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Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment Sana'a University

We strive to prepare qualified cadres in agricultural, food and environmental sciences to achieve sustainable development and serve the community

Department of Horticulture and Its Technologies

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Horticultural Sciences and Technologies

Established in the academic year 1996/1997, the Department of Horticulture and Its Technologies is one of the leading academic departments within the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Sana’a University. The department is committed to academic excellence, scientific innovation, and community engagement in the diverse fields of horticultural sciences and technologies. The department aims to prepare highly qualified graduates equipped with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies required to contribute effectively to agricultural development, environmental sustainability, and food security. Its academic programs combine rigorous theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training, ensuring that students are well prepared to meet contemporary challenges and opportunities in the fields of horticulture. The department encompasses six academic tracks: Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Gardening and Landscape Design, and Forestry.

Vision

Excelling in teaching, learning, scientific research, and community service in the field of horticulture and its diverse technologies.

Mission

The Department of Horticulture and its Technologies aspires for its outputs to be a distinguished model in the local and regional community, contributing to the realization of a better life.

Aims

1. To prepare graduates equipped with scientific knowledge and practical skills in Horticultural Sciences and Technology.
2. To graduate qualified master's and doctoral degree holders capable of supporting universities and institutions related to the horticultural sciences and technology sector.
3. To employ scientific research as a means of contributing to the comprehensive development of the horticultural sector, addressing its challenges, and enhancing its productivity through the application of modern scientific approaches and technologies.
4. To expand the scope of the department's activities and services to benefit the local community and governmental institutions in a manner that meets Yemen's horticultural and environmental development needs.
5. To continuously review and evaluate the department's plans for the purpose of ongoing improvement and compliance with quality standards governing educational, research, and professional outcomes, in accordance with local, regional, and international benchmarks.
6. To promote openness and establish collaborative partnerships by developing communication channels with relevant institutions at the local, regional, and international levels, and strengthening these relationships through twinning and strategic cooperation agreements.
7. To establish and maintain a comprehensive departmental database covering educational and research activities, as well as records of students, faculty members, teaching assistants, and technical specialists.
8. To foster a culture of teamwork and collaborative engagement across all disciplines within the faculty, consistent with its role as an institution dedicated to the advancement of agricultural knowledge and professional skills.

Faculty Members

Manea Hussein Al-Hazmi
Professor

Prof. Manea Hussein Al-Hazmi

Fruit Physiology

From Cornell University, USA

Hassan Abduljabbar Ahmed Al-Dubaei
Professor - Head of Department

Prof. Hassan Abduljabbar Ahmed Al-Dubaei

Vegetable Breeding, Improvement and Seed Production

From University of Baghdad, Iraq

Mahasen Ali Abdu Munibari
Associate Professor

Dr. Mahasen Ali Abdu Munibari

Vegetable Physiology

From Ain Shams University, Egypt

Abdullah Hussein Abdullah Tahish
Associate Professor

Dr. Abdullah Hussein Abdullah Tahish

Ornamentals, Environment and Forestry

From Cairo University, Egypt

Anwar Ahmed Abdulmughni Al-Sanbani
Associate Professor

Dr. Anwar Ahmed Abdulmughni Al-Sanbani

Forestry - Biotechnology

From University of Alabama, USA

Isam Abdulbasit Haider Al-Madhagi
Associate Professor

Dr. Isam Abdulbasit Haider Al-Madhagi

Vegetable Physiology

From University of Terengganu, Malaysia

Mansoor Hassan Mohammed Al-Dhabibi
Associate Professor

Dr. Mansoor Hassan Mohammed Al-Dhabibi

Horticulture - Vegetables

From University of Baghdad, Iraq

Abdulbasit Ali Ghanim Al-Qurashi
Assistant Professor

Dr. Abdulbasit Ali Ghanim Al-Qurashi

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

From Alexandria University, Egypt

Ahmed Khaled Al-Hadwani
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ahmed Khaled Al-Hadwani

Ornamentals, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and Fruits

From University of Baghdad, Iraq

Ismail Mohammed Saleh Al-Hanshali
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ismail Mohammed Saleh Al-Hanshali

Pomology - Fruit Trees

From University of Baghdad, Iraq

Mansoor Abdulhayim Ali Al-Dhubhani
Assistant Professor

Dr. Mansoor Abdulhayim Ali Al-Dhubhani

Landscape Design and Biotechnology

From Bangalore University, India

Abdulraqeeb Ali Ahmed Al-Aryani
Assistant Professor

Dr. Abdulraqeeb Ali Ahmed Al-Aryani

Pomology - Postharvest Technology

From University Putra Malaysia

Abdulmumin Hamoud Shujaaddin
Assistant Professor

Dr. Abdulmumin Hamoud Shujaaddin

Forestry - Agroforestry

From University Putra Malaysia

Adel Sultan Salman Al-Qadasi
Assistant Professor

Dr. Adel Sultan Salman Al-Qadasi

Ornamentals, Medicinal Plants and Biotechnology

From Cairo University, Egypt

Bashir Numan Mohammed Salam
Assistant Professor

Dr. Bashir Numan Mohammed Salam

Vegetable Production and Physiology

From Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Salwa Mohammed Ahmed Al-Himi
Assistant Professor

Dr. Salwa Mohammed Ahmed Al-Himi

Horticulture - Pomology

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Osama Yahya Ahmed Al-Dimashqi
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Osama Yahya Ahmed Al-Dimashqi

Horticulture - Vegetables

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Manal Al-Liwa Abdulatif Al-Sharabi
Lecturer

Ms. Manal Al-Liwa Abdulatif Al-Sharabi

Horticulture - Ornamentals, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Taysir Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sanhani
Lecturer

Mr. Taysir Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sanhani

Horticulture - Pomology

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Amani Abdulwasi Mutahar Jawlah
Lecturer

Ms. Amani Abdulwasi Mutahar Jawlah

Horticulture - Forestry

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Ilham Ahmed Ahmed Ali Arraf
Lecturer

Ms. Ilham Ahmed Ahmed Ali Arraf

Horticulture - Vegetables

From Sana'a University, Yemen

Younes Ahmed Hassan Hamid
Lecturer

Mr. Younes Ahmed Hassan Hamid

Horticulture - Ornamentals, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

From Sana'a University, Yemen