I hold a PhD in chemical engineering and analytical science – fuel cell from the University of Manchester, completed under the supervision of Professor Stuart Holmes, with a multidisciplinary background spanning academic research, technical facility support, and university-level teaching. I have developed a strong foundation in advanced materials science, vacuum systems and thin film technology. Over the past several years, I have gained significant experience through my work at the Henry Royce Institute, where I was actively involved in the operation, maintenance and user training of cutting-edge equipment for thin film deposition and materials characterisation. My skill set includes physical vapour vapour depostion PVD, aerosol deposition, surface treatment and analysis. In addition to technical proficiency, I bring strong project coordination, collaborative research, and supervision skills, having supported undergraduate, MSc and PhD-level projects. My work bridges research and education, with a strong emphasis on hand-on training, research support and interdisciplinary cooperation.

I currently serve as a research technician specialist at the Henry Royce Institution, affiliated with the University of Manchester. In this role, I provide analytical and technical support for a wide range of surface characterisation methods. I also actively contributed to collaborative projects in surface coatings, micro-calorimetry, and advanced deposition techniques. Prior to this, I earned a PhD in chemical engineering and analytical science from Manchester University, where my research focused on membrane-based materials for fuel cells. This academic training has been a cornerstone of my career, allowing me to work at the nexus of materials science, clean energy and sustainability. My early professional experience in the Middle East provided a strong academic foundation that complements my research journey.

My research interests lie in the advancement of material technology for clean energy and coating. these including:

1. hydrogen storage (fuel cell)
2. functional surface coatings for corrosion protection
3. thermo-analysis
4. nano- and micro-indentation mechanical test
5. membrane and porous materials for filtration and fuel cells. 

I have 15 years of teaching experience, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate and technical training. In Iraq, I taught for 10 years at Koya and Salahadiin universities. delivering core chemical engineering modules and supervising student projects. In the UK, I served 5 years as a GTA within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at the University of Manchester, supporting laboratory classes and tutorials and coursework assessment for different modules. Currently, 3 years helping to develop practical research skills for users in extreme demand and environments – surface and coating.

1. IChemE
2. IOM3
3. Royce institution
4. Iraq engineers syndicate

1. PhD in Novel materials to Enhance the Performance of direct Methanol Fuel cells using Ionic Liquids and Diatomaceous Earth
2. MSc in Fractionation of Distillers dried Grains with soluble Ionic Liquid – liquid)-Department of Chemical engineering and Analytical Science – UoM 
3. BSc general chemical engineering – Department of Chemical Engineering – AlNahrin University – Iraq