afamia has gained experience in technical, political and socioeconomical aspects of resource management.

Contact Information: afamia.elnakat@utsa.edu; 210-458-5742