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Mr. Mohammed Jibril Darwish

Published 05/07/2026
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Mohammed Jibril Darwish
Specialist in Plant Taxonomy and Flowering Plant Classification

Saudi Specialist in Plant Taxonomy and Flowering Plant Classification

  • - Specialist in plant taxonomy and flowering plant classification, with extensive expertise in biodiversity conservation research in Saudi Arabia and internationally. His work focuses on understanding the ecological and cultural significance of native plant species.
  • - Has contributed to numerous projects across the Kingdom, including biodiversity assessments, specialized botanical surveys, and ecological restoration programs.
  • - Author and co-author of more than ten scientific publications and presenter at international conferences on biodiversity conservation, sustainability, and natural history.
  • - Participated in international collaborative research with leading research institutions to study plant–animal interactions using ecological modeling and genetic sequencing techniques.
  • - Aspires to establish a national non-profit AI-powered citizen environmental monitoring network in Saudi Arabia to support environmental sustainability.

Education and Specialized Training

Education and Specialized Training

  • - Bachelor's Degree in Biology with First Class Honors, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.
  • - Specialized training in Wild Plant Taxonomy, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • - Specialized training in Ecological Modeling, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand.
  • - Specialized training in Evolution and Genetic Diversity, CIBIO Research Centre, University of Porto, Portugal.
  • - Specialized training in Natural History Collections and Herbarium Management, National Museum of Natural History, Paris, France.
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Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships:

  1. Achievements Member, UN Global Compact – Saudi Arabia Network Youth Council (2024–Present).
  2. Achievements Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) (2021–Present).
  3. Achievements Member, National Geographic Society (NGS) (2024–Present).
Selected Publications and Scientific Contributions

Selected Publications and Scientific Contributions:

  1. Contributed to the first scientific study on the dietary ecology of reptiles in arid environments using environmental DNA sequencing techniques.
  2. Contributed to the first scientific publication on green carbon credits in arid ecosystems.
  3. Co-authored scientific publications on the taxonomy of native plant species in Saudi Arabia.
  4. Contributed to the book Terrestrial Biodiversity of the Red Sea and AMAALA Region.
  5. Contributed to the book Plant Uses in AlUla Governorate.
International Conference Participation

International Conference Participation:

  1. European Congress for Conservation Biology, Edinburgh, Scotland (2024) – Assessment of Reptile Communities Using Genetic Sequencing Techniques.
  2. NatSCA Conference, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (2023) – From Field Sampling to Museum Collections.
  3. International Conference on Spatial Methods (ICSM), Türkiye (2023) – Mapping the Spatial Distribution of Native Plant Diversity in AlUla Protected Areas (Best Speaker Award).
  4. British Ecological Society (BES) Annual Meeting (2022) – The Role of Hegra Tombs as Refugia for Plant Diversity Conservation.
  5. IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) – Marseille, France (2021); Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2025).
Previous Projects

Previous Projects:

  1. Previous Projects Collaborated on the National Native Genome Project in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
  2. Previous Projects Led the implementation of the Wild Plant Inventory Project in AlUla Governorate.
  3. Previous Projects Led a project to identify priority native plant species for ecological restoration initiatives.
  4. المنشورات والابحاث العلمية Led the implementation of a spatial habitat assessment project for biodiversity conservation across the Red Sea and AMAALA developments.

Current Position:

Senior Specialist – Desert Ecosystems
National Center for Wildlife

Key Responsibilities:

1

Contribute to the planning and implementation of periodic ecological surveys in desert ecosystems.

2

Assess biodiversity hotspots and review survey databases and conservation program outcomes.

3

Participate in the implementation of invasive and opportunistic species management plans and ecological restoration programs.

4

Support the development and implementation of conservation programs for desert ecosystems.

5

Provide scientific data and technical input to support protected area management and monitoring plans.

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Last Update Date For Page Content : 06-07-26 at 09:51 Saudi Arabia Time