Introduction

Iran has always been one of the main energy players in the region and the world due to its vast oil and gas resources. However, the requirements of sustainable development and preventing the negative consequences of climate change due to excessive use of fossil fuels and other anthropogenic activities have made it more necessary to pay attention to renewable energies and environmental protection.
In addition, the excessive development of agriculture without considering the volume of renewable water resources and the lack of proper management of urban and industrial wastewater have brought the quantitative and qualitative status of these resources to critical levels in many parts of the country. Considering the need for integrated management of water, energy, food, and the environment, and in accordance with the mission and roadmap of universities for the sustainable development of the country, and in order to consolidate activities in the fields of energy, water, and the environment at Sharif University of Technology and organize research institutes, the Sharif Energy, Water, and Environment Institute was established in 2010 by merging the Sharif Energy Research Institute, the Institute of Water and Energy, and the Institute of Biotechnology and Environment with the creation of an independent statute approved by the University Board of Trustees.

Mission

Identifying the country's research needs in the fields of water, energy and environment and formulating appropriate research plans to meet these needs.

Conducting fundamental, applied research and developments in the fields of energy, water and environment.

Identifying new technologies and developing technology and deepening technical knowledge in the field of activity.

Trying to localize related technologies and enhance Iran's global position in the field of activity.

Commercializing the research and technology achievements of the research institute in compliance with relevant rules and regulations.

Establishing effective communication between the university and various economic and social sectors of the country in the field of activity.

Optimal use of all software and hardware facilities and human resource potential available at the university to carry out research projects in the field of activity.

Establishing active and constructive communication with other scientific and research institutions and communities inside and outside the country to implement joint research projects in fields related to the field of activity.

Establishing scientific communication and exchanges with relevant scientific and research centers nationally and globally.

Creating suitable conditions for attracting the cooperation of elite scientists and researchers and developing human resources capabilities in the field of activity.

Holding specialized educational workshops, scientific conferences, and presenting research and technological achievements in compliance with relevant rules and regulations.