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Ingrid Hehmeyer is a Professor in the Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a Master of Science in Pharmacy, a Dipl-Ing. in Agriculture, and a DAgrSc from the University of Bonn. Her research specializes in the history of science and technology, with a focus on water engineering, management practices, and their historical context in arid regions, particularly in medieval Yemen. Hehmeyer investigates how hydraulic engineering innovations allowed inhabitants of these regions to survive harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, her work explores historical medical sciences in the Islamic world and the use of medicinal substances. She has published several influential works, including articles on the intersection of archaeology and written sources in the context of Yemen's history and has presented her research at international conferences. Her unique approach combines archaeological findings with an analysis of historical texts, contributing valuable insights to the understanding of water management and medical practices in historical contexts.
Department of Chemical Engineering