Heman Abdulkhaleq Ahmed began his academic career in agriculture science ‎‎(plant production) in 2003–2004. He graduated with a BSc in Plant Production. He ‎acquired a Master's degree in 2007 in Plant Production and is completing a PhD in Droughts, with a focus on GIS and remote sensing. A substantial focus of Heman's work is on the mapping of drought areas ‎to improve environmental outcomes and enhance planning capabilities.‎ This work has led to Environmental Sustainable Resource Development.