Academic Staff

Oct. 25, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
Maysoon Saleh Ahmed (PhD)
Lecturer - MSc
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry

Chemistry
College of Science
University of Duhok

Chemistry Laboratory Instructor (Second and Third stage- Undergraduate Students)

 Taught practical chemistry laboratory courses for second- and third-stage undergraduate students.

 Guided students in conducting chemical experiments, operating laboratory instruments, and adhering to laboratory safety regulations.

 Assisted students in data collection, analysis, interpretation of experimental results, and preparation of laboratory reports.

 Reinforced theoretical chemistry concepts through practical laboratory applications and demonstrations.

Lecturer – Spectroscopy (Elective Course)

 Taught the undergraduate elective course Spectroscopy for one academic semester.

 Delivered lectures covering the fundamental principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques, including UV–Visible, and other analytical methods.

 Prepared course materials, assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

Lecturer – Thermodynamics (Third-stage Undergraduate Students)

 Teach Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics to third-year undergraduate chemistry students.

 Deliver lectures on the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic

functions, phase equilibria, spontaneity, Gibbs free energy, and related concepts.

 Prepare lectures and assess student performance through assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

 Guide students in applying thermodynamic principles to solve chemical and physical chemistry problems.

Health and Safety Committee

Research

  1. Synthesis of some new heterocyclic compounds derived from Schiff base
  2. Synthesis of some new five membered ring derived from Naproxen
  3. The status of serum Zinc, magnesium, and calcium in type 2 diabetic patients and correlation with renal Function.
  4. Synthesis of new Carbon Based Adsorbent from Eriobotrya japonica Stem for Efficient Congo Red Removal. A Kinetic, Thermodynamic and Isotherm Study
  5. An equilibrium and thermodynamic study for the removal of Eriochrome Black T dye from its aqueous solutions using Nano carbon prepared from Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Stem through two stages

  • Adsorption
  • Activated Carbon, Carbon Nanomaterials Adsorbents Preparation and Characterization
  • Adsorption Kinetics, Isotherms, and Thermodynamics
  • Wastewater Treatment and Pollutant Removal

Supervise fourth-stage undergraduate students in their graduation projects, guiding topic

selection, research design, data analysis, and final report preparation.