Professor Dr Kamaran Younis M. Amin

President of Salahaddin University-Erbil

Biography

Professor Dr Kamaran Younis M. Amin holds a BSc in Chemistry, an MSc in Biochemistry, and a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry. He has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly within the College of Medicine and the College of Health Sciences.

Dr M. Amin has a distinguished record in higher education leadership and university administration. He has previously held several senior positions at Hawler Medical University, including Acting President, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Vice President for Student Affairs. He also served as General Registrar of the University and Registrar of the College of Medicine.

In addition to his administrative roles, Dr M. Amin has actively contributed to institutional development by chairing or serving on various academic and strategic committees. These include examination boards, postgraduate studies committees, university planning and development bodies, and scientific committees.

A committed researcher, Dr M. Amin has published numerous scientific papers in the field of clinical biochemistry and has supervised several postgraduate students at the MSc and PhD levels. His primary research interests lie in the advancement of clinical biochemistry, with a focus on improving healthcare outcomes through scientific innovation.

Personal Details

Dr. Kamaran Younis Mohammadamin
Professor of Clinical Biochemistry Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
Tel.: +9647504661475
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Degrees

Oct 2004
PhD Clinical Biochemistry
College of Medicine, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq
University order 3/2/11374 on 09.10.2004
Nov 1998
MSc Medical Biochemistry
College of Medicine, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq
University order 3/2/7343 on 29.11.1998
Jul 1991
BSc Chemistry
Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq

Academic Posts Held

2009-Current
Assistant Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq 2004-2009
Lecturer of Clinical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
1998-2004
Assistant Lecturer of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq
1991-1998
Instructor of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq

Administrative Posts Held

2020-2021
Acting President, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
2015-2022
Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
2008 -2015
Vice President for Students’ Affairs, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
2005-2008
General Registrar, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
1999-2005
Registrar, College of Medicine, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Iraq

Held different positions on an acting basis including; University President, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dean of the College of Health Sciences (2 years), Dean of the College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and the Medical Research Center, Head of the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of the College of Health Sciences (2 years).

Membership of Committees

• Examination committees (6 years)
• Medical committees (6 years)
• Student interview and orientation (6 years)
• High committee for education and planning at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (2005- current)
• Examination guidelines and student discipline review committee – 2010
• Tender opening committee
• Many investigation committees at colleges and university levels
• High committee for graduation ceremony for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 
• High committee for 1st and 2nd scientific conferences of Hawler Medical University
• University development central committee
• New Zanco Village committee
• Head of financial allocation committee
• Deputy head of postgraduate admission committee 

Training

One year analysis laboratory course / Erbil
2002   Medical Education Development course / Mosul
2006   Scientific methods of human resources management / Egypt
2008   Medical Education Development course / Erbil

Teaching

• Teaching in Teaching Methods Course from 2009 – Current
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students in the college of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health sciences, education and agriculture.

Supervision of postgraduate studies

• Supervision of 3 MSc theses and 1 PhD thesis
• Member of discussion committees of 20 MSc theses and 8 PhD theses
• Review of 30 scientific research from the Hawler Medical University, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Koya University and Erbil Polytechnic University

Language proficiency

Fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, English and Turkish

Thanks and appreciations

• 15 letters of thanks and appreciation from the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
• 15 letters of thanks and appreciation from the University President
• 6 letters of thanks and appreciation from the Dean

Other skills

• Very good administrative and management skills
• Very good communication and negotiation skills
• Very good research skills
• Very good knowledge of the higher education laws and regulations

Publications

• K Muhammad, SK Mohammed, KY Mohammadamin, V Kuri. Measuring fluoride in human saliva and water. Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences 2019; 23(2):233-237.
• KY Muhammadamin, MA Alshawni, OO Darweesh. Blood pressure changes following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in Kirkuk province. Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences 2012; 16 (3):256-261.
• KY Muhammadamin, OO Darweesh, MA Alshawni. Evaluation of testosterone hormone and zinc Levels among infertile males in Kirkuk province/Iraq. Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences 2011; 15 (2):34-39.
• Kamaran Mohamadamin. Factors associated with the knowledge and attitude of Iraqi students about distance learning education. 23rd ICDE World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education. 2009.
• KY Muhammadamin. Measurement of salivary and serum urea in normal individuals: A comparative study. Zanco Journal of Medicla Sciences 2007; 11(1).
• KY Muhammadamin. Serum lipid and lipoprotein profiles in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Middle East Journal of Internal Medicine 2002; 1(2).
• KY Muhammadamin. Kinetic studies of serum alkaline phosphatase in patients with chronic diarrhea in Erbil city. Middle East Journal of Internal Medicine 2003.