2020 PhD. in Plant tissue culture, CAES, University of Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

2011 MSc. in Plant tissue culture, CAES, University of Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

2004 BSc. in Forest Sciences, CAES, University of Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

I am teaching the following subjects:

Plant Tissue Culture

Vegetative Propagation Techniques

Tree Physiology

Microbiology

Plant Taxonomy

A. Academic Visits & Official Delegations

• Participation in the official delegation of the College of Agriculture to the Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt (2011).

B. Scientific Achievements & Intellectual Property

• Obtained a patent for the registration of two potato varieties in Iraq. (2024)

C. Conferences, Symposia, Media Engagement & Scientific Events

• Served as a panelist in a symposium on the Bologna System for Higher Education, organized by the university and held in the Conference Hall. (2022)
• Served as a panelist in a symposium on climate change and its impact on local agriculture and production, including appropriate solutions to address this crisis, organized by the local non-governmental organization Better World. (2023)
• Participated as a guest speaker in a podcast episode titled “Women Leading Climate Action: What Resolution 1325 Means Today”, produced in collaboration with the Better World Organization, focusing on women’s leadership, climate action, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. (2025)

D. Workshops, Training & Capacity Building

• Participated in a workshop on cell genetics, delivering a lecture on chromosome duplication in oak (Quercus spp.), held at the Scientific Research Center, College of Science, University of Duhok (2016).
• Participated in a workshop on General DNA Technology, held at the Scientific Research Center, College of Science, University of Duhok (2022).
• Participated in the training of 30 plant tissue culture specialists from the Production Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Baghdad, focusing on plant tissue culture techniques for potato crops. (2024)
• Presented a workshop on plant tissue culture at Dr. Laylan’s Project Laboratory, organized by the Agrarian for Environment and Agriculture Organization (2025).
• Presented a workshop on plant tissue culture at the Department of Forestry, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, organized by the Agrarian for Environment and Agriculture Organization (2025).

E. Media Coverage & Awards

1. Interviews on Scientific Achievements

• Dijle TV – Interview focusing on Dr. Laylan’s scientific achievements and contributions to agricultural innovation in Iraq. (2024)
• Al Sharqiya News – Feature interview highlighting research in plant tissue culture and patent registration for potato varieties. (2024)
• Al Iraqia News – In-depth interview on climate-smart agriculture and capacity building in Iraq.
• Rudaw TV – Interview discussing advances in plant genetics and Dr. Laylan’s vision for sustainable agriculture. (2024)

2. Articles & Magazine Features

• Kurdistan Magazine (Arabic edition) – Article on Dr. Laylan’s life, scientific achievements, and vision for empowering women in agriculture. (2024)
• Kurdistan Chronicle Magazine – Feature story detailing professional journey, research contributions, and future aspirations in sustainable agriculture and climate action. (2024)

3. Awards & Recognition

• Creativity Shield – Awarded by MBC Iraq for outstanding achievements in science, innovation, and public engagement. (2025)