Biography
Dr. Delshad Botani is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Informatics at Salahaddin University–Erbil. He brings over 28 years of academic and applied experience in teaching statistical sciences and conducting advanced data analysis for both national and international organizations, including UN-FAO, GfK, FHI360, USAID, and UNICEF.
In addition to his profession as an instructor at Salahaddin University, he currently serves as the President of the SOSS Organization, a specialized institution in research, data analysis, and development consulting. He is also a member of esteemed professional bodies such as ESOMAR (European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research) and the Kurdistan Economist Syndicate.
Dr. Botani has led and contributed to more than 150 feasibility studies for governmental and non-governmental institutions, as well as businesses across various sectors, including health, trade, transportation, industry, and agriculture. These studies have supported strategic planning, policy development, and private sector investment across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
He is the author of the Kurdish-language statistical textbook "AMARZANI", widely used in academic and research settings.
Research Interest
Primary research interests include time series analysis, multivariate statistical methods, mathematical statistics, and the application of artificial intelligence in data modeling and decision support systems.
Publications
1. Rahim,S. azad and botani, Delshad shaker Ismael (2026). Hybrid Neural Network and Time Series Approaches for Forecasting CO2 Emissions: Iraq as a Case Study. Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8(1), 186-194. https://doi.org/10.24271/psr.2025.550660.2392
2. Rahim,S. azad and botani, Botani, Delshad Shaker Ismael. Forecasting CO2 emissions in Iraq using ARIMAX and artificial neural networks: a comparative modeling approach. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2026 Jan 19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-026-37394-8
3. Botani, D., Kareem, N., Ali, T., Sedeeq, B. (2025). Optimizing bandwidth parameter estimation for non-parametric regression using fixed-form threshold with Dmey and Coiflet wavelets. Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics1-13. https://doi.org/10.15672/hujms.1605499
4. Mardin Sameer Ali, & Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2024). Assessing and Implementing Efficient Queuing Methods to Address Traffic Congestion at Shekhi-Choli Intersection in Erbil City. Tikrit Journal of Administrative and Economic Sciences, 20(67, part 2), 372–385. https://doi.org/10.25130/tjaes.20.67.2.20
5. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2024). Conducting Multivariate One-and Two-Sample Statistical tests using SPSS Syntax. Journal of Administration and Economics, 49(144), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.31272/jae.i144.1233
6. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani, Mardin Samir Ali Almandalawi. (2023). A Statistical Study of Dermatological Diseases for β-Thalassemia Major Patients using ANCOVA. Journal of Arab Statisticians Union (JASU), 7(1), 93-105. link
7. Hayfa Abdul Jawad Saieed, Delshad Shaker Ismail Botani, & Adnan Mustafa Hussein AL-Sinjary. (2023). Construction of a Control Chart Using SSM for Multivariate t Distribution Data. Tikrit Journal of Pure Science, 22(3), 156–165. https://doi.org/10.25130/tjps.v22i3.725
8. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2023). Amarzani (Statistics in Kurdish language). Hevi Printing, 2nd ed.
9. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani, Mardin Samir Ali, & Sherzad Kareem Othman. (2022). Using of Multivariate Hotelling T2 Quality Control Charts in Bazyan Cement Factory. QALAAI ZANIST SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, 7(4), 1036–1050. https://doi.org/10.25212/lfu.qzj.7.4.41
10. Ali, T. H., Hayawi, H. A. A. M., & Botani, D. S. I. (2021). Estimation of the bandwidth parameter in Nadaraya-Watson kernel non-parametric regression based on universal threshold level. Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation, 52(4), 1476–1489. https://doi.org/10.1080/03610918.2021.1884719
11. Luqman Sleman Omar, Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2019). Using Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis in Evaluating Teachers’ Performance Level of High Schools (12th grades) in Kurdistan Regional Government. Journal of University of Raparin, 6 (2), 57-77. https://doi.org/10.26750/Vol(6).no(2).paper4
12. Dlshad Shaker Ismeel Botani, Haifa Abduljawad Saaed, Adnan Mustafa Hussin Sinjary. (2017). Configure MEWMA multivariate panels using BASE agents. Zanco Journal of Humanity Sciences, 21 (6).
13. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani, Drakhshan Jalal Hassan. (2017). Selection optimal queuing model to serve patients at CT scan unit in Erbil Teaching Hospital. Zanco Journal of Humanity Sciences, 21 (6), 450-457.
14. Haifa Abduljawad Saaed, Dlshad Shaker Ismeel Botani, Adnan Mustafa Hussin Sinjary. (2016). تکوين لوحة سيطرة (خريطة التحکم) باستعمال نموذج فضاء الحالة لبيانات ذات توزيع بسل متعددة المتغيرات المحور المعم. Egyptian Journal for Commercial Studies, 40 (4), 483-507. https://doi.org/10.21608/alat.2016.218267
15. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2015). لێكۆڵینهوهیهكی ئاماری دهربارهی ڕاو بۆچوونی تاكی كورد سهبارهت به ئهنجامدانی كۆنگرهی نهتهوهیی كورد. Kurdistan Academics Journal (KAJ), 4 (3rd round, Part B).
16. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2010). Multivariate statistical analysis of oil and gas market of the OPEC member countries. Oil, gas and business Journal, No. 2, Moscow (Russian Language).
17. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2010). Forecasting of world oil demand. Math-statistical analysis for the social-economic processes. Collection of articles among Russian universities, No. 7, Moscow:MESI.
18. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2010). Multivariate statistical analysis of oil and gas market for member countries of OPEC. Oil, gas and business Journal, No. 2, Moscow.
19. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2010). Forecasting of crude oil prices of the OPEC member countries. Oil, gas and business Journal, No. 2, Moscow.
20. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2009). Statistical analysis of oil production in Indonesia. Proceedings of the 6th Conference of Young Scientists and students "Applied aspects: Statistics and Econometrics", Moscow: MESI (Russian Language).
21. Delshad Shaker Ismael Botani. (2008). Statistical Analyze of exports in the OPEC countries using Correspondence analysis. Economic science journal, No.8 (Russian Language).
22. Ботани Д. Ш. (2008). Статистический анализ и прогнозирование экспорта нефти стран ОПЕК // Тезисы докладов Межвузовской научной конферен-ции молодых ученых, аспирантов и студентов «Современные проблемы экономики, статистики и финансов: Теория и практика», М.:ЕАОИ, МЭСИ – 0.13 п.л.
23. Ботани Д. Ш. (2008). Сегментирование стран ОПЕК с помощью многомерных статистических методов // Материалы II международной научно-практической конференции «Актуальные проблемы развития внешнеэкономических связей в условиях глобализации», Орел: ОрелГТУ – 0.25 п.л.
24. Ботани Д. Ш. (2007). Прогнозирование экспорта нефти Ирака // Трансформация социально-экономического пространства в регионах России: Матер. регион. науч.-практ. конф. студентов, аспирантов, молодых ученых (Сибирь и Дальний Восток). Улан-Удэ: ВСГТУ – 0.13 п.л.
25. Dilshad Shakir Esmaeil Botani, Wasfi Taher Saalih Kahwachi. (2006). Automatic Fingerprint Identification System using Robust Distance. Tanmeyat AL-Rafidain, 83(28), 27 - 38. Mosel University’s Scientific Journal. Mosel. Iraq. https://doi.org/10.33899/tanra.2006.161638
26. Dilshad Sh. E. Botani. (2002). Automatic Fingerprint Identification System. MSc Thesis in Statistics, Salahaddin University - Erbil. Iraq.
Teaching
Dr. Delshad Botani currently teaches Multivariate Statistics to PhD students, focusing on advanced statistical methods and their application to real-world research and data analysis.
He is supervising two PhD students and one MSc student in the field of Applied Statistics.
At the graduate level (MSc), he previously taught Research Methodology, providing students with foundational skills in research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.
At the undergraduate level, he taught a broad range of subjects, including:
- Principles of Statistics
- Probability Theory
- Mathematical Statistics
- Operations Research
- Statistical Surveys
- Multivariate Analysis
- Data Analysis using SPSS
- Visual Basic Programming
- Computer Applications
- Differential Equations.
In addition, he taught Statistics and computer applications in many departments, such as:
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Dentistry
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Department of Law
- Department of Police
- Department of Management
- Department of Economics.
His teaching integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical application, equipping students with the statistical tools needed for academic research and applied problem-solving.