University of Duhok (UoD)

Academic Staff

M.Sc. in Animal Production (Molecular Genetics), University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2023.
B.Sc. in Animal Production, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 2012.

Teaching experiences:

Delivered practical instruction in Molecular Genetics, guiding students from foundational lab skills to advanced techniques.
Taught laboratory safety and precise micropipette handling, ensuring competence in essential lab practices.
Supervised genomic DNA extraction from blood and tissue, including quantification and quality assessment.
Instructed students in PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis, emphasizing experimental design and data interpretation.
Integrated bioinformatics training, covering sequence alignment, SNP detection, and phylogenetic tree construction.
Provided a comprehensive learning experience bridging wet-lab techniques and computational analysis.

Workshops:

TR National Workshop & EI International Workshop – Classroom HUM020, Department of Peace and Human Rights Studies, College of Humanities, University of Duhok (UOD), 15–16 September 2028. Participated in sessions on peace and human rights studies, engaging in discussions and knowledge exchange with experts and peers.

Certifications:

First Aid Certificate – United Kingdom, 2016. Completed certified training in emergency response, basic life support, and safety procedures.

Professional Experience:

SWE-DO / International Labour Organization (ILO) – 2021. Collaborated on projects focused on labor rights, capacity building, and community development, contributing to program implementation, research, and stakeholder engagement.
Meat Laboratory, [Institution Name] – 2013. Worked on meat quality analysis and laboratory testing, supporting research activities and ensuring compliance with lab protocols.

Training & Capacity Building:

Trainer – Gender Sensitive Business Management Programme – 2022. Delivered training sessions, mentored participants, and promoted inclusive and gender-sensitive business practices.

Bebane, P. S., Yousif, P., & Mustafa, S. I. (2025). Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identifies biological pathways and biomarker genes associated with chickens' adaptation to both low and high altitudes. Science Journal of University of Zakho, *13*(1), 98-101. DOI:https://doi.org/10.25271/sjuoz.2025.13.1.1448
Yousif, P., Abdi, A., & Mustafa, S. (2025). K-mer-based genome size estimation in Alectoris chukar and Francolinus francolinus: Insights from whole-genome sequencing. Russian Journal of Genetics. (Accepted, In Press).
Yousif, P., & Taha, H. (2023). High throughput sequencing data reveals the complete mitogenome, abundance, maternal phylogeny, and mitogenomic diversity of Alectoris chukar of Iraq. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, *35*(9), 791-804. DOI: 10.9755/ejfa.2023.3143

Bebane, P. S., Yousif, P., & Mustafa, S. I. (2025). Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identifies biological pathways and biomarker genes associated with chickens' adaptation to both low and high altitudes. Science Journal of University of Zakho, *13*(1), 98-101. DOI:https://doi.org/10.25271/sjuoz.2025.13.1.1448
Yousif, P., Abdi, A., & Mustafa, S. (2025). K-mer-based genome size estimation in Alectoris chukar and Francolinus francolinus: Insights from whole-genome sequencing. Russian Journal of Genetics. (Accepted, In Press).
Yousif, P., & Taha, H. (2023). High throughput sequencing data reveals the complete mitogenome, abundance, maternal phylogeny, and mitogenomic diversity of Alectoris chukar of Iraq. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, *35*(9), 791-804. DOI: 10.9755/ejfa.2023.3143

Teaching experiences:

Delivered practical instruction in Molecular Genetics, guiding students from foundational lab skills to advanced techniques.
Taught laboratory safety and precise micropipette handling, ensuring competence in essential lab practices.
Supervised genomic DNA extraction from blood and tissue, including quantification and quality assessment.
Instructed students in PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis, emphasizing experimental design and data interpretation.
Integrated bioinformatics training, covering sequence alignment, SNP detection, and phylogenetic tree construction.
Provided a comprehensive learning experience bridging wet-lab techniques and computational analysis.

Workshops:

TR National Workshop & EI International Workshop – Classroom HUM020, Department of Peace and Human Rights Studies, College of Humanities, University of Duhok (UOD), 15–16 September 2028. Participated in sessions on peace and human rights studies, engaging in discussions and knowledge exchange with experts and peers.

Certifications:

First Aid Certificate – United Kingdom, 2016. Completed certified training in emergency response, basic life support, and safety procedures.

Professional Experience:

SWE-DO / International Labour Organization (ILO) – 2021. Collaborated on projects focused on labor rights, capacity building, and community development, contributing to program implementation, research, and stakeholder engagement.
Meat Laboratory, [Institution Name] – 2013. Worked on meat quality analysis and laboratory testing, supporting research activities and ensuring compliance with lab protocols.

Training & Capacity Building:

Trainer – Gender Sensitive Business Management Programme – 2022. Delivered training sessions, mentored participants, and promoted inclusive and gender-sensitive business practices.