Faiz Alam
Senior Regional Researcher
Faiz Alam completed his Bachelor of technology in civil engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, India (2009-2013) and Master of science in environmental engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2014-2016). After completing the master’s degree, he joined IWMI and is now based at the Institute’s Delhi office in India.
Current projects
Latest news for Faiz Alam
What the evidence says about solar irrigation and groundwater sustainability in Bangladesh
An IWMI study shows that solar irrigation expansion under fee-for-service model can happen without risk to groundwater sustainability ...
How Bangladesh can gain from managing floodwater
Floodwater management offers a promising opportunity for Bangladesh's agriculture to tackle water scarcity, mitigate flooding and promote sustainable development ...
IWMI and partners are catalyzing climate resilience in India
The recent launch of the CGIAR Climate Action Program in the Indian states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu marks a major step toward integrating science-based climate solutions into state-level planning ...
Latest publications by Faiz Alam
Report
Mapping Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) suitability for climate adaptation in Odisha, India
International Water Management Institute | February 25th, 2026
Brief
Managing water quality risks for expanding managed aquifer recharge from village ponds: evidence from the Ramganga Basin in India
International Water Management Institute | February 18th, 2026
Abstract
Decision support system for developing sustainable and climate resilient irrigation landscapes
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage | February 15th, 2026
