Professional Experience

Dr. Khalid Aljarallah is a consultant and expert in leadership, institutional excellence, and academic accreditation at Kaizen Consulting. He has led national programs across government, higher education, and regulatory sectors. He founded and headed quality management in the food sector at the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, and served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Center for Plant Pest and Animal Disease Prevention and Control. He also held senior roles at the Ministry of Education—including Director General for Private University Education and Senior Advisor/Supervisor in the Minister’s Office. In academia, he served as Dean of Quality & Skills Development at Majmaah University, Dean of the College of Applied Sciences at AlMaarefa University, and Associate Dean for Medical Education Quality at King Fahd Medical City, in addition to serving on high-level councils and boards in both public and private universities.

Practical Expertise

Education & Training

Dr. Aljarallah holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Surrey (UK), an M.Sc. in Quality & Food Safety from the University of Reading (UK), and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from King Saud University. This scientific foundation, combined with regulatory and academic leadership, equips him to bridge rigorous methodology with practical execution—driving measurable quality improvement and sustainable institutional outcomes.

Professional Experience

Dr. Ghulam Rasool Khawaja is a plant protection specialist with 25+ years spanning academia, government, and applied R&D at Kaizen Consulting. Previously served as the CEO of Akeed Office for Agricultural Consultations, and a Professor of Entomology in the Department of Plant Protection, College of Food & Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, following earlier roles as Research Scientist at KACST (Saudi Arabia) and Assistant Entomologist at Pakistan’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. He has led and completed multiple KACST and King Saud University–funded projects and authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications.

Practical Expertise

Dr. Khawaja specializes in eco-friendly, high-precision pest management—RNA interference (RNAi), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and biological control using entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes—alongside red palm weevil (RPW) surveillance, early detection, and control strategies (including trunk injection trials and diet/rearing protocols). His portfolio includes molecular profiling of RPW–date palm interactions, DNA barcoding and taxonomy work (ants and termites), design of input–output lab workflows, and delivery of farmer advisory and extension services. He is adept in research design, scientific writing, SAS-based statistical analysis, budgeting/financial reporting, and laboratory setup and leadership, with extensive international conference presentations and professional society engagement.

Education & Training

Dr. Khawaja holds a PhD in Agricultural Entomology/Biotechnology from Kobe University, an MSc in Agricultural Entomology and a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. His advanced training includes proteomics (University of Sheffield), an international course in Crop Protection (South China Agricultural University), and WHO IPCS training on toxic chemicals, environment, and health. Thesis topics covered molecular profiling of date palm infested with RPW and silkworm nutrition and silk yield, complementing proficiency in English, Arabic, and Urdu.

Professional Experience

Dr. Ismail Shaker is an environmental consultant at Kaizen with extensive experience in environmental management and sustainability across the Middle East and North Africa. He previously served as the founder and CEO of Envirotrade for Environmental and Technical Support, leading major initiatives in environmental impact assessment, waste management, and pollution monitoring. In parallel, he headed the Environmental Tests Unit at Acerta Middle East and has also worked with the International Agency for Sustainable Development, Alex Petro Technical Services, and the Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies (TIMS). His career reflects strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary environmental projects across the oil and gas, industrial, construction, and hospitality sectors.

Practical Experience

Dr. Shaker has led and contributed to a wide range of environmental consulting projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), pollution monitoring, and waste-recycling initiatives. His portfolio includes collaborations with international and regional entities such as ExxonMobil, Halliburton, P&G, Lafarge Cement, and GIZ’s CirculaMare project in the Mediterranean. In Saudi Arabia, he has served as an environmental expert for the National Center for Environmental Compliance, preparing gap-analysis reports and training inspectors on the Saudi Environmental Law and ISO 17020 requirements. His consultancy work with Al-Kayan Al Amthal, the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), and ARAMCO’s MGS3 project further demonstrates his technical expertise in environmental auditing, air-quality monitoring, and sustainable development practices.

Educational Background and Training

Dr. Shaker holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development, an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, and a B.Sc. in Science from Al-Azhar University. He also earned a Carbon Footprint Diploma from NQI (2024) and multiple professional diplomas in business administration, marketing, finance, sales, human resources, and leadership. His technical credentials include certifications in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 17025, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 9001 internal auditing. He has completed specialized international training, including the Air Pollution Control course at the Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences in Japan (supported by JICA), as well as advanced assessor training on ISO/IEC 17029:2019 and ISO 14065:2020 in 2024.

Professional Experience

Dr. Atwa Radwan is a senior agricultural scientist and technology leader with more than two decades of experience across research, technology management, digital agriculture, and integrated pest management. He serves as Professor of Integrated Pest Management and Biological Control at the Agricultural Research Center in Egypt, where he also Director the Technology Management and Commercialization Office TMCO, leads the Smart Agriculture Clinic SAC project, and acts as Executive Director of the ARC–INTLAC–CABI agribusiness incubation program and Digital Agriculture Extension Services officer at the National Wheat Campaign in ARC System. His career includes a decade of service at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia as Supervisor of the Science, Technology and Innovation Unit and Scientific Advisor to the Deanship of Scientific Research and Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. He has also held progressive research roles at the Plant Protection Research Institute and contributed to national and regional agricultural development initiatives through collaborations with FAO, USAID, ICARDA, and leading universities worldwide.

Practical Expertise

Dr. Radwan’s expertise spans integrated pest management, biological control, digital transformation in agriculture, smart farming systems, and technology transfer. He has led major national and international R&D projects, including developing AI-driven decision support tools, early-warning systems for red palm weevil, and integrated digital platforms supporting sustainable production. His work includes building smart agriculture models such as the Smart Agriculture Clinic SAC, guiding more than 150 researchers in technology commercialization, and supporting over 30 agribusiness startups. He has extensive experience in field experimentation, biological control applications, nanotechnology-based pest management, capacity-building programs for researchers, and designing national agricultural extension innovations. His contributions earned multiple awards, including international medals for smart agriculture innovations and recognition for national food security initiatives.

Educational Background and Training

Dr. Radwan holds a PhD in Entomology from Cairo University, an MSc in Plant Protection from Ain Shams University, and a BSc in Entomology and Pesticides from Cairo University. His academic trajectory is supported by extensive participation in global research collaborations, advanced scientific training, and authorship of numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and applied research outputs in integrated pest management and agricultural biotechnology. He also received specialized training related to digital agriculture, technology innovation, scientific research methodologies, and international project leadership through his work with national research centers, universities, and international organizations.

Publications, Patents, and Awards

Dr. Atwa Radwan possesses a significant scientific legacy, having authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles in the fields of plant protection, entomopathogenic nematodes, digital agriculture, and biopesticides, published in esteemed international journals such as Scientific Reports, Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Journal of Economic Entomology, and CABI Agriculture and Bioscience. His research endeavors encompass groundbreaking initiatives in smart agricultural extension systems, nanoparticle-based pest management, and integrated biological control. In acknowledgment of his scientific achievements, Dr. Radwan has played a pivotal role in the development of various innovative technologies and applied research outputs, with some currently being evaluated for intellectual property protection. Throughout his professional journey, he has garnered numerous institutional and national accolades for his outstanding contributions to agricultural research, scientific advancement, and leadership in the digital transformation of the agricultural industry.