The College Council at the University of Baghdad – College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences represents the highest administrative and academic authority, and serves as the cornerstone upon which the college relies to manage its operations and shape its strategic policies. Leading a long-established academic institution of this scale requires a unified leadership body that works collectively to ensure the educational and research processes proceed in accordance with the highest standards of quality and academic integrity.
The Council is composed of a distinguished group of academic leaders, headed by the Dean of the College, with membership including the Assistant Deans for Scientific and Administrative Affairs, the Heads of Academic Departments, and a representative of the faculty members. This body convenes on a regular basis to deliberate on key issues concerning the college, ranging from the approval of academic curricula and examination results to the endorsement of graduate research projects and the conferral of academic degrees.
Role of the College Council in Policy Development and Decision-Making
The role of the College Council extends well beyond routine administrative matters. It functions as the central hub for decision-making, bearing responsibility for formulating development plans aimed at modernizing infrastructure, strengthening partnerships with governmental institutions and the private sector, and addressing challenges faced by students and academic staff. The Council also places strong emphasis on activating official communication channels to ensure transparency, efficiency, and timely completion of administrative procedures.
The role of the College Council extends well beyond routine administrative matters. It functions as the central hub for decision-making, bearing responsibility for formulating development plans aimed at modernizing infrastructure, strengthening partnerships with governmental institutions and the private sector, and addressing challenges faced by students and academic staff. The Council also places strong emphasis on activating official communication channels to ensure transparency, efficiency, and timely completion of administrative procedures.
Communication with Council Members
In recognition of the importance of effective and direct communication, the college provides official channels of contact with the Council members. In the table below, we present a list of the positions held by the College Council members (Dean, Assistant Deans, and Council Secretary), along with the official email address associated with each position, to facilitate inquiries and formal correspondence in a manner that serves the public interest.
In recognition of the importance of effective and direct communication, the college provides official channels of contact with the Council members. In the table below, we present a list of the positions held by the College Council members (Dean, Assistant Deans, and Council Secretary), along with the official email address associated with each position, to facilitate inquiries and formal correspondence in a manner that serves the public interest.
Position Official Email Dean of the College [email protected] Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs and Graduate Studies [email protected] Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs [email protected] Assistant Dean for Student Affairs [email protected] Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer [email protected] Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics [email protected] Head of the Department of Animal Production [email protected] Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening [email protected] Head of the Department of Food Sciences [email protected] Head of the Department of Soil Sciences and Water Resources [email protected] Head of the Department of Field Crop Sciences [email protected] Head of the Department of Agricultural Machines and Equipment [email protected] Head of the Department of Desertification Combat [email protected] Head of the Plant Protection Department [email protected] Head of the Medicinal Plants Research Unit [email protected] Head of the Date Palm Research Unit [email protected] Head of the Biological Control Unit Representative of the Academics Syndicate
College Council Resolutions
Key Decisions:
- Recommendation for approval of the scientific research plan for the academic year 2025–2026, as submitted through the electronic form by the Department of Plant Protection.
- Recommendation for approval of the plan for conferences, scientific symposia, workshops, and seminars of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences for the academic year 2025–2026.
- Recommendation for approval to establish a peer-reviewed scientific journal under the Department of Plant Protection, specializing in Plant Protection Sustainability and Biological Systems.
- Recommendation for approval of joint (external) supervision for two postgraduate students in the Department of Animal Production.
- Recommendation for approval to reinstate undergraduate students whose registrations were previously canceled, allowing them to resume studies for the 2025–2026 academic year, starting from the 2013–2014 cohort onward, for the third and fourth stages (first batch).
- Recommendation for approval of the first and second extensions of service for two faculty members from the Department of Animal Production.
- Approval to form thesis/dissertation defense committees for postgraduate students in the Departments of Agricultural Economics, Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Food Science, and Plant Protection.
- Approval to form comprehensive examination committees for Ph.D. students in the Departments of Agricultural Economics, Field Crops, and Plant Protection.
- Approval to postpone the 2025–2026 academic year for two postgraduate students in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
Key Decisions:
- Recommendation for approval of the academic promotions of several faculty members of the College to the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, and Lecturer.
- Recommendation for approval of the scientific research plan for the academic year 2025–2026, as submitted through the electronic form by the Departments of Soil and Water Resources Science, Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, and Plant Protection.
- Recommendation for updating the postgraduate curricula (Master’s and Ph.D.) of the Department of Agricultural Economics.
- Recommendation for approval to nominate several faculty members for membership in the College Advisory Office.
- Approval to form thesis/dissertation defense committees for postgraduate students in the Departments of Field Crops, Soil and Water Resources Science, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, Plant Protection, and Animal Production.
- Approval to form comprehensive examination committees for Ph.D. students in the Departments of Soil and Water Resources Science and Food Science.
- Approval of individual (single) supervision for Master’s students in the Departments of Field Crops, Desertification Control, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, Soil and Water Resources Science, and Animal Production.
Key Decisions:
- Recommendation to approve the scientific research plan for the 2025–2026 academic year, submitted through the electronic form by the Supporting Sciences Specialized Committee and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering.
- Recommendation to approve the organization of an international scientific symposium by the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences / University of Baghdad, in cooperation with the College of Agriculture / University of Diyala, the College of Islamic Sciences / University of Diyala, and the Technical College / Baqubah, under the theme: “The Future of Agriculture and the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Technology.”
- Recommendation to approve holding an exhibition of scientific outputs at the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences from January 21 to 22, 2026.
- Recommendation to approve the second deferment of studies for one undergraduate student in the Field Crops Department.
- Recommendation to approve the second extension of service for a faculty member in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering.
Key Decisions:
- Recommendation to approve the scientific promotions of a number of faculty members.
- Recommendation to approve the scientific research plan for the 2025–2026 academic year, submitted through the electronic form by the Departments of Plant Protection, Field Crops, Agricultural Machinery, Food Science, Soil Science and Water Resources, Desertification Control, and Agricultural Economics.
- Recommendation to approve the inclusion of published research outside the approved plan for a number of faculty members.
- Approval of the formation of thesis and dissertation defense committees for postgraduate students in the Departments of Agricultural Machinery, Food Science, Plant Protection, Animal Production, and Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer.
- Approval of the comprehensive examination results for PhD students in the Departments of Animal Production and Agricultural Economics.
- Approval of the formation of comprehensive examination committees for the Department of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer.
- Approval of postgraduates’ research topics (single supervision) in the Departments of Agricultural Machinery, Food Science, Plant Protection, Animal Production, Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science and Water Resources, and Desertification Control.
- Approval to increase the absence percentage for one undergraduate student.
- Approval of the first deferment of the academic year for one undergraduate student.
Key Decisions:
- Recommendation to approve the scientific research plan for the 2025–2026 academic year, submitted through the electronic form by the Departments of Field Crops, Desertification Control, Plant Protection, and the Supporting Sciences Specialized Committee.
- Recommendation to approve the inclusion of published research outside the approved plan for faculty members of the college.
- Recommendation to award academic degrees to a number of postgraduate students in the college.
- Approval of the formation of thesis and dissertation defense committees for postgraduate students in the Departments of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Soil Science and Water Resources, Food Science, Animal Production, and Plant Protection.
- Approval of the comprehensive examination results for PhD students in the Departments of Field Crops, Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Agricultural Economics, and Plant Protection.
- Approval of postgraduate students’ research topics (single supervision) in the Departments of Field Crops, Agricultural Machinery, Plant Protection, and Soil Science and Water Resources.
- Recommendation to approve joint supervision for students from the Department of Animal Production.
- Recommendation to adopt the book titled “Engineering Design and Mechanization of Dairy Cattle Barns” as a reference book by a faculty member of the college.
- Approval to increase the absence percentage for one undergraduate student.
- Approval to transfer undergraduate students from the evening program to the morning program.