Curriculum Vitae - Amir Niasari (Member)

1997                                       Post-Doctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Queensland (QLD, Australia)

Project Title: In Vitro Production of Porcine Embryo

1996                                       Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

Thesis Title: Studies on Oestrous Synchronisation and Superovulation After Controlled Follicular Development in Dairy and Beef Cattle.

1993                                       Post Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Science

University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

Project Title: Post - Partum Reproductive Endocrine Profile of Mares.

1990                                       Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

Dissertation Title: Studies on CMT, SCC and Bacterial Culture in cows with SubclinicalMastitis.

2019-2021            Veterinary Research Institute (Director)

University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2009-2021            Professor in Animal Reproduction

Dept. Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2009-2018     Camel Reproductive Laboratory (Founder &Scientific Advisor)

Ministry of Agriculture, Semnan Province, Iran

2001-2018            RIA and ELIZA Laboratory (Founder & Scientific Director)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2013-2017     Camel Advanced Reproductive Technologies Centre (CARTC; Founder & Scientific Director)

Zaabeel Palace Office, Government of Dubai, Dubai, UAE

2008-2011      Centre of Excellence for Veterinary Research on Iranian Indigenous Domestic Animals (Head)

Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technologies (Tehran/Iran)

2009-2011     Camel Reproduction and Fertility Laboratory (Scientific Director)

Private sector, Al-Khabourah, Sultanate of Oman

2006-2008            Director General for Research

University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2003-2008            Associate Professor

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2005                                       Sabbatical leave

                                                                Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL, USA)

2001-2004            Centre of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Head)

Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technologies (Tehran/Iran)

2001-2002            Department for Clinical Sciences (Head)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2005            Semen Research Laboratory (Scientific Director)

Animal Science Research Institute (Karaj/Iran)

1997-2002            Assistant Professor

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2000            Veterinary Medicine Library (Scientific Director)

                                                                Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-1999            Dairy Farm (Reproductive Consultant)

Moghan Agri-Industry and Livestock Company  (Moghan/Iran)

1996                                       Senior Research Assistant

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

The University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

1995                                       Senior Technical Officer

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization

(CSIRO; Rockhampton, QLD, Australia)

1989-1991            Veterinarian

Private practitioner in Dairy farms (Tehran, Iran)

1988                                       Haematology Technical Officer

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

PROJECT LEADER

2020-2021     Reproductive performance of Shall ewes during non-breeding season following progesterone and hMG administration

                   Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF)

2019-2021            Enhancement of one carbon cycle during in vitro maturation of bovine oocyte

                                                                Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF)

2015-2016     Superovulation in Camel

Camel Advanced Reproductive Technologies Centre, Government of Dubai, Dubai, UAE

2015-2016     Semen Extender in Camel

Camel Advanced Reproductive Technologies Centre, Government of Dubai, Dubai, UAE

2008-2015Development of camel AI network in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (National Project)

2008-2015      Extension of Bactrian camel to arid zone of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF)

2010-2014Subclinical mastitis in dairy camelin Iran

Joint project between University of Tehran and Iranian Dairy Industries Company (PEGAH) 

2010-2013Cryopreservation of Dromedary Camel Embryos

Joint project between University of Tehran and private sector in Oman

2009-2010Enhancing post-partum ovarian activity in lactating dairy cows

University of Tehran

2009-2010Inclusion of LDL in semen extender of sheep, camel and horse

University of Tehran

2004-2007     Increasing the population of Bactrian camel in Iran through transferring embryo from Bactrian to Dromedary Camel

Ministry of Agricultureand Ministry of Science, Research and Technology 

2004-2007            Cryopreservation of Bactrian camel semen

                                                                Ministry of Agricultureand Ministry of Science, Research and Technology

2004-2006Evaluation of estrous expression and ovulation during postpartum period in Sistani cattle   

Animal Science Research Institute

2004-2005     The effect of different doses of progestogen on LH, FSH, estradiol and follicular wave in dromedary camel

Animal Science Research Institute

2002-2005     Effect of heat stress on embryo production, quality and embryo transfer in Sistani cattle

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

2002-2004     Synchronizing estrous cycle of Sistani cattle with emphasize on increasing tightness of estrous synchrony

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

2001-2004            Estrus synchronization in buffalo

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

2001-2004     The effect of osmolality, pH, extender, glycerol, soluble oxygen and membrane integrity on viability of Bactrian camel spermatozoa

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

2001-2002     The effect of PMSG on the tightness of estrus synchrony in steroid-prostaglandin estrus synchronization program in Sistani cattle

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

1999-2002            Studies on estrus synchronization in Sistani heifers and cows

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

1999-2001     Comparison between two estrus synchronization methods based on prostaglandin with or without oestradiol and progesterone injection in Sistani heifers and cows

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

1999-2001            Synchronization of estrus and ovulation in Holstein heifers

University of Tehran, Moghan Agro-Industrial Company

PROJECT LEADER (Continued)

1999-2001     Preliminary studies to determine a suitable approach for synchronising follicular wave in dromedary camel

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

1997-1999     Ovarian activity in Sistani and Holstein heifers and their response to ovulating and regressing agents

University of Tehran and Animal Science Research Institute

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE

1999-2021            Supervision of 25Ph.D Students

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1999-2021            Supervision of 22 D.V.M Students

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2021            Veterinary Obstetric and Reproduction (Undergraduates & Postgraduates)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2021            Reproductive Endocrinology (Postgraduates)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2021            Reproductive Technologies (Postgraduates)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

1997-2021            Research Methods and Statistics (Post Graduates)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

WORKSHOPS, SKILLS AND COURSES

2019   Embryo Transfer in Camel (Speaker, four days workshop)

Inner Mongolia Institute of Camel Research(Altan Oboo, Alxa, Inner Mongolia, China)

2019   Embryo Transfer in Sheep (Organiser and Speaker, four days workshop)

            University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2019   Artificial Insemination in Sheep (Organiser and Speaker, two days workshop)

            University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2019   Artificial Insemination in Cattle (Organiser and Speaker, two days workshop)

            University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2018    Embryo Transfer in Cattle (Organiser and Speaker, four days workshop)

            University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2018    Writing and Reviewing Scientific Article (Organiser and Speaker, one day workshop)

            University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2017    Reproductive Technologies in Camel(Speaker)

The 4^th International Congress of Large Animal Practitioners (ICLAP; Tehran, Iran)

2017    Reproduction in Camel(Speaker)

The 2^ndNational Congress of Camel in IRAN (Bandar Abbas, Iran)

2016    Semen collection, Preservation and Artificial Insemination in Sheep (Speaker)

            University of Tehran(Tehran, Iran)

2015    Challenges and Obstacles in the Development of Camel Reproductive Technologies (Speaker)

The 9th Convention of Iranian Veterinary Clinicians (9CIVC, Tabriz, Iran)

2014    Camel Research and Development in Iran (Invited Speaker)

            Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (Gonbad Kavoos, Golestan, Iran)

2012Semen Collection, Preservation and Artificial Insemination in Camel (Organiser and Speaker)

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (Toroud, Semnan, Iran)

2010Camel and Biomolecular Sciences (Organiser and Speaker)

University of Tehran (Tehran, Iran)

2010    Artificial Insemination in Camel (Organiser and Speaker)

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (Shahroud, Iran)

2010    Artificial Insemination in Sheep (Organiser and Speaker)

Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (Golestan, Iran)

2010    Camel, The Forgotten Subject in Iran (Invited Speaker)

Iranian Veterinary Congress (Tehran, Iran)

2009New Concepts in Reproductive Management of Dairy Cows (Organiser and Speaker)

            Aburaihan Pharmaceutical Company (Tehran, Iran)

2007    Reproduction in Camel (Organiser and Speaker)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Szent Istvan University (Budapest, Hungary)

Szent Istvan University (Budapest, Hungary)

2006   Eight Budapest Workshop on Clinical Endocrinology: Endocrine Aspects in Management of Reproduction in Ruminants (Invited Speaker)

2005   Research Methods, Statistics and Computer Applications for Iranian Academic Members of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Organiser and Speaker)

Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technologies (Tehran, Iran)

2005       Cryopreservation of Oocyte and Embryo

                                Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL, USA)

2005       Breeding Management, Semen Collection, AI and ET in Horse

Dept. Large Anim. Clin. Sci., Fac. Vet. Med., Univ. Florida (Gainesville, FL, USA)

2005       Cloning Bovine Embryos

Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL, USA)

2003       Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Camel (Invited Speaker)

Camel Research Centre (Dubai, UAE)

2002       Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Camel (Invited Speaker)

Camel Research Centre (Dubai, UAE)

2001       Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Camel (Invited Speaker)

Camel Research Centre (Dubai, UAE)

2000       Semen Collection, Evaluation and Freezing in Dog

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Uppsala, Sweden)

1999       How to Publish Successfully in Scientific Journals

International Embryo Transfer Society (Quebec, Canada)

1995       Semen Collection, Evaluation and Freezing in Bull and Stallion

WACOL (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

1995       Master Class in Advanced Reproductive Technologies

C.S.I.R.O (Rockhampton, QLD, Australia)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Protocols to enhance pregnancy rates following AI and ET in domestic animals

New protocols forsuperovulation and embryo transfer in domestic animals

Reproductive management in domestic animals

Preservation of sperm and embryos in domestic animals

Ovum pick up and IVP in domestic animals

Postpartum events in domestic animals

Endometritis in domestic animals

Mastitis in domestic animals

2018       Emeritus Scientist Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2017       Distinguished International Scientist Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2016     National Distinguished Scientist Award

                                IranianMinistry of Science, Research and Technology (Tehran/Iran)

2013       Distinguished International Scientist Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2011       Distinguished Scientist Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2010       Distinguished Applied Research Project Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2009       Distinguished Applied Research Project Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2008       Distinguished Fundamental Research Project Award

                                University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)

2007       DistinguishedCamel Scientist Award

International Camel Conference (Bikaner, India)

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MEMBERSHIPS

2004-2021            Standing Committee of International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR)

1994-2018            International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS)

2005-2018            Iranian Statistical Society

1995-2003            Australian Society for Reproductive Biology (ASRB)

2002-2003            International Goat Association

PATENT

2007                                       SHOTOR  diluent for preservation of Bactrian camel semen

Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST)

Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Tehran, Iran

INNOVATIONS

2017                                       ASB  diluent for preservation of horse semen (Available Commercially in Iran)

2016                                       HASHI diluent for preservation of Dromedary camel semen

2014                                       CAMEL PHANTOM for semen collection in camel

2007                                       SHOTOR  diluent for preservation of Bactrian camel semen

Scientific Journal Papers Indexed in Web of Science (2018-20)

1. Mahdavi-Roshan, H., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Vojgani, M., Nikjou, D. (2020).Size and number of corpora lutea  and serum progesterone concentrations when administering two doses of eCG in an estrous synchronization treatment regimen for dairy cattle. Animal Reproduction Science.222, 106620.
2. Fallah, Z., Ejtahed, H. S., Mirmiran, P., Niasari-Naslaji, A.,Moosavi Movahedi, A. K., & Azizi, F. (2019). Effect of camel milk on glycaemic control and lipid profile of patients with type 2 diabetes: Randomised controlled clinical trial. International Dairy Journal, 104568.
3. Ararooti, T., Panahi, F.&Niasari-Naslaji, A.(2018). Superovulation protocols before ovum pickup in camel. Journal of Camel Practice and Research. 25: 1-5.
4. Alsalim, H., Jafarpour, F., Tanhaei Vash, N., Nasr-Esfahani, M. H.&Niasari- Naslaji, A. (2018). Effect of DNA and Histone Methyl Transferase Inhibitors on outcomes of buffalo-bovine interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer. Cellular Reprograming. In Press.
5. Alsalim, H., Jafarpour, F., Nasr-Esfahani, M. H. &Niasari- Naslaji, A. (2019). Epigenotoxic Effect of Dimethylsulfoxide on Buffalo Somatic Cells and Buffalo-Bovine Interspecies Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Embryos. Cell Journal, 20: 544-551.
6. Ararooti, T., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Asadi-Moghaddama, B., Razavi, K. & Panahi, F. (2018). Superovulatory response following FSH, eCG-FSH and hMG and pregnancy rates following transfer of hatched blastocyst embryos with different diameter and shape in dromedary camel. Theriogenology. 106: 149-156.
7. Hosseini, A., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Vojgani, M. & Gharagozlu, F. (2018). Effect of eCG on the first wave ovarian follicle at different stages of follicle development in Holstein heifers. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research. 19: 15-21.

(75 PAPERS PUBLISHED AND CITED IN WEB OF SCIENCE)

(25 PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL)

(75 SCIENTIFIC MEETING ABSTRACTS)