Academic Staff
Professor in Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology,
Medical Microbiology
College of Medicine
University of Duhok
Welcome to my academic biography, where I am excited to share my journey of academic and scientific exploration. With a strong foundation in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, I have dedicated my career to advancing knowledge and fostering excellence in education and research within the field of healthcare.
Qualifications:
I obtained my Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Nottingham, UK, in collaboration with the University of Duhok as a Split-Side program in 2006. Prior to this, I earned an M.Sc. degree from the University of Nottingham (UK) in 2005 and another M.Sc. degree in Immunology from the University of Salahaddin-Hawler in 1996.
PhD, Molecular microbiology, University of Duhok [Iraq] in collaboration with the University of Nottingham [UK]
MSc, Molecular Medical Microbiology, University of Nottingham, UK
MSc, Immunology, University of Salahaddin- Hawler, Iraq
BSc, Biology, University of Mosul, Iraq
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.
Teaching History:
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. During this time, I obtained my first M.Sc. in immunology, enriching my understanding of the subject and refining my pedagogical approach.
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.
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.
• University of Glasgow, Erasmus Plus workshop, Scotland, UK, 2022
• Medi-Tach workshop, Leipzig, Germany, September 2019
• Medi-Tech workshop, Malta, June 2019
• EACR-ESMO joint conference on liquid biopsies, Bergamo, Italy, 15-17 May
• Medical education, Slovakia, sponsored by Erasmus Mondos + (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 Michigan, USA, 2013.
• Best practices in publishing research, UoD, 2012
• University staff development, UoD, 2012
• Scientific conference of the faculty of medical sciences, UoD, 2012.
• Staff Development training for medium level leaders of universities (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, UoD, 2007
• ELISA Technique (FAO, UN), UoD, 2001