Curriculum Vitae

Name: Ibrahim Maaroof Noori

Degree: PhD in Pomology (Fruit Science)

Title: Professor

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

1. Mohammed, B. K. and I. M. Noori (2008). Effect of Irrigation Levels on the Growth and Yield of Olive Trees (Olea europaea L. cv. Ashrasie). Journal of Kirkuk University-Scientific Studies, 3 (1): 169-183. 

2. Ali, J. J. M.; F. M. Hama Salieh and I. M. Noori (2011). Investment of natural plant resources for water harvest by invention of a new grafting technique. Journal of Koya University. No. 20. September 2011: 3-18. 

3. Ali, J. J. M.; I. M. Noori and F. M. Hama Salieh (2012). Utilization of wild pears rootstocks as a natural resource for loquat production under rainfed condition in Sulaimani governorate. Tikrit University Journal of Humanities, 19 (3): 1-12. 

4. Noori, I. M.; J. J. M. Ali and F. M. Hama Salieh (2012). Utilization of wild hawthorn rootstock for water harvesting under rainfed condition in Sulaimani governorate. Tikrit University Journal of Humanities, 19 (5): 121-133. 

5. Noori, I. M. (2014). Using Hawthorn as a Promising Rootstock for Plums. Journal of Sulaimani University-Part A, Special Issue, Vol. 16: 117-123. 

6. Ali, J. J. M.; S. H. Amin; S. O. Rashed and I. M. Noori (2015). Utilizing the Olive Trees for Developing Green Area in Kurdistan. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 6 (4): 92-99. 

7. Ali, J. J. M.; I. M. Noori; S. J. Hama and S. O. Rashed (2015). Water harvesting through utilization of wild almond as rootstocks for production of peach, apricot and plum under dry land farming in Sulaymaniyah region. International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering and Technology (IJISET), 2 (8): 705-724. 

8. Noori, I. M.; F. K. Ahmad; R. R. Aziz and A. A. Mohammed (2019). Propagation of Pistachio Pistacia vera L. by Air Layering under the Effects of IBA and GA3 Treatments. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences, 13 (2): 2001-2004. 

9. Noori, I. M. and A. A. Mohammed (2020). Rooting of peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] hardwood cuttings as affected by IBA concentration and substrate pH. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 22 (1): 33-37. 

10. Mohammed, A. A.; R. R. Aziz; F. K. Ahmad;   I. M. Noori and T. A. Ahmad (2020). Rooting capacity of hardwood cuttings of some fruit trees in relation to cutting pattern. Journal of University of Duhok, 23 (1): 1-6. 

11. Mohammed, A. A.; T. A. Ahmad; I. M. Noori; R. R. Aziz and F. K. Ahmad (2020). Application of baking yeast to induce rooting in hardwood cuttings of olive (Olea europaea L.) cv. Sorani. Euphrates Journal of Agriculture Science, 12 (2): 274-280. 

12. Aziz, R. R.; F. M. Hama Salih and I. M. Noori (2023). Performance of grafting loquats combined onto loquat and quince rootstocks on different dates. Kirkuk University Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 14 (3): 269-279.

13. Ahmad, F. K. and I. M. Noori (2024). Evaluation of genetic diversity of figs (Ficus carica L.) in Sulaymaniyah governorate using morphological, pomological and ISSR molecular marker. Tikrit Journal for Agricultural Sciences (TJAS), 23 (4): 147-175.

14. Hawrami, I. J. B. and I. M. Noori (2024). Rooting of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus L.) hardwood cuttings as influenced by cutting time and cutting length. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences. 16 (1): 33-48.

15. Noori, I. M. (2024). Estimating chilling and growing degree hours related to deciduous fruit production in Kurdistan region-Iraq. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 16 (1): 189-211.

16. Salih, K. O., Mohammed, A. A. and Noori, I. M. (2024). Rooting of thornless blackberry cuttings as induced by the extract of white willow (Salix alba L.) shoots collected in different times. Kirkuk University Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 15 (1): 170-181.

17. Aziz, R. R.; F. M. Hama Sailh and I. M. Noori (2024). Rooting of hardwood cuttings of quince Cydonia oblonga L. as influenced by IBA and rooting substrate. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences. Volume 16 (3): 24-40.

18. Ahmad, F. K. and I. M. Noori (2024). Phytochemical analysis and SCoT molecular marker used to determine genetic diversity of many fig accessions distributed in various locations of Sulaymaniyah province. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 16 (4): 86-118.

19. Salih, S. R., Salih, F. M. H. and Noori, I. M. (2024). Shotberry phenomenon in olive trees (Olea europaea L.): A review. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2 (6): 896-907. 

20. Mohammed, A. A. and Noori, I. M. (202f). Germination capacity of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) seeds related to genotypic variation and phytochemical contents. Fruit Crops Science Journal, 1: e572. 

CONFERENCES:

1. The 1st International Scientific Agricultural Conference. November 20-21, 2013. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Sulaimani.

2. 2nd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences. April 4-5, 2018. College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sulaimani.

3. 9th National Congress of Advances in Agricultural Research with Focus on Strawberry. May 9-10, 2018. College of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.

4. The 2nd National Symposium of Small Fruits. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Setember 6-8, 2018, Mazandaran, Iran.

5. The 2nd International Scientific Conference of Applied Biotechnology. April 3-4, 2019. Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.

6. 3rd International and 11th National Biotechnology Conference of Islamic Republic of Iran. September 1-3, 2019. Razi Conference Center, Tehran, Iran.

BOOKS:

1.  Noori, I. M. (2019). Studies on seed germination, seedling growth and budding of some Prunus species. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN 978-3659937842 ,188 pages.

2. Noori, I. M. (2024). Olive Production Guide (In Kurdish), UNDP, 140 pages.

HIGHER STUDIES SUPERVISION:

1. Supervision of MSc research project of the student Aram Akram Mohammed, entitled: Rooting of peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) hardwood cuttings as affected by cutting time, IBA and substrate pH. Discussed in 2016.

2. Supervision of MSc research project of the student Iman Jaza Baqi Hawrami, entitled: (Effect of cutting time, cutting length and IBA on the rooting of  blackberry (Rubus sanctus Schreb) hardwood cuttings. Discussed in 2023.

3. Supervision of PhD research project of the student Faraydwn Karim Ahmad, entitled: Pomological, physicochemical and molecular analysis of some figs (Ficus carica L.) accessions. Discussed in 2023.

4. Supervision of PhD research project of the student Rasul Rafiq Aziz, entitled: (Production of two loquat rootstocks by different methods and their compatibility with different loquat scions). Discussed in 2024.

5. Supervision of PhD research project, entitled: (Propagation of pistachio Pistacia vera L. using different propagation methods). Being prepared by Aram Akram Mohammed since 2023.

SEMINARS:

1. Blackberries. University of Sulaimani. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. Department of Horticulture. 2011.

2. Physiology of Pruning. University of Sulaimani. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. Department of Horticulture. 2011.

3. Organic Farming and Fruit Production. University of Sulaimani. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. 2012.

4. The Art of Academic Writing. University of Sulaimani. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. 2013.

5. Zinc, Benefits, Uses and Facts. University of Sulaimani, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences. Workshop of Horticulture Department, 2015.

LOCAL PUBLICATIONS:

1. Importance of Olive Oil in Human Health. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House. No. 16: 47-51. April, 2003.

2. Olive Oil Extraction. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House. NO. 17: 18-22. August, 2003.

3. The Biology of Flowering and Bearing in Fruit Trees I. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House. No. 18: 211-219. November, 2003.

4. The Biology of Flowering and Bearing in Fruit Trees II. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House. No. 19: 242-246. February, 2004.

5. Strawberries. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House No. 20: 228-234. May, 2004.

6. Loquats. Zansti Sardam, A General Periodical Scientific Magazine Issued by Sardam Printing and Publishing House. No. 22: 202-208. December, 2004.

TRANSLATIONS:

1. Remedial measures in water use practices of drought affected areas. FAO (From English to Kurdish). (2002)

2. Principles of Conservation Agriculture in Northern Iraq. ICARDA-Iraq (From English to Kurdish). (2014)

3. Harmonized Support for Agricultural Development in Iraq –Seed Component– Manual on Wheat Seed Production and Quality Control. ICARDA-Iraq (From English to Kurdish). (2014)

WORKSHOPS:

1. Artificial Ripening and Storage of Fruits. University of Sulaimani-UNESCO (Trainer). February 1-15, 2003.

2. Academic Debate. University of Sulaimani (Trainee). December 22, 2012.

3. Lets Green Our Houses. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Department of Horticulture (Trainee). March 25, 2013.

4. Towards a Green Environment. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Department of Horticulture. (Trainer). April 1, 2013.

5. Soil and Environmental Data Analysis Using R. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (Trainee). January 1-30, 2016.

6. Online Form Submission. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (Trainee). March, 2016.

7. Modern Olive Growing. Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, KRG-UNDP-USAID- (Writer, Supervisor and Trainer). February 24-March 6, 2024.

THANKSGIVING AND APPRECIATION:

1. Deanery of Agriculture College, University of Sulaimani, November 9th, 2004. Preparation of College Guide.

2. Deanery of Agriculture College, University of Sulaimani, November 11th, 2008. Successful PhD Thesis Presentation.

3. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Region Government-Iraq. October 3rd, 2010. Successful Performance in TQA Program for Academic Year 2009-2010.

4. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Region Government-Iraq. November 5th, 2012. Successful Performance in TQA Program for Academic Year 2010-2011.

5. Presidency of the University of Sulaimani. August 8th, 2012. Successful Performance in TQA Program for Academic Year 2010-2011.

6. Deanery of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sulaimani University. January 19th, 2014. Supplying some scientific books and Agricultural references to the College Library.

7. Presidency of the University of Sulaimani. November 11th, 2014. Efforts and Hardworking in managing the TQA program in the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences for three successive years from 2011-2014.

TRAINING COURSES:

1. Computer Programming, Solidarity Organization-Sulaymaniyah, 1999.

2. Beekeeping, University of Sulaimani-FAO Cooperation, 1999.

3. Teaching Methods, University of Sulaimani, College of Humanities, 2002.

4. Educating Dynamic Teachers through English Conversation (EDTTEC) Course, Cross Culture Connecting, (Australia), University of Sulaimani, 2011.

5. Modern Teaching and Research Methodology Workshop. University of Sulaimani in Collaboration with Lulea University of Technology and UNESCO-Iraq, 2014.

6. Academic Writing. College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Sulaimani, 2015.

7. Soil and Environmental Data Analysis Using R. University of Sulaimani, January, 2016.

8. BSAFE. FAO, November, 2024.

9. Peer Review Excellence. IOP Publishing, November, 2024.

10. Landscaping Urban Areas and Sustainable Nursery Operation. FAO and Directorate of Sulaymaniyah Municipality, Sulaymaniyah, December, 2024.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

1. Linguistic evaluation of 60 Higher Studies (47 MSc Theses and 13 PhD Dissertations) in the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences-University of Sulaimani.

2. Scientific evaluation of 5 MSc theses in the University of Sulaimani and other Iraqi Universities.

3. Membership in the final discussion of 16 Higher Studies Examination Committees (MSc and PhD) in the University of Sulaimani and other Iraqi Universities.

4. Peer-reviewing tens of Scientific Papers and Journal Articles in the University of Sulaimani, other Universities and Publishers worldwide.

5. Head of Higher Studies and Scientific Affairs, Horticulture Department, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2009-2010.

6. Head of Teaching Quality Assurance of the Department of Agriculture, 2011-2012.

7. Head of Teaching Quality Assurance of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2012-2013.

8. Head of Teaching Quality Assurance of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2013-2014

9. Member of Scientific Committee of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2015-2016.

10. Member of Curriculum Development of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016.

11. Member of Curriculum Development of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2015-2016.

12. Member of Researches and Ethics of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, 2015-2016.
13. Head and Membership in the Committee of Scientific Promotion Seminars of the Academic Staff of the Horticulture Department many times.
14. Head and membership of many promotion research evaluation committees in the Department of Horticulture.

15. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2014-2015.

16. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2015-2016.

17. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2016-2017.

18. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2017-2018.

19. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2019-2020.

20. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2020-2021.

21. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2022-2023.

22. Member of Determination of Specialty of the Horticulture Staff, 2023 -Present.

23. Member of Scientific Committee of the Department of Horticulture, 2024-2025.