Chemistry

Academic Staff

Oct. 25, 2026, 12:12 a.m.
Najlaa K. Issa
Najlaa K. Issa (PhD)
Professor - PhD, Msc
Professor in Biochemistry

Chemistry
College of Science
University of Duhok
[email protected]
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  • 2004 Ph.D in Chemistry, University  of  Basrah,  College  of Science,Iraq.
  • 1991 M.Sc in Chemistry, University  of  Basrah,  College  of Science, Iraq.
  • 1986 B.Sc in Chemistry, University  of  Basrah,  College  of Science, Iraq.

Undergraduate courses:

  • General chemistry
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Graduate courses:

  • Biochemistry for Diploma students
  • Special topics in biochemistry for students
  • Advanced biochemistry I for students
  • Advanced biochemistry II for Ms.C students
  • Metabolism for Ms.C students
  • Instrumentation and separation methods. for Ph.D students.

  1. Teaching undergraduate and graduate students of different subjects. Teaching undergraduate and graduate students of different subjects.
  2. Supervising M.Sc. And Ph.D. students.
  3. Publications at international and local journals.
  4. Attending seminars and workshops.
  5. Participation in the scientific committee and other committees.
  6. Supervising undergraduate students for their graduation projects.
  7. Referee for different ranks of scientific promotion.
  8. Reviewer for many articles.

Research

  1. Fungal contamination of Baiza (Jaji) white cheese during consumption stage in Dohuk.
  2. Antibacterial evaluation of some medicinal plants from Kurdistan region.
  3. Isolation and antibacterial evaluation of plant extracts from some medicinal plants in Kurdistan region.
  4. Hypoglycemic action and antibacterial activity of Merabolas jalaba leaves extracts.
  5. Effect of pregnancy duration on the levels of some biochemical parameters in pregnant women.
  6. Phytochemical and antibacterial investigations of some plant extract.
  7. Application of chitin (a natural biodegradable polymer) for Cu (II) removal from aqueous solution by adsorption process using batch studies.
  8. Oxidant-Antioxidant status in Diabetic patients with retinopathy in Duhok.
  9. Oxidant-Antioxidant Status in Post-Menopausal Osteoporotic
  10. Women in Duhok City.
  11. Oxidant-Antioxidant Status in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
  12. Polymorphisms of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Mutations in Sample of Iraqi Kurdish Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Relation to Response to Methotrexate Therapy.
  13. Polyphenol Profile, Antioxidant Activity of Red Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Peels Wastes Extracts and their heat, pH and storage stability.
  14. The use of eco-friendly wild onion extract (Urginea maritima) as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in hydrochloric acid.
  15. Antioxidant Activity of Apple Peels Bioactive Molecules Extractives.
  16. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant (DNA nicking assay) and Antibacterial activities of Morus nigra L. fruits secondary metabolites.
  17. Evaluation of antioxidant properties of Morus nigra L. fruit extracts [II].
  18. Optimum Extraction Process of Sumac Antioxidant Characteristics and Antibacterial Activities in Vitro.
  19. The effect of Pepper nigrum, Olea europaea mouthwash with non-surgical periodontal therapy on clinical outcome and oxidative stress in chronic periodontitis patients.

20. Homocysteine level status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Duhok: in relation to disease activity score.

21. The Effect of Zingiber, Alpinia officinarum with Periodontal Therapy on Clinical Outcome and Oxidative Stress.

22. MTHFR Gene Polymorphisms in Iraqi Kurdish Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Relation to Methotrexate Response and Toxicity.

23. Mitigating Action of Korean Red Ginseng Extract against Antidepressant agent (Duloxetine)-Induced Oxidative Insult, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Rat Male Reproductive System.

24. Neuroprotective Effects of Coriander and Garlic on Cerebellar Damage, Glial Activation and Synaptic Dysfunction in Diabetic Rat.

  • General Biochemistry
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Phytochemistry

Postgraduate Supervision (Diploma)

  1. Zirar Mohammed Tahir Argushy. “Antibacterial Evaluation of Some Medicinal Plants from Kurdistan Region” .2004.
  2. Awaz F. Abdullah. “Isolation and Antibacterial Evaluation of Plant Extracts from Some Medicinal Plants in Kurdistan Region”. 2004.

Postgraduate Supervision (M.Sc.)

  1. Rihan Saadi A. Jabar. “Isolation, Purification and Identification of Morus nigra L. Fruits Secondary Metabolites and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity”. 2009.
  2. Sherzad S. Younis. “Serum copper levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Relation to glycaemic control”. 2014.
  3. Anwar Hadi. “Oxidant-Antioxidant status in Diabetic patients with retinopathy in Duhok”. 2016.
  4. Fatima M. Ahmed. “Oxidant-Antioxidant Status in Post-Menopausal Osteoporotic Women in Duhok City”. 2018.
  5. Zindan Y. Ameen. “Oxidant-Antioxidant Status in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq”. 2020.

Postgraduate Supervision (Ph.D.)

  1. Sherzad S. Younis. “Polymorphirsm of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Mutations in Sample of Iraqi Kurdish Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Relation to Response to Methotraxate Therapy”.
  2. Suzan Mohammed Salih. “Clinical and Biochemical Evaluations of Mouthwashes with Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Oxidative Stress in Chronic Periodontitis Patients; Comparative Study”.
  3. Neewar Ahmed Yaseen. “Imbalance of Oxidant/Anti-oxidant Status and its Influence on Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Retinopathy in Duhok city”.
  4. Isra Issa Hassan. “Green Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities Assesment of Certian Elements Nanoparticles of Pistacia eurycarpa Plant”.
  5. Anwar Hadi Abdullah. “Green Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities of Teucrium polium Plant and Some Elements Nanoparticles Extract”.