Mutassim Mohamed Abdelrahman
Working Experience
I. I worked for three years in the Western Sudan Agriculture Research Project (WSARP) at the Kadugli Research Station as a Research Assistant for the Department of Range and Livestock (Nutrition, Breeding, diseases and Range Sciences). During the three years with WSARP, I developed a very good understanding of farming systems research where multi-disciplinary teams work together to define the system and enhance overall productivity.
I was involved directly in solutions to the production constraints to both sedentary and migratory livestock production systems in Sudan. I was responsible for the following specific studies:
A.) The impact of protein and phosphorus supplementation on the productivity of cattle.
B.) Utilization of crop residues by cattle during the dry season.
C.) Determination of digestibility for indigenous feed available in Western Sudan.
D.) Improvement of nutritive value of native hay and crop residues through ammoniation and their resultant feeding value for desert sheep (El-obeid).
E.) Bone meal supplementation of lactating cows during the dry season to increase milk production
II. During 1994, I successfully completed a field experiment of nine months duration in western Sudan identifying mineral deficiencies in grazing ruminants. The objectives of this study were:
1St To determine the seasonal variations in concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, zinc, and manganese in forages.
2nd To determine the annual changes in the mineral profiles in blood of cattle and correlate these changes to concentrations in the available forages.
(This study was supported by the Rockefeller Foundation African Dissertation Internship Award and Washington State University, USA)
III- I involved in establishing the Department of Animal Production at Jerash University in a way of the study plan, animal farm (dairy, sheep and poultry) and teaching laboratories (Animal nutrition, physiology and reproduction). I worked as a coordinator of the department of animal production at Jerash University, JORDAN, beside my teaching responsibilities.
IV- I was the consultant at National Center for Agricultural Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT), JORDAN, for developing a long term research plan from 2000 to 2005 in the area of livestock production and health.
V- I am the head of the department of animal production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mu’tah University, Jordan since 2003.
Teaching Experience:
A.) I involved in teaching Ruminant nutrition class (AS 410) as a teaching assistant last spring (January to May, 1995) at Washington State University. The class consists of lectures and lab sessions. The lectures cover the anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and metabolism in ruminants. In the lab, we identified the major structure of the GIT of ruminants, studied factors, which affect type, and motility of rumen microorganisms, determined the effect of feed substrate on in vitro disappearance (VFA, lactate and ammonia production). In addition, we conducted an in vivo digestibility trial, colorimetry analysis, and solving practical problems in dairy, beef and sheep nutrition and rations formulation using PC-Diary.
B.) I have a good experience in teaching the following courses:
1.Animal Nutrition 2. Ruminant Nutrition. 3. Introduction to Animal Science. 4. Sheep and goats Production. 5. Forage Production & Analysis. 6. Dairy Cattle Production. 7. Animal Feed and feeding. 8. Meat science 9. Animal Physiology. 10. Seminars. 10. Agric. Practical 1 and 2.
Training Courses:
- Academic Accreditation and quality assurance of Higher Education- 2009- Faculty Development center- Mu’tah University- Jordan.
- Chromatography Application- 11-26/11/2007-Faculty Development Center- Mu’tah University- Jordan.
- Computer Driving License Course Requirements (MUICDL)- 10/10/2004 to 12/1/2005.Faculty Development center- Mu’tah University- Jordan.
- Statistical Package for Social Studies- 12/11/2005 to 14/12/2005.Faculty Development Center- Mu’tah University- Jordan.
- Summer Insituite for African Agricultural Research- 5-24/7/1992.Wisconsin University- Madison.
- Radiation Safety Training Course- 19/11/1992. Washington State University- Pullman- USA
- Animal Welfare course- 1992. Washington State University- Pullman- USA
- English as a Second language- Intensive English Language Center-Washington State University. Five levels of courses.
Computer Skills:
Excellent in personal computer programs such as: WinWord, Excell, Power point,Harvard Graphics, SAS, SPSS, BLP88, PC-Dairy and Mixit for ration formulation.
1984-1986 Agriculture Engineer Maxim Food indust.
P.O.Box1461Khrat .
Younis and Co.LTD.
P.O.Bpx6037
Khartoum SUDAN
1986-1989 Research Assistant Western Sudan Agriculture
Research roject(WSARP)
P. O .Box 125
Khartoum North,SUDAN
1989-1991 Graduate Research WSU-Pullman,USA
1991-1995 Graduate Research WSU-Pullman,USA
Assistant (Ph.D.)
1995-2002 Assistant Professor Jerash University ,Jordan
2002-2011 Professor .H of Dept Mu'tah University, Jordan
2011- until now Professor King Saud University, SA
Academic Administrative work:
- Head of Animal production Department – Faculty of Agriculture – Mu’tah University- From 2003 to 2011 (Not include 2009-2010)
- Coordinator of Animal production Section- Faculty of agriculture and Science- Jerash University- 1998- 2002
Formal Education:
University of Alexandria - Alexandria, Egypt
From September 1980 to June 1984
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, U.S.A
From August 1989 to August 1991
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, U.S.A
From August 1991 to August 1995
Major Subjects:
B.Sc. Animal Production June 1984
M.Sc. Animal Nutrition- Ruminants August 1991
Ph.D. Animal Nutrition- Ruminants August 1995
Mutassim Mohamed Abdelrahman
Nationality: Sudanese
Date of Birth: January 1, 1960
Social Security Number: 531-19-8330
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2 children
Language Proficiency Arabic - Excellent & English - Excellent