Asst. Prof. Dr. Karzan Mahmud Ahmad, a chemistry faculty member at the University of Garmian, completed a specialized international fellowship titled "Pharmacopoeial and Forensic Testing of Opium, Opioids, and Related Narcotic Drug Formulations" in New Delhi.

Held from September 21 to 25 at the Central Revenue Control Laboratory (CRCL), the program gathered 12 experts from seven nations. The curriculum focused on forensic drug analysis, advanced laboratory testing protocols, and international standards for combating illicit narcotic trade.

The fellowship was organized and funded by the Ministry of External Affairs of India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) initiative.