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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 Plant Protection

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Plant Protection

The Department of Plant Protection is one of the vital academic departments within the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Sana’a University. It was established in the academic year 1996–1997 in response to the growing need to prepare qualified scientific cadres capable of supporting agricultural development in the Republic of Yemen, and contributing to the protection and sustainability of agricultural production. The department covers three main scientific areas: Economic Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Plant Pathology, and Pesticides and Environmental Pollution, thereby strengthening the integration of theoretical and applied aspects of plant protection. In addition, the department has a specialized beekeeping facility that plays an important role in training students in modern apiculture practices, including honey production and its derivatives.

Vision

Excelling in teaching, learning, scientific research, and community service in the field of plant protection.

Mission

The department aspires to prepare qualified cadres capable of competing in the local and regional labor market and meeting the research needs necessary for the sustainable development of human and natural resources in the field of plant protection. The department also aims to link with the local community by providing scientific and research support to those working in agriculture and solving agricultural problems in the field of plant protection.

Aims

1. To prepare qualified cadres with high scientific and practical competence to achieve the highest standards of quality and excellence, by providing an optimal environment for university education and scientific research.
2. To conduct applied scientific research and studies to resolve the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the field of plant health.
3. To contribute to community service by diagnosing plant pathogens, agricultural insect and animal pests, analyzing pesticide residues and their environmental impact, advancing the beekeeping and bee products sector, and providing appropriate scientific consultations.
4. To facilitate the participation of faculty members in the department's scientific seminars to exchange knowledge and expertise, utilizing academic discussions to stimulate interest among faculty and assisting staff, while teaching students the methodologies of scientific thinking, academic discussion, and critical research critique skills.
5. To equip laboratories with all necessary components that facilitate the practical aspect of diverse curricula, along with upgrading lecture halls with modern audio-visual presentation equipment, and developing the department's library by supplying it with the latest specialized books, periodicals, and internet connectivity.
6. To establish integrated pest management (IPM) programs for widespread pathogens and agricultural pests within the local ecological scope, and to innovate modern, unconventional methods for their control.

Faculty Members

Abdurrahman Ali Mohammed Thabit
Professor

Prof. Abdurrahman Ali Mohammed Thabit

Pesticides

From Egypt

Shwoki Nasher Saif Alareki
Professor

Prof. Shwoki Nasher Saif Alareki

Bacteriology

From Egypt

Abdullah Nasher Morshid Mokbil
Professor

Prof. Abdullah Nasher Morshid Mokbil

Entomology

From India

Hassan Suliman Ahmed Mahdi
Professor

Prof. Hassan Suliman Ahmed Mahdi

Entomology

From Iraq

Mohammed Rawih Mohammed Saeed
Professor

Prof. Mohammed Rawih Mohammed Saeed

Zoology

From Egypt

Mahmoud Ali AlMoflhi
Professor

Prof. Mahmoud Ali AlMoflhi

Nematology

From Egypt

Jalal Abduelah Awadh
Associate Professor

Dr. Jalal Abduelah Awadh

Pesticides

From China

Mohammed Saeed Thabit AlSameai
Associate Professor - Head of Department

Dr. Mohammed Saeed Thabit AlSameai

Virology

From Iraq

Fuad Abdullah Thabit AlHamadi
Associate Professor

Dr. Fuad Abdullah Thabit AlHamadi

Honey bee

From Iraq

Abdullah Ameen Abdusalam
Associate Professor

Dr. Abdullah Ameen Abdusalam

Botany

From Egypt

Mohammed Ahmed Abdurrahman Hashim
Associate Professor

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Abdurrahman Hashim

Pesticides

From Germany

Ahmed Abdullah Mohammed Hassan
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Mohammed Hassan

Mycology

From England

Mahmoud Abdullah Alaiah
Assistant Professor

Dr. Mahmoud Abdullah Alaiah

Entomology

From China

Saylan Ahmed Abduaziz AlArami
Assistant Professor

Dr. Saylan Ahmed Abduaziz AlArami

Pesticides

From Egypt

Rajab Aidh Salih
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rajab Aidh Salih

Pesticides

From Iraq

Jamila Yahya Atif
Assistant Professor

Dr. Jamila Yahya Atif

Entomology

From Egypt

Assma Mohammed Saeed AlQubati
Assistant Professor

Dr. Assma Mohammed Saeed AlQubati

Virology

From China

Mutlaq Dhiab Ahmed Dhiab
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Mutlaq Dhiab Ahmed Dhiab

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Mohammed Ahmed Saleh AlMamali
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Saleh AlMamali

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Abeer Saleh Abdullah Ahmed
Teaching Assistant

Ms. Abeer Saleh Abdullah Ahmed

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Fares Ali Ahmed AlQansi
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Fares Ali Ahmed AlQansi

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Safa Abdu Hizam Hadwan
Teaching Assistant

Ms. Safa Abdu Hizam Hadwan

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Mohammed Ali Rizq AlMadani
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Mohammed Ali Rizq AlMadani

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University

Juman Khaled Shawkat
Teaching Assistant

Ms. Juman Khaled Shawkat

Plant Protection

From Sana'a University