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

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