Dr. Alanoud T. Alfagham

I am a researcher specialising in Plant Ecology and Plant Physiology in the Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University. I currently serve as the Director of the Gifted and High-Achieving Students Program at the Deanship of Student Affairs. Previously, I served as a part-time consultant at the National Centre for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC).

My research interests focus on plant ecology, plant physiology, plant biodiversity, and plant responses to environmental stresses, particularly drought and salinity. My research also explores the impacts of anthropogenic activities and environmental changes on vegetation dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem sustainability. I have published research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and participated in national and international scientific conferences and academic events.

My academic experience encompasses teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in botany and environmental sciences, supervising scientific research, and conducting field-based ecological assessments of plant diversity and environmental impacts in national parks. I have also provided scientific consultancy and collaborated with environmental organisations and institutions on biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives.

I have contributed as a speaker at scientific conferences, workshops, and public lectures, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices. My professional interests further extend to academic leadership, strategic management of academic and research programs, development and implementation of research and institutional initiatives, and the identification, mentoring, and empowerment of gifted and high-achieving students. I am also committed to fostering institutional partnerships, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives that support academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.