Mahdi Salih Hantush, Iraqi hydrogeologist (Baghdad 12 December 1921- Kuwait 14 January 1984)
Developed well-flow equations
Derived mathematical equations of flow to fully and/or partially penetrating wells in aquifer systems
Devised methods for the analysis of pumping test data to determine their hydraulic properties
With R.G. Thomas. A method for analyzing a drawn down test in anisotropic aquifers. Water Resources Res. 2(2):281-5, 1966