Curriculum Vitae - AMIR NIASARI-NASLAJI (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.

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

• 2020-2024     Commercial Embryo Transfer Services in Cattle, Sheep and Camel, NiaNik Animal Technology Company (www.nianik.com)
• 2019-2024     Veterinary Research Institute (Director), University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)
• 2009-2024     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 (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

• 2019-2024    Enhancement of one carbon cycle during in vitro maturation of bovine oocyte, Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF)
• 2020-2023    Managing reproductive performance of Shall ewes during non-breeding season, 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
• 2008-2015     Development 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)
• 2010-2014   Subclinical mastitis in dairy camel in Iran, Joint project between University of Tehran and Iranian Dairy Industries Company (PEGAH) 
• 2010-2013     Cryopreservation of Dromedary Camel Embryos, Joint project between University of Tehran and private sector in Oman
• 2009-2010     Enhancing post-partum ovarian activity in lactating dairy cows, University of Tehran
• 2009-2010     Inclusion 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 Agriculture and Ministry of Science, Research and Technology 
• 2004-2007     Cryopreservation of Bactrian camel semen, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
• 2004-2006   Evaluation 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
• 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

• 1999-2024     Supervision of 20 Ph.D Students, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran (Tehran/Iran)
• 1999-2023     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)
• 2012  Semen Collection, Preservation and Artificial Insemination in Camel (Organiser and Speaker), Iranian Ministry of Agriculture (Toroud, Semnan, Iran)
• 2010  Camel 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)
• 2009 New 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

2023       Among Top 20 Scientists in Camel Research during the last 145 years , Frontiers in Veterinary Science (doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1157667)

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)

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 (2020-2023)

1. Niasari-Naslaji, A. (2023). Camel cloning. Achievements and consequences. Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 30 (3): 1-6.
2. Niasari-Naslaji, A. (2023). Camel semen collection, viscosity, and cryopreservation: a review. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, 24(1): 1-5.
3. Niasari-Naslaji, A., Nikjou, D. (2023). Superovulation in camel: State of the art.Journal of Camel Practice and Research, 30 (1):19-24.
4. Seidi-Samani, H., Niasari-Naslaji, A.,Vojgani, M.,Ganjkhanlou,M., Alijani,A., Baninajjar, M. (2023). Synchronization of estrus using progesterone injections followed by hMG in ewes. Veterinary Research Forum, 14 (3): 145-151.
5. Abbasihormozi, S., Kouhkan, A., Shahverdi, A., Gilani, M. A. S., Babapour, V., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Akbarinejad, V., Alizadeh, A. (2023). Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Protein Levels in Sperm of Obese Men with and without Diabetes; Cellular Approach in Male Infertility. Cell Journal, 25(1), 17-24.
6. Nazeri, E., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Ghasemzadeh Nava, H., Panahi, F. (2023). The effect of varying concentrations of chicken plasma egg yolk and glycerol on the viability of canine sperm following short and long-term preservation. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research, 24: 6-13.
7. Dehparvar, N., Alijaniha, F., Mozaffarpur, S. A., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Bahaedin, Z., Garshasbi, A.,Gholami-Fesharak, M., Naseri, M. (2022). Suggested herbal remedies effective on polycystic ovarian syndrome from the viewpoint of Persian medicine. Journal of Medicinal Plants, 21(83), 1-10.
8. Golestanfar, A., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Jafarpour, F., Rouhollahi, S., Rezaei, N., Menezo, Y., Dattilio, M., Nasr-Esfahani, MH. (2022) Metabolic enhancement of the one carbon metabolism (OCM) in bovine oocytes IVM increases the blastocyst rate: evidences for OCM checkpoint. Scientific Reports, 12: 20629.
9. Khodadadi, A.R., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Nikjou, D., Mohammadi, B. (2022).Superovulation of high-producing Holstein lactating dairy cows with human recombinant FSH and hMG. Theriogenology, 191:239-244.
10. Payan, M., Niasari-Naslaji, A., Seidi Samani, H., Darbandsari, M., Alijani, A., Baninajjar, M.,Ganjkhanlou, M.  (2022). Time of eCG administration could affect the time of estrus expression in progesterone-injection based estrus synchronization program in ewes during non-breeding season. Small Ruminant Research, 216: 106814.
11. 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.

         (86 PAPERS PUBLISHED AND CITED IN WEB OF SCIENCE)

        (26 PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL)

        (78 SCIENTIFIC MEETING ABSTRACTS)