Dr. Mahmoud A. Mohsin

Dr. Mahmoud Mohsin is a highly experienced Associate Professor of Chemistry. Join the American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) in January 2022, bringing over 30 years of teaching and research experience in both chemistry and materials science. His career is distinguished by significant contributions to academic institutions in the United Kingdom and the Middle East.

Dr. Mohsin completed his undergraduate studies, earning a BSc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Mosul, Iraq. He then pursued his postgraduate education in the UK, obtaining both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Chemistry from the prestigious University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).

Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Mohsin held positions at multiple universities in the UK, including the University of Stirling, the University of Bradford, and the University of Leeds, gaining crucial experience in academic instruction and research.

In September 2000, Dr. Mohsin transitioned to the United Arab Emirates, joining the Department of Chemistry at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). During his 11-year tenure at UAEU, he was a dedicated educator, teaching various chemistry courses to a diverse student body across the Science, Engineering, Humanities, Health, and Graduate programs. Demonstrating a strong commitment to institutional safety, he also served as the Safety Officer for many years, providing vital safety training and workshops to both students and staff.

He then moved to the University of Sharjah, where he spent another 11 years. At the University of Sharjah, Dr. Mohsin took on a significant leadership role, serving as the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry for two years.

Dr. Mohsin returned to Iraq to join the American University of Iraq in Baghdad. His extensive teaching portfolio includes numerous courses in Chemistry, Materials Science for Medical, Health Science, and Engineering students, as well as specialized graduate-level courses for M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates. He has also actively mentored the next generation of scientists, supervising numerous M.Sc. students through the completion of their theses.

His current research is particularly dedicated to addressing global environmental challenges, with a focus on the recycling of plastics to mitigate plastic waste and protect the environment.