Akam Jasim Mustafa

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Name: Akam Jasim Mustafa

Address: Soran, Erbil, Iraq

E-mail: akamsh.hama91@gmail.com

             akam.mustafa@soran.edu.iq

Mobile Phone: +964(0)7504251247

                        +964(0)7734336162

Personal Details

Place / Date of Birth:  Soran, Erbil, Iraq / 5th January 1991

Gender: Male

Nationality: Iraqi

Marriage status: Married

Children: 1

Education

 

  • PhD student in Clinical Biochemistry, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq (2023 up to date)
  • in Clinical Biochemistry, Soran University, Erbil. Iraq in 2019
  • in Chemistry, Koya University, Erbil, Iraq in 2012.
  • Baccalaureate in Science, Dyana high School, Soran, Erbil, Iraq, 2007

Skills & Competencies

 

1- Scientific laboratory / Clinical Laboratory skills

  • Expert in clinical specimens’ collection, sampling, management and preservations processes.
  • Competent in using UV/Visible spectroscopy (Advanced technician), especially for performing biochemical analysis in clinical laboratories. Also, expert in using Biochemical analyzers (Semi automated and fully automated).
  • Electrophoresis technique (Automated and Manual systems). Alkaline and Acid Gel Electrophoresis.
  • Competent in Immunoassay analyzers particularly running ELIZA technique (experienced user).
  • Competent in Chromatographic immunoassay analyzers, Fluorescence Immunoassay Analyzers, and Chemiluminescent immunoassays (CLIA) analyzers.
  • Competent in using and running automated Hematology analyzers, ESR Auto analyzers, Electrolyte analyzers and Urine analyzers.
  • Competent in using pH meter and conductivity meters.
  • Experience in Chemicals classification and management from chemical storages.

2- Computer software

  • Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Power point) particularly skillful in MS Word & Excel.
  • Competent in using reference management programs such as Endnote and Mendeley.
  • Competent in Statistical analysis programs such as SPSS and GraphPad Prism.
  • Convenient in using Chemistry science programs such as Chemdraw.
  • Convenient in using a range of scientific and clinical software’s.
  • Experienced internet user and browser, regular E-mail and Social network user.

2- Academic skills

  • Competent in academic writing and research projects. Capable of write down good quality content review articles and research articles. 5 published research articles up to date. Also, 5 original articles got accepted and will be published until the end of 2023.
  • Peer reviewer of 2 international scholarly academic journals; Journal of Biological Research – Italy and Baghdad Science Journal. I have reviewed 3 research articles of far.
  • Competent in performing statistical analysis for research data and interpreting results.

2- ICT skills

  • Competent in using learning management systems (LMS) and platforms such as Moodle, Edmodo and Google Classroom.
  • Competent in using and managing online meeting platforms such a Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft teams.
  • Competent in using online presentation platforms such as Prezi and Canva.
  • Competent in many education-related online platforms such as Padlet, Kahoot and Google forms.

 

 

Language

  • Speak Kurdish fluently (mother tongue)
  • Speak English very good – (PTE-Academic score: 59), Test date: 31 March 2023
  • Speak Arabic very good

 

Work experience 

 

1- Soran University/ Faculty of science/ Chemistry department

  • Employed as Assistant Chemist since 05/12/2012 until 15/07/2017.
  • Department Coordinator from 04/3/2015 until 01/09/2015.
  • Chemical’s storage manager from 01/05/2013 until 15/07/2017.
  • Lecturer and Staff member in Chemistry department from 01/09/2019 up to date.
  • Department Coordinator (Deputy head of the Chemistry Department) from 01/11/2020 until 16/7/2022.
  • Head of the Chemistry Department from 17/6/2022 up to date.
  • Council member of Faculty of Science, from 20/6/2022 up to date.
  • Examination Committee member of Faculty of Science from 15/12/2020 up to date.

2- Supervisor in a private clinical laboratory (ALLA CLINICAL LAB for Medical Analysis) as Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Biochemist from Soran city (10 Years’ experience).

3- Teaching experiences:

  • Clinical Biochemistry (Practical) for 2nd year students as a visitor lecturer in Erbil Polytechnic University, Soran Technical Institute, Nursing department from 15/12/2015 until 01/06/2017.
  • Clinical chemistry (Theoretical and Practical) for 2nd year students as a visitor lecturer in Erbil Polytechnic University, Soran Technical Institute, Medical laboratory technology (MLT) department in 2020/2021 academic year.
  • Clinical Biochemistry (Theoretical and Practical) for 1st year students as a visitor lecturer in Rwandz Private Technical Institute, Pharmacy department in 2020/2021 academic year.
  • Polymer chemistry (Practical) for 3rd year students in 2016/2017, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 academic years, Soran University/Faculty of Science/Chemistry department.
  • Biochemistry (Theoretical & Practical) for 3rd year students in 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022-2023 academic years, Soran University/Faculty of Science/Chemistry department.
  • Clinical biochemistry, (Theoretical & Practical) for 3rd year students in 2021/2022 and 2022-2023 academic years, Soran University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry department.
  • Organic chemistry (Practical) for 1st year students in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 academic years, Soran University/Faculty of Science/Chemistry department.
  • Basic Inorganic chemistry (Practical) for 1st year students 2021/2022 academic year, Soran University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry department.

Publications

  • Mustafa AJ, Ismail PA. Association of potent inflammatory Cytokine and Oxidative DNA Damage Biomarkers in Stomach cancer patients. Baghdad Sci.J [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 1 [cited 2023 Apr. 11];19(6):1313. Available from: https://bsj.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/BSJ/article/view/6589 .
  • Ismail, P. A., Mustafa, A. J. ., Waissi, D. B. ., & Kareem, Y. S. . (2022). Evaluation of Vitamin D and trace element level in sera of patients with Rheumatoid arthritis. Iraq Medical Journal, 6(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v6i1.1114 .
  • Maruf, D. H., Ismail, V. S., & Mustafa, A. J. (2022). Various Analytical Techniques for the Isolation and Identification of Flavonoid Compounds: A Descriptive Review. Journal of Studies in Science and Engineering, 2(2), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.53898/josse2022221 .
  • Akam Jasim Mustafa, Hazhar M. Balaky, and Parween Abdulsamad Ismail. “The role of Adipocytokines, Vitamin D, and C in Colorectal Cancer.” Baghdad Science Journal (2022):3, https://doi.org/10.21123/bsj.2022.7245
  • Mustafa, A. J., Balaky, H. M., Ismail, P. A., Abdalla, H. O., & Muhammed, K. M. (2023). Serum Calprotectin and B-cell activating factor are potential biomarkers for Helicobacter pylori infection. Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino Della Società Italiana Di Biologia Sperimentale. https://doi.org/10.4081/jbr.2023.10803
  • Hazhar M. Balaky, Akam Jasim Mustafa, Parween Abdulsamad Ismail, & Araz Muhammad Yousif. (2023). Physiological effects of Calprotectin and B Cell activating factor in COVID-19 Patients. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.22317/jcms.v9i2.1327
  • Balaky HM, Mustafa AJ, Ismail PA. Clinical significance of Osteoprotegerin, Vitamin D, Obestatin and some biochemical variables in Kidney failure Patients. Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (P-ISSN 1683-3597 E-ISSN 2521-3512). 2023 Jun 16;32(1):59-66. https://doi.org/10.31351/vol32iss1pp59-66
  • Akam Jasim Mustafa, Parwin Jalal Jalil, Jabbar Hamad Ade, Anjam Jasim Mustafa, Serum Iron, Ferritin, Erythroferrone and their Inter-correlation in Adult Cigarette Smokers: A Case-Control study. “Iraqi Journal of Science”, will be published in Volume 64, Issue 11 on November 2023.
  • Hazhar M. Balaky, Akam Jasim Mustafa, Parween Abdulsamad Ismail, Association of Leptin, Adiponectin and Vitamin D Status in Tuberculosis, “Tikrit Journal of Pure Science”, will be published on October 2023

Life Interests & Hobbies

When I have free time, I would like Mountain climbing, Swimming, Play Football, Cycling and Car driving, watching documentaries, watching movies and play certain video games.

I would like to travel different countries around the world to see different peoples, cultures, traditions, wonders and amazing natures around the globe.

 

Referees

  1. Professor Dr. Parween Abdulsamad Ismaeil, Biochemistry lecturer in College of Education, Chemistry department, Salahaddin University
  1. Professor Dr. Ibtisam Kamal Mustafa, Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Soran University, Erbil, Iraq.
  1. Assistant Professor Dr. Ayad Nuri Faqi, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Soran University, Soran, Iraq.
  1. Dr. Hazhar Muhammed Hamad Amin, Head of the Nursing department, Mergasor Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq.

 

Updated at 19/10/2023