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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarah Ahmed Hasan Ali
Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Professional Profile
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarah Ahmed Hasan Ali is an Iraqi academic, researcher, and international scientific reviewer specializing in Molecular Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Infection Control, and Public Health Microbiology.
With over a decade of experience in higher education, scientific research, postgraduate supervision, and academic leadership, she has made significant contributions to antimicrobial resistance research, molecular diagnostics, and evidence-based healthcare.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Microbiology / Antibiotic Resistance
- MSc in Microbiology / Pathogenic Bacteria
- BSc in Biology
Academic Leadership
- Head of Department
- Chair of Scientific Committees
- Chair of Examination Committees
- Bologna Process Coordinator
- Postgraduate Laboratory Supervisor
Research Excellence
- Registered 19 Iraqi genetic sequences in the NCBI international database.
- Published pioneering research on antimicrobial resistance.
- Conducted innovative studies on carbapenem resistance and molecular epidemiology.
- Published research and reviews on AMR, infection prevention, bioethics, One Health, and AI in healthcare.
International Scientific Activities
Reviewer for international journals including: PLOS Pathogens, PLOS ONE, PLOS Computational Biology, Frontiers in Microbiology, Antibiotics, American Journal of Infection Control, Microbial Pathogenesis, Heliyon, Diagnostics, Applied Microbiology, and Infection and Drug Resistance.
Scientific Memberships
- American Society for Microbiology ـ ASM
- Federation of European Microbiological Societies ـ FEMS
Awards and Recognition
- First Place Winner – Young Researcher Award in Iraq
- Scientific Excellence Shield from the Ministry of Higher Education
- Distinguished Researcher Award from the University of Kirkuk
- International Creativity Medal
- Certified Trainer TOT in Academic Leadership ـ IRC
