Academic Profile

Biography

I am a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of animal science, with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and community engagement. I was born on October 22, 1987, in Sulaimani City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. I graduated top of my class with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Reproduction from the University of Sulaimani in 2010. Later, I earned my Master’s degree in Fish Nutrition from the same university in 2015. Since May 2011, I have been serving as a lecturer at the University of Sulaimani, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, where I teach and supervise undergraduate research while also consulting local farmers on animal health and nutrition. My passion for sustainable agriculture and aquaculture has driven me to pursue continuous learning, participating in numerous international training courses and publishing impactful research in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Interests

• Aquaculture Nutrition: Optimizing fish diets with alternative protein sources to enhance growth performance, health, and product quality.

• Sustainable Feed Alternatives: Exploring plant-based feed ingredients, like Azolla and soybean meal, to reduce reliance on fishmeal and promote environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.

• Livestock Nutrition and Ecology: Investigating ruminant feed optimization strategies to improve production efficiency and minimize environmental impacts.

• Food Systems and Sustainability: Understanding the connections between agricultural practices, dietary health, and ecosystem sustainability to inform policy and practice.

• Climate-Smart Agriculture: Implementing and promoting farming techniques that enhance resilience to climate change while ensuring food security.