- Quality Assurance

 

 

Head Of Quality Assurance 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sahar Mohammed Zaki Abdulla

M.B.Ch.B, Msc in Medical Microbiology and Clinical Immunology

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Vision

To establish a strategic, transparent, and internationally aligned quality assurance system that promotes academic excellence, enhances graduate employability, and strengthens the University’s competitiveness in global higher education.

Mission

The Quality Assurance Program at HMU is dedicated to ensuring and continuously improving academic standards by fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and innovation.

We support students, academic staff, and administrative units in implementing best practices in teaching, learning, and research, aligned with international standards and accreditation frameworks.

Strategic Objectives

Objective	Focus Area
Academic Quality	Align programs with accreditation standards
Institutional Development	Enhance academic and professional performance
Quality Culture	Promote awareness and commitment to quality
Monitoring & Evaluation	Ensure continuous performance assessment
Data & Decision Support	Strengthen planning and institutional effectiveness

 

Core Quality Assurance Activities

Activity	Purpose
Academic Plan Auditing	Ensure alignment with university standards
Teaching Performance Evaluation (TF & CME)	Improve teaching quality
Course & Curriculum Review	Maintain academic relevance
Student Feedback (SF)	Enhance learning experience
Department & Leadership Evaluation	Strengthen accountability
Academic Participation Monitoring	Encourage research and engagement

 

Quality Assurance System Components

1. Student Feedback (SF)

• Online evaluation system
• Conducted each semester
• Supports continuous improvement in teaching

 

2. Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Academic Rank	Total Score	Active	Passive
Professor	60	35	25
Assistant Professor	50	28	22
Lecturer	35	16	19
Assistant Lecturer	25	10	15

 

3. Teaching Portfolio (TAP)

Grade	Score Range
A	4.6 – 5.0
B	3.6 – 4.5
C	2.1 – 3.5
D	1.0 – 2.0

 

Digital Transformation

Since 2017, HMU has successfully implemented a fully digital, paperless Quality Assurance system, supported by Moodle and modern e-learning platforms.

This transformation enhances:

• Efficiency
• Transparency
• Data accuracy
• Real-time monitoring of academic performance

Research & Publications (2024–2025)

HMU actively contributes to high-impact research addressing major health, environmental, and biomedical challenges.

Key Research Areas

• Public health & environmental risk
• Climate change & health impact
• Biomedical innovation
• Food safety & toxicology
• Water & air quality assessment

Medical / Clinical / Biochemical Studies

1. Investigating Helicobacter pylori genotypes (cagA, vacA, iceA, babA, sabA, oipA) and gastric disease severity
2. RAS-Related C3 Botulinum Toxin Substrate 1 Inhibition Attenuates Platelet Chemokine Activation in Diabetes Mellitus
3. Evaluation of uric acid levels and biochemical parameters among gout patients with ketogenic diet
4. Association of Glycated Hemoglobin Levels with Severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
5. Toxicity of antiviral Remdesivir on human liver transporters
6. Effects of SARS-CoV-2 on DNA Damage Response Proteins Chk1 and P53
7. In Vitro Kinetic and Thermodynamic Staining Study of Energy Drinks on restorative materials

Environmental Science / Toxicology / Water & Pollution

1. Integrated biological treatment of heavy metals using microalgae, yeast, and molds: a mixed culture approach
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2025.2496988
2. Multi-Microbial consortia incorporating microalgae, bacteria, and fungi for effective heavy metal removal
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2025.2552770
3. Comparative Analysis and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Detoxification by Using Bacterial Strains
4. Integrated Multi-Index and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Drinking Water
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.60923/issn.2281-4485/22779
5. Urbanization and Water Insecurity in Semi-Arid Regions: A Multi-Index Assessment
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.4949
6. Systematic Assessment of Toxic Metals in Children's Cereals and Snacks from Erbil
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.4978
7. Health Risk of Rainwater in Erbil, Kurdistan-Iraq
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.70022
8. Evaluating Public Health Risks from Bottled Water Consumption in Erbil-Kurdistan
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.64048/hir.v1n3.002
9. Long-Term Air Pollution and Health Risks in Erbil, Kurdistan-Iraq
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.64048/hir.v1n3.003
10. Dietary Exposure and Chronic Health Risks of Beverage Preservatives
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.70052
11. Multipathway Assessment of Heavy Metal Exposure in Urban Dust
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.70126
12. Risk-Informed Assessment of Heavy Metal Exposure Through Wheat Flour Consumption
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.70137
13. Measuring the efficiency and contamination trends of SBR technology
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.70277
14. Assessment of seasonal variation in Duhok Dam using water quality index
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.53523/ijoirVol12I2ID573
15. GIS-Based Assessment of Air Pollutants in Erbil

 Microbiology / Biotechnology / Nanotechnology

1. Bacteriology Identification of Quorum Sensing in Klebsiella spp
2. Dye removal efficiency of three fungal isolates using green-synthesized silver nanoparticles: A comparative study
3. Evaluation of Antibiofilm and Cytotoxic Activity of Microalgae Isolated from Erbil
4. Investigation of factors affecting microalgae development and antibacterial properties
5. Synthesis and Analysis of Magnetic Mg-Zn Nanoferrite Coated by Flavonoids for biomedical applications
6. Real-time biosensing of pathogenic bacteria with SERS-functionalized nucleic acid sensors: Promising new tools
7. Nanozyme-assisted CRISPR/Cas systems as an emerging platform for food safety applications: Recent advances

 Public Health / Social / Behavioral Studies

1. Microbiological Analysis of Tissue Paper Pre- and Post-Exposure in Restrooms and its effects on women’s health
2. Psychosocial and Sexual Aspects of Female Genital Circumcision in Kurdish Women
3. Association between schoolbag weight and musculoskeletal symptoms among students
4. Household Cleaning Effect on Women's Health: A Public Health Concern
5. Exploring Young Adults' Reluctance to Engage With Psychiatric Hospitals in Erbil

 Climate & Mental Health

1. Climate Change Anxiety Symptoms in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
2. Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105724