Born in Iraq Dr. Ahmad Totonji holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in the United States and a BSc from Birmingham University in the UK. He has devoted much of his life and energy to international volunteer work focusing on community and youth development to become an important leader in the field holding many professional posts. His extensive international activities and experiences have seen him found, along with colleagues, key organizations including the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) in Kuwait, the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) in the UK, and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) of the United States and Canada.