Prof. Mouhamadou Bachir Diouf
Geologist · Coastal engineering
A Multidisciplinary Team of Excellence
Hydrogeologists, geophysicists, hydraulic engineers and environmental specialists at your service.
2021
Founded in Dakar, Senegal
Our Team
About the firm
A new-generation consulting firm turning academic rigour into concrete solutions.
Expertise rooted in research
Founded by Professor Serigne FAYE, EAU-GEF combines over 35 years of university research at UCAD with demanding fieldwork in hydrogeology, geosciences and territorial planning.
A multidisciplinary approach
A dynamic team of experts organised around three integrated departments, able to address water, territory and environment challenges holistically.
An African footprint
Concrete answers to sustainable-development challenges in Senegal and across Africa, in a context of climate change and growing urbanisation.
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Our purpose
In a context shaped by climate change, growing urbanisation and environmental challenges in Africa, EAU-GEF was created to deliver integrated responses to sustainable-development issues. Our multidisciplinary expertise addresses natural-resource management, territorial planning and urban development in a holistic way.
Vision
EAU-GEF aspires to become the reference firm in Africa in the fields of:
- Integrated water resource management
- Territorial planning and urbanism
- Geosciences, environment and climate change
- Capacity building
Mission
To deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to territorial-development challenges in Senegal and Africa, through:
- Assessment and sustainable management of water and natural resources
- Integrated territorial planning and development
- Environmental protection and climate-change adaptation
- Development of decision-support tools
- Local capacity building and skills transfer
- Support to public and private stakeholders
Our values
EAU-GEF upholds the highest professional standards through six core values.
Professional ethics
Integrity, transparency and accountability in all our work.
Technical excellence
Scientific rigour and quality in every assignment.
Innovation & adaptation
The most relevant technologies and approaches for each context.
Lasting commitment
Active contribution to sustainable development and environmental protection.
Knowledge transfer
Sharing expertise and strengthening local capacity.
Participatory approach
Involving and consulting stakeholders in our work.
Organisation chart
A clear organisation, led by Management and structured around three technical departments.
Director
Pr. Serigne FAYE
Executive Assistant
Administration, finance and accounting
Projects Director
Coordination of projects under tender and in progress
EHA
Water · Hydraulics · Sanitation
GLE
Geosciences · Coast · Environment
OCAU
Tools · Mapping · Planning · Urbanism
The Founder
Professor Serigne FAYE
Founder & Managing Director — Full Professor of exceptional class, UCAD
Founder of Cabinet EAU-GEF, Professor Serigne FAYE is one of West Africa's foremost hydrogeologists. A geological engineer with a Master of Science in geochemistry (University of Leeds, UK), an Engineer Doctorate and a State Doctorate in hydrogeology from UCAD, he has devoted more than 35 years to teaching, research and field expertise. A Full Professor of exceptional class, former Head of the Geology Department and Director of the EDEQUE Doctoral School, he trained an entire generation of water-science researchers. A DAAD, Fulbright and Alexander von Humboldt fellow, he combines international scientific standing with an engineering practice delivered across some twenty countries in Africa and beyond.
“From academic research to field solutions: every drop of water and every metre of subsurface deserves the rigour of science.”
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Career path
1988
Geological Engineer — Institute of Earth Sciences, UCAD
1989–1991
Master of Science in Geochemistry — University of Leeds (UK)
1993–1995
Engineer Doctorate in Hydrogeology — UCAD
2000–2005
State Doctorate in Hydrogeology — UCAD
2005
Senior Lecturer (Maître de Conférences) — UCAD
2007–2011
Head of Geology Department, UCAD
2011
CAMES Full Professor — Pan-African recognition
2017
Full Professor of exceptional class, UCAD
2017–2023
Director of EDEQUE Doctoral School
2021
Founded Cabinet EAU-GEF · Managing Director
Main research areas
Hydrogeology & Hydrogeochemistry
- Aquifer characterisation & modelling
- Hydrogeology of arid zones
- Isotopic hydrology
Risk & Environmental Geology
- Flooding & rising water tables
- Saltwater intrusion & coastal zones
- Engineering geology
Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydraulic works (PD-DD-tender)
- Feasibility studies
- Environmental & social impact studies
International expert
A senior expert and mission leader for over 20 years, Prof. Serigne FAYE works for major international institutions and funders — the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, UNICEF and UN agencies, the Global Center for Adaptation, OMVS and OMVG — on flagship hydrogeology, water and climate-adaptation projects across Africa.
Responsibilities at UCAD
- Head of the Geology Department2007 – 2011
- Director of the EDEQUE Doctoral School2017 – 2023
- Full Professor of exceptional classsince 2017
Distinctions & excellence fellowships
- Alexander von HumboldtGermany2003 – 2004
- FulbrightUnited States1998 – 1999
- DAADGermany1998
A landmark body of scientific work
A landmark body of scientific work
Over more than 35 years of research, Professor Serigne FAYE has published over 90 scientific articles and around a hundred communications, gathering more than 1,100 citations. His work is a reference on the hydrogeology of West African aquifers, hydrogeochemistry and isotopic hydrology, and water-resource modelling.
Saltwater intrusion in the coastal aquifer of Dakar, Senegal
Environmental Earth Sciences · 2019
Groundwater quality assessment — Dakar Cap-Vert Peninsula
Journal of Hydrology · 2016
Modélisation numérique de la nappe du Maastrichtien au Sénégal
Revue des Sciences de l'Eau · 2014
Hydrogeological characterization of aquifer systems in semi-arid West Africa
Hydrogeology Journal · 2018
Browse all publications, scientific communications and research work by Professor Serigne FAYE on his official profiles.
Certifications obtained in 7 countries
- Senegal
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- United States
- Canada
- Austria
- Sweden
Research funding obtained
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- French Cooperation
- African Union
- IAEA
- British Council (UK)
Scientific affiliations
- Member AIH — International Association of Hydrogeologists
- Reviewer — international peer-reviewed journals
Our teams
Key experts & associates
A multidisciplinary team bringing together several hundred years of combined experience in hydrogeology, geosciences, environment and planning.
Water · Hydraulics · Sanitation
- Dr Babacar Dieng
Rural hydraulic engineer � Hydrogeologist · 40 yrs
- Dr Honoré Dacosta
Hydrologist · Water resources · 35 yrs
- Dr Ndeye Maguette Dieng
Hydrogeologist · Hydrochemist · 10 yrs
- Mr Isaï Bassène
Hydrogeologist · GIS · 8 yrs
- Mr Térence Benam
Hydrogeologist · GIS · 8 yrs
- Dr Abdoulaye Faty
Hydrologist · Modeller · 5 yrs
Geosciences · Coast · Environment
Dr Issa Sakho
Environmental specialist · Coastal management
Dr Axel Tcheheumeni Djanni
Geophysicist · Geologist
Dr Aliou Diouf
Geographer · Climate finance
Tools · Mapping · Planning · Urbanism
- Mr Abdoul Aziz Diop
Urban & territorial planner · Public procurement · 40 yrs
- Dr Djim ML Diongue
Hydrogeologist · GIS & modelling · 8 yrs
- Mr Mouhamet Moustapha Diaw
Hydrogeologist · Cartographer · 8 yrs
- Dr Mbayang Thiam
Hydrologist · IWRM, GIS, drone · 5 yrs
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