Education
- Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, The University of Arizona, USA (2021)
Specialization: Sustainable irrigation modeling and remote sensing applications (USDA-funded) - M.Sc. in Water and Environmental Management, University of Brighton, UK (2015)
Specialization: Data analysis for environmental monitoring of river contamination - B.E. in Urban and Infrastructure Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (2012)
Project: GIS-based flood impact mapping using computational modeling
Research Interests
- Environmental Systems Modeling
- Water Resource Engineering
- Climate Change
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Academia
- Sustainable Irrigation
- Soil-Water Conservation
Courses Taught
- Water Resources Engineering
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Hydroinformatics
Biography
Dr. Hadiqa Maqsood is a Fulbright and Commonwealth Scholar with extensive experience in water resource management, sustainable agriculture, and computational environmental modeling. She brings a rich blend of expertise in artificial intelligence and biosystems engineering, integrating research and assessing environmental systems. Her interdisciplinary career spans academia, research, and international development projects funded by the USDA, USAID, World Bank, and UN-HABITAT.
She has worked in diverse contexts across the US, the UK, Germany, and Pakistan, contributing to climate-resilient irrigation systems, hydrological modeling, environmental data analysis, GIS-based flood and drought mapping, and AI-powered research methods.
In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Maqsood is an active science communicator and educational coach through her platform, The Blue Cube, where she supports students worldwide with study abroad planning and AI-based learning tools. Through workshops, mentorship, and online content, she guides learners in their personal development journey and helps them cultivate a growth mindset.
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor, USPCAS-W, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (2016–2017)
- Senior Research Associate / Visiting Faculty, NED University, Pakistan (2013–2016)
- Project Research Specialist, University of Brighton, UK (2014–2015)
Entrepreneurship and Outreach
- Founder and Education Coach, The Blue Cube, Germany (2021–Present)
- YouTuber (2021–Present)
- Global Outreach Assistant, University of Arizona, USA (2020–2021)
Awards
- Fulbright Scholarship – U.S. Ph.D. Program
- Commonwealth Scholarship – UK Master’s Program
- Impact Leader Fellowship – Bayer, USA
- Stanley Alcorn Scholarship – University of Arizona
- Best Environmental Presentation Award – USA (2019)
Skills
- Modeling and Analysis: Pix4D, AquaCrop, SWAT, CropWat, WINDS, HYDRUS, SIRMOD, HSPF
- Data Visualization: GIS, MS Office, Canva, Miro, Notion, Beautiful.ai
- Languages: English (Professional), German (Intermediate)
Selected Publications
- Maqsood, H. et al. (2023). WINDS Model Demonstration with Field Data from a Furrow-Irrigated Cotton Experiment. Water, 15(8), 1544.
- Oad, S., Maqsood, H., et al. (2017). Evaluation of sustainable irrigation practices. Young Researchers’ Conference on Water and Environment.
- Maqsood, H., et al. (2016). Spatio-temporal trend assessment for water quality of Bevern Stream, UK. International Civil Engineering Congress.
- Multiple journal and conference papers on climate modeling, flood and drought management, wastewater management, and hydro-ecological impact analysis.
