Dr. Basim Belgasim is a distinguished academic, researcher, and consultant specializing in renewable energy, with a PhD in Renewable Energy Engineering from Northumbria University, UK. His career blends high-level consultancy, including his role as a Renewable Energy Expert for the European Commission’s CINEA program, with significant academic contributions as an Associate Professor at the University of Benghazi.

Dr. Belgasim has a proven track record in leadership and evaluation. He previously served as the Director of the Solar Thermal Department at the Centre for Solar Energy Research and Studies (CSERS) in Libya and currently Renewable Energy Consultant at the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (LASER). His expertise in peer review is demonstrated through his roles as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development and as a reviewer for numerous leading international journals. His research is deeply rooted in the African context, focusing on solar thermal systems, concentrating solar power (CSP), solar desalination, and solar projects’ techno-economic analysis.