Prof Chaibi has worked for nearly three decades in science, technology, higher education, and research. He has held significant roles, including serving the African Union Commission (AUC), GIZ, and the National Research Institute for Agricultural Engineering, Water, and Forestry (INRGREF). With a PhD in Agriculture Engineering and Climate Technologies from SLU (Sweden), he has authored/co-authored over 100 papers and contributed to 7 book chapters. Prof Chaibi is a member of various editorial boards and has coordinated several funded research projects. He is follow of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), The French Water Academy and has served on important international committees and advisory groups.