Dr. Abdulelah A. Al-Faraj is an agricultural engineer with nearly four decades of academic, research, and industry experience in agricultural engineering, technology, and sustainable agricultural development. He currently serves as Director of Project Management at Asharqiyah Development Company (ASHDEC), where he leads the development and implementation of strategic agricultural projects, including the company’s integrated potato seed biotechnology program, which encompasses tissue culture, controlled-environment production, aeroponic mini-tuber production, and the development of locally produced, high-quality potato seed.

Prior to joining ASHDEC, Dr. Al-Faraj spent more than two decades at King Saud University, where he served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska, USA, and has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His current interests focus on agricultural sustainability, water-use efficiency, precision irrigation, controlled-environment agriculture, and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s domestic potato seed industry.