Chemistry

Academic Staff

Oct. 25, 2026, 12:26 p.m.
Kovan Ibrahim Ali
Kovan Ibrahim Ali (Master)
Assistant Lecturer - MSc
Assistant Lecturer in Polymer chemistry

Chemistry
College of Science
University of Duhok
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  • 2012-2014 MSc in polymer chemistry, Art of science Eastern Mediterranean University North Cyprus.
  • 2001- 2005 BSc in Chemistry Science, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Mosul, Iraq.

  • Teaching undergraduate chemistry courses at the Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Duhok.
  • Lecturer for Polymer and petroleum Chemistry (Fourth Year).

Participated in the WP3 Local Training for Trainers program held from 4–6 May 2026, organized within the RISE Project, focusing on capacity building, innovative teaching approaches, and trainer development.

Research

  1. Efficient removal of lead (II) ions and methylene blue from aqueous solution using chitosan/Fe-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite beads. Journal of Environmental Management (2014).
  2. PH responsive graft copolymers of chitosan international journal of biological macromolecules (2016).

  • Nanomaterials and nanocomposites synthesis and characterization.
  • Polymer-based nanocomposites and functional biomaterials.
  • Chitosan and biopolymer engineering.
  • Photocatalysis and environmental remediation.
  • Water and wastewater treatment technologies.
  • Adsorption and removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants.
  • Metal oxide nanoparticles for environmental and biomedical applications.
  • Antibacterial and biocompatible nanomaterials.
  • Smart and stimuli-responsive polymer systems.
  • Sustainable materials for environmental protection.

Undergraduate students