Abdedaim Battioui

Sponsoring Rotary District: 9220
Degrees from: Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco

Abdedaim Battioui has over 10 years of project management experience across government, non-profit organizations, academia, and the private sector. This diverse background has enabled him to successfully lead initiatives and projects in Morocco and the United States (U.S) that address some of the most pressing global challenges.

Dedicated to advancing global energy security and justice, Abdedaim focuses on the critical issues of resource scarcity and weather change and vulnerability. He holds a Master of International Development Policy from Duke University and a Master’s degree in Urban Policy and Territorial Engineering from Cadi Ayyad University, which reflects his commitment to sustainability and equitable energy systems. During his academic journey, Abdedaim conducted influential research on urban mobility policy in Marrakech, exploring sustainability and eco-friendly transportation solutions. At Duke, he also conducted a detailed cost-benefit analysis of the Moroccan-UK energy project, demonstrating his analytical abilities and his dedication to solving complex global issues.

Abdedaim has been deeply involved in various social initiatives. He has empowered individuals with legal knowledge, supported civil society and youth development, mediated conflicts, and led environmental programs and training efforts.

In 2011, Abdedaim demonstrated his commitment to transparency by closely observing Morocco’s constitutional referendum process as an international observer. In 2017, he was elected to lead a local NGO bridging the gap between academia and civil society. His leadership continued in 2018 when he served as vice president of the Association of Technicians at the Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Mohammed VI in Marrakech.

In 2019, the U.S. State Department selected Abdedaim as one of 13 community leaders in the Middle East and North Africa region for the Leaders for Development Fellowship Program. This recognition allowed him to explore global perspectives on resource scarcity and energy security. In 2020, he honed his conflict resolution skills at the Peace Academy, interacting with individuals from diverse cultures. His academic influence grew as he joined the editorial board of the Arab Journal of International Law (ARJIL) that same year.

In 2021, Abdedaim was awarded the prestigious Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Fellowship, during which he focused on the intersection of energy and peace. His research culminated in a standout presentation at the Duke-UNC Rotary Annual Conference in 2023, where he addressed the integration of energy systems and peacebuilding to a broad audience of academics, private sector leaders, and non-profit professionals.

Abdedaim’s past work at TRC Companies, Inc. as a Program Manager involved leading projects aimed at strengthening U.S. energy security, particularly through clean transportation and renewable energy projects. His contributions helped drive the development of more sustainable and resilient energy systems in the U.S.

Currently, Abdedaim is conducting interdisciplinary research at UNC Chapel Hill on the lifecycle of lithium phosphate batteries, focusing on the equity implications at every stage, from extraction to recycling. His work focuses on preventing and mitigating conflicts throughout the battery lifecycle to promote more just and sustainable outcomes that reduce opposition for companies and strengthen national energy security.

Last update: Sat 8 Feb, 2025.