Profile Summary
Ahmed Abdelkader is a senior expert in plastics and plastic waste management with over 30 years of global experience in the manufacturing and processing of polymers and plastics. His work sits at the intersection of environmental sustainability and industrial viability, supporting the transformation of the plastics sector toward circular and low-impact models.
He specializes in plastic pollution mitigation, remediation strategies, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and the development of regulatory and economic frameworks that enable sector-wide sustainability. His expertise extends to designing systemic and business models that bridge environmental responsibility with profitable industrial policy, facilitating practical transitions toward circular economy systems.
Ahmed Abdelkader has contributed to numerous national and international initiatives in collaboration with organizations such as UNIDO, GIZ, the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, CEDARE, and Erasmus+. He previously served as Director of the Plastics Technology Center within Egypt's Ministry of Industry, where he played a key role in advancing technical standards and sector development.
He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Newcastle University (UK), an MSc in Materials Science and a BSc in Chemistry from Alexandria University, as well as a Diploma in Polymer Technology from the University of Ferrara (Italy).
Ahmed Abdelkader combines deep technical knowledge in materials science with strategic insight into policy, regulation, and sustainable industrial transformation.