Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
View thematic groupDr. Ahmed Azizeldein Abubaker Abdelhafez
Head of the Department of Soils and Water and Director of International Relations Office
Egypt
"New Valley University stands as a significant public institution and a prominent center for higher education in Egypt's Western Desert. Located in the primary city of El-Kharga, the university's campus extends over 1,000 acres. It includes nine faculties and caters to a student body of around 7,000, supported by more than 300 committed academic professionals. As a crucial contributor to regional advancement, the university’s academic and research initiatives are designed to tackle the distinct challenges and opportunities presented by its arid surroundings. The institution's key research emphases encompass sustainable agriculture in dry areas, management of water resources, renewable energy development, environmental studies related to desert ecosystems, and socio-economic progress. The university promotes knowledge and innovation for a sustainable future.
Main research strengths of New valley University:
- Sustainable Arid Land Agriculture
- Water Resource Management
- Renewable Energy Applications
- Desert Environmental Studies
- Socio-economic Development of Desert Communities"
Head of the Department of Soils and Water and Director of International Relations Office