Dr. Samiullah Khan
Chief Sustainability Officer, National Development Consortium
Dr. Samiullah Khan is an internationally recognized sustainability leader with over 30 years of global experience in engineering, innovation, climate technologies, and sustainable urban development. He is the pioneer of the Quantum Sustainability framework, an integrated approach that combines Net Zero, circular economy, artificial intelligence, carbon capture, resource efficiency, nature-based solutions, and human wellbeing to create resilient and regenerative ecosystems.
A UN-certified Climate Champion with executive education from MIT and Cambridge, Dr. Khan has led pioneering initiatives in Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC), healthy buildings, smart cities, renewable energy, circular waste management, and climate-resilient infrastructure. He holds the Global Patent for SAHU (Smart Air Handling Unit) . His work supports governments, real estate developers, and corporations in accelerating their transition toward measurable Net Zero outcomes.
Recognized as one of the UAE's leading voices in sustainability, Dr. Khan, a consultant to UNGP, is a sought-after keynote speaker, strategic advisor, and innovation mentor, helping organizations transform ambitious climate commitments into practical, scalable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE Net Zero 2050 vision.
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