ZAINAB A. ALWAZZAN
BSc., PGD, MSc., PhD
Education
Ph.D. In Marine Biology, Bangor University, UK.
Thesis title: The biology and ecology of the rocky shore crab Leptodius exaratus (H. Milne Edwards, 1834) on the coast of Kuwait
MSc. In Marine Biology, Bangor University, UK.
Thesis title: Distribution, population structure, and Intertidal bait fishery of the xanthid crab Leptodius exaratus (Brachyura: Xanthidae) in Kuwait’s rocky shores
Higher Diploma in Zoology, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Thesis title: Reproduction Biology Of The Mud Crab Macrophalmus depressus (Brachyura:Ocypodidae) In Kuwait Mud Flat (unpublished)
B.Sc. in Zoology Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Minor in Marine Sciences
Working Experience
Senior Biological Researcher at Environmental Status Section, Environmental Data Management Department, Environment Public Authority, Kuwait, (Aug 2017 – Mar 2019).
Responsible for the state of environment report of Kuwait using the DIPSR method.
Responsible for following up on local and regional environmental issues and state.
e-MISK Marine project team member.
Organizing members for number of international, regional, and local workshops and conferences.
Participating in public awareness activities.
Biological Researcher at Marine Monitoring Section, Biodiversity Conservations Department, Environment Public Authority, Kuwait, (Feb 2009 - Aug 2017 )
Analyzed, and classified zooplankton routine samples.
Participating in intertidal and off-shore field surveys.
Responsible for establishing and developing Marine Benthic Laboratory.
Response team member for marine organism’s mortality incidents.
Organizing members for a number of international, regional, and local workshops and conferences.
Reviewing EIA studies
Participating in public awareness activities.
Laboratory Assistant, Kuwait University, (Sep 2004 - Jun 2005).
Supervised and assisted 25 students in Biology laboratories for several courses.
Explained theories and procedures for lab experiments and examinations
Photography Teacher Assistant (volunteer), Bayt Lothan (Art And Craft Center), (Oct 2004 - Jun 2009).
Thought Basic and Intermediate Photography courses regularly
Supervised fresh photographers during photography field trips
“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom”
— George Washington Carver