About Us
The Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Food Security at the University of Doha for Science and Technology is dedicated to addressing two of the most pressing global and national challenges: environmental sustainability and food resilience.
The Center serves as a multidisciplinary platform that advances research, innovation, training, and community engagement in areas critical to sustainable development. Its work focuses on developing practical and science-driven solutions that strengthen Qatar’s capacity to achieve long-term environmental sustainability while ensuring a stable and resilient food system.
Key areas of focus include sustainable agriculture, water conservation, renewable energy integration, climate-smart practices, and resource-efficient technologies. Through these initiatives, the Center supports national efforts to enhance self-reliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic development.
By bringing together researchers, industry partners, and international collaborators, the Center aims to contribute meaningful solutions that support both national priorities and global sustainability goals, particularly those aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to food security, climate action, and responsible resource management.
Research Focus
The Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Food Security focuses on advancing research and innovation in areas that directly support environmental sustainability and resilient food systems. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the Center develops solutions that address emerging challenges in water resources, agricultural productivity, waste management, and climate adaptation.
Key research areas include:
Funded Projects
Research Recognitions
The third-place prize was awarded to a team from the University of Doha for Science and Technology for their project on the Hybrid Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of the Blue Ammonia Supply Chain. The Research Centre supports this achievement by contributing through curriculum development, teaching, and supervision to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Imperfect Nanofibers: Future of Atmospheric Water
Dr. Bahman Boostani | LPI: Dr. Amin Esmaeili
Researchers from the University of Doha for Science and Technology received the institution’s first-ever BRIO Award for a Food Security Project at the 17th Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition organized by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. This achievement highlights the university’s growing contribution to research and innovation in food security.
Youth Initiative
The WFF Qatar Youth Chapter, the first in the region is a milestone in youth led sustainability efforts, established in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO). It engages young leaders, farmers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to drive agrifood innovation and sustainability, providing a platform to develop solutions that transform agrifood systems nationally and globally, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, the Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030, and FAO strategic goals.
Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari
Youth Chair, National Youth Chapter Board
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Researchers Profile
Meet the researchers at UDST who are leading funded projects and driving impactful innovation.
Prof. Rachid Benlamri
Vice President, Academics
Dr. Wesam Rohouma
Department Head, Electrical Engineering Department
Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Mohannad Aljarrah
Department Head, Chemical Engineering Technology
Dr. Amin Esmaeili
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department
Dr. Farhat Abbas
Senior Researcher, College of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Hassan Ali
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department
Dr. Vajiheh Akbarzadeh
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department
Dr. Hassan Hijazi
Assistant Professor, Department of Science
Dr. Ravi Rangarajan
Assistant Professor, Environmental Health and Safety Department
Dr. Bahman Boostani
Postdoctoral Researcher, Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Food Security
Dr. Raj Kumar Dahal
Postdoctoral Researcher, Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Food Security
Collaborations and Stakeholders
The Center actively collaborates with leading universities, research institutions, and industry partners across the globe to advance research and innovation in sustainability and food security.
Our collaborators include:
- Ministry of Municipality
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
- National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) – Canada
- University of British Columbia – Canada
- International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis – Austria
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Hydraulique – Algeria
- Qatar University – Qatar
- Arizona State University – United States
- Teesside University – United Kingdom
- Firat University – Türkiye
- Qatar Shell Research & Technology Center QSTP LLC – Qatar
- University of Hertfordshire – United Kingdom
- Independent University, Bangladesh – Bangladesh
- Adorsho praniSheba Ltd – Bangladesh
- Istanbul Technical University – Türkiye
- Akdeniz University – Türkiye
- University of Saskatchewan – Canada
- Sultan Qaboos University – Oman
These collaborations strengthen the Center’s ability to conduct high-impact research, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to sustainability and food security challenges at both regional and global levels.