Kurdish physician, transmitted diseases specialist ranked first nationally, 232nd internationally  

In a question about the criteria used to grant him such ranks, he explained that depends on 3 measurements: The numbers of researches, worldwide impact of the research, and times of reusing the researches.

Dr. Nawfal Rashid Husen, a specialist in transmitted diseases and the Head of Zakho Medical College
Dr. Nawfal Rashid Husen, a specialist in transmitted diseases and the Head of Zakho Medical College

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – Depending on the report by the AD Scientific Index, the physician Dr. Nawfal Rashid Husen, a specialist in transmitted diseases and the Head of Zakho Medical College, became the best researcher in, ranked the first in Iraq and 232nd in the world.

In an exclusive interview with Kurdistan 24, Dr. Nawfal stated “according to Google Scholar webpage, I ranked 232nd among 1000 researchers in transmissible disease around the world, and first in Iraq”

Dr. Husen stressed the cooperation and support he received from the university teachers and students in the College of Medicine as well as presidency crew from Zakho University, was successful to achieve this degree.

In a question about the criteria used to grant him such ranks, he explained that depends on 3 measurements: The numbers of researches, worldwide impact of the research, and times of reusing the researches.

He highlighted the local authority’s consistent support led to that great achievement. Zakho Independent Administration as well as Zakho University are the two local authorities in the area.

“I promise to always improve in science and research as well as motivation for Kurdistan's development” Dr Husen said “Badinan region in general and particularly Zakho is a place of repel, revolt, art, science and innovation. this great achievement is Zakho Medical College, Kurdistan Regional Government and beloved people’s product”  

Dr. Nawfal Rashid Husen conducted more than 229 researches, mostly at Zakho University with physicians and students’ assistance in Duhok University, as well as his researches have been used more than 7300 times around the world.