*Sana'a, Yemen — Wednesday, September 30, 2026*

In line with its commitment to fostering scientific research and celebrating academic excellence, Sana’a University leadership honored a distinguished group of faculty members and researchers across various faculties during the university’s Top Researchers of 2026 Ceremony. The event recognized scholars for their outstanding research contributions and scholarly impact within their respective fields.
Thirteen faculty members from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment were recognized for their exemplary research output and contributions to academic publishing:
1. Dr. Amer Ali Mahdi Amer – Department of Food Science and Technology
2. Dr. Waleed Ahmed Yahya Al-Ansi – Department of Food Science and Technology
3. Dr. Hesham Abdo Ahmed Ali – Department of Agricultural Engineering and Modern Technologies
4. Dr. Anwar Abdo Ali Noman – Department of Food Science and Technology
5. Assoc. Prof. Ghania Naji Mohammed Al-Naqeeb – Department of Food Science and Technology
6. Prof. Abduljaleel Derhem Saeed Ghaleb – Department of Food Science and Technology
7. Prof. Ameen Abdo Sufyan Al-Hakimi – Department of Crop Sciences and Plant Breeding
8. Prof. Abdulmajeed Bajash Abdullah Ali – Department of Food Science and Technology
9. Assoc. Prof. Essam Abdulbaset Haidar Al-Madhaji – Department of Horticulture and Horticultural Technologies
10. Dr. Yahya Mohammed Ali Ali Al-Jurub – Department of Soil, Water, and Environment
11. Eng. Elham Ahmed Ahmed Ali Arraf – Department of Horticulture and Horticultural Technologies
12. Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Saeed Al-Qubati – Department of Plant Protection
13. Dr. Laila Hafdhallah Saleh Juraid – Department of Soil, Water, and Environment
This recognition reflects Sana’a University’s strategic emphasis on building a robust research environment and encouraging faculty to pursue publication in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. These efforts aim to elevate the university's academic standing and strengthen its regional and international scholarly presence.
The strong representation from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment highlights the college’s active research momentum across agricultural, nutritional, and environmental sciences, along with related applied disciplines that contribute to sustainable agricultural and community development.
The leadership and staff of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment extend their warmest congratulations to the honored faculty members, wishing them continued success as they advance knowledge, serve the community, and represent the university.