DR.UMRAN H.K. KARZI
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EDUCATOR & ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
Scientist Leader Wastewater Ecology & Environmental Impact Mentor Patient Educator
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
20+ years of experience in ecology, environmental advising and teaching at university level
Post-Graduate fellowship / research in Waste Water Management
Doctoral degree in Environment Studies (Biology / Ecology / Water Pollution)
Master’s degree in Biology (specialization in Ecology) and bachelor’s degree in Biology
Proven experience leading and managing project teams on consulting projects
Extensive experience supervising, guiding, training and mentoring less experienced staff
Wastewater technical background
Passionate about innovation in wastewater treatment and water stewardship
Technical skills related to teaching ;
Teaching Ecology and pollution subject ( theoretical & practical) 1992-2018
Lecturer of many subcects in biology and environmental sciences to many scientific colleges and university. 1992- 2018
Lecturer in many scientific and ecological Subjects/M.Sc. Student - Biology Dept. Science Education Coll. Salahaddin Univ 1992- 2018
M.Sc. student supervisor in Biology Dept. in Ecological, Phyco-Limnological and Water pollution subjects. 2005- 2018
Training course in Environment. Great Britain-Bangor -Wales University 2008.
Leader of teamwork in preparing more than 100 reports about Environmental Impact Assessment of the projects inside Kurdistan Iraq. 2007-2018
Member of teaching committee of Biology Dept. Education College. University of Salahaddin- Erbil.Iraq. 1992- 2018
Head of Biology Dept. Education College. University of Salahaddin- Erbil 1995-1997
Dean (assistant) for administration affairs in Education College University of Salahaddin- Erbil.Iraq 2005-2006
.Member of scientific committee of Biology Dept. 2013-2015
Head of biology dept. Education College. University of Salahaddin- Erbil 2013-2015
.Member of hmany educational & scientif committee of biology dept. 2012- 2018
Chair of the Higher Education committee of Biology dept. 2014- 2018.
Chair of the Scientific committee of Biology Dept. 2014- 2018.
Membership of Iraqi Biology Society.Iraq. 1991- 2018
Membership of Teachers Society.Iraqi Kurdistan Region. 1991- 2018
University teachers Society of Kurdistan – Iraq. 2009- 2018
Water Resources Conference in Erbil,Iraq. 2002
Strong team collaboration and mentoring skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Effective presentation skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with people at all levels
Possess valid international driver’s license
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Team Leader – Environmental Impact Assessment Projects2007 – 2018
Rabuno Company for Environment Impact Assessment
Led a multidisciplinary team of 7- 10 professionals including Doctors, Engineer to complete environmental impact assessment
Prepared more than 100 environmental impact assessment reports
Advised the government of impact / implications of various industrial activities related to construction, oil & gas exploration, digging of wells, handling radioactive materials
Provided public awareness for
Head – Biology Department 2013– 2015
University of Salahaddin-Erbil
Managed large department of 70+ Master’s student, Ph.D researchers and faculty
Created professional development opportunities for junior faculty member to advance careers
Chaired the Higher Education Committee and Advanced Scientific Committee
Maintained a positive track record from previous tenure1995 – 1997 as Department head
Assistant Dean – Administrative Affairs 2005 – 2006
College of Education, University of Salahaddin-Erbil
Led 200+ direct reports including full time non-academic staff and casual workers
Managed a budget of approximately $10 million Iraqi Dinar
Saved approximately $50, 000 USD through effective contract negotitations and procurement (tenders) process
Other skills and accomplishments
Supervisor –Graduate Studies Researchers 2005 – 2018
University of Salahaddin-Erbil
Mentored MSc students *
University Lecturer –Ecology, Environmental Studies, Phycology & Botany1992 – 2018 University of Salahaddin-Erbil.
researches ;-more than 15 researches….
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Post-Doctoral Research in Waste Water Management 2008
Wales University, United Kingdom
Ph.D. in Biology of Ecology – Ecology and Water Pollution 2004
University of Salahaddin-Erbil
Master of Science in Biology: Ecology Specialization 1991
University of Salahaddin-Erbil
Bachelor of Science in Biology 1984
University of Baghdad