About Us

Dr. Salahalddin Saeed Ali

President of Komar University of Science and Technology
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Be a model and leader for a quality higher education in the Region

The President Message

Dr. Salahalddin Saeed

Welcome to Komar University of Science and Technology.

As President of Komar University of Science and Technology, I am honored to lead an institution committed to preparing courageous, creative, and compassionate leaders for the challenges of our rapidly changing world. Our mission is simple but profound: to deliver excellent education, advance knowledge through research, and serve our communities with integrity and purpose.

At Komar University we believe higher education must be student-centered, research-driven, and socially engaged. Our vision is to combine rigorous academic standards with practical, real-world application so that graduates leave not only with knowledge, but with the confidence and ethical grounding to use it responsibly. We prioritize learning environments that are inclusive, intellectually challenging, and supportive—where curiosity is encouraged, failure is treated as a learning step, and innovation is the norm.

Our leadership philosophy is grounded in these principles:

Student-first decision making: policies, curricula, and support services are designed to promote student learning, wellbeing, and success.

Academic excellence and academic freedom: we protect rigorous scholarship and open, respectful debate.

Quality assurance and continuous improvement: we measure outcomes, listen to feedback, and raise standards continuously.

Research and innovation: we foster interdisciplinary research that addresses local needs and global challenges.

Integrity, transparency, and accountability: we act ethically and communicate openly with our community.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: we create access and opportunity for all who aspire to learn.

Partnership and community impact: we work with industry, government, and civil society to translate knowledge into benefit for the region.

Quality of education at Komar rests on highly-qualified faculty, relevant curricula, experiential learning, modern facilities, and robust assessment. We invest in professional development for staff, in technology and labs, and in student support services so every learner can achieve their potential.

I invite students, faculty, alumni, partners and friends to join us in this shared enterprise. Together we will build an institution that not only imparts knowledge, but shapes character, cultivates leadership, and contributes meaningfully to a hopeful future.

With commitment and optimism,

President’s short Bio

He, Professor Salahalddin Saeed Ali, took up the post of President at the Komar University of Science and Technology University since November 2017. Before that He was the President of Sulaimani University for more than four years from April 2012 to November 2016.

Degrees

BSc in Geology – Salahaddin University,Erbil-Iraq, 1982.
MSc in Engineering Geology/Rock Mechanic – Mosul University, Mosul-Iraq, 1987.
PhD In Hydrogeology-Belgrade University, Belgrade-Serbia,2007
Positions:
President of Sulaimai University from April 2012 to November 2016
Dean for Faculty of Science and Education.
Vice Dean for the College of Science. 1994 – 2005
Head of Scientific Committee. 2008-2010
Member of University Council (Sulaimani). 2003-2004

Conference and Workshops:

2 nd scientific conference university of Salahaddin-1992.
1 st scientific conference university of Sulaimani-2000.
1st Scientific conference of Ministry of Higher Education in Kurdistan,2000
1 st scientific conference –Mosul dam research center –univ. of Mosul-1987.
AUA conference (Association of University Administrator) , University of Keel –UK -2004
International conference and field seminars on water resources and environmental problems in Karst, Belgrade & Kotor/ Serbia and Montenegro- 2005.
Workshop on Geology and geology of Iraq- Czech Republic 2006.
Annual Serbian Geological Society conference –Belgrade-2006
4 th conference on hydrogeology, ecology, monitoring and management of groundwater in karst terrains, Florida, USA, Feb.27-28, 2007.
33rd IGC (international Geological Congress), Oslo, August- 2008.
3rd scientific conference of the College of Science, University of Baghdad. 24 to 26 March 2009
4th International symposium on Karst- Malaga – Spain-April-2010.
KGS workshop – Water Management in Kurdistan –Sulaimani – 2008.
Hydrogeology and join Master Course program in Bergakademia-Frieberg University – Germany, 2009.
Workshop on GIS application in Hydrogeological studies, Belgrade 2009.
Workshop on Integrated water resources Management, Erbil (Ministry of Higher education and Ministry of Water Resources KRG), 2008.
Workshop on Integrated water resources management with Grant Thorton- USA & governorate of Sulaimani- 2009.
Workshop on “Environmental Sustainability: Ground Water Dependent Ecosystems” from 19-23 September 2010- Aqaba, Jordan, UNISCO
Areas of Interests: Higher Education for Development of Society and quality performance.