15 – 17 February 2026

2st International Kurdistan-Italian Scientific and Cultural Forum

ABOUT WORKSHOP

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

The 2nd International Kurdistan–Italy Scientific and Cultural Forum (KIF‑2026) is a joint initiative developed by Salahaddin University–Erbil, Tishk International University, Lebanese French University–Erbil, and the Kurdistan–Italy Friendship Association. 

Organizing Institutions

Salahaddin University–Erbil (SU‑Erbil)
Tishk International University–Erbil (TIU)
Lebanese French University–Erbil (LFU)
Kurdistan–Italy Friendship Association (KIFA)

Italian Partner

University of Pavia
University of Eastern Piedmont
University of Molise
University of Gastronomic Sciences 

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

Strengthen academic cooperation through thematic scientific workshops, institutional coordination meetings, and joint research initiatives.

Facilitate the development of international academic partnerships and mobility programs.

Provide practical guidance on accessing international grants, research funding, scholarships, and Erasmus collaboration opportunities.

Promote interdisciplinary dialogue across science, social sciences, law, political economy, and cultural studies.

OBJECTIVES

Organizing committee

Prof. Dr. Shareef M. Shareef

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir

Tishk International University-Erbil

Dr. Bnar Fareed Ibrahim

Lebanese French University–Erbil

Prof. Dr. Stefano Protti

University of Pavia, Italy

Dr. Matteo Leone

University of Parma, Italy

Prof. Dr. Abdulkarim Y. Karim

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Assist. Prof. Orhan Tug

Tishk International University-Erbil

Prof. Diego Caprioglio

University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

Assist. Prof. Shwan Omer

Salahaddin University-Erbil

Dr. Awara Amin

Salahaddin University–Erbil

Mr. Dana Sh. Muhammed

Tishk International University

Dr. Aras Bradosty

University of Pavia, Italy

Ms. Tavan T. Y. Bajger

Lebanese French University–Erbil


Assist. Prof. Hawraz Ibrahim M. Amin

Forum Organizer

Speakers

Prof. Luca Ragazzoni

Vice‑Rector for International Affairs and Cooperation; Director, CRIMEDIM, University of Eastern Piedmont

Assist. Prof. Yassen S. Hama

Director General of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Reg

Prof. Marco Racchi

Rector’s Delegate for International Affairs, University of Pavia

Prof. Dr. Andrea Pieroni

Former Rector, University of Gastronomic Sciences

Prof. Marco Missaglia

(ONLINE) Rector’s Delegate for America and the Middle East; Director, Master in Cooperation and Development, University of Pavia

Prof. Francesco Moccia

University of Molise

Prof. Alberto Minassi

University of Eastern Piedmont

Prof. Stefano Saluzzo

University of Eastern Piedmont

Prof. Pasquale Linciano

(ONLINE) — University of Pavia

Dr. Clizia Ranghino

International academic relations
University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

Prof. Muhammed Abdulbaki Ibrahim

Salahaddin University–Erbil

Prof. Ayad Yasin Husein Kokha

Professor of Public International Law, Salahaddin University–Erbil

Assist. Prof. Nabaz N. Abdullah

Lebanese French University–Erbil

Assist. Prof.  Dr. Javed Ahamad

Tishk International University

Assist. Prof. Yaseen Mammand Galali

Salahaddin University–Erbil

Assist. Prof. Pawan Faris

University of Pavia; President, KIFA

DAY 1 – 15 Feb

Opening Ceremony and Institutional Coordination

Venue: Cultural Center Hall, Salahaddin University–Erbil

9.00 – 10.00

Registration

9.00 – 10.00
10.00 – 11.00

Opening Ceremony and Official Welcome

10.00 – 11.00

SESSION 1

Chair: Dr. Clizia Ranghino

11.00 – 11.40

Strengthening International Academic Collaboration

Prof. Luca Ragazzoni
Assist. Prof. Yassen S. Hama

11.00 – 11.40
11.40 – 12.00

Coffee Break

11.40 – 12.00

SESSION 2

Chair: Prof. Stefano Saluzzo

12.00 – 12.35

Master’s Degree Programs in English in Italy

Prof. Marco Racchi
Dr. Clizia Ranghino

12.00 – 12.35
12:35 – 12:50

How to Apply for and Secure International Research Funding

Prof. Andrea Pieroni

12:35 – 12:50
12.50 – 13:30

The Bologna Process and Academic Harmonization

Prof. TBD University of Bologna
Prof. Muhammed Abdulbaki Ibrahim

12.50 – 13:30
13:30 – 14.30

Lunch Break

13:30 – 14.30
14:30 – 15.30

Panel Discussion

Title: Strengthening International Academic Collaboration
Moderator: Assist. Prof. Pawan Faris
Panelists: Prof. Marco Racchi; Assist. Prof. Yassen S. Hama; Prof. Luca Ragazzoni; Prof. Andrea Pieroni, Prof. Muhammed A. Ibrahim

14:30 – 15.30

DAY 2 – 16 Feb

Scientific Forum and Thematic Workshops

Venue: Tishk International University (TIU)

9.15 – 9:35

Opening Session and Welcome

9.15 – 9:35

Workshop 1

Modern Approaches in Pharmacy: Cancer Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Drug Sciences

9:35- 10:00

Prof. Marco Racchi — Pharmacology

Chiar

9:35- 10:00
10:00 – 10:25

Prof. Francesco Moccia — Cancer Biology

Chair

10:00 – 10:25
10:25 – 10.50

Prof. Alberto Minassi — Phamaceutical Chemistry

Chair

10:25 – 10.50
10.50 – 11.10

Prof. Pasquale Linciano — Facing Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance through Biofilm Eradication and Quorum Sensing Quenching

Chair

10.50 – 11.10
11:10 – 11:30

Coffee Break

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

11:10 – 11:30

Workshop 2

Food Science, Nutrition and Ethnobotanical Research

11:30 – 11:55

Prof. Andrea Pieroni — Ethnobotany for the Future

Chair

11:30 – 11:55
11:55 – 12:15

Assist. Prof. Javed Ahamad

Chair

11:55 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:35

Assist. Prof. Yaseen Mammand Galali

Chair

12:15 – 12:35
13:00 – 14.00

Lunch Break

13:00 – 14.00

DAY 3 – 17 Feb

Scientific Forum and Closing Ceremony

Venue: Lebanese French University (LFU)

9.30 – 10:00

Opening Session and Welcome

9.30 – 10:00

Workshop 3

Political Economy, International Law, and Global Governance

10:00 – 10:25

Prof. Stefano Saluzzo
International Law 

Chiar

10:00 – 10:25
10:25 – 10:50

Prof. Ayad Yasin Husein Kokha
Public International Law

Chair

10:25 – 10:50
10:50 – 11.15

Assist. Prof. Nabaz Nawzad
Global Governance

Chair

10:50 – 11.15
11.10 – 11.30

Prof. Marco Missaglia
Political Economy

Chair

11.10 – 11.30
11:30 – 12:00

Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:30

Closing Ceremony and Awards

12:00 – 12:30