Meet the Volume Editors

Professor Ahmed A. Abdelhafez is the head of the Department of Soils and Water Science at New Valley University, Egypt. Renowned as a leading expert on biochar in the Arab region, he has contributed more than a decade to research at the Agricultural Research Center (ARC). Specializing in agricultural production, environmental contamination control, and biochar technology, Professor Abdelhafez is affiliated with the National Committee of

Soil Sciences and the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology. He has published extensively on environmental risks and remediation and serves as the chief editor for *Biochar and Compost Technology*. His innovative research and leadership continue to influence the agricultural and environmental spheres.

Professor Mohamed H.H. Abbas is a distinguished Professor of Soil Chemistry at the Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt. Embarking on his academic journey as a demonstrator at Zagazig University, Egypt, in 2000, Professor Abbas earned both his MA and Ph.D. from Benha University. A dedicated board member of the *Egyptian Journal of Soil Science*, his research intricately weaves together themes such as the sorption/desorption dynamics of po-

tentially hazardous elements in soil, environmental trajectories, risk assessments, and contamination controls. Further deepening his expertise, Professor Abbas delves into biochar studies, land restoration, and the intricate chemistry behind organic matter influencing soil and plant nutrition. Beyond his research, he lends his vast knowledge as a reviewer for an array of national and international academic journals.

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