Prof. Dr. Mohammed Soliman

President of the Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) in Egypt

Meet Dr. Mohamed Soliman, the dynamic President of the Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) in Egypt. With a PhD in Plant Breeding from Cairo University in conjunction with the University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his current role.

Prior to becoming President, Dr. Soliman served as the Vice President for Research at the Agricultural Research Centre from 2017 to 2018. He also held the esteemed position of Director at the Field Crops Research Institute in ARC from 2013 to 2017.

Dr. Soliman's influence extends beyond his country's borders, as he was the Head of the Egyptian Delegation for the establishment of Joint Farms in several African countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Congo DRC, Tanzania, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Niger.

Passionate about food security, Dr. Soliman is an active member of the National Committee for Food Security in the Arab World and the Advisory Council for Preparation and Formulation of Proposed Policies for Achieving Food Security.

His commitment to agricultural research is evident through his involvement in various boards and leadership roles, including Chairperson of the Egyptian Permanent Committee for Olive and the Permanent Advisory Council on Plant Breeders' Rights in Egypt.

As a prolific researcher, Dr. Soliman has published 37 scientific research papers both locally and internationally. His groundbreaking work has earned him numerous scientific awards and Certificates of Appreciation from esteemed organizations such as FAO, ICARDA, the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (Egypt), Ministry of Home Affairs (Republic of Zambia), Natural Resources Institute (Finland), Agency for International Development (USA), AlAzhar University (Egypt), African Development Bank Group, and African Development Institute.

Furthermore, Dr. Soliman is the National Coordinator of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation for Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), showcasing his dedication to fostering collaborations that drive progress in agriculture and food security.