The laboratory offers a wide range of tests for pathogens, organisms and indicator organisms using biochemical and molecular biological methods for the reliable qualitative and quantitative detection of microorganisms in environmental samples, e.g. water samples.
Testing Services:
Water Microbiology (Total Coliforms by Membrane Filtration Technique)
Chemical Analysis of Water:
It measures how much dissolved oxygen (DO) is consumed by microorganisms to decompose organic matter under aerobic conditions.
It measures how much DO is consumed by the chemical oxidation of organic matter under controlled conditions.
Contact:
Dr Ali Talib Arif
Mobile: +964 770 1515991
Email: [email protected]
This Lab is a specialized facility dedicated to studying viruses at the molecular level, focusing on their structure, function, replication, and interaction within the host cells. It is equipped with required tools including PCR machines, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets to handle viral genetic material and proteins safely. Researchers in this lab work on understanding viral pathogenesis, developing diagnostic methods, and designing antiviral therapies or vaccines. The lab often follows strict biosafety protocols (BSL-2) with negative pressure system it prevents contamination and ensures safe handling of infectious agents. Its work contributes to combating viral diseases, improving public health, and advancing biotechnology.
Key facilities include:
1. Applied Biosystems 7300 Real-Time PCR System
The system in a sophisticated instrument used for quantitative PCR (qPCR) to amplify and simultaneously quantify targeted DNA or RNA sequences. It utilizes fluorescent dye-based detection to monitor the amplification process in real-time, providing accurate and reproducible results. This system is widely used in research, clinical diagnostics, and forensic analysis for applications such as gene expression studies, pathogen detection, and genotyping.
2. Heraeus Laboratory Incubator
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Maintains stable temperature conditions and supports uniform growth environments for studying cell behavior and therapeutic responses.
3. HERAsafe Biosafety Cabinet
A HERAsafe Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) is a type of enclosed, ventilated laboratory workspace designed to provide a safe environment for handling potentially hazardous biological materials. It offers protection to the user, the sample, and the environment by filtering both incoming and exhaust air through HEPA filters and the UV-lamp ensures contamination-free experiments. HERAsafe BSCs are commonly used in microbiological and biomedical research, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical settings to prevent contamination and ensure safety when working with infectious agents or sensitive biological samples.
4. ALS Deep Freezer (-80 °C)
It is commonly used to preserve biological samples such as DNA, RNA, proteins, cell cultures, and tissues. The extremely low temperature slows down enzymatic and chemical activities, preserving the integrity of these samples for extended periods.
It is also essential for storing sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and reagents, as well as for cryopreservation of reproductive cells (egg and sperm). This equipment is crucial in scientific research, medical applications, and industrial processes where maintaining extremely low temperatures ensures the stability and longevity of critical materials.
5. Eppendorf 5804 Centrifuge
Supports a wide range of applications, including cell harvesting and nucleic acid purification. Provides reliable, high-speed centrifugation, essential for sample preparation in molecular research.
6. GFL Water bath
The GFL Water Bath is used to provide a controlled and stable temperature environment for heating or incubating samples. It is commonly used for applications such as thawing reagents, maintaining cell cultures, or conducting chemical reactions at precise temperatures. The water bath ensures uniform heat distribution and is equipped with features like digital temperature control and safety mechanisms for reliable and safe operation.
Contact:
Dr. Shakhawan Abdulrahman Mustafa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +964-770-1586077
The department boasts a Level 3 laboratory, equipped with high standard instruments and advanced technologies to ensure precision, safety, and reliability in cancer research.
Key facilities include:
GFL Shaking Incubators: Ideal for generating uniform culture conditions, supporting diverse cancer cell studies.
CO₂ Incubators and Gel Documentation Systems: Facilitating cellular and genetic analysis crucial for cancer diagnostics and therapy development.
Advanced Biosafety Infrastructure: Ensuring a secure environment for handling infectious agents and conducting high level experiments.
Contact:
Dr. Ahmed Barqee
Phone: +9647704288042
Email: [email protected]
The Automation and Robotics Lab. concerned with the researches aim to improve algorithm for robotics controller and computer control systems, also researches on Bio-signals (EMG, ECG, EOG, EEG) analysis and modeling was implemented.
The data analysis and modeling of the Bio-signals Used to create modern control techniques combined with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and advanced sensory circuits.
This laboratory consists of the following equipment:
Robot Controller Based on Bio-signals
Mini Automatic Industrial
Wheel chair controller
Robot-car controller
Contact:
Dr. Naufel Bahjat
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +9647702478217
The Environment and Agriculture Laboratory is multidisciplinary and focused on integrating the fundamental principles in soil, water, air, cropping, and watershed systems that lead to improved environmental quality, sustainability, and enhanced agricultural system efficiency
This laboratory is equipped with the following equipment:
Flame photometer:
Flame photometer designed for the routine determination of sodium (Na) and potassium (K) additional filter are available for the determination of Lithium (Li), Calcium (Ca) and Barium, this equipment is direct reading use in clinical, industrial and educational application.
Atomic absorption 200:
Atomic absorption is a spectroanalytical procedure for the quantitative determination of chemical elements using the absorption of optical radiation (light) by free atoms in the gaseous state.
Application of atomic absorption:
HPLC high performance liquid chromatography:
This equipment used to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture. It relies on pumps to pass a pressurized liquid solvent containing the sample mixture through a column filled with a solid adsorbent material. Each component in the sample interacts slightly differently with the adsorbent material, causing different flow rates for the different components and leading to the separation of the components as they flow out the column.
This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as Industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment that means used for analyzing hydrocarbon compound
UV- Spectroscopy
UV- Spectroscopy is an analytical technique that measures the amount of discrete wavelengths of UV or visible light that are absorbed by or transmitted through a sample in comparison to a reference or blank sample.it is the best analytical tool for quantitative and qualitative analysis of samples for various research fields.
Contact:
Tara Salih Ali
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +9647711578081
The Quality control laboratory is equipped with advanced instrumentation to support researches and practical application in diverse fields such as biological, environmental science, water quality testing, material analysis and nuclear energy. The lab focuses on reliable chemical analysis, enabling both quantitative and qualitative measurements of various compounds and elements.
Key instruments include:
Atomic absorption spectroscopy
(ICPOES2100 DV)
ICS 1500 DIONEX for an ion in drink water
Chalak Ahmed Karim
Email: [email protected]
Tel.+964 7701430433
A fluorescence microscope is an optical microscope that uses fluorescence instead of, or in addition to, scattering, reflection, and attenuation or absorption to study the properties of organic or inorganic substances to identify cells and cellular components. They're most beneficial in biology and material science applications. A few specific settings in which fluorescence microscopes are used include:
Contact:
Dr. Karwan Muhamad Rauf
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +9647711578080
An organic petrology preparation lab is equipped to prepare rock samples for microscopic and analytical studies. The process involves:
1) Thin Section Preparation: Rocks are cut into thin slices using a cutting saw machine. The slices are polished using a pre-polisher machine and further refined with a polishing machine to achieve the required transparency for microscopic analysis.
2) Polish Block Preparation: Rock samples are mounted onto blocks and their surfaces are polished using polishing machines to create a smooth, reflective surface for detailed petrographic examination.
3) Powder Sample Preparation: Rocks are crushed into fine powder using a crusher machine. These powdered samples are used for various geochemical and mineralogical analyses. The lab ensures precision and efficiency in sample preparation for studying the organic composition and properties of rocks.
This laboratory consists of the following equipment:
Cutting Saw Machine
Grinding Machine
Polishing machine
Crusher Machine
Castable vacuum system
Ultrasonic for sample cleaning
Contact:
Hemn Osman M Salih
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 009647701498509
An Organic Laboratory is a specialized facility where the principles and practices of organic chemistry are applied to analyze and study carbon-based compounds. These compounds include hydrocarbons and their derivatives, such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, acids, esters, and more.
our organic laboratory plays a crucial role in advancing science and technology, particularly in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, materials science, and environmental studies.
Analytical Instruments:
Agilent Technology Gass chromatography/ mass spectroscopy
Contact:
Zana kamal al din Mohammed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07718959995
The Petroleum Preparation Lab specializes in the analysis of source rocks to asses their potential for Petroleum generation. Using advanced equipments like the Rock -Eval Apparatus 6 , we evaluate thermal maturity of organic-rich rocks, helping determine their ability to produce hydrocarbons.
Rock -Eval Apparatus 6
Additionally, we can conduct water quality assessments by determining total hardness through titration. Our laboratory prioritizes precision through the use of specialized machinery, such as Rotary Evaporators for sample concentration and purification.
Rotary Evaporator
By integrating advanced analytical techniques with state of the art instrumentation, our lab provides reliable data essential for geological studies.
Kazhal Muhammad
Tel.+9647736991021
The rock and mineral exhibition features a collection of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils, preserved for both educational and occasionally aesthetic purposes. It displays a wide range of natural specimens, from common stones to rare and unique mineral formations. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the physical properties of minerals, various rock types, and preserved plants and animals, with samples collected from the Kurdistan region and around the world. The primary goal of this exhibition within educational institutions in Kurdistan is to offer hands-on, interactive learning experiences, making geology and earth science more engaging and accessible.
Contact:
Shilan muhamad hassan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07736991019
Microscope Laboratory A laboratory belonging to the Department of Microbiology contains several microscopes through which all tissues and cells of all living things (human, animal, plant, microorganism) can be seen. Every year, public school students visit the laboratory to learn more about what they are learning in school, and here they can apply their lessons to anything that can be seen under a microscope. The laboratory has a Euromex iScope series microscope that can be used to see the structures of organisms in great detail.
Instrument Name and Picture:
Euromex iScope series microscope
Euromex Bio Blue Microscope
Euromex Bio Blue Microscope Euromex iScope series microscope
Contact:
Dr Ali Talib Arif
Mobile: +964 770 515991
Email: [email protected]