Community service
Dr. Boukerrou is deeply committed to giving back to communities and has made service a cornerstone of his professional and personal life.
Throughout his career, he has dedicated his expertise in education, research, international development, project management, and capacity building to support organizations and initiatives that drive positive social and environmental impact. He has worked to strengthen institutions, empower local leaders, and promote sustainable solutions that create lasting benefits.
Equally important to him is mentoring and supporting the next generation. Dr. Boukerrou has a strong passion for helping students and young professionals, providing them with guidance, opportunities, and encouragement to pursue careers in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
He helped people from all corners of the world, from Iowa to Florida, from Sub-Saharan African to Middle East and North Africa, and from Eastern to Western Eastern Europe. He believes in equipping people not only with skills but also with confidence to innovate, lead, and dream. His volunteering reflects his values of integrity, respect, and accountability, and his conviction that meaningful change begins with service to others.
He currently serves as President of the Algerian American Association for Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (AAASTE) whose mission he is dedicated to.
Civic and Professional Organizations Affiliations
Current affiliations
- Member, Executive Council, SUPMICROTECH Foundation (2023 – present) https://www.supmicrotech.fr/fr/la-fondation
- Member, Advisory Board, The Halifax Institute (2022 – present) https://halifaxinstitute.org/
- President, Algerian American Association for Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, Florida, 2020-present
- Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington DC, 2019 – present
- Member, Society for International Development, Washington DC, 2019 – present
- Reviewer, Water Journal, MDPI, 2019 – present
- Reviewer, Sustainability Journal, MDPI, 2019 – present
Past Affiliations
- Barka Foundation, Burlington, ME, Board Member (2018 – 2023), President (2021-2023)
- Member, Society of Research Administrators International, (2009-2010)
- Member of the Florida Stormwater Association Education Committee, Tallahassee, FL (2004-2008).
- Member of the Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1999-2000).
- Board Member (1997-1999); Chair of Recognition Committee (1998-1999); and Vice President (1998-1999), Hawkeye Community College, Facilities Foundation.
- Member, Hawkeye Community College, Business and Industry Training Center Task Force (1997).
- Chairman, Regulatory and Crop Consultants Committee, North Central Weed Science Society (1997).
- Member, Program Committee, North Central Weed Science Society (1997).
- Advisory Board Member, University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration, Department of Management (1996-1999).
- Chairman, Sustaining Members Display Committee, Weed Science Society of America (1995).
- Member, North Central Weed Science Society, Finance and Steering Committee. (1995-1999).
- Member, North Central Weed Science Society, Constitution and Operating Procedures Committee (1993-1996).
- Advisory Board Member, Hawkeye Community College, Department of Agronomy and Natural Resources, Ag-Business Management (1992-1999).
- Sustaining Member, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (1992-1996).
- Sustaining Member, North Central Weed Science Society (1992-1999).
- Affiliate Member, European Weed Research Society (1992-1999).
- Board Member, Area VII Regional Economic Development Council, Waterloo, Iowa (1991-1993).
- Member, Board of Directors, Black Hawk County Soybean Association, Waterloo, Iowa (1990-1991).
- Member, Iowa Farm Bureau (1988-1999).
- President, Committee for International Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Minnesota (1985-1986).
- Graduate Club Vice-President (1984-1985); Member of the Liaison Committee (1983-1986); Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota.
- Member, American Society of Agronomy (1982-1999).
- Member, Crop Science Society of America (1982-1999).
- Member, Flax Institute of the United States (1982-1986).