The FlowGuard team from the Civil Engineering Department at Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology at Yarmouk University achieved a distinguished national accomplishment by winning first place in the Environmental Legacy Makers Award – a national initiative aimed at empowering youth to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental and urban challenges in Jordan.
The FlowGuard team secured first place for their project on the Greater Amman Municipality parking lot, a comprehensive engineering project designed to mitigate flood risks and manage stormwater in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
The team consisted of students Ahed Ramez Ahmed, Qabas Al-Batoush, Ahmed Al-Shanaq, Yasmin Ahmed, and Jawad Bani Yassin, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Fares Mutalqa. The award witnessed fierce competition, with over 700 students from more than 25 Jordanian universities and 8 universities outside Jordan applying. After rigorous evaluation stages, 14 teams representing 9 different universities were selected to advance to the next phase. Seven teams then qualified for the final stage, where they presented their projects to a specialized judging panel.
The project relied on two main approaches: the first involved using permeable concrete above a network of underground channels designed to collect and drain rainwater.
The second approach involved creating rain gardens equipped with PVC pipes beneath the soil surface, allowing for efficient water filtration and management, while directing excess water to the Amman River in a safe and sustainable manner.
The winning project is slated for implementation by the relevant authorities, and the team members' names will be displayed at the project site in recognition of their efforts and contribution to developing a sustainable engineering solution that will have a real impact on the city of Amman. Dean of the College, Professor Awad Al-Zaben, stated that this achievement embodies the ability of Yarmouk University students to compete, innovate, and provide practical engineering solutions that serve society and the environment, transforming academic ideas into applicable projects that create a tangible and sustainable impact.
It is worth noting that this award is organized by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, in cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Greater Amman Municipality, with support from the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It aims to engage students and young engineers in designing realistic and implementable solutions that contribute to enhancing environmental sustainability and urban resilience in the city of Amman.
The FlowGuard team secured first place for their project on the Greater Amman Municipality parking lot, a comprehensive engineering project designed to mitigate flood risks and manage stormwater in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
The team consisted of students Ahed Ramez Ahmed, Qabas Al-Batoush, Ahmed Al-Shanaq, Yasmin Ahmed, and Jawad Bani Yassin, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Fares Mutalqa. The award witnessed fierce competition, with over 700 students from more than 25 Jordanian universities and 8 universities outside Jordan applying. After rigorous evaluation stages, 14 teams representing 9 different universities were selected to advance to the next phase. Seven teams then qualified for the final stage, where they presented their projects to a specialized judging panel.
The project relied on two main approaches: the first involved using permeable concrete above a network of underground channels designed to collect and drain rainwater.
The second approach involved creating rain gardens equipped with PVC pipes beneath the soil surface, allowing for efficient water filtration and management, while directing excess water to the Amman River in a safe and sustainable manner.
The winning project is slated for implementation by the relevant authorities, and the team members' names will be displayed at the project site in recognition of their efforts and contribution to developing a sustainable engineering solution that will have a real impact on the city of Amman. Dean of the College, Professor Awad Al-Zaben, stated that this achievement embodies the ability of Yarmouk University students to compete, innovate, and provide practical engineering solutions that serve society and the environment, transforming academic ideas into applicable projects that create a tangible and sustainable impact.
It is worth noting that this award is organized by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, in cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Greater Amman Municipality, with support from the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It aims to engage students and young engineers in designing realistic and implementable solutions that contribute to enhancing environmental sustainability and urban resilience in the city of Amman.
