Amjad Azmeer is a Ph.D. student in Environmental Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, specializing in the impact of nature-based solutions for urban resilience in arid climates. He earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the American University of Sharjah. Prior to his Ph.D., Amjad worked as a Sustainability Associate for the UN Global Compact Network in Sri Lanka, where he helped clients set and progress on Science Based Targets. He was also recognized as a Future Sustainability Leader by Masdar in the UAE and worked at Air Liquide. His research focuses on enhancing urban resilience through innovative environmental strategies.