About NCRD

The National Center for Research and Development (NCRD) is a national non profit Jordanian research center affiliated with The Higher Council for Science and Technology chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal.

NCRD was founded in 2010 with an objective to develop scientific capabilities in the areas of biotechnology, water, energy, food, ecosystem (WEFE) and Badia research.

Vision

Enhancing and developing scientific capabilities in the fields of biotechnology, water, energy, food, ecosystem (WEFE) and Badia research.

Mission

The Center aims to identify, coordinate, and develop national capabilities and activities in research fields in various educational institutions and scientific centers, and build the necessary information base for this purpose.

The Center also works to support applied scientific research, encourage invention and creativity in various areas of the Center's work, and encourage the establishment of economically productive institutions based on the results of research and development achieved by the Center.

The Center relies on developing human resources working in the fields of research and development, and cooperates with experts, scientists, centers, institutions, bodies and relevant local, regional and international organizations.

The Center works on establishing a research communication networks between Jordanian researchers in the Kingdom and their foreign counterparts in the center's fields of work.

Team

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Mohammed Ali Wedyan

President

Professor of Environmental Biochemistry at The Hashemite University. Prof. Wedyan is a leading expert in marine biogeochemistry and environmental sciences. His research focuses on nutrient cycling, dissolved organic nitrogen, and the ecological dynamics of aquatic systems.
Prof. Wedyan earned his Ph.D. in Marine Environmental Science from the University of Liverpool, UK, and has held visiting scholar positions at Stanford University and the Max Planck Institute.

At the National Center for Research and Development (NCRD), we strongly believe that science and innovation are the building blocks of a sustainable future.
Founded in 2010 as part of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, which is chaired by His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, NCRD has been a leader in improving Jordan’s scientific and technological capabilities. The Center focuses on important areas like biotechnology, water, energy, food, ecosystem management, and Badia research.
Today, global environmental issues are intensifying, from biodiversity loss and pollution to climate and health crises. Political, social, and economic instability is also rising. As a result, the systems that support life are facing more pressure. This situation requires a major change in global environmental action. We need to foster collaboration and science-driven solutions to create harmony between people and nature.
Following Jordan’s national vision and under the guidance and the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, NCRD continues to strengthen the link between scientific research and public policy. We promote the Water–Energy–Food– Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus as a key part of sustainable development. Through our initiatives, NCRD aims to empower local communities, promote fairness and justice in environmental protection, and turn scientific knowledge into real policy change.
By connecting knowledge with action, NCRD seeks to make Jordan a model for balancing development and environmental sustainability, ensuring a prosperous and resilient future for both people and nature.