Lecturers College

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Email: ali.hamad@uokerbala.edu.iq

Lect. Ali Hamad Abdul Jassim Kalkawi

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  • PhD
  • Biology
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Academic Background:

Country – University Specialization Degree
Iraq – University of Karbala General Biology B.Sc.
Iran – University of Isfahan Nanobiotechnology – Microbiology – Antibiotics M.Sc.
Iran – Tarbiat Modares University – Tehran Nanobiotechnology – Cell Culture – Nano Drug Carriers for Neurological and Cancer Therapy Ph.D.

Scientific Discoveries and Research Expertise:

  • Development of novel antibiotics using green synthesis for pathogenic bacteria.
  • Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts with unique biological features.
  • Preparation of plant extracts to produce antibacterial nanoparticles.
  • Isolation and cultivation of pure bacterial strains.
  • Preparation of microbial growth media.
  • Expertise in pathogenic bacteria, their toxins, resistance mechanisms, and control strategies.
  • Stem cell culture and techniques for growth control and maintenance.
  • Studying stem cell differentiation into neural cells.
  • Drug encapsulation in nanocarriers like liposomes for targeted therapies.
  • Isolation of stem cells from laboratory animals.
  • Fabrication and evaluation of nanocarriers and drug delivery systems.
  • Proficient in advanced nanotech lab equipment: AFM, SEM, DLS, UV-Spectrophotometer, Fluorescent Microscopy, TEM, EDX-AX.
  • Skilled in using Mendeley for reference and citation management.

Teaching Experience and Courses Delivered:

University / Institute Courses Taught
Al-Qasim Green University – College of Biotechnology Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Biological Treatments
University of Karbala – College of Science – Department of Medical Physics General Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial Physiology, Medicinal Plants, Biodiversity and Evolution
University of Karbala – College of Applied Medical Sciences General Biology, Molecular Biology
Warith Al-Anbiyaa University – College of Science General Biology

Administrative Roles and Committees:

  1. Head of the Department of Medical Physics – College of Applied Medical Sciences – University of Karbala.
  2. Member of the Scientific Committee in the department.
  3. Member of the Examination Committee at Al-Qasim Green University and University of Karbala.
  4. Member of numerous academic and administrative committees.

Scientific Activities:

  • Delivered seminars on nanotechnology applications.
  • Lectured on integrating Quranic studies with scientific facts, particularly nanoscience.
  • Conducted a workshop on the negative effects of drug abuse on humans.
  • Organized a training session on treating pollutants using nanotechnology.
  • Led an awareness seminar on combating drug addiction.
  • Published more than 8 research articles in Scopus-indexed journals.

Skills and Cultural Engagement:

  1. Lecturer at the Quranic Institute, delivered multiple courses in recitation, Tajweed, and conceptual studies.
  2. Managed cultural institutions and contributed to the Quranic Project under the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine.
  3. Organized cultural dialogue sessions for Iraqi students residing in Tehran.
  4. Official student representative of Tarbiat Modares University to the Iraqi Embassy in Tehran, organized scientific and cultural programs.
  5. Currently Head of Quranic Activities Unit at the Scientific Complex of the Holy Quran – Al-Abbas Holy Shrine.

Selected Scientific Publications:

No. Title Journal
1 Differentiation of PC12 Cell Line into Neurons by Valproic Acid Encapsulated in Stabilized Core-Shell Liposome-Chitosan Nanocarriers International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
2 Fingerprinting Metabolic Activity and Tissue Integrity of 3D Lung Cancer Spheroids under Gold Nanowire Treatment Cells
3 Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Mentha Pulegium and Their Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Anticancer Activity IET Nanobiotechnology
4 Nanotechnology Applications in Single-Cell Analysis for Cancer and Therapy Journal of Global Pharma Technology
5 In-Vitro Study of Layer Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles as Effective Carriers to Fight Breast Cancer Growth Journal of Global Pharma Technology
6 The Role of Gold Nanoparticles/Au-PEG-PAMAM as a Drug Delivery System for Breast Cancer Treatment Biomedicine and Chemical Sciences
7 Assessment of the Binding Immunoglobulin Protein, IL-1β, and Some Hematological Indices in Patients with Urinary Tract Infections Medical Journal of Babylon
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