Prof. Dr. Abda Emam | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Abda Emam, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abda Abdalla Emam is a Sudanese Professor of Agricultural Economics with extensive academic and research experience spanning over two decades. She currently serves at King Faisal University, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, in the Department of Agribusiness and Consumer Science, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Emam earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Khartoum in 1999, with a specialization in Agricultural Marketing and Food Security, following her M.Sc. in Agricultural Price Policy and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the same institution. She was promoted to full Professor in 2011 in recognition of her outstanding scientific research. Her professional journey includes key academic and leadership roles at Sudan University of Science and Technology, including department head and graduate studies coordinator. Dr. Emam has supervised and co-supervised numerous postgraduate theses and has contributed significantly to curriculum development, community consultancy, and academic committees. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she is known for her expertise in agricultural marketing, food security, and rural development.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Abda Abdalla Emam

Dr. Abda Abdalla Emam is a highly accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Agricultural Economics, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Her expertise in agricultural marketing, food security, and price policy has contributed significantly to both academia and community development, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

🏅 Professor Title: Awarded in 2011 for outstanding scientific research.
🎓 Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
- University of Khartoum, Sudan (1999)
- Specialization: Agricultural Marketing & Food Security
🎓 M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics
- University of Khartoum, Sudan (1994)
- Specialization: Agricultural Price Policy
🎓 B.Sc. Agriculture (Honors)
- University of Khartoum, Sudan (1991)

💼 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Professor (2014–Present)
- King Faisal University, Department of Agribusiness & Consumer Science, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
👩‍🏫 Professor (2011–2014)
- Sudan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Studies 🇸🇩
👩‍🏫 Associate Professor (2006–2011)
- Same department as above
👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor (1999–2006)
- Same department
👩‍💼 Head of Department (2004–2007)
- Agricultural Economics, Sudan University
📋 Graduate Studies Coordinator (2001–2004)
- Sudan University
👩‍🏫 Part-time Lecturer
- Upper Nile University, Malakal (2003)
- University of Kasala (1996–1998)
👩‍⚖️ Chairperson & Consultant (2007–2008)
- Economic Consultant Committee, Sudanese Women General Union

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

📚 Taught multiple courses: Agricultural Marketing, Food Security, Finance, Development Economics, Research Methods, Cooperatives
👩‍🎓 Supervised:
- 10 Ph.D. students
- 21 M.Sc. students
- 50+ undergraduate students
👨‍🔬 Examined:
- 17 external & 15 internal M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses
🤝 Active in community development and consultancy for women empowerment
📘 Member of various academic and scientific committees

🏅 Awards & Honors

🥇 Professor Title awarded for Outstanding Scientific Research (2011)
👩‍🔬 Recognized for extensive contribution to agricultural education, research, and women’s development in Sudan and KSA

Publication Top Notes:

Climate Change Effects on Dates Productivity in Saudi Arabia: Implications for Food Security

Tourism’s Influence on Economic Growth and Environment in Saudi: Present and Future

Consumer decision-making and segmentation of dates market in Saudi Arabia

Effect of Utilization of Different Materials and Thicknesses Evaporative Cooling Pad on Cooling Efficiency in Greenhouses in Hot-Arid Regions

Saudi Fertilizers and Their Impact on Global Food Security: Present and Future

Present and future: Does agriculture affect economic growth and the environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Status and Prospects of Agricultural Growth Domestic Product in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare, Université Gaston Berger, Senegal

Professor Ousmane Thiare is a distinguished academic from Senegal, currently serving as a Professor Titulaire [Classe exceptionnelle] at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis. He began his academic journey at UGB in 1994, earning a DEA in Applied Mathematics in 2000 and later pursuing further studies in France, where he obtained a second DEA in Computer Science and a Doctorate from CY Cergy Paris University in 2007. Alongside his studies, he has held various teaching positions at UGB, progressing from Assistant to Maître de Conférences HDR before becoming a full professor in 2015. Professor Thiare has also served as an Associate Professor at the African University of Science and Technology in Nigeria since 2014. His administrative roles include heading the Computer Science Department and directing the Centre de Calcul Ousmane Seck. As a recognized expert evaluator for the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education since 2014, he has significantly contributed to the academic landscape, including leading the African Center of Excellence for Mathematics, Computer Science, and ICT from 2017 to 2020. Notably, he was appointed Rector of Gaston Berger University from May 2018 to March 2023, overseeing academic programs and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the university’s global competitiveness. With a robust background in research and a commitment to improving educational outcomes, Professor Thiare continues to be a pivotal figure in the advancement of higher education in Senegal and beyond.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Ousmane Thiare

Research Focus and Contributions: Ousmane Thiare is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, specifically focusing on wireless sensor networks (WSN), the Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed systems. With a robust academic background, he holds a PhD in computer science from Cergy Paris Université and has served as a full professor at Gaston Berger University in Senegal since 2002. His extensive research contributions, totaling over 80 published works, demonstrate his impact on the scientific community, particularly in developing innovative solutions for IoT and network systems.

💼 Work Experience

Professeur Titulaire de Classe Exceptionnelle
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis avril 2021)

Professeur Associé
African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigéria (Depuis avril 2014)

Professeur Titulaire des Universités
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis juillet 2015)

Maître de Conférences HDR en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2010-2015)

Maître Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2008)

Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2002)

Recteur et Président du Conseil Académique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Mai 2018 – Mars 2023)

🌟 Achievements

Directeur du Centre d’Excellence Africain pour les Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC (CEA-MITIC)
(2017-2020) – Projet de 8 millions de dollars de la Banque Mondiale pour la formation en Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC.

Expert Évaluateur
Autorité Nationale d’Assurance Qualité de l’Enseignement Supérieur (ANAQ-Sup) depuis 2014.

Membre du Conseil Scientifique et Pédagogique
École Doctorale des Sciences et des Technologies, Université Gaston Berger (2014-2019).

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