Dr. Mona Saad Ramadan is an Assistant Professor. Her research focuses on urban sustainability, desert environments and geomatics, with emphasis on GIS, remote sensing and machine learning. She works on environmental change, urban growth, land degradation and climate-related risks in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in the UAE and the wider Middle East. She has contributed to projects on flood risk, air quality, environmental vulnerability and natural resources mapping. Her work integrates spatial data, Earth observation and quantitative modelling to support evidence-based planning and resilience in desert cities and desert environments.
Dr. Hossam Said Khedr is an Assistant Professor, with a special focus on arid lands and desert environments. His research combines satellite Earth observation, geospatial analysis and AI-based modeling to assess land degradation, desertification risk and sustainable land and water use. He has led and contributed to several national and regional projects on agricultural development. Dr Khedr actively collaborates with government agencies and international partners to translate geospatial research into practical decision-support tools.
Dr. Faisal Baig is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Desert Environment Research Center (DERC), United Arab Emirates University. His research focuses on climate extremes, hydrological modeling, drought analysis and the application of artificial intelligence and remote sensing to address water and environmental challenges in arid regions. He specializes in developing climate-resilient datasets and decision-support tools for arid ecosystems, with particular expertise in rainfall extremes and sustainable water resource management. His work integrates advanced computational methods with field-based hydrology to support evidence-based climate adaptation and policy planning in the UAE and other arid environments.
Dr. Munaver Jaman Basheer Ahamed is a researcher with over a decade of professional experience in the UAE. Since 2009, he has been involved in environmental projects covering natural resource valuation, sustainable agriculture, groundwater, and air quality. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including government entities, municipalities, oil and gas, refineries, various industries, and water and wastewater systems. He has collaborated with stakeholders across all Emirates. His work focuses on continuous environmental monitoring, data analysis, and forecasting to support sustainable development.
Ms. Shamma Albedwawi is a Laboratory Specialist I with a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). She specializes in transforming spatial data into meaningful environmental insights. Her work supports research projects through data analysis, laboratory coordination and technical assistance. She is particularly interested in applying geospatial technologies to address environmental challenges in arid regions. Shamma is passionate about innovation, collaboration and contributing to research that creates real-world impact.
