Dr. Shivan Shlaymoon Toma is an academic, researcher, translator and interpreter at the University of Duhok. He holds BA, MA and PhD degrees and is going to be promoted to the rank of Professor in 2026. His areas of expertise include translation and interpreting, applied linguistics, EFL teaching, curriculum development, and language acquisition. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Sureth Language and Literature, having previously led the Department of Translation and the Centre for Languages. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in simultaneous interpreting, contrastive grammar and curriculum design and evaluation. His research addresses translation studies, second-language acquisition, EFL learning and the preservation of Syriac language and cultural heritage. His major achievements include academic leadership, published research and the development of international partnerships. Through teaching, research, supervision, curriculum development and participation in thesis examinations, he contributes to higher education, scholarly collaboration and the preservation of Iraq’s linguistic and cultural diversity.