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Vice President

Dr.Kawis Aziz Faraj

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Komar University of Science and Technology

Acquiring knowledge by instruction or study is learning, which, of course, is the purpose of education.

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Short Bio

Dr. Kawis Aziz Faraj holds a Ph.D. in Bioscience and Biotechnology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. In his current role as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Komar University, he fosters international collaboration with research teams across Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, and Germany.

He is a frequent presenter at international scientific congresses and symposia throughout Europe. His primary research interests include:

  • Modern tissue engineering and tailor-made “smart” biomatrices.

  • Oriented and gradient dual-layer scaffolds.

  • Fabrication of electrospun hybrid scaffolds (natural and synthetic polymers).

  • Knitted synthetic polymers.


Education

Degree

Field

Institution

Year

Ph.D.

Bioscience & Biotechnology

University of Strathclyde, UK

1985

M. Sc

Carbohydrate Chemistry

University of Sulaimany, Iraq

1978

B. Sc.

Food Science

University of Sulaimany, Iraq

1976


Professional Memberships

  • Member, Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering Society, Netherlands.

  • Member, Begeleiding Committee of IOP.

  • Member, European Council of Eurostec Project.

  • Editorial Board Member, Scientific Journal of the College of Education, University of Salahaddin, Iraq.