Presidents of the University Since Its Establishment

Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi is one of the distinguished academic and administrative figures at the University of Mosul. Since 2024, he has served as the President of the University, following a long career of dedication in teaching, administration, and scientific research.

Administrative Positions

Throughout his academic journey, Professor Al-Ibrahimi has held several key leadership positions, including:

• Assistant to the President of the University of Mosul for Administrative Affairs (since July 28, 2021), by decree of the Council of Ministers No. (1934/42/5/2) dated July 4, 2021.

• Acting Dean, College of Administration and Economics (Nov. 6, 2019 – Jan. 20, 2020).

• Acting Dean, College of Tourism Sciences (Oct. 14, 2018 – Feb. 5, 2020).

• Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs, Students, and Postgraduate Studies, College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul (Sept. 24, 2012 – Apr. 29, 2020).

• Associate Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs, College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul (Nov. 1, 2006 – July 19, 2009).

• Acting Dean, College of Administration and Economics (Sept. 24, 2012 – Apr. 29, 2020).

• Certified Accounting Expert at the Supreme Judicial Council / Integrity Court in Nineveh.

Additional Skills

In addition to his academic and administrative expertise, Professor Al-Ibrahimi possesses advanced skills in designing administrative and financial systems using computer applications. Among his notable contributions are:

• A Unified Budgeting Program for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (developed using Microsoft Excel).

• A Payroll Program for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (developed using Microsoft Excel).

Professor Dr. Qusay Kamal Al-Din Al-Ahmadi is a distinguished academic figure at the University of Mosul, known for combining scholarly expertise with administrative leadership. During his tenure as President of the University (2019–2024), he played a pivotal role in advancing its academic and research infrastructure.

Academic and Administrative Positions

• Head of the Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering – University of Mosul.

• Dean of the College of Environmental Sciences – University of Mosul.

• Dean of the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering – University of Mosul.

• President of the University of Mosul (2019–2024).

Professional Memberships

Professor Al-Ahmadi has been an active member of several professional and scientific organizations at both the national and international levels, including:

• Iraqi Engineers Syndicate.

• Federation of Arab Engineers.

• Jordanian Environmental Society.

• Society of Wetland Scientists – United States of America.

Through his dedicated leadership and active participation in academic and professional forums, Professor Dr. Qusay Kamal Al-Din Al-Ahmadi left a lasting mark on the progress and reputation of the University of Mosul.

Professor Dr. Ubay Saeed Al-Diwaji is recognized as one of the distinguished academic figures of the University of Mosul. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Marketing at the College of Administration and Economics and earned his Ph.D. in Marketing Philosophy from Université de Clermont-Ferrand in France in 1984.

Throughout his academic and administrative career, Professor Al-Diwaji held several key leadership positions within the University, including:

• Dean of the College of Agriculture (2001–2003).

• Dean of the College of Administration and Economics (2003–2004).

• President of the University of Mosul (2004–2019).

Professor Dr. Al-Diwaji made significant contributions to the development of the University’s academic and administrative infrastructure. His leadership played an important role in strengthening the University’s academic standing both locally and internationally.

Professor Dr. Saadallah Tawfiq Suleiman is a distinguished scholar of chemistry at the University of Mosul. He served as President of the University during the period 2003–2004, contributing both academically and administratively through a career rich with scholarly achievements.

Academic and Administrative Positions

• Professor of Physical and Electrochemistry – College of Science, University of Mosul.

• Head of the Department of Physical and Industrial Chemistry – College of Science, University of Mosul.

• Chair of the Department of Chemistry – College of Science, University of Mosul.

Scientific Contributions

Professor Suleiman supervised nearly fifty master’s theses and doctoral dissertations, helping prepare generations of specialized researchers in the field of chemistry.

He is widely recognized for his active role in advancing research in physical and electrochemistry, as well as his efforts to strengthen and expand the foundations of scientific study within the College of Science at the University of Mosul.

Professor Dr. Zuheir Al-Sharouk is regarded as one of the distinguished academic figures of the University of Mosul, leaving a notable impact in the fields of education, scientific research, and university administration. He served as President of the University from 2002 to 2003, during which he contributed to strengthening the academic progress of the institution.

Academic and Administrative Positions

In addition to his presidency, Professor Al-Sharouk held several important positions at the University of Mosul, including:

• Dean of the College of Education.

• Dean of the College of Science.

• Vice President of the University of Mosul.

Scientific Contributions

Specialized in Biological Sciences, Professor Al-Sharouk is recognized as a leading figure in this field within the University of Mosul. He supervised generations of researchers and students, leaving a lasting academic legacy through his contributions to the advancement of life sciences research and education.

Professor Dr. Riyadh Hamed Al-Dabbagh earned his B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Mosul in 1968, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma and M.Sc. in Hydrogeology from the University of London in 1972. He later completed his Ph.D. in Hydrogeology at the same university in 1975.

Over the course of his career, he held numerous academic and administrative positions, including: Head of the Department of Geology (1976), Dean of the College of Science, Assistant to the President of the University of Mosul (1977), President of Al-Mustansiriya University (1982), President of the University of Mosul (2001–2002), and President of the University of Diyala. Notably, he was among the founders of three Iraqi universities: the University of Babylon, the University of Kufa, and the University of Diyala.

At the national and international levels, Professor Al-Dabbagh played an influential role. He chaired the Iraqi Scientific Research Authority, the Iraqi Committee for Geodesy and Geophysics, and represented Iraq in several international scientific organizations, including the International Association of Hydrological Sciences and the UNESCO International Hydrological Program. He also served as a regional expert for UNESCO, a member of the executive committee of the Association of Arab Universities, and was elected as a full member of the Iraqi Academy of Sciences in 1996.

Born in 1947, Professor Dr. Qubais Al-Fahadi is recognized as one of the most influential academic leaders of the University of Mosul. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, in 1972, along with several advanced qualifications in statistics, programming, and systems analysis.

Over the course of his career, he held a number of prominent academic and administrative positions, including: Dean of the College of Administration and Economics, Assistant to the University President for Scientific Affairs, President of the University of Mosul (1992–2001), and later President of the University of Tikrit (2001–2003).

Professor Al-Fahadi left a lasting mark on the development of higher education institutions in Iraq. He established the first Computer Center at the University of Mosul, founded several new departments, colleges, and postgraduate programs, and authored influential books in statistics and information systems. He supervised dozens of postgraduate theses and dissertations, shaping generations of researchers and academics.

His scholarly and innovative achievements earned him more than 120 awards and certificates of recognition. Notably, he received the Presidential Medal of Honor in 2002 for his pioneering work in designing the Talking Akkadian Dictionary using computer technology. In 2000, he was selected by the University of Cambridge, UK, as one of the world’s most distinguished scientists.

Professor Dr. Abdul-Ilah Al-Khashab (1940 – …) is an Iraqi academic and author, born in the city of Mosul. He is regarded as one of the most prominent scientific figures in the history of higher education in Iraq. Over the course of his career, he held several key leadership positions, including President of the University of Basrah (1975–1985), President of the University of Mosul (1984–1992), and President of the University of Baghdad (1992–2001).

Professor Al-Khashab has published more than twenty scientific papers in peer-reviewed Arab and international journals, and supervised numerous master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. He also contributed to the publication of the Mosul Civilizational Encyclopedia, a landmark reference work documenting the history and heritage of the cit

Professor Dr. Mohammed Majid Al-Saeed (d. 2012) was a distinguished Iraqi academic, born in Tikrit. He held several prominent positions in higher education, including Dean of the College of Education at the University of Basrah, President of the University of Mosul (1978–1984), Assistant Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, and President of Al-Iraqia University (formerly the Islamic University) in Baghdad.

Specialized in Andalusian literature, Professor Al-Saeed made significant scholarly contributions. Among his most notable works are his renowned book “Poetry in the Era of the Almoravids and Almohads” and his critical edition of “The Diwan of Ibn Al-Labbana Al-Dani”, which he compiled, verified, and published in Amman, Jordan.

Professor Dr. Issam Abdul Ali (1935 – …) is an Iraqi academic, poet, and writer. Born in Baghdad, with family roots in the city of Al-Khalis, he served as President of the University of Mosul from 1977 to 1978, where he contributed to strengthening the University’s academic and cultural life.

In addition to his administrative and academic roles, Professor Abdul Ali is well known for his literary contributions. Among his most notable works is the book “Mihyar Al-Daylami: His Life and Poetry”, alongside a body of poetic and intellectual writings that secured him a respected place in Iraq’s cultural circles.

Professor Dr. Mohammed Sadiq Al-Mashat (1930 – 2015) was a distinguished Iraqi academic, born in Baghdad, with expertise in law and sociology. He served as President of the University of Mosul from November 24, 1970, to January 30, 1977, before being appointed Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (1977–1978).

In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Professor Al-Mashat held several governmental and diplomatic positions. He served as Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs and later represented Iraq as Ambassador in Paris, Vienna, London, and Washington, D.C.

He passed away in Vancouver, Canada, on September 19, 2015, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in academia, administration, and diplomacy.

Professor Dr. Nizar Nazif Al-Shawi was one of Iraq’s distinguished academic and administrative figures. He served as President of the University of Mosul from November 23, 1969, to August 23, 1970, before being appointed President of the University of Basrah (1970–1975). In the 1980s, he held several senior positions, including President of the Iraqi Scientific Research Council (1980) and Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils (1983).

Specialized in Bacteriology, Dr. Al-Shawi worked at the College of Medicine – University of Baghdad, where he also served as Assistant Dean in the 1960s. A graduate of a U.S. university, he was well known for his integrity, simplicity, and kindness.

He belonged to the notable Iraqi Al-Shawi Al-Obaidi family; his father, Lt. Gen. Nazif Al-Shawi, served as Iraq’s Minister of Defense in 1941. Professor Dr. Nizar Nazif Al-Shawi passed away in Amman, Jordan, and was laid to rest in Sahab Cemetery.

Professor Dr. Mahmoud Amin Al-Jalili (1921 – 2011) was a prominent Iraqi physician, born in Mosul. He became the first President of the University of Mosul, serving from its founding on March 30, 1967, until October 23, 1969. He was also the first Iraqi physician to obtain membership of the Royal College of Physicians in London, making him one of the pioneers of the medical profession in Iraq.

Beyond his academic and professional career, Dr. Al-Jalili was deeply engaged in heritage and scholarship. He owned a valuable library of historical manuscripts and contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage, including his critical edition of the manuscript “Durar al-‘Uqud al-Farida fi Tarajim al-A‘yan al-Mufida” by the historian Taqi al-Din al-Maqrizi.