On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM, the PhD dissertation defense of postgraduate student Sulaff Abdulqadir Mustafa was held at Dr. Zewar Qasab Hall, College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University.
The dissertation was entitled:
“Enhanced Regeneration of Critical-Sized Bone Defects Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Incorporated with Different Carrier Materials: An In Vivo Animal Study.”
The research was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Chinar Anwar Mohammed and Prof. Dr. Rafal Abdulrazzaq Al-Rawi, both from Hawler Medical University.
The examination committee consisted of the following distinguished academics:
1. Prof. Dr. Fereydoun Muhyiddin – Qaiwan International University (Chairperson).
2. Prof. Dr. Dina Nazim Mohammed Ali Khan – University of Sulaimani (Member).
3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Khadija Mohammed Ali – Hawler Medical University (Member).
4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Joudal Mohammed Amin Ahmed – Hawler Medical University (Member).
5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Aram Mohammed Shah – University of Sulaimani (Member).
Following a thorough examination and evaluation of the dissertation, the candidate responded to the committee’s questions and comments, provided detailed explanations, and successfully defended her research. The dissertation was subsequently approved by the examination committee.
On behalf of the Dean’s Office and the entire staff of the College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, we extend our warmest congratulations to Sulaff Abdulqadir Mustafa on this important academic achievement and wish her continued success and further accomplishments in her academic and professional career



