Islam Khater

First name
Islam
Last name
Khater
Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+20 10 03062914
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Man
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
No
Affiliation, organization, or community
Desert Research Center
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
15+ years
Country of residence
Egypt
Languages
Arabic
English
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
Northern Africa
Mitigation
Agriculture
Carbon fixation and abatement
Energy Efficiency
Renewable energy
Waste management
Adaptation
Agriculture and forestry
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Water
Climate technologies
Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
Water supply and wastewater management
Solid waste management
End-use energy efficiency
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Cross-cutting approaches
Disaster Risk Reduction
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
Mitigation
Agriculture
Carbon fixation and abatement
Energy Efficiency
Renewable energy
Waste management
Adaptation
Agriculture and forestry
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Water
Climate Technologies
Energy production
Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
Water supply and wastewater management
Solid waste management
End-use energy efficiency
Cross-cutting approaches
Disaster Risk Reduction
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Gender
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

Prof. Dr. Islam Mohammed Monier Khater is a Professor of Agricultural Engineering at the Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. With extensive expertise in sustainable development, climate change, and precision agriculture, he has dedicated his career to advancing natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and agri-training management.

Dr. Khater specializes in technology transfer and applied system analysis, focusing on gender-responsive climate technologies and their role in enhancing agricultural resilience. His research integrates organic agriculture, farm management, and computer modeling, emphasizing climate-smart innovations that support equitable and sustainable agricultural practices.

With extensive international experience, Prof. Dr. Khater has participated in numerous global research projects, capacity-building programs, and policy advisory roles, promoting inclusive and technology-driven agricultural solutions. His work contributes to bridging gender disparities in climate adaptation strategies, ensuring that women and marginalized groups benefit from cutting-edge agricultural technologies.

A prolific scholar, he has published widely on agricultural engineering and climate adaptation, shaping policies and practices that drive sustainable development in arid and semi-arid regions.

Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
Advisory in technical assistance project
Contributor to research/publication
Interviewed by the media