Educated in Iraq, Switzerland and the United States; trained as a Physicist. Initially carried out research in Europe and the United States before getting involved in political activism and human rights advocacy; has worked and consulted for various UN agencies and think tanks. Former: Head of Policy Planning, Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Diplomatic Adviser to Deputy President Adil Abd al-Mahdi, Ambassador to France, Ambassador to the United States. Currently, Climate Envoy of the Republic of Iraq. Member: American Physical Society; International Institute for Strategic Studies.