Name: Sarbast Ahmad Mahmud.
Academic Position: Asst. Professor.
Date of Birth: 16/ 12 /1980.

Marital Status: Married.
Permanent Address: Department of Biology
Faculty of Science,
Soran University,
Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Mobile: (+964) 750 7761079/ (+964) 780 3906323
Email address: [email protected], [email protected].
Academic Qualifications:
1- PhD in Molecular Physiology, Zakho University, Iraq, (2015).
2- M.Sc. in Physiology, Salahaddin University, Iraq, (2010).
3- B.Sc. in BSc in Biology, Salahaddin University, Iraq, (2006).
PhD Thesis:
Phytochemical Screening and Anti-contraction Effect of Some Active Ingredients of Crataegus azarolus
var. aronia on Isolated Rat’s Aorta.
M.Sc Thesis:
Physiological Effects Of Melatonin On Leptin, Some Sex Hormones And Biochemical Parameters In
Albino Rats.
Academic positiones:
1- University of Salahaddin, Biologist, (2006 –2009).
2- Soran University, Biologist, (2009– 2010).
3- Soran University, Assistant Lecturer, (2010– 2015).
4- PhD Student in Physiology, Zakho and Pavia Universities, (2011-2015).
5- Zakho University, Lecturer, (2011– 2014).
6- Soran University, Lecturer, (2015– Ongoing).
7- Rwandz Private Technical Institute/ Lecturer (2017-2020).
CURRICULUM VITA

Nationality & Citizenship: Kurdish Individual- Iraqi.

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Administrative Experience:
1- Library Manager in Salahaddin University/ College of Education-Soran (2007).
2- Head of Biology Dept./Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2010- 2011).
3- Manager of Scientific and Higher Education Affairs in Faculty of Science/ Soran
University (2011).
4- Acting Dean’s Assistant in Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2011).
5- Chairman of the Consumed Materials Statistic in Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2011).
6- Chairman of the Reception Committee of First Stage Students in Faculty of Science/
Soran University (2011-2012).
7- Head of Pharmacy Dept./ Rwandz Private Technical Institute/ Rwandz (2017- 2019).
Membership:
1- Salahaddin University Procurement Committee Member in Book fair (2007).
2- Salahaddin University Procurement Committee Member (2007).
3- Delegating as Salahaddin University/ College of Education-Soran, Representative for receiving
books in Salahaddin University Central Library (2007).
4- A committee member for Distributing Teachers on 4th stage Students (2010).
5- Committee Member of the final exams in Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2011).
6- Biological Board Member in Kurdistan Region-Iraq (2010-2011).
7- Member in Board of Hazardous (Toxic) Waste Management in the Laboratories of Universities and
Technical Foundations in Kurdistan Region (2011).
8- Member in Scientific Committee of Biology Department/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2015-
2018).
9- Member in Scientific Qualification Committee of Higher Education (M.Sc. and Ph.D degree) of
Biology Department/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2016-2018).
10- Chairman of Social Committee Biology Department/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2016-
2018).
11- Chairman of Examination Committee at Rwandz Private Technical Institute/ Rwandz (2018-2019).
12- Member in Examination Committee of Four M.Sc. thesis of Biology Department and Soran Scientific
Research Center/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University and Koya University (2022-2023).
13- Member in Scientific Qualification Committee of Higher Education (Diploma, M.Sc. and Ph.D
degree) of Biology Department/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2022-2023).
14- Member in Scientific Committee of Biology Department/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University
(2023-Ongoing).
15- Member in Different Committees.

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Honors:
1- Getting the first rank in B.Sc. degrees on my colleagues (2005-2006).
2- I have received a letter of appreciation from the Faculty of Science/ Soran University (2011-2012/
2016-2017).
3- I have received a letter of appreciation from the Soran University (2015-2016/ 2015-2016/ 2016-2017/
2016-2017/ 2017-2018/ 2017-2018/ 2017-2018/ 2017-2018/ 2018-2019/ 2018-2019/ 2018-2019/ 2018-
2019/ 2018-2019/ 2018-2019/ 2019-2020/ 2020-2021/ 2021-2022/ 2022-2023).
4- I have received a letter of appreciation from Rwandz Private Technical Institute/ Rwandz (2018-2019).

Teaching experience:
1- Department of Nursing/ Soran Technical Institute, Human Physiology: stage 1, Full Semester,
(2009-2010 / 2010-2011).
2- Department of Midwifery/ Soran Technical Institute, Human Physiology: stage 1, First
Semester, (2009-2010 / 2010-2011).
3- Department of Midwifery/ Soran Technical Institute, Microbiology: stage 1, Second Semester,
(2010-2011).
4- Department of Analytical Diseases/ Soran Technical Institute, Laboratory Instruments: stage 1,
First Semester, (2010-2011).
5- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Zakho University, Practical Invertebrate: stage 2,
Full Semester, (2011-2012).
6- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Zakho University, Practical Animal Physiology:
stage 4, Full Semester, (2013-2015).
7- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Animal Physiology: stage 3,
Full Semester, (2015-Ongoing).
8- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Comparative Anatomy: stage
4, Full Semester, (2015-2018).
9- Department of Prosthetic limbs / Soran Technical Institute, Human Physiology: stage 1, Full
Semester, (2015-2016).
10- Department of Nursing (Evening)/ Soran Technical Institute, Human Physiology: stage 1, Full
Semester, (2016-2017).
11- Soran Ishik School, Biology Science: stage 12, Full Semester, (2016-2017).
12- Department of Pharmacy/ Rwandz Private Technical Institute, Human Anatomy & Physiology, (2017-
2020).
13- Department of Medical Microbiology (Evening)/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Human

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Anatomy & Physiology, (2017-2019).
14- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Physiology of Digestion &
Nutrition, PhD Course, (2017- Ongoing).
15- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Renal Physiology, M.Sc. Course,
(2017- 2018).
16- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Hematology, M.Sc. Course, (2020-
2021).
17- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Hematology: stage 3, 6
th

Semester, (2022-Ongoing).
17- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Animal Physiology: M.Sc.
Course, (2023-2024).
17- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Animal Physiology: M.Sc.
Course, (2023-2024).
17- Department of Biology/ Faculty of Science/ Soran University, Animal Physiology: Diploma
Course, (2023-2024).
Seminar and Workshops:
1- Participator in a Workshop on “The Use of PowerLab, LabChart and LabTutor as an
Efficient Practical Teaching System” University of Dohuk, , Kurdistan Regional
Government, Iraq, (October 27 th
and 28 th
/2010).

2- Participator in a Workshop on “The Principles of National Development” University of
Soran, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq, (January 5 th
- 20 th
/2011).

3- Melatonin Synthesis and Its Physiological Effects, Soran University, Faculty of Science,
Department of Biology, (March 2011).
4. Diabetes Mellitus, Soran University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, (May 2011 &
November 2018).
5- Participator in a Workshop on “The Use of ADInstruments Data Acquisition Systems in
Teaching and Research” University of Zakho, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq,
(October 26 th
and 27 th
/2011).

6- Physiological and Phytochemical Evaluations for the Effects of Some Active
Ingredients of Crataegus azarolus var. aronia, Zakho University, Faculty of Science,
Department of Biology, (April 2014).

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7- Phytochemical Screening and Anti-contraction Effect of Some Active Ingredients of
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia on Isolated Rat’s Aorta, (October 2015 in Zakho
University and December 2015 in Soran University).
8- Asthma, (December 2016 in Soran University).
9- Diabetes Mellitus, (January 2017 in Soran University).
10- A New Ursane-type Triterpenoid and Other Constituents from the Leaves of
Crataegus azarolus var. aronia, (March 2017 in Soran University).
11- Apoptosis, (April 2017 in Soran University).
12- Optimal Extraction of Flavonoids from the Moringa olifera Seeds Extract and Study
of its Antioxidant Activity, (January 2018 in Soran University).
13- Green synthesis of least agglomerated highly stable silver NPs using the optimal
aqueous extract of the Moringa olifera seeds, (January 2018 in Soran University).
14- Participator and Representer in many Workshops and Seminars...
Publications:

1- Solid silica-based sulfonic acid: A remarkably efficient heterogeneous reusable catalyst for the one-
pot synthesis of 2H-indazolo [2,1-b] phthalazine-triones, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Ali Reza Faraji, Sarbast

Ahmad Mahmud, Fereshteh Zeidali, Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 2(1), 8-12, 2012.
2- K4[Fe(CN)6] as non-toxic source of cyanide for the cyanation of aryl halides using Pd-Beta zeolite as
a heterogeneous catalyst, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Mehdi Maham and Sarbast Ahmad Mahmud, Journal of
Chemical Research, 10, 2013, Pp 620–622.
3- Physiological Effects of Melatonin on Leptin, Testosterone and Biochemical Parameters in Albino
Rats, Sarbast A. Mahmud and Almas M. R. Mahmud, IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy, Volume 3, Issue 4
(May 2013), Pp 48-53.
4- Anti-Contraction Effects of Euscaphic Acid Isolated from Crataegus azarolus var. aronia L on Rat’s
Aortic Smooth Muscle, Omar A.M Al-Habib, Sarbast A. Mahmud and Giovanni Vidari, Advances in Life
Science and Technology, Volume 33, (2015), Pp 48-60.
5- A New Ursane-type Triterpenoid and Other Constituents from the Leaves of Crataegus azarolus
var. aronia, Sarbast A. Mahmud, Omar A.M Al-Habib, Serena Bugoni, Marco Clericuzio and Giovanni
Vidari, Natural Product Communications. Volume 11, Issue 11 (2016), Pp 1637-1639.
6- Biosynthesis of CeO2 NPs using the optimal extract of Moringa olifera. Sarbast A.
Mahmud, International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Volume 10, (2016), Pp 37-39.
7- Histological Effects of Melatonin on Testes in Pinealectomized and Normal Albino Rats, Imad T.
Abdulla, Sarbast A. Mahmud and Aveen R. Khdhr, Tikrit Journal of Pure Science Volume 22, Issue 9
(2017).

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8- Green Synthesis of ZnO NPs and Investigation of its Antimicrobial Properties, Chnoor Mohammadi,
Sarbast A. Mahmud, Shorish M. Abdulla and Yousef Mirzaei, Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, Volume 5,
Issue 3, (2017), Pp 476-484.
9- The Prevalence of Presbyopia in Optometry Clinic for One Year, Morad A. Ahmad and Sarbast A. Mahmud,
Kurdistan Journal for Applied Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, (2017).
10- Optimal Extraction of Flavonoids from the Moringa olifera Seeds Extract and Study of its Antioxidant
Activity, Sarbast A Mahmud, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 9, Issue 4,
(2017), Pp 326-330.
11- Green Synthesis of Least Agglomerated Highly Stable Silver NPs Using the Optimal Aqueous Extract
of the Moringa olifera Seeds, Sarbast A. Mahmud, Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, Volume 5, Issue 4,
(2017), Pp 708-712.
12- Green Synthesis of the Ag/Bentonite Nanocomposite Using Euphorbia larica Extract: A Reusable
Catalyst for Efficient Reduction of Nitro Compounds and Organic Dyes. S. Mohammad Sajadi, Kamal
Kolo, Samir M. Hamad, Sarbast. A. Mahmud, Azeez A. Barzinjy, and Sarbast M. Hussein, Chemistry
Select, 3, Pp 12274 –12280, (2018).
13- Natural iron ore as a novel substrate for the biosynthesis of bioactive-stable ZnO@ CuO@ iron ore
NCs: a magnetically recyclable and reusable superior nanocatalyst for the degradation of organic dyes,
reduction of Cr (vi) and adsorption of crude oil aromatic compounds, including PAHs. S Mohammad Sajadi,
Kamal Kolo, Mohammad Pirouei, Sarbast A Mahmud, Jagar A Ali, Samir M Hamad. Royal Society of Chemistry,
Volume 8, No. 62, Pages, 35557-35570, (2018).
14- Biosynthesis of Cu/ZrO2 nanocomposite using 7-hydroxy-4 ́-methoxy-isoflavon extracted from
Commelina diffusa and evaluation of its catalytic activity. Samir M Hamad, Sarbast A Mahmud, S
Mohammad Sajadi, Zagros A Omar. Surfaces and Interfaces, Volume 15, Pages, 125-134, (2019).
15- Biosynthesis of reusable and recyclable CuO@ Magnetite@ Hen Bone NCs and its antioxidant and
antibacterial activities: a highly stable magnetically nanocatalyst for excellent reduction of organic dyes and
adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. S Mohammad Sajadi, Kamal Kolo, Samir M Hamad,
Sarbast A Mahmud, Mohammad Pirouei, Keyvan Amjadian, Karzan M Khalid. IET nanobiotechnology,
Volume 13, No. 2, Pages, 124-133, (2019).
16- Green synthesis of NiO NPs using the aqueous extract of Drimia maritima and investigation of its
catalytic activity for removal of aromatics from the natural water sources of Soran city. SM Sajadi, K Kolo,
SM Hamad, SA Mahmud, AT Yasin. Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, Volume 7, No. 1, Pages, 154-160,
(2019).
17- Recent progress in eco-synthesis of essential oil-based nanoparticles and their possible mechanisms.
Zagros A Omar, Rihan S Abduljabar, S Mohammad Sajadi, Sarbast A Mahmud, Rebaz Othman Yahya.
Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 187, No., Pages, 115322, (2022).
18- Curative Effects Of Ethanol Extract Of Prosopis farcta (Syrian Mesquite) Against Ethylene Glycol
Induced Urolithiasis In Male Albino Rats. Kowan M Ahmed, Sarbast A Mahmud. Science Journal of
University of Zakho, Volume 9, No. 2, Pages, 89-96, (2021).
19- Green synthesis of bioactive CuO@ Fe3O4@ Walnut shell nanocomposite Using Crataegus azarolus
Var. aronia L. extract and its anti-vasoconstrictive action on rat’s aortic smooth muscle. Sarbast A Mahmud.
Erbil Polytechnic Journal, Volume 11, No. 1, Pages, 118-125, (2021).

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20- Effects of Allium siculum in ethylene glycol induced kidney stone in male albino rats, Sarbast A.
Mahmud, Aveen R Khdhr, Abdulsamih M Taha, Payam M Abdulla, Kurdo B Chato, Kuwait Journal of
Science, Volume 48, No. 3, Pages, 1-11, (2021).
21- Therapeutic effects of Cratargus azarolus var. aronia in urolithiatic male albino rats, Aveen R Khdhr,
Sarbast A Mahmud, Science Journal of University of Zakho, Volume 11, No. 2, Pages, 261-272, (2023).

Language: (Writing, Reading, Speaking & Listening):
1- Kurdish: Native.
2- English: Fluent.
3- Arabic: Expert.
Computer Proficiency:
1- MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
2- Operating System (XP, Seven and Eight).
3- Statistical Programs SPSS and Graphpad Prism 5.
References:
1- Professor Dr. Omar A. Al-habib, Professor of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology, Zakho
University, Kurdistan, Iraq, [email protected].
2- Professor Dr. Giovanni Vidari, Professor of Organic Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry,
Pavia University, Pavia, Italy, [email protected].
3- Assistant Professor Dr. Mudhir S. Shekha, Lecturer of Animal Physiology, Department of Biology,
College of Science, Salahaddin University, Kurdistan, Iraq, [email protected].