Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih, University of Technology, Iraq
Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
Assistant Lecturer (Jun. 2008 — Oct. 2011)Physics and Materials Science, The University of Technology, Baghdad-IraqLab Demonstrator for Polymers, Composites, Materials Properties, and MetallurgyDirector of “The Philosophy of Science and the Logic of Scientific Research” CourseLecturer (Oct. 2011 — Jan. 2013)Continued responsibilities in the same university and departmentSpecialized in Polymers and Composite MaterialsPhD Student (Feb. 2013 — Jan. 2018)The University of Sheffield, Department of Materials Science and Eng.Research: Preparation, Characterization, and Properties of Polymer Graphene NanocompositesDemonstrator at The Diamond, The University of SheffieldAdviser of English language courses for undergraduates and postgraduates
📚 Educational History
BSc. Physics (Sep. 1997 — Jun. 2002)Department of Physics, The University of Baghdad, IraqMSc. Materials Science (Oct. 2003 — Aug. 2006)Department of Applied Sciences, The University of Technology, Baghdad, IraqPhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2018)The University of Sheffield, UK
👨💼 Professional Positions and Memberships
Member of Iraqi Lecturers Association (Jun. 2011 – Present)Officer of Scientific Affairs and Cultural Relations Unit in Applied Science Department (Nov. 2018 – Jun 2022)Staff member in ASRU in the Department of Applied Science (Sep. 2018 – Present)Member of the Scientific Committee for research unitMember of Examination Committee in Applied Science DepartmentAssociate Fellowship Higher Education Academy AFHEA, UK (Jul. 2016 – Present)Determinant of Teaching Validity Committee in Applied Science DepartmentLinguistic Supervisor for postgraduate studentsReviewer at the Journal of Applied Polymer Science / WileyMember of the scientific committee checking the sobriety of published articles by postgraduate students
📅 Services to Students and Home Organizations
Outreach activities for students regarding the importance of academic booksCo-author for the polymer composites’ lab experimental sheetAssessor for final year projects submitted by undergraduatesAdministrator of the cultural season organized by ASRU
🏆 Acknowledgments and Achievements
Top one Assistant Lecturer in the department of Applied Science (Nov. 2011)Acknowledgment letter from The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq (MOHESR)Improved academic rank of the home institution
🌐 Outreaching Activities
Assessor for final year projects submitted by undergraduatesAdministrator of the cultural season organized by ASRU, involving seminars, presentations, and lectures by academic staff from different Iraqi universities. 🎓💼
📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):
Citations by: All – 63, Since 2018 – 57
h-index: All – 4, Since 2018 – 4
i10 index: All – 2, Since 2018 –2
📖 Publications Top Note :
The effect of dispersion condition on the structure and properties of polystyrene/graphene oxide nanocomposites paper publication in
A study of some mechanical behaviour on a thermoplastic material paper publication in
Structure and properties of polystyrene/graphene oxide nanocomposites paper publication in
Effect of grain size on the structure and properties of coir epoxy composites paper publication in
Diffusivity of water in unplasticised PVC paper publication in
Natural fibers and their applications: A review paper publication in
Nanomechanical behavior of polystyrene/graphene oxide nanocomposites paper publication in