My name is Samir Mohamed (Samir A. Haddad). Professor (Department Head) in the Department of Agricultural Microbiology and the Vice Dean of Postgraduate Affairs at the Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, Egypt. I earned my Ph.D. degree in Environmental Soil Microbiology/biochemistry as part of a joint supervision program between Iowa State University, USA, and Minia University, Egypt, in 2013; an MS degree in Agricultural Microbiology from Minia University, Egypt, in 2007; and a BS degree in Agricultural Sciences, Minia University, Egypt, in 2003. My professional activities and research interests include soil microbiology, fertility, chemistry, and environmental soil quality in a number of ecosystems such as production agriculture as well as arid and semiarid areas. As a scientist, fully aware of the current and future challenges facing humanity, I pursue applied research to propose soil management practices that increase soil health and mitigate climate change, such as the application of biochar in soils. I am a member of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Sciences Society of America. Also, I am a Norman Borlaug and Fulbright Egyptian scholar fellow.