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Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz...
Vision :
Excellence in studies, research, and community service in the fields of environment, agriculture, and natural resource development both locally and regionally
Mission :
Leadership in conducting research and studies in environmental and agricultural fields and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources
Goals :
Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating environmental conditions and issues, identifying their natural and cultural factors, and developing solutions to address them. This contributes to enabling public and private institutions to formulate appropriate policies and strategies to prevent environmental degradation.
Encouraging joint research collaboration among researchers in various environmental science fields at King Khalid University and other universities.
Preparing and training national cadres in various fields related to the environment, agriculture, and water quality.
Providing scientific and technical consultancy services in studies and projects.
Organizing specialized seminars, workshops, and scientific conferences in the center's field.
Coordinating and cooperating with centers of mutual interest locally and globally.
Producing and publishing research in environmental and agricultural fields to ensure efficient spending and reduced consumption.
Raising awareness and educating the public on the center's areas of work.
Enhancing studies and research that focus on improving the quality of natural products of animal or plant origin to support the economy and innovation quality.
No. | Project Name | Project Status (Ongoing – Completed) |
1 | Environmental impact study of dams in the southern region and their effects | Completed |
2 | Protection of the Asir environment in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Completed |
3 | Environmental impact assessment study for the “Horse Racing Track at Delghan Park in Abha” project | Completed |
4 | Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using clay sediments in the Asir region, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Completed |
5 | Forest fire rehabilitation and restoration project (Al-Soudah – Tanomah), Phase One | Completed |
6 | Establishment and design of the Juniper Research Field at Al-Faraa University City and conducting research studies to monitor the growth and propagation of perennial juniper plants in Asir forests | Ongoing |
7 | Studies and research to improve coffee production in Asir and enhance its value | Ongoing |
8 | Digitization of biodiversity in the Asir region for environmental sustainability | Ongoing |
9 | Experiment to improve the growth and production of juniper seedlings and seed growth under different conditions and treatments | Ongoing |
10 | Contribution to the “Let’s Make It Green” campaign by planting local plants at Al-Qaraa University City | Completed |
11 | Integrated training program for farmers in agricultural terraces, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable forestry farming | Completed |
12 | Project for producing and improving the growth of dragon plant as a promising crop in arid environments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Ongoing |
13 | Preparation of a cooperative project between the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and Prince Sultan Center for Environmental Research and Studies regarding model nurseries in the Asir region | Ongoing |
14 | Initiative project for pruning juniper trees affected by dieback phenomenon | Completed |
15 | Project for providing consultancy services to study forest fire prevention methods and address their impacts in forests of the southern and southwestern regions | Ongoing |
16 | Preparation of a book on forest rehabilitation strategy in the Asir region | Completed |
17 | Research, Development and Innovation Authority project in the circular economy | Ongoing |
18 | Research studies project for aquaculture in selected economically feasible crops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Ongoing |
19 | Environmental impact study for selected sites in the southern regions | Ongoing |
20 | Studies on genetic improvement and understanding camel genome sequencing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with Huazhong University in China | Ongoing |
21 | Commercial biofertilizer production project | Ongoing |
22 | Project for surveying invasive plants at King Khalid University City and controlling them mechanically, along with studying the feasibility of optimal investment in invasive plants | Ongoing |
23 | Project for preserving and sustaining perennial trees | Ongoing |
24 | Production of wood pellets as biofuel from invasive plants | Preparation Phase |
25 | Extraction of commercially active compounds from dragon plant and their medical uses | Ongoing |
26 | Recycling recovered wood | Preparation Phase |
27 | Design of tea fields in national parks in the Asir region | Preparation Phase |
29 | LEEP Program Local Environmental Expertise Programme Training and qualifying local experts at various levels | Ongoing |
Dr. Rahmah Nasser Jureis Al-Qathanin
Director of Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Center for Environmental Research and Natural Resource Sustainability
rngerse@kku.edu.sa
00966500166936
Dr. Ahmed Ezzat Shafei
Supervisor, Animal Biodiversity Development Research Unit
aabdelrahman@kku.edu.sa
00966583414564
Dr. Khaled Ahmed Ibrahim
Supervisor, Natural Resources Sustainability Unit
Kobayd@kku.edu.sa
00966534202086
Dr. Ahmed Abbas
Supervisor, Food Security Unit
ahhassan@kku.edu.sa
00966540271385
Dr. Ramadan Nasser
Supervisor, Forest Management and Plant Diversity Unit
rnasser@kku.edu.sa
00966567907955
Dr. Iman El-Beely
Supervisor, Processing Industries and Environmental Investment Unit
erbeely@kku.edu.sa
00966592050692
Mr. Ali Zagaf
Supervisor of Administrative and Financial Affairs
amzgaf@kku.edu.sa
00966505758888
Mr. Abdulhakim Al-Gharabi
Environmental Technician - Supervisor of Laboratories and Equipment
hakim-17@kku.edu.sa
00966506755552
Eng. Abdullah Wazi
Office Manager
wazi@kku.edu.sa
00966557753295
