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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Hussein Samh Al-Masroori

Title Assistant Professor

Contact Details Department of Marine Science & Fisheries College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences Sultan Qaboos University P.O. Box 34, Al-Khod 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Fax: + 968 24413418

Tel.: + 968 24141246 GSM: + 968 95062202 E-mail: masroori@squ.edu.om hmasroori@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 09 March 1975

Place of Birth: Sultanate of Oman

Language Spoken: Arabic, English

Education

Degree Year Institution

B.Sc. in Fisheries Technology October, 1997 Sultan Qaboos University Sultanate of Oman www.squ.edu.om

M.Sc. in Marine Science & Fisheries

August, 2002

PhD in Fisheries Development & Management

September, 2008

Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, Australia

www.utas.edu.au www.amc.edu.au

Employment

Position Year Institution

Demonstrator 2nd September 1997 - 2002 Department of Marine Science

& Fisheries College of Agricultural &

Marine Sciences Sultan Qaboos University

Sultanate of Oman

Lecturer 2002 - 2008

Assistant Professor September 2008 - Present

Assistant Professor HoD, Department of Marine Science & Fisheries

September 2011- August 2014

Faculty Fellow 2015 – Present CETL, Sultan Qaboos University

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Research Works

1. Biological Deterioration as an Approach to Terminate the Effective Fishing Life Span of Lost Traps.

2. Estimating the capital stock and investment in artisanal fishery: A case study approach.

3. Solving Demersal Trap Ghost Fishing Problem in Sultanate of Oman.

4. Catching and Economic Performance of the Demersal Longline Fishery.

5. Economical, social and environmental impacts of marine biofouling in the Sultanate of Oman

6. Traditional Fisheries Regulations “Sunat Al-Baher – Code of the Sea” in the Sultanate of Oman.

7. The effects of sea-water and bio-fouling organisms upon breaking strength and elongation of natural fibers.

8. An assessment of the commercial trawl fishery of the Sultanate of Oman using the Ecologically Sustainable Development.

9. Use of selection grids to reduce discarding in the demersal trawl fisheries of Oman.

10. Sardines gillnet selectivity study in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

11. Effect of sea-water on the Breaking Strength and Elongation of 3 kind of natural fibers.

12. Trap Ghost Fishing Problem in the area between Muscat and Barka (Sultanate of Oman): An Evaluation Study.

13. Elasmobranches Fisheries of Oman.

14. Management of Oman’s Kingfish Fishery: Investigation of Biological and Economic Parameters for the Development and Application of a Bioeconomic Model.

15. Sardine Fisheries Biology and Stock Assessment in Al-Azaibah – Muscat.

16. Shrimp Fisheries Biology and Stock Assessment in the Gulf of Masirah.

Teaching Assignments

1. Microcomputers in Agriculture - COMP 2001

2. Introduction to Fisheries Technology - FISH 2010

3. Introduction to Marine Science & Fisheries - FISH 2001

4. Coastal Navigation - FISH 3033

5. Computer Application II - CAMS 3002

6. Introduction to Fisheries Science - MASF 2001

7. Fishing Gear and Vessel Technology - MASF 3090

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8. Computer Application I - CAMS 2001

9. Critical Reading & Evaluation - MASF 4050

10. Introduction to Marine Science & Fisheries – MASF 2003

11. Coastal Navigation – MASF 3033

12. Marine Science Practicum – MASF 3021

13. Marine Fisheries Resources – MASF 6004

Publications

1. Al-Masroori H. S., Bose, S. (2015) Anchoring to determine negotiated catch limits: A case of an industrial fishery in Oman, African Journal of Marine Science (Accepted).

2. Al-Masroori H. S., Bose, S. (2014) Towards Developing Index for the Assessment of Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the Sultanate of Oman. The Seventeenth International Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Proceeding, 7 - 11 July, 2014, Brisbane, Australia http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/54719/Al-Masroori267.pdf?sequence=1

3. Al-Subhi K. K., S. Bose, H. Al-Masroori (2012) Fishers’ compliance motivations: A case study of the Sultanate of Oman, Marine Policy, 37:141-148.

4. Al-Masroori, H. S., Bose, S. (2010) Fisheries sustainability and sustainable development. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(1): 1-21.

5. Al-Masroori, H. S., Al-Oufi, H., Paul McShane (2009) Causes and mitigations on trap ghost fishing in Oman: Scientific approach to local fishers’ perception. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 4(3): 129-135.

6. Al-Masroori H. S., (2008). An Assessment of the Commercial Trawl Fishery of the Sultanate of Oman using the Ecologically Sustainable Development Framework. PhD Thesis. University of Tasmania, Australia.

7. Al-Masroori, H. S., Al-Oufi, H., McIlwain, J. L. & McLean, E. (2004) Catches of lost fish traps (ghost fishing) from fishing grounds near Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Fisheries Research, 69, 407–414.

8. Al-Masroori, H. S. (2002) Trap ghost fishing problem in the area between Muscat and Barka (Sultanate of Oman): an evaluation study. M.Sc. Thesis. Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.

Technical Reports

1. Al-Masroori H. S. 2013. Catching and Economic Performance of the Demersal Longline Fishery. 3nd year report (IG/AGR/FISH/11/01).

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2. Dobretsov S, Abed R, Al-Masroori H, Al-Mazroui N, Zekri S, Al-Qartoubi IA. 2013. Economical, social and environmental impacts of marine biofouling in the Sultanate of Oman. 3d year report, His Majesty Fund for Strategic Research (SR/AGR/FISH/10/01), Muscat, Oman

3. Issam, K. et al., 2013. Report of the Working Group on Fisheries and Aquaculture, FAO Technical Workshop on “The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (“Guidelines”), Landmark Hotel Amman, Jordan 23 - 25 April 2013.

4. Al-Masroori H. S. 2012. Catching and Economic Performance of the Demersal Longline Fishery. 2nd year report (IG/AGR/FISH/11/01), Muscat, Oman.

5. Dobretsov S, Abed R, Al-Masroori H, Al-Mazroui N, Zekri S, Al-Qartoubi I. 2012. Economical, social and environmental impacts of marine biofouling in the Sultanate of Oman. 2nd year report, His Majesty Fund for Strategic Research (SR/AGR/FISH/10/01), Muscat, Oman.

6. Al-Masroori H. S. 2011. Catching and Economic Performance of the Demersal Longline Fishery. 1st year report (IG/AGR/FISH/11/01), Muscat, Oman.

7. Dobretsov S, Abed R, Al-Masroori H, Al-Mazroui N, Zekri S, Al-Qartoubi I. 2011. Economical, social and environmental impacts of marine biofouling in the Sultanate of Oman. 1st year report, His Majesty Fund for Strategic Research (SR/AGR/FISH/10/01), Muscat, Oman.

8. Shekar B., H. Al-Masroori. 2008. Preliminary Assessment of Demersal Trawl Fishery Performance. Report submitted to Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sultanate of Oman. 36 pp.

9. Siddeek, M.S.M., M.N. Al-Amri, G. Hermosa, Jr., A. Al-Aisery, H.S.H. Al-Masroori, S. Alam, nd J. Villanueva. 2000. Final report: Gulf of Masirah shrimp project. Sultan Qaboos University and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sultanate of Oman. 139 pp.

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences

1. Workshop on E-Learning (Moole Workshop II), The Center for Educational Technology, SQU (11 January, 2016).

2. Workshop on E-Learning (Moole Workshop I), The Center for Educational Technology, SQU (4 January, 2016).

3. “The Scientific Research and its Role in Fisheries Development” Presented in the Sea Traditions Committees 2nd Forum, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Wealth, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 22-23 December 2015.

4. Near East and North Africa Regional Consultation Workshop: towards the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) in the context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication, 7-10 December 2015, Muscat, Oman

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1. Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Annual Conference: Agriculture in Arid Areas, November 4-6, 2015, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, USA.

2. First IORA Ministerial Blue Economy Conference, Le Meridien, Point aux Piments, Republic of Mauritius, 2-3 September 2015.

3. 2nd Workshop on Sultanate of Oman and Japan/JICA Joint Project on Development of the Marine Environment Conservation Strategy 2040 and Action Plans, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Muscat, August 3, 2015.

4. “Research and Department of Marine Science and Fisheries” presented in the Fisheries Researches Outputs Symposium, May 27-28, 2015, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman.

5. 3rd Strategic Workshop: Scientific and Applied Research, International Maritime College Oman, Sohar, April 23, 2015.

6. 2nd International Conference on Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment in the Indian Ocean, 24-26 February 2015, Sultan Qaboos University Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Chaired a session on theme 1: Marine Resource Economics and Management.

7. Involvement of Stakeholders in the Discussion of the Ninth Five Years Plan, Fisheries Sector, Supreme Council for Planning, January 21, 2015, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

8. GEF Coastal Fisheries Initiative Information meeting at 17:30-20:00 hrs, Tuesday 9 December 2014, FAO headquarter, Rome, Italy.

9. Workshop on the Development of a Global Assistance Programme (GAP) in Support of the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication, FAO headquarter, 8-11 December 2014, Rome, Italy.

10. “Role of Department of Marine Science and Fisheries in Protecting Marine Environment” presented in the workshop for the Development of the Strategic Plan for Marine Environment Protection, October 14, 2014, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

11. Towards Developing Index for the Assessment of Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the Sultanate of Oman, the Seventeenth International Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET): Towards Ecosystem Based Management of Fisheries: What Role can Economics Play, 7 - 11 July, 2014, Brisbane, Australia.

12. Workshop on the Development of Monitoring and Control Program for the Lobster fishery in the Sultanate of Oman, June 23-24, 2014, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

13. “Fisheries Researches in the Department of Marine Science and Fisheries” presented in the Fisheries Researches Outputs Symposium, April 29, 2014, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Khasab, Sultanate of Oman.

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14. “Fisheries Researches in the Department of Marine Science and Fisheries” presented in the Fisheries Researches Outputs Symposium, March 24, 2014, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

15. 1st National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, 17-18 March 2014, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

16. International Conference on Seafood Safety, Quality and Traceability Systems, 3-5 March 2014, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

17. Regional Conference on "Food security and income generation through reduction of loss and waste in fisheries”, FAO, 15-17 December 2013, Mauritania.

18. Marine Biotechnology Symposium: Emerging Opportunities and Future Perspectives, 12-13 November 2013, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat Oman, Member of the Organizing Committee.

19. G. H. Yoon & Al-Masroori, 2013, Fish made in the Desert, Poser Presented at Aquaculture conference: To the Next 40 Years of Sustainable Global Aquaculture, 3rd - 7th November 2013, Palacio de Congresos de Canarias, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

20. “An Assessment of the Industrial Trawl Fishery of the Sultanate of Oman Using the Ecologically Sustainable Development Framework”, Second International Conference on Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Development, 3 to 5 October 2013, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

21. Workshop to review a proposal submitted by Lighthouse R & D Enterprises, Inc. on undersea observatory facilities, 29th September to 1st October 2013, Muscat, Oman.

22. Professional Development Workshop I, CAMS, SQU (11 May, 2013).

23. Professional Development Workshop II, CAMS, SQU (28 May, 2013).

24. “Role of Sultan Qaboos University in Serving Fishing Communities” presented in the Omani Fisherman Open Day, organized by Sultan Qaboos University and Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Wealth, International Maritime College Oman Sohar, Sultanate of Oman, May 5, 2013. Served also as Chair of the Organizing Committee.

25. FAO Technical Workshop on “The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (“Guidelines”), Landmark Hotel Amman, Jordan 23 - 25 April 2013.

26. “Role of the Scientific Research in the Fisheries Development” Presented in the Sea Traditions Committees Forum, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Wealth, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 14-15 April, 2013.

27. Sultan Qaboos University - Qatar University Collaboration Workshop, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 27th February 2013.

28. “Fisheries Management and Fishing Regulations” presented in a Training Workshop for Royal Navy Officers, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 16-20 February 2013.

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29. Workshop on “Techniques and Investment Opportunities in Oman’s Emerging Aquaculture Sector”, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth and Embassy of the United States of America, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 15 September, 2012. “Chaired two Sessions”.

30. Symposium on “Increase in Fish Price in Sultanate of Oman” Sultan Qaboos University, Department of Marine Science and Fisheries. Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

31. Symposium on “Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund: Achievements and Future Directions, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 19-20 March, 2012.

32. Near East and North Africa Regional Consultation workshop on the Development of Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries, FAO, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 26-30 March 2012.

33. Workshop on “Fisheries Extension, Committees and Fund”, Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sultanate of Oman, 14-15 February 2012.

34. International Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture Development in the Sultanate of Oman – Investment Opportunities, Sultanate of Oman, 10-11 December 2011.

35. “Ecosystem Effects of Fishing Gears and Management Approaches to Minimize the Effects” presented in the Management of Fishing Gear and Associated Conflicts in Traditional Fisheries Workshop, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Wealth, Muscat, 23-25 October 2011.

36. Towards a Long-Term Strategic Plan for SQU – Consensus Building Workshop, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 13 October 2011.

37. “An Assessment of the Industrial Trawl Fishery of the Sultanate of Oman Using the Ecologically Sustainable Development Framework” presented in the 11th Annual Day of Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, 2nd of May 2011.

38. “Fisheries Sustainable Development” presented in the 2nd Forum on Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sur, 26-30 March 2011.

39. Workshop on “Development of fishery industries in the Sultanate of Oman: Reality, challenges and future vision” Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Sultanate of Oman, 21-22 March 2011.

40. “Assessing the Progress toward Sustainable Development” presented in Fisheries Management Decision Making Workshop, Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sultanate of Oman, 19-20 December 2010.

41. Workshop on “Developing a five year plan for Fisheries Extension in Sultanate of Oman”, Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sultanate of Oman, 29-30 May 2010.

42. Workshop on “Becoming an Effective Supervisors” for postgraduate research supervisors, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, 23rd-24th January 2010.

43. Al-Masroori, H. S., B. Shekar (2009) Developing Indicators for the Assessment of Sustainability of an Industrial Fishery: A Case Study of the Sultanate of Oman. 3rd International Conference on Aquatic Resources “Prospects and Challenge”, Alexandria, Egypt, 17th-20th November, 2009.

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44. Workshop on “Capacity Building for Sustainable Fisheries Management”, Sultan Qaboos University, 31st of May – 2nd of June 2009.

45. “Fisherman and his role in Fisheries Research” presented in the 1st Forum on Fisheries on Fisheries Researches and their Future, Ministry of Fisheries Wealth, Sur, 5-6 April 2009.

46. Workshop on publishing scientific papers, Deanship of Postgraduate Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, 16th – 23rd November 16th 2008.

47. Oman-US Workshop on Marine Living Resources, Sultan Qaboos University, February 7-11, 2004.

48. Modern stock assessment techniques in tropical fisheries (Workshop) conducted from 8 to 10 June, 2003.

49. Instructional skills development program, Instructional Development Unit of the Center for Educational Technology (CET), Sultan Qaboos University, 5th February – 16th April 2002.

50. International Conference on Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment in the North West Indian Ocean, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman 08-10 January 2001.

51. The Hallaniyat Expedition 19 March-6April 1998.

52. Educational Multi-Media Workshop, October 27 1997, Sultan Qaboos University.

Research Supervision

PhD Research:

1. Mohammed Al-Siyabi (In Progress), An Empirical Assessment of Technical Efficiency and Capacity in a Regional Fishery of Oman, member of thesis committee, Co-Supervisor (2014 - Present).

2. Thirumahal Muthukrishhan (In Progress), Microbial biofouling on antifouling coatings”, member of thesis committee, Co-Supervisor (2012-2013).

Master Research:

1. Rumaitha Al-Busaidi, 2014, An Analytical Review of Aquaculture Management Practices: A Case Study of RAS in Oman, Main Supervisor.

2. Wafaa Al-Rawahi, 2014, An assessment of biosecurity risks from imported fishes into Oman, Co-Supervisor.

3. Marwan Ahmed Al-Fori, 2013, Development of macrofouling communities in the Sea of Oman” member of thesis committee, Co-Supervisor.

4. Yousra Al Habsi, 2013, Development of microorganisms on natural fibers” member of thesis committee. Co-Supervisor.

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5. Reem Al Rahbi, 2013, The effect of antifouling protection on mechanical properties of natural fibers and development of microbial communities”, Co-Supervisor.

6. Al-Mutasim Al-Habsi, 2012, Evaluating Artisanal Fisheries Enforcement Program: A case Study of the Ash-Sharqiyah South Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, Main Supervisor.

7. Khalid Khalifa Nasser Al Subhi, 2011, Factors of fisheries non-compliance: A case study in the Al-Batinah region, Sultanate of Oman, Main Supervisor.

Undergraduate Research:

1. Abdulrahman Khalid, Fisheries Non-compliance Factors in Kuwait Fin-Fish Fishery.

2. Said Rajheet, Human Impacts on Mangroves Area.

3. Miaad Rashid Al-Maamari, The Effects of Biofouling Organisms on Mechanical Properties of the Natural Fibers.

4. Ahmed Al-Alawi, The Effects Of seawater Upon Breaking Strength and Elongation of Vegetable Natural Fibres.

Thesis Examination

1. Dalila Hamood Al-Bahri, General Nutrition Knowledge among SQU Omani Students and Employees, Chairman.

2. Jaynab Begum, Consumers’ Preferences for Seafood in Oman, Chairman.

3. Rumaitha Al-Busaidi, 2014, An Analytical Review of Aquaculture Management Practices: A Case Study of RAS in Oman, Member.

4. Marwan Ahmed Al-Fouri, The use of Novel Fouling-Release and Nanotechnology-Based Coatings for Marine Biofouling Prevention, Member.

5. Nasir Salem Al-Azri, Nutrients Load and Phytoplankton Abundance in Coastal Water of Sohar Industrial Area, Sultanate of Oman, Member.

6. Karuppannan Ganeshmoorthy, Non-destructive Measurement of Total Soluble Content (TSS) of Dates Using NIR Imaging, Chairman.

7. Haitham Al-Busaidi, Biology Aspects of the Minstrel Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus schotaf) in the Arabian Sea Coast of Dhofar Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, Member.

8. Al-Mutasim Al-Habsi, 2012, Evaluating Artisanal Fisheries Enforcement Program: A case Study of the Ash-Sharqiyah South Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, Member.

9. Khalid Khalifa Nasser Al Subhi, 2011, Factors of fisheries non-compliance: A case study in the Al-Batinah region, Sultanate of Oman, Member.

10. Aisha Gharib Al-Ghaithi, Characterization of gummosis and foot rot of citrus in Oman, Chairman .

11. Abduallah Al-Balushi, A management Plan for the Kingfish (Scomberomorous commerson) Fishery of the Sultanate of Oman, Member.

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Reviewer

1. Marine Fisheries Review, NOAA.

2. Fisheries Research.

3. International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development.

4. The Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences.

5. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Organizations Memberships

1. Faculty Fellow, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, (2015 – Present).

2. International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET), Oregon State University, USA, (2014 – Present).

Committees

A. Inside SQU:

1. Department Board Committee, Chair (2011-2014), Member

2. College Board Committee, Member

3. Executive Committee, Member

4. Human Resources & Staff Development Committee, Member

5. Capital Equipment Committee, Member

6. Internship Committee, Member

7. Students Retention Committee, Member

8. Staff/Student Liaison Committee, Member

9. SQU Research Vessels Committee, Chair

10. SQU Marine Research Vessel Feasibility Committee, Member

11. Department Academic Recruitment Committee, Chair

12. Department Academic Promotion Committee, Chair

13. SQU Academic Recruitment Committee, Member (2016-present)

14. Member of the Steering Committee of the 1st National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, 17-18 March 2014, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

15. Chairing the Organizing Committee for the 2nd International Conference on Fisheries, aquaculture and environment in the Indian Ocean, 24-26 February 2015.

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16. Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd International Conference on Fisheries, aquaculture and environment in the Indian Ocean, 24-26 February 2015.

B. Outside SQU:

17. Sultan Qaboos University - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Collaboration Committee, Member

18. Sultan Qaboos University - Ministry of Heritage and Culture Collaboration Committee, Member

19. Sultan Qaboos University - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Collaboration Technical Committee, Member

20. Curatorial Concept Team for the New Maritime History Museum Project, Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Member

21. Maritime Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in Oman Proposal Team, Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Member

22. Fishing Gear National Scientific Team, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Member.

23. Scientific Group to follow up the Recommendations of the Fishing Gear and Associated Conflicts in Traditional Fisheries workshop, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Member.

24. Steering Group, Sea Turtle By-catch and Sustainability Fishing on Masirah, Environment Society of Oman, Member.

25. Member in the Steering Committee for the Collaboration Program between the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the World Bank in Sustainable Management of the Fisheries Sector.

26. Member in the Supervising Committee on Drafting and Developing the National Strategy to Protect Marine Environment, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs.

27. Member in the Strategy Working Group in Sustainable Fisheries Management between the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Word Bank.

28. Member in the Food Security Committee, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nizwa.

29. Chairing the Scientific Committee and a Member of the Organizing Committee of the Food Security Symposium: Opportunities and Challenges, November 2014.

30. Member in the Committee Supervising the Development of the Strategic Plan for Marine Environment Protection, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Sultanate of Oman.

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Special Skills

1. Knowledge in computer software programs: Windows, Word Processing, Excel, SPSS and Hiview (Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis - MCDA).

2. Open Water Diver.

3. Instructional Skills certificate.

Special Interest

1. Fisheries Development and Management.

2. Sustainable development and sustainability indicators and assessment.

3. Vessel Technology, Fishing Gear.

4. Impact of fishing gears on human and environment.

5. Marine Ecology.

6. Navigation and Sea-Man ship.