Academic Qualifications:
1- Ph.D. in Virology - McGill University, Canada, 1983
2- MSc in Virology - McGill University, Canada, 1979
3- Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Mycoplasma Diagnostics - University of Alberta, 1994
4- Diploma in Networking Security - CDI College, Alberta, Canada, 2003
5- Microbusiness Management Diploma (Small Business Management) - Alberta, Canada, 2005
6- Intensive courses in Environmental Protection and Environmental Impact Assistance at the University of Alberta, Canada, as detailed later in this CV
Languages: Arabic and English
Courses Eligible to Teach: Virology, Mycology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Immunology, Laboratory Management, Medicinal Plants, Medical Ethics, Biosafety, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Project Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Legislation.
Secondary Specialization: Environmental Pollution - trained through 12 courses and 7 years of practice in Alberta, Canada; currently teaching most environmental pollution courses in the current department.
Awards and Recognitions: More than 30 certificates of appreciation, including one from the Minister of Higher Education for achieving a global research publication index of 14 according to Google Scholar.
Current Academic Rank: Professor, University of Alberta, Canada, since 2004
Employment History:
Sep 2024 – Present: Lecturer, Microbiology Department, College of Medicine, Alameed University, Karbala
Sep 2020 – Aug 2024: College of Medical Technologies, Al-Zahrawi College, Karbala
Jan 2020: Retired from service, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Karbala
Dec 2011 – 2019: (Returning Expert) Professor of Medical Virology and Environmental Pollution
2012: Head of Environmental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Karbala
2004 – 2010: Research Associate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
1995 – 2004: Research Scientist, Alberta Research Council, Canada
1993 – 1994: Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Alberta, Canada
1991 – 1993: Assistant Professor, College of Sciences, University of Omar Almukhtar, Libya
1988 – 1990: Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq
1984 – 1988: Lecturer, Mosul University, Nineveh, Iraq
Certificates of Participation in Training Courses:
The following are the training courses registered and completed with Canadian participation certificates:
- Participated in 9 training courses between 2007-2009 in the following topics:
- Environmental Project Management: May 2009, Environmental/Health Guidance Department, University of Alberta, Canada
- Environmental Impact Assessment: April 2009, Environmental/Health Guidance Department, University of Alberta, Canada
- Site Rehabilitation Techniques: April 2009, Environmental/Health Guidance Department, University of Alberta, Canada
- Groundwater Forms in Polluted Sites: Feb 9-11, 2009, supervised by Environmental Services Society, Edmonton, Canada
- Saline Soil Restoration: Feb 10, 2010, supervised by Environmental Services Society, Edmonton, Canada
- Mold Treatment in Buildings: Feb 10, 2009, Environmental Services Society, Alberta, Canada
Teaching Experience:
The teaching experience includes the following courses:
- Graduate Courses: Advanced Virology, Vectors of Viruses and Mycoplasma-like Organisms, Special Research Topics using Molecular Techniques.
- Undergraduate Courses: General Virology, Medical Virology, Microbiology, Laboratory Management, Immunology, Biological Instrumentation, General Environmental Sciences, Environmental Project Management, Bioremediation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Legislation, Molecular Biology.
Total Publications: Approximately 28 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals, 33 conference presentations, and 13 seminar keynote presentations.
Number of Published Research: 28 research papers in international scientific journals, a scientific book (General Plant Diseases), and a chapter in another book on Phytoplasma Diseases in "Diseases of Trees".
Number of Research Contributions to Scientific Conferences in Canada and Abroad: More than 33 papers
Lectures Delivered in Scientific Seminars:
1. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Annual Scientific Seminar, Environmental Health Department (Secrets of Food in Our Healthy Life / Impact of Plastic Containers and Microwave Use on Health Safety) on 27/3/2019
2. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Scientific Seminar, Environmental Health Department (Alternative Medicine Uses / Nutritional Value and Active Compounds in Medicinal Plants) on 28/3/2018
3. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Scientific Seminar, Environmental Health Department (Endemic and Transmissible Diseases in Society / Viruses, Epidemiology, and Spread in Iraq) on 11/12/2018
4. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Scientific Seminar (Water Scarcity and Health Safety) on 22/3/2017
5. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Special Seminar on Smoking, 13/12/2016 (Smoking: A Deadly Weapon – Types and Components)
6. College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Karbala: Fifth Annual Scientific Seminar, 22 April 2015 (Impact of Plastic and Microwave Use on Food Safety and Public Health)
7. College of Education – University of Karbala: Workshop on Karbala Environment (Environmental Safety from Pollutants for Healthy Life), April 2014
8. College of Sciences – Al-Mustansiriya University: Seminar for Faculty and Graduate Students (Scientific Research from Hypothesis to Publication), 18/3/2013
9. College of Dentistry – Al-Mustansiriya University: Scientific Seminar, Basic Sciences Department (Environmental Pollution and Its Negative Effects in Iraq), 3/4/2013
10. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Environmental Scientific Seminar (Environmental Pollution and Its Effect on Health and Food Security), 15/4/2013
11. College of Sciences – Al-Mustansiriya University: Annual Scientific Conference, Lecture: (Assessment of Environmental Pollution in Iraq and Learning from Advanced Countries), 20/4/2013
12. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Environmental Scientific Seminar (Environmental Protection is the Responsibility of State and Citizen), 3/10/2013
13. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Workshop for Hospital Staff (Accidental Injuries in Public and Private Hospitals), 12/2/2012
14. College of Pharmacy – University of Baghdad: Annual Scientific Seminar, Lecture: (Impact of Environmental Reality in Iraq on Daily Life), 19/5/2012
15. College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala: Environmental Scientific Seminar (Environmental Pollution and Its Future Effects), 28/2/2012
Other Scientific Activities:
- Invited as an expert by the Ministry of Agriculture to Sultanate of Oman, 1999
- Guest lecturer at the International Biotechnology Conference, Al-Balqa University, Jordan, 2002
- Scientific interview with Canadian national TV about using genetic fingerprints to identify a medicinal plant (Echinacea), 2001
- Lecturer at University of Alberta, Canada on Mycoplasma Infections
- Invited as a Visiting Professor to University of Karbala, late 2010
Membership in Scientific Associations:
- Member of Professional Biology Society, Alberta, Canada, since 2006
- Member of Environmental Services Society, Alberta, Canada
- Former Member of the Global Virus Workshop Association
- Participated in more than 30 scientific, administrative, and computer training courses in Canada
Training Workshops and Courses:
A) Practical Scientific Trainings (Workshops):
• Impact of Smoking on Youth in Iraq, Workshop, April 20-21, 2012, Ministry of Environment, Baghdad, Iraq
• Desert Storms and Desertification in Iraq, Workshop, April 22-23, 2012, Ministry of Environment, Baghdad, Iraq
• Environmental Project Management, May 1-4, 2009, University of Alberta, Canada
• Environmental Impact Assessment, April 27-30, 2009, University of Alberta
• Remediation Technologies, April 2009, University of Alberta, Canada
• Introduction to Using Groundwater Models, Feb. 11-12, 2009, Edmonton, Environmental Services Society of Alberta (ESSA)
• Proteomic Technology, presentations by several molecular biologists from the U.S., organized by Roche Molecular Biochemical Inc., September 22, 2002
• New PCR Fluorescent Thermocycling and RNA Techniques, Roche Molecular Biochemical Inc., December 3, 1999
• Molecular and Genomic Techniques, American Psychopathological Society, Montreal, August 6, 1999
• Molecular Biology Techniques, Intensive Practical Two-Week Workshop covering PATH 547, BOTA 545/FRST 509/PLNT 514, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, May 25 – June 5, 1998
• Cultivation of Echinacea (Medicinal Herb), Alberta Agr. Diversification Centre South, Brooks, August 10, 1997
• Blackleg of Canola Diagnosis using Monoclonal Antibody-based Immunoassay Kit, Alberta Research Council, Vegreville, Alberta, June 25, 1997
• Production and Application of Monoclonal Antibodies, Pharmacy Dept., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, November 1995
• Detection of Inclusion Bodies Induced by Virus Infection in Infected Plant, Florida, USA, Feb. 4-7, 1981
• ELISA Technique, One-week Laboratory Practice, University of Alberta, November 1994
B) Computer Courses:
• Network and Internet Security, Diploma Program, CDI College, Edmonton, AB, Sept 29, 2003 – Sept 2004
• Word 2000, Level 2, One-Day Course with Certificate, Alberta Research Council Inc., October 2001
• Word 2000, Level 1, One-Day Course with Certificate, Alberta Research Council Inc., October 2000
• FrontPage, Two-Day Course with Certificate, Alberta Research Council Inc., November 2000
• PowerPoint, Level 1, One-Day Course with Certificate, Alberta Research Council Inc., May 10, 2000
• Excel, Level 1, One-Day Course with Certificate, Alberta Research Council Inc.
• Microsoft Office 97, Level 1 (Jan 1997) and Level 2 (Dec 1997), Alberta Research Council, Edmonton, Alberta
C) Professional Trainings:
• Micro-Business Training Course, School of Microbusiness, Edmonton, April 29 – Oct 21, 2007
• First Aid Training Course by Red Cross, Alberta Research Council Inc., May 2002
• Coaching for Commitment: A Training Course to Improve Coaching Skills Required to Work with Others for High Performance and Productivity, Alberta Research Council, Jan 11, 2000
• First Aid Training Course, St. John’s Ambulance, First Aid Level A CPR, Alberta Research Council, Alberta, April 27-28, 1998
• Professional Selling Skills, Alberta Research Council, Edmonton, January 21-23, 1998
• Biosafety and Hazardous Chemical/Radioisotope Precautions (WHMIS), Alberta Research Council, Vegreville, Alberta, Dec 1996
