SAFIN HUSSEIN

Accomplished academic researcher and educator with 10+ years of experience in molecular biology, genetics, and medical research. Published author of 50+ peer-reviewed articles with over 1000 citations, demonstrating expertise in antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and environmental health. Proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, and laboratory management. Seeking to leverage extensive research background and teaching experience to contribute to innovative academic programs and cutting-edge research initiatives.

- Author of 50+ peer-reviewed publications with 1000+ citations

- H-index: 16

- Complete publication list available at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OCmW944AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Selected High-Impact Publications:

• 1. Ahmed, SK, Hussein, S. et al. (2024). Antimicrobial resistance: Impacts, challenges, and future prospects. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health 2, 100081. [534 citations]
• 2. Ahmed, SK, Abdulqadir, SO, Hussein, S, Omar, RM, et al. (2022). The impact of monkeypox outbreak on mental health and counteracting strategies: a call to action. International Journal of Surgery 106, 106943. [45 citations]
• 3. Ahmed, SK, Abdulqadir, SO, Omar, RM, Abdullah, AJ, Rahman, HA, Hussein, S, et al. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude and Worry in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during the Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak in 2022: An Online Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines 11(3), 610. [39 citations]
• 4. Hussein, S, Ahmed, SK, Qurbani, K, Fareeq, A, Essa, RA (2024). Infectious diseases threat amidst the war in Gaza. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health 2, 100067. [33 citations]
• 5. Amiri, O, Abdalrahman, A, Jangi, G, Ahmed, HA, Hussein, S, Joshaghani, M, et al. (2022). Convert mechanical energy to chemical energy to effectively remove organic pollutants by using PTO catalyst. Separation and Purification Technology 283, 120235. [32 citations]
• 6. Ahmed, SK, Abdulqadirb, SO, Omar, RM, Hussein, S, M-Amin, HI, et al. (2022). Study of knowledge, attitude and anxiety in Kurdistan-region of Iraqi population during the monkeypox outbreak in 2022: An online cross-sectional study. [32 citations]
• 7. Ahmed, SK, Chandran, D, Hussein, S, Sv, P, Chakraborty, S, Islam, MR, et al. (2023). Environmental health risks after the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake and salient mitigating strategies: a critical appraisal. Environmental Health Insights 17, 11786302231200865. [29 citations]
• 8. Qurbani, K, Khdir, K, Sidiq, A, Hamzah, H, Hussein, S, Hamad, Z, Abdulla, R, et al. (2022). Aeromonas sobria as a potential candidate for bioremediation of heavy metal from contaminated environments. Scientific Reports 12(1), 21235. [27 citations]
• 9. Hussein, S, Qurbani, K, Ahmed, SK, Tawfeeq, W, Hassan, M (2024). Bioremediation of heavy metals in contaminated environments using Comamonas species: A narrative review. Bioresource Technology Reports 25, 101711. [25 citations]
• 10. Ali, AS, Nazar, ME, Mustafa, RM, Hussein, S, Qurbani, K, Ahmed, SK (2023). Impact of heavy metals on breast cancer. World Academy of Sciences Journal 6(1), 4. [24 citations]

• Courses Taught:
• Molecular Biology (undergraduate level)
• Genetics (undergraduate level)
• Cell Biology (undergraduate level)
• Histology (undergraduate level)
• Bioinformatics (postgraduate level)
• Student Supervision:
• Undergraduate thesis supervision and research projects
• Postgraduate student supervision and mentoring

Biology Department, College of Science, University of Raparin, Ranya, Sulaimaniya, Iraq