Centre des Techniques Spatiales | Algeria
Author Profile
🌟 DR. ABDELKADER MENDAS: A PIONEER IN GEOMATICS AND SPATIAL DECISION-MAKING
📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Mendas laid a strong foundation in Geomatics and environmental sciences, earning recognition for his dedication to advanced research. His academic focus revolved around improving decision-making processes using Geomatics tools, enabling him to excel in innovative methodologies for spatial analysis and environmental studies.
🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
As a department leader at the Centre des Techniques Spatiales (CTS), Algeria, Dr. Mendas has consistently contributed to the development of Geomatics sciences. His responsibilities include leading research projects, participating in training programs for both graduate and postgraduate students, and managing key scientific and pedagogical roles. His work bridges interdisciplinary research, particularly the integration of geosciences and spatial decision-making.
Dr. Mendas’s research highlights the application of Multicriteria Analysis (MCA) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address spatial decision-making challenges. His major research projects include:
- Development of spatial analysis and decision-making processes.
- Integrating GIS with MCA methods to improve decision-making.
- Evaluating data imperfections in spatial decisions.
- Developing systems for agricultural suitability mapping.
- Comparing hierarchical and outranking multicriteria approaches for agricultural land identification.
- Addressing group decision-making in spatial problems.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Mendas’s work has significantly influenced spatial decision-making processes, enabling better environmental management and planning. His innovative approaches in combining GIS with advanced methodologies have set a benchmark in the field, fostering sustainable practices and decision-making frameworks globally.
📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Mendas has an h-index of 8 (ResearchGate), reflecting the impact of his work on the academic community. His notable publications include:
- Books:
- Contribution of GIS to the Planning and Management of Irrigation: Application to Zriga (Western Algeria) (2002).
- Journal Articles:
- Research on hydrological modeling, GIS-based erosion quantification, and spatial planning tools.
- Works published in renowned journals like SECHERESSE, Journal of Decision Systems, and Journal of Applied Geomatics.
🏅 HONORS & AWARDS
Dr. Mendas has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to Geomatics sciences. He serves as a reviewer for several prestigious journals and has earned accolades for his interdisciplinary research efforts and innovative methodologies.
🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Mendas’s legacy lies in his groundbreaking integration of GIS and MCA for spatial decision-making. He continues to shape the next generation of researchers through mentorship, training, and collaborative projects. His future endeavors aim to enhance the role of Geomatics in addressing global challenges such as environmental sustainability, agricultural planning, and urban development.
🌠 FINAL NOTE
Dr. Mendas exemplifies the transformative power of Geomatics sciences in fostering informed decision-making and sustainable development. His contributions have not only advanced academic research but also impacted real-world practices, making him a visionary in his field.
📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
“Comparison between two multicriteria methods for assessing land suitability for agriculture: application in the area of Mleta in western part of Algeria”
- Authors: Mendas, Abdelkader
- Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Year: 2020
“Improvement of land suitability assessment for agriculture-application in Algeria”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Delali, A.; Khalfallah, M.; Likou, L.; Gacemi, M.A.; Boukrentach, H.; Djilali, A.; Mahmoudi, R.
- Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences
- Year: 2014
“Integration of MultiCriteria Decision Analysis in GIS to develop land suitability for agriculture: Application to durum wheat cultivation in the region of Mleta in Algeria”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Delali, A.
- Journal: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
- Year: 2012
“Support system based on GIS and weighted sum method for drawing up of land suitability map for agriculture – Application to durum wheat cultivation in the region of Tiaret in Algeria”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Delali, A.
- Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
- Year: 2012
“Support system based on GIS and weighted sum method for drawing up of land suitability map for agriculture. Application to durum wheat cultivation in the area of Mleta (Algeria)”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Delali, A.
- Journal: Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research
- Year: 2012
“Erratum: The contribution of the digital elevation models and geographic information systems in a watershed hydrologic research”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Brek, H.; Lakache, B.
- Journal: Applied Geomatics
- Year: 2010
“The contribution of the digital elevation models and geographic information systems in a watershed hydrologic research”
- Authors: Mendas, A.
- Journal: Applied Geomatics
- Year: 2010
“Impact of the new GRACE Geopotential Model and SRTM data on the geoid modelling in Algeria”
- Authors: Benahmed Daho, S.A.; Mendas, A.; Fairhead, J.D.; Derkaoui, A.
- Journal: Journal of Geodynamics
- Year: 2009
“Hydrologic model combined with a GIS for estimating hydrologic balance at watershed scale: Application to the Macta watershed (north-western Algeria)”
- Authors: Mendas, A.; Errih, M.; Bouchenak, F.
- Journal: Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology – AQUA
- Year: 2008
“Data integration into a road information system using kinematic GPS”
- Authors: Nechniche, H.; Brahimi, K.; Mendas, A.; Madjoub, G.
- Journal: Bulletin des Laboratoires des Ponts et Chaussees
- Year: 2007