Agricultural Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Department

Mission

Enhancing awareness of the critical role of agriculture in food security programs and its contribution to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG), as well as preparing agricultural engineers empowered with advanced knowledge and skills in smart agricultural technology, food industry and entrepreneurship; through providing innovative teaching and agricultural research programs, community based participation, transforming to applied education and fostering national, regional and international academic and research collaboration.

Objectives

• Providing outstanding education for students in the basics of biological sciences, biotechnology, genetics, and smart farming systems
• Developing skills and enabling smart thinking and scientific research in the field of agricultural biotechnology and genetic engineering in line with global developments.
• Empowering students to link biotechnology with agricultural technology and food security.
• Adding qualitative value and working in a team spirit to apply the acquired knowledge in biotechnology to enhance agricultural production.

Core Values

• Smart thinking and scientific honesty.
  
• Social responsibility and participatory approach
  
• Food security awareness and rights
  
• Team work
  
• Time respect
  
• Faithful relations
  
• Conservation of environmental resources
  
• Technology trust.