{"id":23577,"date":"2020-12-06T09:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T06:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/en.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?page_id=23577"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:01:50","slug":"former-rectors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/en.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?page_id=23577","title":{"rendered":"Former Rectors"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTNFJTIwdmFyJTIwdHJhbnNfcGFnZSUzRCUyMjI3OTYyJTIyJTNCJTIwJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBB[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Since the establishment of the University of Baghdad<\/a> and throughout its history, the University has been led by a distinguished group of prominent academic and scientific figures. Their diverse specializations, scholarly backgrounds, and administrative experience have converged in service of the University and in strengthening its standing as one of Iraq\u2019s most prestigious higher education institutions.<\/p>\n

During their respective terms of office, the University\u2019s rectors contributed to consolidating its academic foundations, advancing its educational and research programs, developing its infrastructure and scientific facilities, and expanding its partnerships with universities and academic institutions in Iraq and abroad. Their efforts also played an important role in supporting faculty members, researchers, and students; enhancing the University\u2019s presence in academic forums; and keeping pace with rapid developments in higher education and scientific research.<\/p>\n

This page presents the former rectors of the University of Baghdad in recognition of their efforts and contributions, which have left a lasting imprint on the University\u2019s development and helped build its scientific and institutional legacy across generations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1785482347987{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #DEDCDC !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #102E5E !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″]

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Dr. Matti Akrawi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Term of Office: October 1957 \u2013 August 1958
\nAcademic Specialization: Philosophy, Education, and Comparative Education
\nAcademic Qualification: PhD from Columbia University, New York, United States<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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  • The first Rector of the University of Baghdad following its formal establishment under the University Law of 1956.<\/li>\n
  • Served as an expert and Director of the Higher Education Division at UNESCO in Paris.<\/li>\n
  • Established the initial organizational and administrative foundations of the University\u2019s constituent colleges and worked to unify their curricula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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    Dr. Abdul Jabbar Abdullah<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Term of Office: March 1959 \u2013 March 1963
    \nAcademic Specialization: Physics and Dynamic Meteorology
    \nAcademic Qualification: PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; studied under meteorologist Carl-Gustaf Rossby<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    • An internationally renowned physicist whose pioneering research contributed to the study of cyclone dynamics and climate.<\/li>\n
    • Contributed to drafting the progressive University of Baghdad Law of 1958, establishing the University Council, and expanding student admissions.<\/li>\n
    • Established the Higher Institute for Research and Studies and promoted academic scholarships to Western universities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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      Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Douri<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Term of Office: March 1963 \u2013 November 1965 | September 1966 \u2013 August 1968
      \nAcademic Specialization: Islamic History and Economic History
      \nAcademic Qualification: PhD from the University of London, United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      • A leading Arab historian and a prominent scholar of the economic and social history of Islamic civilization.<\/li>\n
      • Served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences before holding the University presidency for two separate terms.<\/li>\n
      • Helped establish a modern scholarly methodology for historical studies and attracted distinguished Arab academics to teach at the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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        Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Khalaf<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        Term of Office: September 1968 \u2013 August 1970
        \nAcademic Specialization: Physical Geography and Climatology
        \nAcademic Qualification: PhD from Clark University, United States<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        • A pioneer of geography in Iraq and author of foundational references on the physical and regional geography of Iraq.<\/li>\n
        • Previously served as Minister of Education and contributed to the development of education and the expansion of campus infrastructure.<\/li>\n
        • Supported scholarly publishing and peer-reviewed academic journals within the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%81-385×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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          Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Badri<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          Term of Office: August 1970 \u2013 March 1971
          \nAcademic Specialization: Medicine and General Surgery
          \nAcademic Qualification: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          • A distinguished professor of surgery and a pioneer of medical education at the University of Baghdad\u2019s College of Medicine.<\/li>\n
          • Served as Iraq\u2019s Minister of Health and contributed to the advancement of medical education and healthcare.<\/li>\n
          • During his brief tenure, he focused on supporting the University\u2019s medical colleges and teaching hospitals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%8A-389×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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            Dr. Saad Abdul Baqi Al-Rawi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            Term of Office: June 1971 \u2013 January 1974
            \nAcademic Specialization: International Law and International Relations
            \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Law from France<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            • A prominent professor of law and former Dean of the College of Law and Politics.<\/li>\n
            • His tenure witnessed the implementation of higher education restructuring and the expansion of postgraduate and master\u2019s programs.<\/li>\n
            • Contributed to strengthening academic relations with Arab and international university associations and institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A-401×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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              Dr. Taha Ibrahim Al-Abdullah<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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              Term of Office: March 1974 \u2013 October 1977
              \nAcademic Specialization: Islamic History and Civilization
              \nAcademic Qualification: PhD from the United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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              • His tenure marked the practical beginning of major construction expansion at the Al-Jadriya Campus, designed by Walter Gropius.<\/li>\n
              • Supported faculty stability and increased allocations for scientific research.<\/li>\n
              • Later served as Minister of Irrigation and Agricultural Irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B7%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-393×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                Dr. Sultan Abdul Qadir Al-Shawi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                Term of Office: October 1977 \u2013 March 1978
                \nAcademic Specialization: Criminal Law and Legislation
                \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Law from Europe<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                • A well-known legal scholar and academic in the fields of legislation and legal sciences.<\/li>\n
                • Served as Rector of Al-Mustansiriyah University and the University of Baghdad and authored recognized legal publications.<\/li>\n
                • Focused on academic discipline and the development of legal and administrative curricula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A-403×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                  Dr. Taha Tayeh Dhiab Al-Nuaimi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                  Term of Office: December 1981 \u2013 June 1990
                  \nAcademic Specialization: Electrical Engineering
                  \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Electrical Engineering from the United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                  • Held the longest term as Rector of the University of Baghdad\u2014approximately nine years\u2014and led the University through the challenges of the 1980s.<\/li>\n
                  • Oversaw the opening and relocation of most colleges and modern facilities to the engineering and scientific complex at the Al-Jadriya Campus.<\/li>\n
                  • Later served as Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and as President of the University of Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B7%D9%87-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A-404×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                    Dr. Adel Shaker Al-Taie (Acting)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                    Term of Office: July 1990 \u2013 February 1991
                    \nAcademic Specialization: Engineering Sciences
                    \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Engineering<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                    • Managed the University during a critical and highly sensitive period marked by major political and regional developments after 1990.<\/li>\n
                    • Worked to maintain academic operations and safeguard the University\u2019s property and laboratories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%84-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-375×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                      Dr. Khider Jassim Al-Douri (Acting)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                      Term of Office: March 1991 \u2013 October 1993
                      \nAcademic Specialization: Islamic History and Civilization
                      \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in History<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                      • Led the University at the beginning of the economic sanctions period and oversaw the rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure.<\/li>\n
                      • Supported the development of local alternatives for laboratory supplies, publications, and academic papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%AE%D8%B6%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-600×807.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                        Dr. Abdulelah Yousif Al-Khashab<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                        Term of Office: November 1993 \u2013 June 1999
                        \nAcademic Specialization: Civil and Consulting Engineering
                        \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Civil Engineering<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                        Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                        • Oversaw major expansion in postgraduate programs\u2014including higher diplomas, master\u2019s degrees, and doctorates\u2014to strengthen academic self-sufficiency.<\/li>\n
                        • Established specialized research centers and utilized the University\u2019s engineering expertise to provide consulting services.<\/li>\n
                        • Later served as President of the University of Mosul.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8-600×808.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                          Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Rawi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                          Term of Office: June 1999 \u2013 March 2003
                          \nAcademic Specialization: Medicine, Urological Surgery, and Infertility
                          \nAcademic Qualification: Fellowship of the Royal Medical Colleges<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                          Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                          • A prominent surgeon who served for many years as President of the Iraqi Medical Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Supported medical staff, hospitals, and specialized medical education within the University.<\/li>\n
                          • Led the University until the events of 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A-378×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                            Dr. Sami Abdul Mahdi Al-Muzaffar<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                            Term of Office: May 2003 \u2013 September 2003
                            \nAcademic Specialization: Biochemistry
                            \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Biochemistry from the United States<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                            Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                            • A distinguished chemist who served as President of the University of Basrah and later led the University of Baghdad after the events of April 2003.<\/li>\n
                            • Directed the reconstruction and rehabilitation of colleges and the resumption of examinations and academic activities.<\/li>\n
                            • Later became the first Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the transitional government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B8%D9%81%D8%B1-600×804.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                              Dr. Musa Jawad Aziz Al-Musawi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                              Term of Office: September 2003 \u2013 November 2012
                              \nAcademic Specialization: Dentistry, Dental Surgery, and Orthodontics
                              \nAcademic Qualification: PhD and Higher Fellowship in Dentistry<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                              Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                              • Led the University for more than nine years under extremely difficult security conditions while preserving its academic independence and standing.<\/li>\n
                              • His tenure witnessed the introduction of quality assurance systems, academic accreditation, and electronic modernization.<\/li>\n
                              • The University of Baghdad entered major international rankings and joined the International Association of Universities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%89-%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%8A-600×813.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                                Dr. Alaa Abdul Hussein Al-Kashwan<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                Term of Office: November 2012 \u2013 May 2019
                                \nAcademic Specialization: Industrial and Applied Chemistry
                                \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Chemistry from the United Kingdom<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                                • During his tenure, the University entered the Times Higher Education World University Rankings officially for the first time.<\/li>\n
                                • Launched projects in e-governance and e-learning and supported the development of the University\u2019s scientific journals toward Scopus indexing.<\/li>\n
                                • Expanded the University\u2019s international relations and signed memoranda of understanding with prestigious universities worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%84-600×809.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                                  Dr. Qusay Abdul Wahab Al-Suhail<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                  Term of Office: May 2019 \u2013 December 2019
                                  \nAcademic Specialization: Hydrology and Water Resources (Hydrogeology)
                                  \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Water Resources Sciences from the University of Baghdad<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                  Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                                  • Assumed direct oversight of the University presidency while serving as Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.<\/li>\n
                                  • Focused on developing water and research policies and reviewing postgraduate curricula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%84-385×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                                    Dr. Emad Hussein Mirza<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                    Term of Office: December 2019 \u2013 August 2020
                                    \nAcademic Specialization: Organic Chemistry
                                    \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Chemical Sciences<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                    Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                                    • Led the University during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n
                                    • Successfully accelerated the transition to blended and distance-learning platforms to preserve the academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B2%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-377×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                                      Dr. Munir Hameed Al-Saadi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                      Term of Office: August 2020 \u2013 January 2024
                                      \nAcademic Specialization: Agricultural Sciences, Plant Protection, and Tissue Culture
                                      \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Agricultural Sciences<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                      Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                                      • His tenure witnessed a substantial increase in the number of research papers published in Scopus-indexed sources.<\/li>\n
                                      • Launched advanced automation projects and supported the development of the Al-Jadriya Campus, its infrastructure, and environmental rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
                                      • Strengthened the University\u2019s autonomy and attracted international students through the Study in Iraq initiative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%8A-382×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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                                        Prof. Dr. Bahaa Ibraheem Ansaf<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                        Term of Office: January 2024 \u2013 December 2025
                                        \nAcademic Specialization: Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Equipment
                                        \nAcademic Qualification: PhD in Mechanical Engineering<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                        Key Milestones and Achievements:<\/h4>\n
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                                        • Focused on comprehensive smart digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education.<\/li>\n
                                        • Implemented recommendations of the Council of Ministers and presidential directives concerning the documentation of the University\u2019s architectural and academic heritage.<\/li>\n
                                        • Modernized specialized laboratories and promoted academic twinning with reputable universities worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” css=”” custom_src=”https:\/\/uobaghdad.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%8A-382×500.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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