9 – 10 February 2025

1st International Kurdistan-Italian Scientific and Cultural workshop

ABOUT WORKSHOP

Welcome to the 1st International Kurdistan–Italian Scientific and Cultural workshop

This workshop brings together esteemed professors, young researchers, and academic representatives from Kurdistan and Italy to foster scientific collaboration and cultural exchange. Organized by the Kurdistan-Italy Friendship Association (KIW) in partnership with Salahaddin University-Erbil, Tishk International University in partnership with some other Kurdistan Universities. This landmark event features a series of lectures, discussions, and cultural activities over two days.

Highlights

– Opening remarks by representatives of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Salahaddin University, Tishk International University, KIW and the Italian Delegation Leader, celebrating past achievements and exploring future opportunities in Kurdistan-Italy collaborations.

– Several keynote lectures will be delivered by prominent Italian and Kurdish professors and young researchers focusing on various scientific and cultural topics reinforcing the importance of international cooperation.

– Roundtable Discussions will be held to enhance academic partnerships through signing MOUs, developing collaborative programs, and producing joint research outputs. Additionally, Kurdish and Italian cultural performances, along with offering traditional dishes and drinks during breaks will be showcased.

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Higher Honorary Committee of the Workshop

Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi Saleh

Chairman of the Board of Trustees-Tishk International University-Erbil-Iraq

Prof. Dr. Kamaran Younis Mohammadamin

President of Salahaddin University-Erbil-Iraq

Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi

President of Tishk International University-Erbil-Iraq

Strengthening Scientific Collaboration

Celebrate and expand upon the existing scientific partnerships between Kurdistan and Italy.

Fostering Cultural Exchange

Promote cultural understanding and appreciation through shared traditions and activities.

Exploring Future Opportunities

Identify new avenues for research, education, and cultural exchange collaboration.

OBJECTIVES

Organizing committee

Prof. Dr. Shareef M. Shareef

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir

Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Alberto Minassi

University of Eastern Piedmont-Italy

Prof. Dr. Stefano Protti

University of Pavia, Italy

Prof. Dr. Maurizio Fagnoni

University of Pavia, Italy

Prof. Dr. Wasfi Kahwachi

Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Abdulkarim Y. Karim

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Faiq H. S. Hussain

Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Riccardo Miggiano

University of Eastern Piedmont-Italy

Dr. Daiana Mattoteia

University of Eastern Piedmont-Italy

Dr. Aras Bradosty

Kurdistan Health Summit Institution

Dr. Clizia Ranghino

University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy


Assist. Prof. Dr. Hawraz Ibrahim M. Amin

EVENT COORDINATOR AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Andrea Pieroni

Full Professor of Environmental and Applied Botany
University of Gastronomic Science-Italy

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Vidari

Full Professor of Natural Product Chemistry
Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Claudia Casellato

Professor of Bioengeneria
University of Pavia-Italy

Prof. Dr. Egidio D’Angelo

Full Professor of Physiology
University of Pavia-Italy

Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Malavasi

Full Professor of Energy and Material
President of the Service Center, Centro Grandi Strumenti,
UNIPV-Italy.

Prof. Dr. Qasim Obaidi

Professor of Artificial Intelligent
Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Diego Caprioglio

Professor of Organic Chemistry
University of Eastern Piedmont-Italy

Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad Salahuddin Ahmad

Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Daniele fiorito

Professor of Organic Synthesis of Natural Products
University of Polytechnic di Milano-Italy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Pawan Faris

Assist. Professor of Moleculare Physiology
Salahaddin University-Erbil

Dr. Matteo Leone

University of Bologna, Italy

Dr. Daiana Mattoteia

University of Pavia, Italy

Assist. prof. Dr. Salahaddin yasin baper

Professor of Architecture
Salahaddin University-Erbil

Dr. Clizia Ranghino

International academic relations
University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

DAY 1 – 9 Feb

Schedule Plan

8.30 – 9.00

Registration

8.30 – 9.00
09.00 – 11.00

Opening Ceremony

09.00 – 11.00
11.00 – 11.10

Speech on Program, Scientific and Collaborations between Kurdistan and Italy

Dr. Pawan Faris Dizaye

11.00 – 11.10
11.10 – 12.00

Dollma, Kifta and Pasta Time

“Food and Cultural Section” Italian and Kurdish restaurants food show

11.10 – 12.00
12.00 – 12.30

Lecture 1

Prof. Andrea Pieroni, University of Gastronomic Science, Italy

12.00 – 12.30
12:30 – 12.55

Lecture 2

Dr. Pawan Dizaye, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan

12:30 – 12.55
13.00 – 14.30

Lunch Break

13.00 – 14.30
14:30 – 15:00

Lecture 3

Prof. Giovanni Vidari, Tishk International University-Erbil

14:30 – 15:00
15.00 – 15:25

Lecture 4

Prof. Diego Caprioglio, University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

15.00 – 15:25
15:25 – 15.55

Kurdish Tea and Cappuccino Time ‘Coffee Break’

15:25 – 15.55
15:55 – 16.10

Lecture 5 (Online)

Prof. Lorenzo Malavasi, President of the Service Center, Centro Grandi Strumenti, UNIPV-Italy

15:55 – 16.10
16:10 – 16.30

Lecture 6

Dr. Clizia Ranghino, University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

16:10 – 16.30

DAY 2 – 10 Feb

Schedule Plan

8.00 – 10:00

Traditional Kurdish Breakfast

A traditional breakfast featuring local flavors

8.00 – 10:00
10.30 – 10:55

Lecture 7

Prof. Abdul Samad Salahuddin Ahmad, Tishk International University, Kurdistan

10.30 – 10:55
11.15- 11:35

Lecture 9

Prof. Daniele fiorito, University of politecnico Milano, Italy

11.15- 11:35
11.35 – 11:55

Lecture 10

Dr. Daiana Mattoteia, University of Pavia, Italy

11.35 – 11:55
11:55 – 13.00

Roundtable Discussion

Discussion Topics:
1- Strategies for Enhancing Academic Partnerships.
2- Collaborative Curriculum Development Joint Publications and Research Outputs

11:55 – 13.00
13.00 – 14.00

Lunch Break

13.00 – 14.00
14:00 – 14:30

Lecture 11

Prof. Egideo D’Angelo, University of Pavia, Italy

14:00 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:55

Lecture 12

Prof. Salahaddin Y. Baper, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan

14:30 – 14:55
14:55 – 15:20

Lecture 13

Prof. Claudia Casellato, University of Pavia, Italy

14:55 – 15:20
15:20 – 15:45

Lecture 14

Prof. Qasim Obaidi, Tishk International University, Erbil

15:20 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:00

Kurdish Tea and Cappuccino Time ‘Coffee Break’

15:45 – 16:00
16:00 – 16.30

Closing Ceremony

16:00 – 16.30
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