Dr. Rahaf Ajaj is a distinguished academic leader and innovator in Environmental Health and Safety with over a decade of experience spanning academia, government regulation, and international research. She is a member of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board and the chapter head for Women in Renewable Energy – Canada (WiRE) in the UAE. She has established herself as a prominent leader in advancing sustainable environmental health solutions across the Middle East and internationally. Dr. Ajaj previously served as a Health Physicist at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation in the UAE, developing extensive expertise in regulatory oversight, inspection protocols, and the management of health, safety, and environmental issues across nuclear agencies and the petroleum sector. As a prolific researcher, Dr. Ajaj has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals. Her research encompasses radiation protection technologies, environmental and public health, sustainability science, and climate change adaptation. She regularly presents at international conferences, sharing innovative insights on environmental health challenges. Dr. Ajaj demonstrates exceptional leadership as Research Cluster Lead for the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. She actively contributes to the UAE Climate Change Research Network, advancing environmental sustainability and empowering women in STEM. In academia, Dr. Ajaj teaches advanced courses including Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, Hazardous Materials Management, Toxicology, and Pollution Monitoring and Control. Her educational approach emphasizes practical applications and evidence-based solutions. Dr. Ajaj’s mission is to advance environmental health through interdisciplinary research, transformative education, and strategic policy advocacy, driving meaningful and sustainable change across industries and communities worldwide. Her expertise spans advanced radiation protection protocols, comprehensive environmental health risk assessment, occupational safety program implementation, climate change mitigation strategies, regulatory compliance frameworks, hazardous materials management, and pollution monitoring.