University of Sinnar-جامعة سنار

CV - Awad Al-Karim Al-Tijani Al-Faki

I am Dr. Awad Al-Karim Al-Tijani Al-Faki, currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Animal Production at the University of Sinnar. I have more than thirty years of academic and research experience in the fields of animal production, poultry nutrition, and livestock improvement. 
Throughout my career, I have supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses, and served as an internal and external examiner at several Sudanese universities. My work extends beyond academia to include community development programs and livestock improvement projects in collaboration with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). 
My academic mission focuses on linking scientific research with practical field applications, enhancing animal production education and research, and contributing to the sustainable development of the agricultural and livestock sectors in Sudan .

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dean, Faculty of Animal Production – University of Sinnar                   |    2020 – Present

Associate Professor – University of Sinnar                                               |    2016 – Present

Dean, Faculty of Animal Production – University of Sinnar                   |    2010–2011

Assistant Professor – University of Sinnar,                                               |     2008–2016

Lecturer – University of Sinnar,                                                                 |     2002–2004

Head of Department, Animal Production – University of Sinnar,           |     2000–2002

Senior Teaching Assistant – University of Sinnar,                                     |     1987–1997

Teaching Assistant – University of Sinnar,                                                 |     1984–1987

POSITIONS

  • Dean, Faculty of Animal Production, University of Sinnar
  • Head of Department, Animal Production, University of Sinnar
  •  Main and Co-supervisor for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students
  • Internal and External Examiner for postgraduate theses
  • Coordinator of workshops on livestock improvement and capacity building
  • Research collaborator with international organizations (UNDP, FAO)

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition 
     University of Sinnar, Sudan          |     2009
  • M.Sc. in Animal Production (Animal Breeding)
    University of Sinnar, Sudan           |    2000
  • B.Sc. in Animal Production
    University of Khartoum, Sudan      |   1994
  • Diploma in General Agriculture 
    Abu Naama College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Sudan Institute of Science and Technology    |    1983 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Animal Production and Poultry Nutrition
  • Research Design, Data Analysis, and Statistical Analysis (SAS)
  • Academic Leadership and Faculty Administration
  • Supervision of Graduate Research Projects (M.Sc. & Ph.D.)
  • Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance
  • Scientific Writing and Publication
  • Community Development and Livestock Improvement Programs
  • Collaboration with International Organizations (UNDP, FAO)
  • Workshop Coordination and Capacity Building

LANGUAGES

  • Arabic: Native
  • English: Excellent (spoken and written)

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

  • Development of Research, Data Analysis, Project, and Thesis Writing Skills 
     Sudan University of Science and Technology   |   2006
  • Intensive Course on Research Methodology
    Bakht El-Ruda University     |      2007
  • Training in Statistics, Experimental Design, and SAS Analysis
    University of Khartoum         |      2009
  • Basic Academic Staff Professional Development Course 
     University of Sinnar              |       2010
  • Coordinator, Workshop on Upgrading Genetic Capabilities of Kenana Cattle 
     University of Sinnar              |       2010
  • Participant in 12+ Workshops on Animal Production and Rural Development 
     Blue Nile State (UNDP, DDR, FAO).

SUPERVISION & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Main Supervisor : 5 M.Sc. students in poultry, cattle, sheep, and goats production.
  • Co-supervisor : 2 M.Sc. students.
  • Internal & External Examiner : Multiple M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses at University of Sinnar and University of Gezira.
  • Contributor to community livestock projects in Blue Nile and Sinnar States.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Committed to linking academic research with practical applications in livestock improvement.
  • Extensive experience in academic leadership and capacity building.
  • Strong collaboration with national and international development organizations.