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President
Dr. Hadi Alsakee
University President Dr. Hadi Mahdi Ahmad Alsakee Assistant Professor of Microbiology Ph.D., M.Sc. Department of Medical Microbiology Email: hadi.alsakee@ue.edu.krd, hadialsakee@gmail.com Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tU1B4Y4AAAAJ&hl=en ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3387-8106...University President
Dr. Hadi Mahdi Ahmad Alsakee
Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Ph.D., M.Sc.
Department of Medical Microbiology
Email: hadi.alsakee@ue.edu.krd, hadialsakee@gmail.com
Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tU1B4Y4AAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3387-8106
Dr. Hadi Mahdi Ahmad Alsakee has joined the International University of Erbil, in 2019 as Acting university president. Joined Department of Biology at Cihan University-Erbil, in 2017 as the Head of Biology Department. Formerly, he was head of Microbiology department in the College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University-Erbil (2012-2017), and registrar of College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University (2008-2012). He obtained his Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University-Erbil in 2009, and M.Sc. in Parasitology from Baghdad University, College of Sciences in 2001. He taught medical parasitology and medical microbiology, virology and laboratory techniques, Antibiotics for Medical, nursing, dentistry and Biology undergraduate and postgraduate students, and currently teaching virology and Antibiotics, Parasitology for Undergraduate Medical Microbiology students at International University of Erbil. He supervised six M.Sc. and three PhD students. He attended Nine national and six international conferences, and workshops, and published twenty (15 national and 5 international) scientific articles. Other academic duties, he is editor in chief of the Academic Journal of International University of Erbil (2024-date). His research interests are Immunity to parasitic infections, Vaccine development against hydatid disease, Epidemiology of infectious diseases, Immunodiagnosis of parasitic infections, Molecular detection of infectious agents, Virulence factor’s gene polymorphisms.
Dr. Humera Khan Head, Department of Chemistry Dr. Humera Khan became Head of the Department of Chemistry at the International University of Erbil in 2024,...Dr. Humera Khan
Head, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Humera Khan became Head of the Department of Chemistry at the International University of Erbil in 2024, where she serves as Lecturer, Researcher, and Academic Leader. She is dedicated to advancing the department through teaching, research, and student mentorship.
Dr. Humera Khan holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from India. She also earned a Master’s degree in Chemistry from India, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from India.
Her academic career spans over six years, during which she has taught undergraduate courses, supervised research, and contributed significantly to academic development. Before joining IUE, Dr. Humera Khan worked as a Lecturer at Tishk International University and as a Part-time Lecturer at Pandav Science Academy, India, where she guided students in both classroom and research settings.
Her research primarily focuses on Organic Chemistry, particularly the synthesis and characterization of natural compounds. She has published multiple research articles in reputed international journals and actively participates in academic conferences worldwide.
With her strong background in teaching and research, Dr. Humera Khan is committed to fostering scientific curiosity, encouraging collaborative learning, and equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in chemistry.
Education
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Mansarover Global University, India – 2023
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Hislop College, RTM Nagpur University, India – 2017
B.Ed., RTM Nagpur University, India – 2010
B.Sc. in Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University, India – 2009.
Contact: Email: <a href="mailto:humera.khan@ue.edu.krd">humera.khan@ue.edu.krd</a>
Phone number: +9647509950243
Publications:
<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=mMcV490AAAAJ">https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=mMcV490AAAAJ</a>
Scopus ID:
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ORCID:
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Linkedin:
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Dr. Mohammed Nazar Alsawaf is the head of Information Technology at the International University of Erbil. He received the BSc degree in Computer Engineering at...Dr. Mohammed Nazar Alsawaf is the head of Information Technology at the International University of Erbil.
He received the BSc degree in Computer Engineering at Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq, in 1999.
He got an MSc in Information System Management at Arab Academic University, Amman, Jordan, in 2009.
He earned his Ph.D. in Computing from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2019.
Since 2021, he has held lecturing positions at IUE University for the undergraduates of Computer Science & IT.
His primary research focus is on localization techniques in wireless sensor networks, and he has published over three papers on the subject.
He has managed and participated in numerous scientific and social festivals; furthermore, he has supervised many scientific projects.
Links
Google Scholar:
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Linkedin:
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ORCID:
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Ayinda Mariwan Mohsin Lecturer at the International University of Erbil Ayinda Mariwan Mohsin, currently on the Teaching Staff, she joined the Department of Chemistry at...Ayinda Mariwan Mohsin
Lecturer at the International University of Erbil
Ayinda Mariwan Mohsin, currently on the Teaching Staff, she joined the Department of Chemistry at IUE, Kurdistan Region, in December 2023, as an academic teaching staff member and researcher.
Lecturer Ayinda holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Salahadin University, College of Education Department of Chemistry, si
Huda Yaseen Abdulwahid is an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics. She joined the International University of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, on September 1, 2025. She earned...Huda Yaseen Abdulwahid is an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics. She joined the International University of Erbil, Kurdistan Region, on September 1, 2025. She earned her B.Sc. in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) from the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in 2006 and her M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics from the same university in 2009. Her research interests include translation, pragmatics, semiotics, and discourse analysis. She has participated in numerous national and international conferences and workshops and has published more than ten research papers. In addition, she has served as a reviewer for several academic studies in her field. She was promoted to the title of Lecturer in 2017 and to Assistant Professor in 2020.
Education:
• M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics, Jordan University of Science & Technology, 2009
• B.Sc. in ESP, Jordan University of Science & Technology, 2006
Publications :
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=67YAKHEAAAAJ
Contact :
Huda.yaseen@ue.edu.krd
Phone number:
009647500266196
Orcid:
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-8980-3886
LinkedIn:
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Lecturer at English Translation Department at IUE, Kurdistan Region. Lecturer Nastaran Eskandari join IUE on the first of September in 2024. Lecturer Nastaran holds her...Lecturer at English Translation Department at IUE, Kurdistan Region.
Lecturer Nastaran Eskandari join IUE on the first of September in 2024.
Lecturer Nastaran holds her first- class degree from Islamic Azad University in Iran, 2009.
Achieving her Master degree from Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch in Iran, 2013.
Currently she is a PhD Candidate from Tehran International University, published scientific research papers in local and international journals and attended to International Conference in London. She has over 17 years of extensive experiences in teaching English language both in Iran and Iraq countries in institutes, schools and universities in different levels.
She has Empirical and TESOL certificate with final grade A from UK.
She has got the experience of working in NGO of Humanities Mental Health as a volunteer job for 10 years and being a director manager of Humanities Mental Health NGO for four years.
Education:
PhD Candidate in (TEFL)Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Tehran, Iran
MA in (TEFL)Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Iran in 2013.
BA in (TEFL)Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Iran in 2009.
Contact:
Email:
Nastaran.ahmed@ue.edu.krd
Phone Number:
009647508564265
Orcid:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4374-0995
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xgfpmjYAAAAJ&hl=en
Rayan Omar Azeez Head Department of English Translation Assistant Lecturer Rayan O. Azeez became head Department of English Translation at IUE on the 19th of...Rayan Omar Azeez
Head Department of English Translation
Assistant Lecturer Rayan O. Azeez became head Department of English Translation at IUE on the 19th of February 2025, he is serving as the head department and Researcher. IUE University, Kurdistan Region.
Assistant Lecturer Rayan holds third-class degree from the Salahaddin University, College of Basic Education, Department of English Language Education Since 2017-2018, and an MA from the Salahaddin University, College of Basic Education in 2022. Her interests are in AI, Applied Linguistics, Literature, and Translation. She has more than seven years of experience in teaching English language.
Education
• MA in Applied Linguistics, Salahaddin Univeristy, Erbil 2021-2022.
• BA in English Language Education, Salahadin University, Erbil 2017-2018.
Contact:
Email: Rayan.omar@ue.edu.krd
Phone number: 009647508050255
Orcid: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0003-6718-1256
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mrOyIvsAAAAJ&hl=en
Sayran Sabr Qadr Head of Department of Medical Microbiology & Director of Quality Assurance Assist lecturer Sayran S. Qadr is a lecturere and Head of...Sayran Sabr Qadr
Head of Department of Medical Microbiology & Director of Quality Assurance
Assist lecturer Sayran S. Qadr is a lecturere and Head of department of medical microbiology and currently she is director of Quality assurance.
She has Bachelor dgree of medical microbiology in Hawler medical university college of Health science since academic year 2016. and master dgree in Molecular microbiology in college of Pharmacy in Hawler medical university since academic year 2022, her research intrest is Molecular microbiology and infectious diseases.
Education
* MS.C field of Molecular Microbiology ,college of Pharmacy,Hawler medical university,2022
* BSc Medical microbiology , college of Health sciences , Hawler medical university
Contact:
Email:
sayran.sabr11@gmail.com
Phone number:
07508518110
Orcid:
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0004-5510-5069
Google scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S8MZEOsAAAAJ&hl=en
Srwa Sami Saleem Lecturer at International University of Erbil Srwa Sami Saleem Currently on the Teaching Staff, She joined Department of Microbiology at IUE, Kurdistan...Srwa Sami Saleem
Lecturer at International University of Erbil
Srwa Sami Saleem Currently on the Teaching Staff, She joined Department of Microbiology at IUE, Kurdistan Region, on the first of September 2024, as an academic teaching staff member and researcher
Lecturer Srwa holds a Bachelor Degree from the Salahadin University, College of Education Department of Biology Since 2019, and MS.C from the University of Salahaddin, in 2023.
She has more than 2 years of experience in Private Lab as a technician.
She has skill and expertise interest in research's specialy in the field of Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomic, Epigenetics, Genetic Disease, Human Physiology, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Education
* MS.c field of Human Genetics in University of Salahaddin-Erbil, in 2023
* BS.c Biology Department, College of Education, University of Salahaddin-Erbil, Kurdistan Region. 2019
Publications:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SKvWxrIAAAAJ&hl=en
Contact:
Email:
srwa.sami@ue.edu.krd
Phone number:
009647507255857
F.C profile:
https://www.facebook.com/share/17C1LZgk49/
Orcid:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/srwa-sami-88a335285?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
Aso Kurdo Ahmed Head Department of Business Administration Lecturer Aso K. Ahmed became head Department of Business Administration at IUE on the first of September...Aso Kurdo Ahmed
Head Department of Business Administration
Lecturer Aso K. Ahmed became head Department of Business Administration at IUE on the first of September 2024, he is serving as the head department and Researcher. IUE University, Kurdistan Region.
Lecturer Aso holds a first-class degree from the Salahadin University, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Business Administration Since 2011, and an MS.C from the University of Swic Canal, Egypt in 2016 current he is a Ph.D. candidate. He has undertaken research and published in several areas, including Business theory, and digitalization. He has more than ten years of experience in HR in several agencies such as IDP, Pease, Swedo and ORG. Paris Plazaâ¦etc.
Education
* Ph.D. Candidates' field of Science of Business Administration.
* MS.C field of Business Administration, Swiss Canal University, Egypt. 2016
* BSc Business Administration, Salahadin University, Kurdistan Region. 2011
Publications:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LINZx_wAAAAJ&hl=en
Contact:
Email:
asosaqar851@gmail.com
Phone number:
009647504800104
F.C profile:
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Orcid:
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LinkedIn:
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Scopus:
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