Dr. Amani Maalouf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amani Maalouf is a Senior Researcher and Integration Lead at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, specializing in waste management and organizational change. She leads research in the Net Zero UK Research Innovation program and oversees initiatives focusing on Digital Research Infrastructure. Dr. Maalouf also holds positions as a College Adviser at St Antony’s College and as a Research Fellow in the Oxford Net Zero program. She lectures on Environmental Engineering and Life Cycle Assessment, contributing to various modules including Energy Systems and Data Methods. With a DPhil in Environmental Water Resources Engineering, Dr. Maalouf has established herself as a leading voice in the global waste resource management community, recognized for her extensive publication record exceeding fifty high-impact peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Springer Nature Excellence Paper Award in 2018. Her research informs influential international scientific reports, governmental strategic frameworks, and the work of numerous international organizations including the World Bank and the United Nations. Amani combines over fifteen years of international professional consulting experience with a strong track record in implementing successful environmental projects across ten countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. She actively contributes to the academic community as a peer reviewer and has been invited to chair conference sessions and deliver keynote addresses at international events.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2019-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment • Oxford, England

Leads research in waste management and organizational change, focusing on sustainability and digital research infrastructure.

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Oxford Net Zero programme • Oxford, England

Conducts research and contributes to educational modules in environmental engineering.

Honorary Research Associate

2015-01-01 — Present

Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University • New York, USA

Works on interdisciplinary projects related to waste management on an international scale.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.