2008 Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water

Chih Ted Yang

(For significant contributions to the understanding of sediment transport and river hydraulics, particularly through the development of the Unit Stream Power Equation.)

Wolfgang Kinzelbach

(For developing a new approach to using remote sensing for groundwater modeling. His work has particular relevance to water resource management in the developing world.)

Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Saline Water Conversion Corporation

(For the development of advanced models for the fundamental characterization of nanofiltration to enhance its use in water desalination.)

Zainuddin Abd Manan

(For his research in an established chemical engineering technique (pinch analysis) to water demand management. The research has demonstrated water savings for industries and utilities.)