As part of celebrating scientific excellence and academic achievements, the President of Kirkuk University, Prof. Dr. Imran Jamal Hassan, honored the Dean of the College of Education for Pure Sciences, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Raji Ayed, on the occasion of being selected among the top academic researchers at the university, in appreciation of his scientific contributions and outstanding research publications in prestigious international repositories.

The honoring took place during the central ceremony organized by the scientific departments, media, and the secretariat of the university council. The event was attended by the Administrative Assistant, college deans, faculty members, and administrative staff. The ceremony witnessed the recognition of outstanding researchers and colleges that achieved the top three positions in performance evaluation across the university.

In his speech during the ceremony, the University President emphasized that Kirkuk University is committed to supporting researchers and innovators, providing an optimal scientific environment to develop research output, thereby enhancing the university's presence in international rankings and indexing systems, and raising Iraq's profile in international academic forums.

The honoring of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Raji Ayed serves as a culmination of his rich scientific journey and his distinguished research achievements, which have actively contributed to strengthening the university's academic standing both locally and internationally.