Academic Staff
Professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Medical Microbiology
College of Medicine
University of Duhok
- Ph.D. Molecular Medical Microbiology - University of Duhok (Split site with Nottingham University, UK)(2006)
- M.Sc. Molecular Medical Microbiology - Nottingham University, UK (2005)
- M.Sc. Immunology - University of Salaheddin- Hawler (1996)
- B.Sc. Biology - University of Mosul (1986)
My teaching philosophy is rooted in a dedication to fostering a deep understanding of molecular microbiology and immunology among both undergraduate and postgraduate students. I believe in the power of integrated and module-based teaching approaches to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of complex subjects. By incorporating research-driven insights and practical applications into my teaching, I aim to inspire curiosity and critical thinking while preparing students for real-world challenges in the field.
For over two decades, I have been privileged to contribute to the academic journey of students at the University of Duhok. Beginning in 1996, I embarked on a journey of teaching medical immunology to third-year medical students, a role I passionately fulfilled until 2018.
In 2006, following the completion of my second M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular Medical Microbiology, in collaboration with the esteemed University of Nottingham, UK, I expanded my teaching scope to include Molecular Microbiology and Immunology for postgraduate students. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in my teaching career, where I had the opportunity to engage with both Ph.D. and M.Sc. candidates in the medical and science disciplines.
As a Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, I am committed to teaching duties for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and I devote much of my time to research, supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and collaborating with other researchers at the University.
With the transition of the curriculum at the College of Medicine in 2018 to an integrated and module-based system, I assumed the role of teaching the Infection and Immunity module to third-year medical students. This transition not only challenged me to adapt my teaching methodologies but also provided an exciting opportunity to contribute to a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to medical education. The remainder of my working time has largely been devoted to research management. As Head of the Medical Research Center in 2015 , I collaborated with academic departments to prioritize and coordinate research projects in fulfillment of the College’s scientific plan, all of my research has been conducted in the field of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology.
- University of Cologne, College of Medicine, Infectious disease collaboration, 2025
- Leadership skills development - workshop- university of Duhok- 2024
- University of Glasgow, Erasmus+ Workshop, Scotland, UK, 2022
- Medi-Tech Workshop, Leipzig, Germany, September 2019
- Medi-Tech Workshop, Malta, June 2019
- EACR-ESMO Joint Conference on Liquid Biopsies, Bergamo, Italy, 15–17 May 2019
- Medical Education, Slovakia, sponsored by Erasmus Mundus+ (EU) MediTech, 21–24 November 2018
- Professional Development Workshop, Bridgewater State University, Boston, USA, 2013
- Collaboration Workshop between Michigan State University and University of Duhok on Higher Education, Michigan State University, USA, 2013
- Best Practices in Publishing Research, University of Duhok, 2012
- University Staff Development, University of Duhok, 2012
- Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Duhok, 2012
- Staff Development Training for Medium-Level University Leaders, University of Kassel, Germany, 2012
- Infection Control in Hospitals, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 2009
- Molecular Techniques in the Diagnosis of Trans-boundary Diseases, Razi Research Center, Tehran, Iran, 2008
- Molecular Techniques in Disease Diagnosis, Pendik Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008
- Molecular Techniques, University of Duhok, 2007
- ELISA Technique (FAO, UN), University of Duhok, 2001