Academic Staff

May 31, 2026, 11:57 a.m.
Aveen Mohammed Salih Khalil (PhD)
Lecturer
Lecturer in Irrigation

Soil and Water Sciences
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok

-PhD. in Irrigation(2017), University of Nottingham, UK.
-MSc. in Irrigation (2010), UoD, Kurdistan Region -Iraq.
-BSc. in Soil and Water Sciences (2005), UoD, Kurdistan Region -Iraq.

1. Principles of Irrigation.
2. Irrigation and Drainage.
2. Irrigation System.
Courses for undergraduate students.

  • The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Extension. Agricultural Extension and Rural Department Hall, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok.27/1/2025.
  • The shattered agricultural crops are food insecurity. Agricultural Extension and Rural Department Hall, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok.14-15/04/2025.
  • Principles of Tissue Culture (Theory) and Plant Tissue Culture of Safferon Plant (Lab/Practice). Agricultural Extension and Rural Department Hall, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok.24/2/2025.
  • Workshop program of CABI facilitates study visit to Switzerland for potato value chain project partners from Kurdistan -Region of Iraq.Agricultural Extension and Rural Department Hall, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok. 18/11/2024.
  • Principles of Tissue Culture (Theory) and Plant Tissue Culture of Safferon Plant (Lab/Practice). Agricultural Extension and Rural Department Hall, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok.22/12/2024.
  • World Soil day, I participated Soil and Water Sciences Department Hall 6, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok.05/12/2024.
  • 1-2th June (2021): Online 2nd Conference of Vet. Medicine at Duhok University.
  • 1st June (2021): Online Fifth International Scientific Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (5th ISCESD 2021).
  • 6-7th September (2021): Online 1st Scientific Conference of College of Health Sciences Virtual Conference.
  • In addition to her academic and research contributions, Dr. Khalil is actively involved in institutional development. She serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Duhok University and plays a key role in multiple committees within her college. As a member of the Relations Committee, she works to strengthen academic and professional collaborations, while her involvement in the Planning Committee contributes to shaping the college’s strategic vision. Through her work with the Practical Improvement Committee, she helps enhance hands-on learning experiences for students. Her also dedicated to mentoring future researchers and is currently supervising undergraduate student projects. Her passion for irrigation science, commitment to education, and active engagement in academic leadership make her a vital contributor to her field and institution.

Research

My main research area is soil-plant-water interactions with a focus on the effects of soil moisture dynamics and water deficit on plant growth. Specifically, I am studying how wetting and drying cycles, soil texture, and bulk density influence root and shoot development in different soil conditions. My work is relevant to irrigation management, plant stress physiology, and soil structure dynamics.

she is also dedicated to mentoring future researchers and is currently supervising undergraduate student projects. Her passion for irrigation science, commitment to education, and active engagement in academic leadership make her a vital contributor to her field and institution.