السيد عميد الكلية – Faculty of Agriculture and Marshlands University of Thi-Qar

Muaid Shaker Ali

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Muaid S. Ali is a Assistant Professor of crop physiology, crop production, plant botany, and plant biotechnology in the Agriculture and Marshes College and an assistant lecturer of plant physiology in the Biology Department of the Science College. In addition, Researcher in Environment & Pollution Department and Soil & Water quality, Marshes Research Center at University of Thi-Qar. Specific interesting is including crop fertilizer management and crop physiology that includes water stress and temperature stress.

Personal Information

Names: Muaid Shaker Ali

Birth Date: 05/04/1972, Birth Place: Thi-Qar, Iraq

Marital Status: Married

Working Date and Place:

Employment Dating: 19/02/2003 First Working Place: Science College/ Thi-Qar University.

Office Address a, b

a: Department of Agronomy, Agriculture & Marshes College, Thi-Qar Universiy, Al- Nasiriyah, Thi-Qar, Iraq

b, Acting Dean of Agriculture & Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar – Iraq

Cell phone: (00964) 7808802969

E-mail: muaid-ali@utq.edu.iq

muaid1972@yahoo.com

muaid.ali@okstate.edu

Education

PhD Place: Oklahoma State University, USA

Dissertation Chairman: Dr. Jeff Edwards, jeff.edwards@okstate.edu,

http://www.wheat.okstate.edu/, http://www.osuwheat.com/

Major Field: Crop physiology and Production

Completion Date: July 26, 2013

Dissertation Title: Evaluating the response of teff [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] and hard red winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to yield limiting factors in Oklahoma.

MS Place: Basra University, Iraq

Thesis advisor: Dr. Hashem R Majed

Completion Date: April 26, 2000

Major Field: Crop production and Physiology

Thesis Title: The effect of late full planting date and equal distances on growth and yield of sunflower.

BSC Place: Basra University, Iraq

Major Field: Plant protection

Date: Jun first 1995

Scientific Titles

23-2-2003 Assistant Lecture at Biology department / Science College/ Thi-Qar University.

29-10-2013 Lecture at Marshes Research Center and Agriculture & Marshes College/ Thi-Qar University.

13-11-2016 Assistant Professor at Agronomy Department/ Agriculture & Marshes College/ Thi-Qar University.

Professional Experience

Feb, 2018- Present Acting Dean of Agriculture & Marshes College/ Thi-Qar University

Nov, 2014- Feb, 2018 Department Head of Scholarships & Cultural Relations, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar – Iraq

Feb, 2014 – Present Lecture in the Agronomy and Horticulture Departments, Agriculture & Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Jun, 9 – Nov, 2, 2014 Associate Director of Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar – Iraq

Sept, 2013 – Nov, 2014 Researcher and Teacher, Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Aug, 2012 – May, 2013 Graduate Research Assistant, Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater City, Oklahoma State, USA

Aug, 2010 – Aug, 2011 Treasurer of ISSA (Iraqi Students and Scholar Association) at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater City, Oklahoma State, USA

Mar, 2005 – Nov, 2007 Financial & Projects Manager, Ur Organization for Protection & Developmental of Environment (U.O.P.D.E). Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Sep, 2004 – Oct, 2007 Researcher and Head Department of Environment and Pollution, Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar university, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Sep, 2003 – Sep, 2005 Representative of the Teachers and Faculty in the Science College and the University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar university, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Sep, 2003 – Sep, 2004 Head of Media Unit in Science College, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Feb, 2003 – Feb, 2006 Assistant lecture in the Biology Department, Science College, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Courses Taught

Jan, 2014-Present Lecture to, Plant taxonomy, Plant Ecology, Forage and pasture crops, Botany, Plant biotechnology, Crop Physiology & management in Agriculture & Marshes College, Thi-Qar university, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq

Feb, 2003- Oct, 2007 Assistant Lecture and teacher to, Plant Physiology theoretical and laboratory, General biology (Plant section) theory and laboratory, Insects anatomy laboratory, General Insects laboratory, Development and Diversity theory and laboratory in Biology department, Science College, Thi-Qar university, Al-Nasiriyah- Thi-Qar- Iraq.

Activities and Membership

· Coordinator, Thi-Qar University and Foundation of International Ammar Charity

· Coordinator, Foundation of International Ammar Charity to develop and manage the agriculture yields in Iraqi Marshes.

· Coordinator, Marshes Research center and environmental office in Thi-Qar to survey the vegetation cover in Thi-Qar area.

· Coordinator of Mesopotamia environmental organization. Thi-Qar and Basra/ Iraq.

· Coordinator of Ur environmental organization, Thi-Qar, Iraq with people in need organization Czech Republic.

Membership in Professional Societies

· 2009- Dec, 2013 Member of American Society of Agronomy (student member)

· 2009- Dec, 2013 Member of Soil Science Society of America (student member)

· 2009- Dec, 2013 Member of Crop Science Society of America (student member)

· 2005- 2008 Member of the editorial board of Marshes Echo Magazine, Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar University, Al-Nasiriyah, Thi-Qar, Iraq

Publications

A- Scientific article;

· Ali, Muaid Shaker. 2017. Reevaluate the Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendation to the Wheat Crop (Triticum aestivum L.) by using NDVI Data at Thi-Qar Rejoin. Thi-Qar Univ. J. Agric. Res. 6(2): p: 391-405.

· Ali, Muaid Shaker, Mahmood, Shaimaa Ibrahem and Mahdi, Salih Mizel. 2016. Determined the Oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes responding to different planting dates in southern Iraq. Int. J. Agron. Agri. R. 9 (6), p: 33-43.

· Ali, Muaid Shaker. 2016. The Influence of Organic (Chicken Poultry Litter) and Mineral N-fertilizer on Barely Crop (Hordeum vulgare L.) Biomass and Grain Yields Under Thi-Qar Environments. Thi-Qar Univ. J. Agric. Res. 5(1), p: 1-13.

· Ali, Muaid Shaker, Mohamed Hussain Mashhad, and Ezat Hussain Mezael. 2015. Effect of Accompanying Fungi with ((Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench)) on Vegetative Characteristics and Forage yield in Marshland. Jornal of Thi-Qar University. 10: (4).

· Yesuf Assen Mohammed, William Raun, Gopal Kakani, Hailin Zhang, Randy Taylor, Kefeyalew Girma Desta, Crain Jared, Jeremiah Mullock, Jake Bushong, Apurba Sutradhar, Muaid S. Ali, Michael Reinert. 2015. Nutrient sources and harvesting frequency on quality biomass production of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) for biofuel. Biomass and Bioenergy 81: 242-248.

· Ali, Muaid Shaker, Apurba Sutradhar, Ma Lourdes Edano, Jeffrey T. Edwards, and Kefyalew Girma. 2014. Response of Winter Wheat Grain Yield and Phosphorus Uptake to Foliar Phosphite Fertilization. International Journal of Agronomy Volume 2014, Article ID 801626, 8 pages. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/801626.

· Kefyalew, G., Michael, R., Ali, M. S., Sutradhar, A., and Mosali, J. 2012. Nitrogen and Phosphorus requirements of teff grown under dryland production system. Plant management Network, Crop management. 11 (1): doi:10.1094/CM-2012-0319-02-RS.

· Mohammed H. Abass, Muaid Shaker Ali, and Muhammed A Hameed. 2012. The effect of mutant isol\\ate of antagonistic fungus Trichoderma harzianum and nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and yield of corn Zea mays L. in the marshland of Thi-Qar. Basrah J. Agric. Sci. 25(2): 27-36.

· Kefyalew, G., and Ali, M. S. 2009. Composting Turning: The key to quick composting. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets. Available at http://osufacts.okstate.edu

· Al-yousif Aqeel Adnan, and Muaid Shaker Ali. 2008. Chemical control of Corn stem borer Sesamia cretica Led and it’s affected on the growth and yield of the Sorghum crop Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench) in Thi-Qar marshes. Al-Samawa University Journal. (Arabic language).

· Ali, Muaid Shaker. 2005. Effect of fixed nitrogen by Alfalfa on grain yield of wheat in Thi-Qar area. Thi-Qar Univesity Journal. 16. (Arabic Language).

· Ali, Muaid Shaker, and Razak Gazi Nkamesh. 2004. Effect of soil quality on the right side of the Euphrates River in Al-Hamar marsh on the yield of wheat. Thi-Qar Univesity Journal. 15. (Arabic Language).

B- Scientific Reports;

ü Mohammed, H., Ibrahim, Talib, E. H., Keisar, I. H., and Muaid S. Ali. 2007. Study of Demographic, Social and Economic conditions of Marshlands in south of Iraq. In conformity with the memorandum of understanding. UNOPS project No. # 51119 between University of Thi-Qar and UNEP/ Iraq

ü Muaid S. Ali. 2006. The best use to the reeds and papyrus plant in paper industries and compressed papyrus plant factories. Project and report to Marshes Research Center/ Thi-Qar University.

Abstract and Posters

ü Muaid Ali, Apurba Sutradhar, Ma. Lourdes s. Edano, Kefyalew Girma Desta and Jeffrey Edwards. 2012. Teff growth and yield as affected by day length, temperature, and soil moisture. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, Cincinnati, OH.

ü Ma. Lourdes s. Edano, Yesuf Mohammed, Michael Reinert, Apurba Sutradhar, Muaid Ali, Hailin Zhang, Gail Wilson and Kefyalew Girma. 2012. The effects of nutrient sources on soil microbial communities and switchgrass production. (Poster). ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, Cincinnati, OH.

ü Apurba Sutradhar, Daryl Arnall, Ma. Lourdes. Edano, Muaid Ali, Kefyalew Girma Desta and Jagadeesh Mosali. (Poster). 2012. Effect of Foliar Application of Phosphite on Growth and Yield of Corn. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, Cincinnati, OH.

ü Edano, M.L.S., Sutradhar, A., Mohammed, Y., Ali, M., Reinert, M., Wilson, G. and Desta, K.G. (Poster). 2011. Microbial community structure and microbial biomass as affected by different sources of nutrients in switchgrass production. Soil Ecology Society Meeting, Kelowna, B.C., Canada.

ü Muaid Ali, Apurba Sutradhar, Michael Reinert, Ma. Lourdes Edano, Jeremiah Mullock, William Raun and Kefyalew Girma Desta. 2011. Response of winter wheat growth, grain yield, and phosphorus and nitrogen uptake to foliar phosphate fertilization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Apurba Sutradhar, Michael Reinert, Muaid Ali, Yesuf Mohammed, Jagadeesh Mosali and Kefyalew Girma. 2011. Effect of Different winter legumes as nitrogen sources for switchgrass grown for cellulosic ethanol. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Yesuf Mohammed, Kefyalew Girma Desta, Apurba Sutradhar, Michael Reinert, Muaid Ali, Ma. Lourdes S. Edano, Bee Khim Chim and William Raun. 2011. The effect of NP fertilizer and soil pH on biomass and quality of teff Varieties. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Michael Reinert, Apurba Sutradhar, Muaid Ali, Yesuf Mohammed, Ma. Lourdes L. Edano, Arthur Klatt and Kefyalew Girma Desta. 2011. Evaluation of performance of teff varieties for dryland production system of south central USA. (Poster). ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Ma. Lourdes S. Edano, Apurba Sutradhar, Gail Wilson, Kefyalew Girma Desta, Yesuf Mohammed, Michael Reinert and Muaid Ali. 2011. Microbial community and activity as affected by different sources of nutrients. (Poster). ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Kefyalew Girma, Michael Reinert, Apurba Sutradhar, Muaid Ali, Yesuf Mohammed and Jagadeesh Mosali. 2011. Nitrogen and phosphorus requirement of teff grown under dryland production systems of south centeral USA. (Poster). ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, San Antonio, TX.

ü Desta (Girma), K., M. Reinert, A. Sutradhar, M.S. Ali, Y.Mohammed, and J. Mosali. 2011. Teff: tiny seeded tri-purpose alternative crop for Oklahoma. 2011 Southern SAWG Conference, Practical tools and solutions for sustainable family farms, Jan 19-22, 2011, Chattanooga, TN.

ü Yesuf Mohammed, Kefyalew Girma Desta, Muaid Ali and Apurba Staturaba .2010. The effect of different nitrogen sources on biomass and selected nutritional quality of switchgrass for animal feed. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual Meetings, Long Beach, CA.

ü Desta (Girma), Kefyalew, Yesuf A. Mohammed, Muaid S. Ali, Arthur R. Klatt, and Jagadeesh Mosali. 2009. Growing Teff as Dual Purpose Alternative Crop in Oklahoma. (Poster). Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI, and ASA-CSSA-SSSA, 2009, International Annual Meetings, Pittsburgh, PA.

Oral and Poster Presentations

ü Muaid S. Ali. 2017. Reevaluate the Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendation to the Wheat Crop (Triticum aestivum L.) by using NDVI Data at Thi-Qar Rejoin. The first conference of Agriculture Researches from 24- 26 December 2017 at Agriculture & Marshes College/ Thi-Qar University. Thi-Qar/ Iraq. (Oral Presentation)

ü Desta (Girma), Kefyalew and Muaid Ali. 2010. Soil quality assessment. Soil quality assessment. Soil Quality Assessment In-service Training Northwest District, April 27, 2010. Comanche County Extension Office, Lawton, OK.

ü Desta (Girma), Kefyalew and Muaid Ali. 2010. Soil quality assessment. Soil quality assessment. Soil Quality Assessment In-service Training Northwest District, April 28, 2010. Muskogee County Extension Office, Muskogee, OK.

ü Desta (Girma), Kefyalew and Muaid Ali. 2010. Soil quality assessment. Soil quality assessment. Soil Quality Assessment In-service Training Northwest District, April 29, 2010. Garfield County Extension Office, Enid, OK.

ü Kefyalew G. Yesuf A. and Muiad A. 2009. Feasibility of growing teff in central Oklahoma. Literature Vs Observations. http://www.sustainableag.okstate.edu/sustainableagextension/alternativecrops/Teff_V1.pdf

ü Kefyalew Desta, Yesuf Assen Mohammed, Muaid S. Ali, Arthur R. Klatt and Jagadeesh Mosali.2009. Growing Teff as Dual Purpose Alternative Crop in Oklahoma. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. International Annual meeting.2009, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Other Scientific Activity

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Mr. Saad Farhood) from Lecture to Assistant Prof. 2018. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Member of the Master thesis Committee Discussion of (Mr. Ali Mrowa Hassan) at Agronomy Department/ Agriculture College/ Al-Muthana University. 5/10/ 2017.

ü Reviewer to the papers (Sand dunes fixation in Thi-qar governorate Iraq from 2006- 2014 A case Study ). 2017. Journal of Thi-Qar University.

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Mr. Ahamed Hameed Saudi) from Assistant Prof to Prof. 2017. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Member of the Master thesis Committee Discussion of (Mr. Bassam Meften Awheed) at Agronomy Department/ Agriculture College/ Basra University. 3/5/ 2017.

ü Reviewer to the papers (Evaluation the performance of some sorghum bicolor L. varieties under different levels of nitrogen fertilization). 2017. Jornal of Thi-Qar Agriculture.

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Mr. Saad Adnan Manhal) from Assistant Lecture to Lecture. 2017. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Reviewer to the papers (Anatomical structure study of some halophytes in southern Iraq). 2017. Journal of Thi-Qar University.

ü Reviewer to the papers (The effect of spraying Salicylic acid on the activities of enzymes and Anatomical characteristics to the fruit of palm date Phoenix dactylifera L. Al-Hlawy CV. ). 2017. Journal of Thi-Qar University

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Ms. Waqeed Mahdi Hadif) from Lecture to Assistant Professor. 2017. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Reviewer to the papers (The effect of aqueous extract solution of Nerium oleander L. leaves on indicators growth of Lynghya aeruginosa Menegh. Ex Gomont). 2016. Journal of Thi-Qar University.

ü Reviewer to the papers (Response four varieties of wheat bread Triticum aestivum L. at Different Levels of Fertilizer Micronutrients). 2016. Jornal of Thi-Qar Agriculture.

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Mrs. Neveen Anwar) from Assistant Lecture to Lecture. 2016. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Member of the Committee citation of Scientific Advancement (Mr. Saad Farhood) from Assistant Lecture to Lecture. 2015. Agriculture and Marshes College, Thi-Qar University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.

ü Reviewer to the papers (the effect of salicylic acid in emergence, growth and chemical contents to the barley crop). 2015. Journal of Thi-Qar University.

ü Member of the Committee citation of a thesis entitled (The interaction effect of salinity and salicylic acid in vegetative growth and some chemical ingredients and yield for the two types of soft wheat Triticum aestivum L.), 2014, Biology Department/ College of Education for Pure Sciences/ Thi-Qar University, Iraq.

ü Member of the Committee citation of a thesis entitled (Chemical content and numerical classification of some types of legumes plants), 2014, Biology Department/ College of Education for Pure Sciences/ Thi-Qar University, Iraq.

Scientific Presentation and lectures Activities

ü Fab, 2018, Qualifying women for leadership (Oral Presentation) at Thi-Qar University.

ü 2016 – Present, Teaching Methods (Oral Presentation) at Development and Continuous Education Center. Thi-Qar University.

ü May, Sep., Oct. and December 2015, Educational and Academic Rehabilitation (Oral Presentation) at Development and Continuous Education Center. Thi-Qar University.

ü April 2015. The Scientific Research and its Ethics (Oral Presentation) at Scientific College arranged by Development and Continuous Education Center. Thi-Qar University.

ü Nov. & December 2014, How to make a good presentation (Oral Presentation) at Science College, Thi-Qar University and at Agriculture College, Summer University.

ü March 16, 2014. Chair session and member of the Preparatory Committee for the symposium modern trends of fish breeding in water bodies and Thi-Qar Marshes. Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar University, Iraq.

ü Nov. 26, 2013. Potato crop, storage and all preventive procedures Service. Extension Center, Thi-Qar- Iraq.

ü Nov. 22, 2013. The development of agriculture and service tomato crop and anti-insect borer tomato leaves (Tota abslota). Extension Center, Thi-Qar- Iraq.

ü Nov. 21, 2013. Chair session for the workshop of Marshes Animals and Anthropology. Held by Marshes Research Center, Thi-Qar University in cooperation with Rome-Sapeinza University.

Training

· July 2016 Course Management and Administration. British International

Institute. Arbil, Iraq.

· Feb 2016 Leadership Capacity and the Quality of the Administration

Building. Development and Continuous Education Center.

Thi-Qar University. Iraq.

· July 2015 Leadership Skills to Mid- Managers Departments. Development

and Continuous Education Center. Thi-Qar University. Iraq.

· March 2006 Advanced Management Training for Iraqi CSOs.

Amman/ Jordon.

· Sept. 2005 Civic Society Organization Capacity Building. Amman/ Jordon.

· 17 Oct.- 11 Nov. 2004 Module 1 and 2 of the action middle managers course.

& 13 Feb.- 3 March. 2005 Amman/ Jordon.

· July 2004 Teaching methods and educational qualification. Thi-Qar

University, Iraq.

· March 2004 Projects and human resources management. United nation.

Erbil/ Iraq.

Skills

· Internet access

· Microsoft word

· Microsoft excel

· Statistical Analysis system (SAS)

· Sigma Plot System

· SPSS Statistical Program

Awards

· The First Professor at the Agriculture and Marshes College to the Year of 2016-2017. University of Thi-Qar.

· Certificate of Achievement of the Course Management and Administration. 2016. The British International Institute. Arbil, Iraq.

· The First Professor at the Agriculture and Marshes College to the Year of 2014-2015. University of Thi-Qar.

· Skills of leading to the Directors of Middle Managers. 2015. University of Thi-Qar.

· Participate in the workshop. 2013. Chair session for the workshop Marshes Animals and Anthropology. Marshes Research Center/ Thi-Qar University/ Iraq.

· Member in Good Standing. 2013. American Society of Agronomy. Crop Science Society of America. Soil Science Society of America.

· Tedrow and Sandra Bowles Coulter Memorial Endowment Scholarship. 2012. Oklahoma State University/ Plant & Soil Sciences Dep.

· Member in Good Standing. 2012. American Society of Agronomy. Crop Science Society of America. Soil Science Society of America.

· Certification of Attendance. 2012. American Society of Agronomy. Crop Science Society of America. Soil Science Society of America. Cincinnati, OH.

· Support of the Head Start Program. 2012. Head Start School Program. Stillwater, OK.

· Certification of Attendance. 2011. American Society of Agronomy. Crop Science Society of America. Soil Science Society of America. San Antonio, TX.

· Certification of Attendance. 2011. Iraqi Cultural Office at Washington D.C. Little Rock, AR.

· International Fair: A Multicultural Exploration for Children. 2010. Oklahoma State University/ College of Education.

· International Fair: A Multicultural Exploration for Children. 2009. Oklahoma State University/ College of Education.

· International Fair: A Multicultural Exploration for Children. 2008. Oklahoma State University/ College of Education.

· Advanced Management Training for Iraqi CSOs. 2006. Amman/ Jordan.

· Module 1 and 2 of the Mine Action Middle Managers Course. 2005. Cranfield University and Al- Ahliyya Amman University. Al- Ahliyya Amman University/ Amman/ Jordan.

· Civic Society Organizations Capacity Building. 2005. Amman/ Jordan.