With the help of God Almighty, the College of Science / Department of Geology and Petroleum is scheduled to hold the discussion of the PhD dissertation submitted by the student Alaa Mahmoud Saeed Hassan Al-Wazzan, entitled:

“Biostratigraphy and Depositional Environment of the Late Jurassic–Early Cretaceous Period of the Gajkera Formation, Northeastern Iraq.”

The dissertation aims to study and analyze the biostratigraphy and determine the associated characteristics and depositional environment of the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous interval of the Gajkera Formation in northeastern Iraq. This research contributes to enhancing regional geological knowledge and provides accurate stratigraphic and environmental indicators that support the exploration of natural resources and petroleum prospects in the region.

The defense will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, corresponding to 3 June 2026, at the Hall of Prof. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hamdani, Department of Geology and Petroleum.

The examining committee consists of the following members:

• Prof. Dr. Fares Najres Hassan Ali – Chairperson (College of Science, University of Tikrit)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Maha Abdulhamid Mustafa – Member (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sultan Shihab – Member (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Falah Abdul Mohammed Al-Azzawi – Member (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Falih Hassan Abbas Hamza – Member (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Prof. Dr. Nasreen Mallah Aziz – Member and Supervisor (College of Science, University of Mosul)
• Prof. Dr. Mutamarris Ali Ismail Abdullah – Member and Supervisor (College of Science, University of Mosul)

We wish the student continued success and excellence in her academic journey.