Dr. Talal Alharbi, an Associate Professor of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, boasts a rich academic and professional background. He obtained his PhD in Geosciences from Western Michigan University in 2014, focusing on remote sensing, GIS, and modelling for hydrological studies in the Arabian Shield. His education includes a MSc in Hydrogeology (2006) and a BSc in General Geology (1998) from King Saud University. Dr. Alharbi has held several key positions at King Saud University, such as Chairman of the Geology and Geophysics Department since 2023 and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs College of Science (2016-2018). He also served as a delegate to the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in the UK (2018-2022). His research spans remote sensing in hydrology and environment, the use of GIS in water resources, and the distribution and quality of groundwater in Saudi Arabia. He has supervised numerous student research projects, contributing to the development of young scholars and leading significant research initiatives.