Associated Professor, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Razi University, Iran.
Dr. Mehran Torki is an Associate Professor in Animal Science, specializing in Avian Nutritional Immunology and Physiology at the Animal Science Department, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. With over two decades of academic excellence, he is widely recognized for his research on poultry nutrition, physiological responses, and performance enhancement through dietary interventions. Dr. Torki is an active member of several international poultry science associations and has significantly contributed to both education and research leadership.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Torki earned his B.Sc. in Animal Science from Isfahan University of Technology (1993), followed by an M.Sc. in Animal Science from Shiraz University (1996). He completed his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition with a focus on Avian Nutritional Physiology and Immunology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2001. His academic journey has been pivotal in advancing knowledge in poultry nutrition and immunology.
💼 Experience
Starting as an Assistant Professor at Razi University in 2001, Dr. Torki was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010. He has held numerous administrative roles, including Head of the Animal Science Department, Research Deputy of the College, and Faculty Head. His international experience includes sabbaticals at the University of Alberta (Canada) and Wageningen University (Netherlands). He also served as a reviewer for reputed journals such as British Poultry Science, Veterinary Medical Science, and Animal Feed Science and Technology.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Torki’s primary research interests revolve around avian nutritional immunology, digestive physiology, and nutritional stress mitigation in poultry. His work focuses on enhancing poultry health and productivity through dietary manipulations involving herbs, essential oils, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. He has also explored gut health, metabolic responses, and sustainable feed alternatives like mealworm larvae and phytochemicals.
🏅 Awards
Throughout his career, Dr. Torki has received multiple academic accolades for his impactful research and innovation in poultry nutritional science. His memberships in prestigious bodies like the American Poultry Science Association and World Poultry Science Association reflect his international standing. He is also frequently invited to present at global conferences and symposia in Europe and Asia.
📚 Top Noted Publications
Seyedoshohadaei, S., M. Torki, et al. (2023). Interactions of dietary wheat cultivars and NSP-degrading enzyme on egg quality traits. Veterinary Medicine Science, 9: 2132–2143. 🔗Read — Cited by 4 articles.
Bekri, F. & Torki, M. (2021). Egg quality traits and biochemical parameters in hens fed processed oak fruit. Veterinary Medicine Science, 7: 483–490. 🔗Read — Cited by 9 articles.
Torki, M., Schokker, D., et al. (2018). Effects of quercetin, oat hulls, and fish oil on broiler performance. British Poultry Science, 59(5), 579–590. 🔗Read — Cited by 25 articles.
Zangeneh, S., Torki, M., et al. (2020). Dietary lysophospholipids and vitamin C in broilers under cold stress. Animal Production Science, 60: 1557–1566. 🔗Read — Cited by 12 articles.
Torki, M., Akbari, M., Kaviani, K. (2015). Zinc and cinnamon oil effects on laying hens under cold stress. International Journal of Biometeorology, 59: 1169–1177. 🔗Read — Cited by 31 articles.
Conclusion
Based on his extensive contributions, leadership roles, and international collaborations, Dr. Mehran Torki is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His scientific rigor, mentorship, and continuous output of impactful research mark him as a scholar of significant merit. With minor expansion in interdisciplinary scope and visibility, he could further enhance his influence in global animal nutrition research.