Professional Summary
Eng. Ousmane Ly is a Mauritanian rural engineer and emerging African water-and-land specialist currently based in Italy as part of the Mauritanian diaspora. His profile brings together rural engineering, irrigation, hydraulic modelling, hydro-agricultural development, GIS and remote sensing, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable water and land management. He has professional consulting experience with the Mauritanian Consulting Group in Nouakchott, where he worked on irrigation system sizing, hydraulic modelling, water transfer, hydro-agricultural development, field missions, and technical reporting. His academic and professional pathway connects Mauritania, Tunisia, Italy, and broader African development needs, giving him a strong regional and international perspective. He has also worked with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory in Tunisia on climate models, water requirements, ArcGIS, and strategic water-related analysis. His training and certifications include advanced water supply and wastewater treatment, hydraulic modelling with HEC-RAS, sustainable water and land management, precision agriculture, remote sensing, GIS, and climate-related water management. He represents a promising generation of African diaspora professionals committed to practical, sustainable, and climate-resilient solutions for water, agriculture, and land development.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Rural Engineer – Mauritanian Consulting Group, Nouakchott
Worked as a Rural Engineer with the Mauritanian Consulting Group in Nouakchott, contributing to irrigation systems sizing, hydraulic modelling, water transfer, hydro-agricultural development, field missions, and technical report writing for practical water and agricultural development work in Mauritania. -
Sustainable Water and Land Management in Agricultural Ecosystems
Currently pursuing advanced training in Sustainable Water and Land Management in Agriculture Ecosystems at Istituto Agronomico di Bari / CIHEAM Bari and Politecnico di Bari in Italy, strengthening his expertise in climate-resilient agriculture, water productivity, and sustainable land-use systems. -
Rural Engineering, Water and Forests – INAT Tunisia
Completed advanced formation in Rural Engineering, Water and Forests at the National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia, developing strong technical foundations in water resources, agricultural engineering, land management, and environmental systems. -
Sahara and Sahel Observatory Climate and Water Internship
Completed an end-of-studies internship with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory in Tunis, working on climate models, water requirements, ArcGIS, and strategic analysis relevant to water, agriculture, and climate resilience in dryland and Sahelian environments. -
Californian Irrigation System Sizing and EPANET Modelling
Carried out technical work on sizing a Californian irrigation system, EPANET modelling, and AutoCAD-based hydraulic and infrastructure representation, strengthening practical irrigation design and water-distribution modelling skills. -
Early Yield Estimation for Hard Wheat in Bou Salem, Tunisia
Worked with the National Institute of Field Crops in Bou Salem, Tunisia, on early yield estimation for hard wheat using QGIS, remote sensing, and agro-climatic indices to support agricultural monitoring and decision-making. -
Crop Coefficient Estimation for Durum Wheat
Worked on crop coefficient estimation for durum wheat using QGIS and spectral indices, contributing to improved crop water requirement estimation and irrigation planning. -
Advanced Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Training
Completed training on advanced water supply systems and wastewater treatment, with emphasis on digital innovations and sustainable solutions, supporting his broader capacity in modern water infrastructure and utility systems. -
Hydraulic Modelling with HEC-RAS
Completed hydraulic modelling training with HEC-RAS through UNESCO and the US Army Corps of Engineers, strengthening his technical capacity in hydraulic simulation, water flow analysis, and river or channel modelling. -
African Association for Precision Agriculture Membership
Serves as a member of the African Association for Precision Agriculture, connecting his work with modern agricultural technologies, remote sensing, data-driven farming, and African agricultural transformation. -
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordination – GreeM
Served as Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at GreeM in Nouakchott, supporting structured project follow-up, data organization, and performance monitoring for development-oriented activities.