Academic Staff

May 14, 2026, 12:04 a.m.
Nazaleen Sardar Noaman (Master)
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Assistant Lecturer in Physical Geography

Geography
College of Basic Education
University of Duhok

  • MA in Physical Geography, College of Humanities, University of Duhok, 2014.
  • BA in Geography, College of Arts, University of Baghdad, 2004.

My teaching experience forms an important part of my academic work, as I teach a range of core and advanced courses in the Geography Department. I have taught agricultural and rural geography to third- and fourth-year students, focusing on developing their understanding of spatial and environmental relationships in rural and agricultural settings.

I have also taught physical and human geography to first-year students, aiming to provide them with a solid scientific foundation that enables them to pursue their specialized studies effectively. My teaching emphasizes integrating theory with practical applications and encouraging students to develop their geographical analysis and critical thinking skills.

My teaching duties continue to this day, allowing me to contribute to raising the level of education and developing students' capabilities within the department.

Research

My research focuses on studying the agricultural problems currently facing farmers, particularly in Duhok Governorate, with the aim of finding practical, scientific solutions. This interest stems from the increasing challenges facing the agricultural sector, such as low rainfall, soil aridity and declining fertility, as well as the spread of crop diseases and their direct impact on agricultural production.

Through my research, I strive to analyze the environmental and climatic factors affecting production, study land-use patterns, and assess natural resources. This helps in proposing practical strategies to improve agricultural productivity. I also focus on understanding the farmer's relationship with the agricultural environment and identifying the difficulties they face, in order to provide recommendations that contribute to developing farming methods, rationalizing water use, and enhancing resilience to climate change.

These efforts contribute to supporting sustainable agricultural development in the region by linking field data with scientific analysis and finding solutions that help farmers overcome current challenges and achieve more stable and efficient agricultural production.

Since 2015, I have supervised the graduation research of fourth-year agricultural geography students, focusing on guiding them in selecting research topics that address issues of land use, agricultural resources, and the rural environment. My supervision involves monitoring the research process, developing students' scientific methodology skills, and enhancing their abilities in geographical analysis and data interpretation.

My extensive experience in this field has contributed to the development of rigorous research that offers practical solutions to agricultural problems, while simultaneously enhancing students' research skills and preparing them for their subsequent professional and academic careers.