Dr. Roger Achkar is the founder of the Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN) and a renowned engineer and social scientist with a profound commitment to environmental sustainability. He holds advanced degrees in engineering, business, and social sciences from eminent institutions, including Harvard University, the University of Leicester, Cranfield University, and CentraleSupélec. Additionally, he is a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Leadership.

Dr. Achkar combines his technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive impactful environmental initiatives. His work spans over two decades, during which he has collaborated with various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and the private sector, to implement effective waste management, waste-to-energy, and conventional and renewable energy strategies.

Dr. Achkar has held a number of senior and managerial positions at multinational and regional organizations in the MENA region, and forged a track record of success across multiple industries such as Power Generation, District Energy and Cooling, and E-Business and Marketing Consulting. He is currently interested in the role that social science research plays in understanding and addressing the challenges and impacts of renewable and efficient energy systems, sustainable energy transition, and climate change.

Dr. Achkar's contributions to the field are widely recognized, and he has been a keynote speaker at numerous international conferences and seminars. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Achkar is dedicated to community engagement and promoting awareness about the importance of sustainable energy and waste management. His visionary approach and leadership have earned him several accolades and international awards.

In his role as Founder and Dean of Research at GWCN, Dr. Achkar contributes to the strategy of the network, coordinates partnerships with large NGOs and Universities, ensures that the organization maintains high social responsibility, provides guidance across academic and research programs of the associated Environmental Network Research Center, approves commitment of funds, leads sustainability and energy related programs and conferences, and supervises technology-based operations.