Dr. Reda M. FAHIM is a fisheries biologist and stock assessment expert with over 15 years of experience in fisheries science, management, and academic leadership. He specializes in data-limited stock assessment, ecosystem approach to fisheries, and the provision of science-based management advice. His research focuses on sustainable fisheries management. Dr. FAHIM is the Head of the Fisheries Department at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), where he has played a key role in developing academic and training programs. He has designed curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, securing international accreditation and funding, including an Erasmus+ program for an MSc in Sustainable Management of Fisheries and Aquaculture. He has successfully led international collaborations, securing funding and partnerships for research and capacity-building projects. He has extensive experience in international fisheries collaboration, having contributed to FAO-GFCM initiatives on fisheries data collection, stock assessment, and capacity building. As a consultant for international organizationz such as FAO and the World Bank, he has conducted fisheries and stock assessments for priority Mediterranean and PERSGA (Red Sea) species, supported fisheries management strategies, and provided socio-economic evaluations of Egyptian fisheries. His contributions extend to the formulation of an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management, policy development, and the training of fishers and stakeholders on responsible fishing practices. Dr. FAHIM has also been an active member of scientific committees for international fisheries forums, including the FAO-GFCM Fish Forum, where he co-chaired sessions on data-limited stock assessments. In addition to his research and advisory roles, he has provided strategic guidance to the Egyptian Minister of Environment on sustainable fisheries management under Egypt’s Vision 2030. A skilled data analyst, Dr. FAHIM is proficient in statistical modeling and fisheries data analysis using R, with a solid background in quantitative assessment methods. He has led multidisciplinary teams, trained specialists in fisheries data collection, and published on fisheries stock assessment, population dynamics, and ecosystem impacts. His work aligns with international efforts to enhance sustainable fisheries management and support policy-making for resource conservation.