Academic Staff

May 31, 2026, 9:52 a.m.
Mwafaq Sleiman Qasim (PhD)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology

Animal Production
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok

  • Ph.D. in Animal Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2007.
  • M.Sc. in Animal Production, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 1999.
  • B.Sc. in Animal Resources, University of Mosul, Iraq, 1986.

  • Animal Physiology
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Principles of Animal Production
  • Animal Hygiene

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Kurdistan Teachers Union (since 1993)
  • Member, Kurdistan Writers Union (since 1986)
  • Member, Agricultural Engineers Union – Baghdad Branch (since 1986) and Duhok Branch (since 1993)
  • Elected Head of the University and Institutions Teachers Union in the Kurdistan Region (2010–2011)
  • Member, Duhok Chamber of Commerce

Certificates & Professional Development

  • Certificate of Support and Expertise to the Iraqi Educational System – USAID-CAII, Baghdad (2006)
  • Certificate for Strengthening Local and Provincial Governance – USAID-RTI, Baghdad (2008)
  • Certificate in Management and Capacity Building – CASIL, Germany (2012)
  • Certificate in University Management and Capacity Building – Massachusetts, USA (2013)
  • Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) for Educational and Social Development
  • Authored and published scientific research in reputable local and international journals
  • Delivered numerous capacity-building programs on human rights, community protection, women and family violence awareness, social communication, problem-solving, and psychological support for IDPs and refugees affected by ISIS

Conference Participation

  • Participant in Hiwa French Organization Conference, Erbil (1994); elected as Duhok Branch Manager
  • Participant in Agricultural Conference, American University of Beirut (2004)
  • Participant in Educational Conference organized by USAID–Creative Associates, Duhok (2006)
  • Participant in LGPII Governance Conference organized by USAID–RTI, Sulaymaniyah (2007)
  • Participant in Human Rights Conference organized by Hiwa Organization, Baghdad (2001)

Summary of Academic and Professional Experience

  • 1993–1997 – University Teacher, University of Duhok
  • 1997–1999 – Master’s Student, University of Duhok
  • 1999–2001 – Assistant to the Dean for Scientific and Administrative Affairs
  • 2000–2003 – Consultant, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 2004–2005 – Manager, Widows Support Program, World Food Programme (WFP)
  • 2005–2006 – Trainer, USAID–Creative Associates
  • 2007–2008 – Trainer, USAID–RTI
  • 2001–2007 – PhD Candidate and Head of the Animal Production Department, University of Duhok
  • 2010–2016 – Dean, College of Agriculture, University of Duhok
  • 1999–Present – Director, Matin Center for Scientific Research and Training

Research

  • Animal Physiology
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Endocrinology

Supervision Experience

Throughout my academic career, I have supervised numerous postgraduate students at both the master’s and doctoral levels. My supervision has contributed to advancing research quality and supporting the professional development of emerging scholars in the field.

I have served as the principal supervisor for the following postgraduate students:

  • Araz Omaer – Ph.D.
  • Idress – Ph.D.
  • Hawar Mekael – M.Sc.
  • Sami Jarjess – M.Sc.
  • Ronak Mshabaz – M.Sc.
  • Dleen Badrkhan – M.Sc.