شريف ابوالجود

Agricultural research leader with 23+ years designing and managing large-scale field trials, experimental farms, and multidisciplinary research programs across challenging saline, alkaline, and resource-constrained environments — directly relevant to arid and water-constrained GCC agriculture. Proven record leading research strategy, supervising cross-functional teams (including PhD candidates and field engineers), managing research budgets and reporting, and translating field data into published, adopted agronomic solutions. Currently based in Saudi Arabia with a transferable Iqama, seeking to apply this research management expertise to lead agricultural R&D programs across the UAE/GCC region.

Chief Researcher & Team Leader at Field Crop Research Institute — El-Serw Station (2022-08 – Present)

Lead field research operations and direct multi-functional research teams across a 225+ feddan agricultural station, closely mirroring management of multi-site experimental farms.

• Design, implement, and oversee large-scale crop production experiments (field trials, treatment plans, sampling strategies, QC procedures); compile and present annual performance reports to senior management.
• Supervise PhD candidates and deliver technical training to agriculture engineers and university students — direct experience managing research staff and building technical capability.
• Drive operational improvements in forage production programs across two governorates, coordinating with regional stakeholders — transferable to multi-site GCC research coordination.
• Conduct theoretical and practical training workshops on crop production packages for winter and summer crop cycles.

Senior Researcher at Field Crop Research Institute — El-Serw Station (2016-07 – 2022-08)

• Co-developed and released 'Serw 3', a new forage variety adapted to saline soil conditions — directly applicable to crop-resilience and productivity priorities in arid, salinity-prone GCC farmland.
• Led a national berseem (forage) production campaign across Egypt, managing cross-regional research partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Managed seasonal crop rotation planning for a 225-feddan farm under saline/alkaline soil conditions, optimizing input use and water/resource efficiency.
• Trained extension engineers and field supervisors on best agronomic practices, supporting technology adoption at scale.

Researcher at Field Crop Research Institute — El-Serw Station (2006-09 – 2016-07)

• Designed and executed field experiments; performed statistical analysis (MSTATC) and technical/scientific reporting.
• Developed and implemented winter/summer forage research programs under saline conditions.
• Contributed to multi-crop rotation design and agricultural cycle planning for the research farm.

Agricultural Specialist at Field Crop Research Institute — El-Serw Station (1996-01 – 2006-09)

• Participated in field experiments and saline soil reclamation research programs.
• Managed field data collection, entry, and reporting for research projects.

PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Agronomy) – Mansoura University (2000)

MSc in Agricultural Sciences (Agronomy) – Mansoura University (1994)

BSc in Plant Production – Mansoura University (1990)