Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki, Razi University, Iran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki is a distinguished academic in Animal Nutrition, specializing in Avian Nutritional Physiology and Immunology. He earned his BSc from Isfahan University of Technology (1993), MSc from Shiraz University (1996), and PhD from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2001). Since 2001, he has served at Razi University, Kermanshah, where he progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, also holding key leadership roles including Head of Department, Faculty Dean, and Research Deputy. He has completed sabbaticals at the University of Alberta, Canada, and Wageningen University, Netherlands. Dr. Torki is a member of global scientific bodies including the American Poultry Science Association and a reviewer for numerous international journals. His research focuses on functional feed additives, poultry performance, and sustainable animal production. With over a dozen high-impact publications between 2020–2023, Dr. Torki is widely recognized for advancing poultry science through innovative nutritional interventions.
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Academic Background
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki possesses a robust academic foundation in Animal Science and Nutrition, with a strong focus on avian physiology and immunology. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. Building upon this base, he pursued a Master of Science degree in Animal Science at Shiraz University, completing the program between 1994 and 1996. Dr. Torki further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition with a specialization in Avian Nutritional Physiology and Immunology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, completing his doctoral research from 1996 to 2001. His educational path reflects a focused and progressive commitment to the scientific study of animal and poultry nutrition, setting the stage for a prolific academic and research career in the field of agricultural and veterinary sciences.
Professional Employment
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki has held several significant academic and administrative positions at Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran, showcasing his leadership and dedication to agricultural education and research. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Agriculture Faculty (2001–2010), and was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2010. He has served as Research and Education Deputy (2001) and Financial and Administrative Deputy (2002–2006) at the same faculty. Dr. Torki took on leadership roles including Head of the Animal Science Department (2007–2012) and later as Head of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (2012–2014). As of 2023, he serves as Research Deputy at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His consistent involvement in both teaching and governance reflects a profound commitment to advancing academic standards and institutional excellence in animal and agricultural sciences.
International Research Experiences
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki has enriched his academic and scientific profile through valuable international research experiences. From 1999 to 2000, he undertook a sabbatical as a visiting scientist at the Poultry Research Group, University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, where he engaged in advanced studies related to avian nutrition and physiology. This early exposure to international collaboration provided him with a global perspective on poultry science and research methodologies. In 2016, he further extended his expertise by joining the Animal Nutrition Department at Wageningen University, The Netherlands—one of the world’s leading institutions in agricultural research. His sabbatical there involved cutting-edge research in animal nutrition, particularly in optimizing feed efficiency and health in poultry. These international stints not only advanced Dr. Torki’s scientific insights but also strengthened his academic collaborations and contribution to global research in animal sciences and nutritional physiology.
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki’s research primarily centers on animal nutrition, with a special emphasis on avian nutritional physiology and immunology. His work spans various innovative approaches to enhancing poultry health and productivity through functional feed additives such as medicinal herbs, essential oils (e.g., peppermint, thyme, oregano, lavender), and nutritional supplements like chromium picolinate, zinc, and selenium. He extensively explores dietary strategies under environmental stress conditions such as heat and cold, aiming to optimize egg quality, growth performance, immune response, and blood biochemical parameters. A recurring theme in his publications is the integration of natural feed enhancers and enzyme treatments to improve poultry welfare and productivity. His contributions also extend to insect-based proteins, like mealworm larvae, and probiotics/prebiotics in poultry diets. Overall, Dr. Torki’s multidisciplinary research impacts sustainable poultry production, animal welfare, and environmentally friendly farming practices.
Publication Top Notes
📚 Performance, blood metabolites and immunocompetence of broiler — P Najafi, M Torki, J. Anim. Vet. Adv 9(7) — 📈 Cited by: 215 — 📅 2010
📚 Peppermint & thyme oils on hens under cold stress — M Akbari, M Torki, Int. J. Biometeorol. 60 — 📈 Cited by: 138 — 📅 2016
📚 Garlic & thyme in laying hens’ diet — R Ghasemi, M Zarei, M Torki, Am J Anim Vet Sci 5(2) — 📈 Cited by: 126 — 📅 2010
📚 Chromium picolinate & peppermint in broilers under heat stress — M Akbari, M Torki, Int. J. Biometeorol. 58 — 📈 Cited by: 119 — 📅 2014
📚 Butyric acid usage period study — R Mahdavi, M Torki, J. Anim. Vet. Adv 8(9) — 📈 Cited by: 113 — 📅 2009
📚 Zinc & cinnamon oil on hens under cold stress — M Torki et al., Int. J. Biometeorol. 59 — 📈 Cited by: 80 — 📅 2015
📚 Rosemary, dill & chicory under heat stress — M Torki et al., J. Appl. Anim. Res 46(1) — 📈 Cited by: 74 — 📅 2018
📚 Olive pulp & β-mannanase in hens’ diet — S Zangeneh, M Torki, Glob. Vet 7(4) — 📈 Cited by: 68 — 📅 2011
📚 Wheat diets with/without enzyme in hens — M Zarei, M Ehsani, M Torki, Afr. J. Biotechnol 10(20) — 📈 Cited by: 68 — 📅 2011
📚 Lavender & spearmint oils in hen diet — M Torki et al., Vet Med Sci 7(1) — 📈 Cited by: 67 — 📅 2021
📚 Chromium picolinate + vitamin C under heat stress — M Torki et al., Biol. Trace Elem Res 157 — 📈 Cited by: 67 — 📅 2014
📚 Fennel & ginger oils in laying hens — M Nasiroleslami, M Torki, Adv. Environ. Biol 4(3) — 📈 Cited by: 66 — 📅 2010
📚 β-mannanase on broiler growth & immunity — H Zangiabadi, M Torki, Trop. Anim. Health Prod 42 — 📈 Cited by: 61 — 📅 2010
📚 Probiotics, prebiotics & synbiotics in hens — M Zarei, M Ehsani, M Torki — 📈 Cited by: 56 — 📅 2011
📚 Yellow mealworm as protein source in broilers — S Sedgh-Gooya, M Torki et al., J. Anim. Physiol. Nutr — 📈 Cited by: 54 — 📅 2020