About Me
Dr. Fawwaz Fadhil Ali is an Associate Professor at Technical Agricultural College, Northern Technical University (NTU) in Mosul, Iraq, a position he has held since January 2021. With a robust academic and research background in molecular biology, microbiology, and veterinary sciences, Dr. Ali has made significant contributions to both academia and public health.
Education & Research Expertise
Dr. Ali earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Sheffield, UK (2016), where his doctoral work focused on the role of tetraspanin proteins in Salmonella infection. He completed postdoctoral training at the Kroto Institute (University of Sheffield) in 2016–2017, developing human skin models for testing novel therapeutics. His earlier qualifications include an MSc in Veterinary Microbiology (2005) and a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Surgery and Medicine (2002), both from the University of Mosul.
His research spans veterinary and human health, addressing topics such as antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic pathogens, and innovative treatments for infections. Notably, his work on biofilm formation in Streptococcus spp. (2020) and the therapeutic potential of plant-derived compounds (e.g., Artemisia absinthium against breast cancer) has been published in Scopus-indexed journals.
Leadership & Academic Contributions
As Director of Scientific Affairs at NTU, Dr. Ali spearheads initiatives to enhance research quality and academic collaboration. He has organized international conferences on sustainability, renewable energy, and medical sciences (e.g., INCMS2023, ICSDT2022) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the NTU Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.
An active educator, Dr. Ali teaches microbiology and animal health courses and supervises student research. He holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and has led curriculum development aligned with blended learning methodologies.
Publications & Professional Engagement
Dr. Ali has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Q1) and Veterinary World (Q2). His recent work includes studies on COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (2020) and antibiotic resistance in E. coli (2022). He is a reviewer for Scopus-indexed journals and a member of learned societies such as the British Society for Immunology and the Biochemical Society.
Community & Training
Committed to public service, Dr. Ali volunteers in environmental sustainability projects and has organized workshops on biological hazard management and pandemic response. He has completed advanced training in chemical/biological safety (Sandia National Laboratories, USA) and holds certifications from WHO on infection control and influenza surveillance.
Dr. Ali’s interdisciplinary expertise, leadership in academic administration, and dedication to advancing scientific knowledge position him as a key figure in Iraq’s scientific and educational landscape.