International Academic Collaboration

Professor Ayad Mohammed Fadhil Al-Quraishi from the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University conducted a significant academic visit to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA, from July 1 to 31, 2025. The visit was initiated by invitation from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, recognizing Professor Al-Quraishi’s expertise in climate change research.

Research Collaboration Focus

The visit centered on scientific research addressing:

  • Climate change impacts on natural resources in Kurdistan Region

  • Remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring

  • GIS techniques for resource management and analysis

  • Joint research initiatives between international institutions

Academic Engagement

During the visit, Professor Al-Quraishi conducted meetings with:

  • Faculty members from Geological Sciences, Geography, and Computer Engineering

  • Scientific team at the University Museum engaged in climate research

  • Director of Water Research Institute for training program discussions

Collaborative Outcomes

The visit achieved significant milestones:

  • Postgraduate training opportunities for TIU students in hydrology

  • Renewed commitment to academic cooperation between institutions

  • Expansion plans for the existing Memorandum of Understanding

  • Extended collaboration timeframe for additional three years

  • Broadened scope encompassing multiple academic and research fields

Institutional Advancement

This visit represents an important step in:

  • Enhancing international academic partnerships

  • Advancing joint research initiatives

  • Strengthening global research networks

  • Promoting knowledge exchange between institutions

  • Expanding educational opportunities for TIU students

The successful visit reinforces Tishk International University’s commitment to international collaboration and positions the institution for continued global engagement in research and academic development.

Keywords: University of Alabama, International Collaboration, Climate Change Research, Remote Sensing, Academic Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding, Research Exchange, Hydrological Training, Global Education

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  • TIU, Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, University of Alabama, academic collaboration, climate change research, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, MoU renewal
  • TIU, Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, University of Alabama, academic collaboration, climate change research, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, MoU renewal
  • TIU, Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, University of Alabama, academic collaboration, climate change research, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, MoU renewal
  • TIU, Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, University of Alabama, academic collaboration, climate change research, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, MoU renewal
  • TIU, Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, University of Alabama, academic collaboration, climate change research, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, MoU renewal
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