Executive Profile

Dr. Adnan Ibrahim Al-Samarie is an accomplished consultant and expert in toxicology, agricultural pest management, and public health. With a distinguished career spanning decades across academia, scientific research, and executive advisory roles, he brings extensive expertise from leading government and agricultural institutions in the region.

Academic & Scientific Background

• Education: Ph.D. / Degree from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (1984).
• Iraqi Scientific Research Council: Served as a Researcher and was promoted to Senior Researcher.
• College of Agriculture – University of Baghdad (1991): Joined the faculty and was appointed as Associate Professor of Toxicology.

Professional & Leadership Experience

• Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA):
  • 2006: Head of the Pesticide Residues Unit.
  • 2008: Consultant of Toxicology and Pest Management – Agriculture Sector.
• Abu Dhabi Farmers Services Centre (ADFSC):
  • 2014 – 2016: Outsource Consultant advising on agricultural services and technical operations.

Core Competencies & Key Expertise

• Pest Management & Public Health: Advanced and sustainable strategies for agricultural and environmental pest control.
• Agricultural Project Management: End-to-end planning, execution, and technical oversight of large-scale projects.
• Integrated Farm Management (IFM): Implementation of modern, eco-friendly farming practices.
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Ensuring compliance with global quality and food safety standards.
• Joint Garden masters management team as technical manager from 2019.