Dr Fadji Zaouna Maina

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A Nigerien woman scientist


Dr. Fadji Maina is an Associate Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in USA. She received her Ph.D. in Hydrology in 2016 from the University of Strasbourg (France). Before joining NASA, Fadji has been working on the development of mathematical models to address water resources issues in the western USA, Europe, and the Sahel. Fadji uses mathematical models and remote-sensing methods to understand the impacts of a changing climate and human activities on water resources. She aims to provide a scientific basis that will enable a better understanding of how water resources will respond to climate change. Fadji was included in the Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in 2020 and was named one of the “100 Most Influential Africans of 2020" by the New African Magazine.