PhD Researcher | Soil Physics & Hydrology | Agricultural & Environmental Data Specialist

Experienced researcher with a strong focus on agricultural and environmental sciences, specializing in remote sensing, soil physics, hydrology, and geospatial analysis using ArcGIS, R, and Python.

I combine field and laboratory work with advanced algorithms and image processing methods to understand and monitor soil and land properties. I enjoy creating solutions that bridge scientific research and real-world impact.

🔹 Fluent in Arabic and English
🔹 Collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about data-driven research

• Soil Physics & Hydraulics
• CT Scanning
• Geophysics (ERT, EMI)

• Languages: Python, R
• Tools: ArcGIS, CT imaging software
• Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, ggplot2, dplyr

• Statistical analysis
• Deep Learning modeling
• Remote sensing image processing

Agricultural Training Extension Centre (Head Manager) — Salah al-Din, Iraq
Sep 2018 – till now
Led extension services, training programs, and agricultural outreach to farmers and stakeholders.

School of Agriculture and Environment, UWA (Australia)
May 2018 – Sep 2018
Conducted soil physics experiments, data collection, and analysis.

School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia
Jul 2014 – Jul 2018
Focused on soil hydrology, imaging analysis, and integration of field and computational methods.

Iraq Ministry of Agriculture — Extension Department
Jul 2006 – Jul 2013
Applied research insights on model farms; developed extension materials and training.

Al-Dour Agricultural Company, Iraq
Jul 2005 – Jul 2006
Managed and maintained center pivot and sprinkler irrigation systems.

• Trainer of Trainers (TOT) with Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) — delivered courses on soil preparation, irrigation design, and sustainable resource management.
  Baiji, Salah Al-Din | Aug–Sep 2023 & Sep–Oct 2022

• Lead Developer & Admin of the Farm With Us agricultural application (funded by WHH)
  👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bazyan.farmwithus

• Admin for Al Rafidain for Agriculture application (MoA & FAO collaboration)
  👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fao.digitalafrica

• Designed and programmed a Wheat Crop App (in progress) to support farmers with decision-making tools.

• Developed practical methods to help farmers evaluate dynamic water-repellent soils and optimize soil treatment costs.

• Implemented new monitoring techniques (Infrared imaging, ERT, EMI) to spatially map soil hydraulic properties.

• Introduced innovative soil management practices such as evaporation control through mulching and natural soil sterilization techniques in greenhouse environments.

• Organized workshops and stakeholder meetings to identify and solve agricultural yield-limiting issues.

Below are some highlights from my research and development work:

• Dynamic water repellence detection and monitoring
• Spatial soil hydraulic property mapping using geophysics
• Evaporation control techniques in greenhouse soils
• Customized agricultural mobile applications for extension services

PhD, School of Agriculture and Environment
The University of Western Australia | 2013–2017
Research focus: Soil Physics, Hydrology & Remote Sensing Analysis

Master of Science in Soil and Water Resources Sciences (High Distinction)
University of Tikrit | 2007–2010

Bachelor of Agriculture
University of Tikrit | 2001–2005

June 2016
Selected as one of the top postgraduate students at The University of Western Australia to present research in agriculture and related areas at the UWA Postgraduate Showcase.
📄 See the official event details: 2016 Postgraduate Showcase Flyer (UWA) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

This award highlights academic excellence and strong communication of research findings to both academic and industry audiences.

📩 Email: [email protected]
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