Physics

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May 31, 2026, 11:03 a.m.
Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem
Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem (PhD) Dean of College of Science
Assistant Professor - PhD, MSc
Assistant Professor in Assistant Professor of Nanomaterials

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College of Science
University of Duhok
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My academic journey has been defined by a deep passion for nanomaterials and physics, rooted in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. I began my scientific exploration with a Bachelor of Sciences in Physics from the University of Duhok, completing my degree between 1998 and 2002. This foundational period sparked my curiosity and set the trajectory for my future research career.

Continuing my academic pursuit, I obtained my Master of Sciences in Solid State Physics from the University of Duhok between 2004 and 2006. This critical stage of my education deepened my understanding of the intricate world of molecular and material structures, preparing me for more advanced research.

The pinnacle of my academic training came with my PhD in Nanomaterials and Structures from National Taiwan University, which I completed between 2010 and 2014. This transformative period not only expanded my technical expertise but also exposed me to cutting-edge international research methodologies.

Currently, I serve as the Dean of the College of Science (CSCN) and continue my work as an Assistant Professor of Nanomaterials. In this role, I blend my extensive research background with academic leadership, working to advance scientific education and research in our institution.

My journey reflects a committed path of continuous learning, research, and academic excellence, bridging the scientific communities of Kurdistan and the international academic world.

2010–2014 PhD in Nano-materials and structures, National Taiwan University.

2004-2006 M.Sc. Solid state physics, University of Duhok, Iraq\ Kurdistan region.

1998-2002 B.Sc. Physics, University of Duhok, Iraq\ Kurdistan region.

After I get my MSc degree and start my work as assistant Lecturer in the University of Duhok, I have been involved in teaching of many subjects (Theoretical and Practical) for undergraduate and graduate students such as Optics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Renewable Energy, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Nanophysics, Research Methodology, and Instrumentation. In addition, Pedagogical modules (ICT, SCL, Edupreneurship, and R&D) for the MSc and PhD holders in Duhok Pedagogy center.

  • Pedagogical Training course for Professional Teachers. HAMK/ FINLAND.
  • Building a Remote Experimentation Network for Serving Higher Education Teachers and Students in Iraq (REXNet). OSU/USA.
  • Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics, THM/GERMANY.
  • International Conference on Nanotechnology and Materials Sciences. Copenhagen/Denmark.
  • World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC). Perth/Australia.
  • IEEE, The 3rd International Symposium on Next-Generation Electronics (ISNE) in Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
  • 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC)Taipei/ Taiwan.

Research

Patent:

Chih Wie Chu and Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, “Method of preparing low-dimensional materials”, US20150114456A1, Apr. 30, 2015.

Selected Publications:

  1. Syed Ali Abbas, Mohammad Aziz Ibrahem, Lung-Hao Hu, Chia-Nan Lin, Jason Fang, Karunakara Moorthy Boopathi, Pen-Cheng Wang, Lain-Jong Li and Chih-Wei Chu, “Bifunctional separator as a polysulfide mediator for highly stable Li–S batteries”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 9661-9669.
  2. Jen-Hsien Huang, Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem and Chih-Wei Chu, “Wet-milled Anatase Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles as a Buffer Layer for Air-Stable Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells “Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 2015, 23,8, 1017–1024.
  3. Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, Wei-Chih Huang, Tian-wey Lan, Karunakara Moorthy Boopathi, Yu-Chen Hsiao, Chih-Han Chen, Widhya Budiawan, Yang-Yuan Chen, Chia- Seng Chang, Lain-Jong Li, Chih-Hung Tsai, and Chih Wei Chu, “Controlled Mechanical Cleavage of Bulk Niobium Diselenide to Nanoscaled Sheet, Rod, and Particles Nanostructures for Pt-free Dye-sensitized Solar Cells”, Journal of Material Chemistry A, DOI: 10.1039/C4TA01881H.
  4. Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, Feng-Yu Wu, Desalegn Alemu Mengistie, Lain-Jong Li, Chia-Seng Chang, and Chih Wei Chu, “Direct Conversion of Multilayer Molybdenum Trioxide to Nanorods as Multifunctional Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries” , Nanoscale, DOI: 10.1039/C4NR00692E.
  5. Desalegn A. Mengistie, Mohammed A. Ibrahem, Pen-Cheng Wang, and Chih-Wei Chu “Highly Conductive PEDOT:PSS Treated with Formic Acid for ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2014, 6 (4), 2292–2299.
  6. Mahmoud E. Farahat, Hung-Yu Wei, Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, Karunakara Moorthy Boopathi, Kung-Hwa Wei and Chih-Wei Chu, “A dual-functional additive improves the performance of molecular bulk heterojunction photovoltaic cells “, RSC Adv., 2014,4, 9401-9411.
  7. Jen-Hsien Huang, Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem and Chih-Wei Chu, “Interfacial engineering affects the photocatalytic activity of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-modified TiO2 “, RSC Adv., 2013,3, 26438-26442.
  8. Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, Tian-wey Lan, Jing Kai Huang, Yang-Yuan Chen, Kung-Hwa Wei, Lain-Jong Li and Chih Wei Chu, “High quantity and quality few-layers transition metal disulfide nanosheets from wet-milling exfoliation”, RSC Adv., 2013,3,13193-13202.
  9. Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, Hung-Yu Wei, Meng-Hung Tsai, Kuo-Chuan Ho, Jing- Jong Shyue, Chih Wie Chu, “Solution-processed zinc oxide nanoparticles as interlayer materials for inverted organic solar cells”, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Volume 108, January 2013, Pages 156-163.
  10. MHK, Raghad Yousif Mohammed, Mohammed Aziz Ibrahem, “The Influence of CBD Parameters on the Energy Gap of ZnS Narcissus-Like Nanostructured Thin Films”, Coatings 11 (9), 1131

Domestic Journals:

1- Nano-network Conducting Polymer as Superior Electrode in Supercapacitor, Journal of

Duhok University, Vo.20, No.1, pp 34-40, 2017.

2- The electrical Properties of Al-PMMA and PC Thin Film-Si[100] Structure, Journal of

Duhok University.

3- 2- Influence of temperature on the I-V Characteristics of Al- PM Thin Film-Si [100] Structure, Journal of Duhok University.

4- 3- C-V Characteristics of MPS Structure, Journal of Duhok university.

The main interests are lies in the preparation and characterization of nanostructured martials for energy related application such as solar cells, lithium ion battery, lithium sulfur batteries, and supercapacitors.

Mohammed H. Khalel, “Synthesis of Metal Chalcogenide-Sulfur Nanostructures Thin Film by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique” PhD, Graduated

Sayran Alnaqshabandi, “Nanoposros Silicon for Better Photon Traping” PhD, ongoing.

Ari Mouawe, “Prepearation of Liquid 2D Materials” MSc, ongoing.

Rebar A. Saleh, “Nanogenerator as a sustainable power source” MSc, ongoing.