Academic Staff

May 31, 2026, 10:41 a.m.
Farhad Ali Hashim (PhD)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor in Soil chemistry

Soil and Water Sciences
College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
University of Duhok

-PhD. in Soil Chemistry (2024), UoD, Kurdistan Region-Iraq.

- MSc in Land Reclamation (2011), UoD, Kurdistan Region-Iraq.

-BSc in Soil and Water Science (2005), UoD, Kurdistan Region-Iraq.

Teaching Experience in Soil chemistry, Aquatic chemistry, Land reclamation, Soil and water analysis.

Undergraduate level

Course: Soil Chemistry and Land Reclamation
Course: Principle of Soil Science and Soil and Water Analysis

Postgraduate level

Course Diploma: Land Reclamation
Course Master: Land Reclamation

  • Environmental day symposium in the level of Duhok Governorate at 24/06/2024.
  • World Soil day, I participated every year
  • I was a skilled trainer in agricultural extension, specializing in compost production and application. During ACTED’s Training of Trainers (TOT) in Duhok, I equipped personnel with the knowledge and skills to train farmers, effectively communicate compost benefits, and facilitate sustainable agricultural practices. With expertise in capacity-building.
  • I received the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) scholarship for advanced training in water quality assessment and monitoring in the Netherlands. The program covered both theoretical and practical aspects, focusing on advanced water quality analysis methods. As part of the practical training, he participated in a field trip to Germany, gaining hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and data collection.

Research

  1. Transformation of Phosphorus in Gypsiferous Soils as Affected by Different Fertilizers,
    Land Use, and Incubation Periods (2023): This study investigates how various fertilizers,
    land uses, and incubation periods influence phosphorus dynamics in gypsiferous soils,
    providing insights into nutrient management for sustainable agriculture.
  2. Effect of Mineral and Manure Fertilizers on Phosphorus Leaching Under Different Land
    Uses in Calcareous Soils (2023): This research examines the impact of both mineral and
    organic fertilizers on phosphorus leaching in calcareous soils under various land uses,
    aiming to develop strategies to minimize nutrient loss and environmental contamination.
  3. The Effects of Crude Oil Spill on Some Soil Properties of Different Sites in Duhok
    Governorate-Kurdistan Region of Iraq (2019): This paper explores the impact of crude oil
    spills on soil properties across different locations in the Duhok Governorate, contributing
    to the understanding of soil contamination and remediation strategies.
  4. Hassan, K. A. K., Hashim, F. A., & Ahmed, S. M. R. (2019). Effect of leaching with magnetized water on three saline soils. Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 11(2).
  5. Comparison Between Walkley-Black and Loss-on-Ignition Methods for Organic Carbon
    Estimation in Soil from Different Locations (2017): This research compares two methods
    for estimating soil organic carbon, providing insights into their accuracy and applicability
    across various soil types.
  6. Adsorption Behavior of Copper in Some Calcareous Soils from Duhok Governorate. (2016): This paper focuses on the study of copper ions' interaction with the soil particles in calcareous soils from the Duhok region.
  7. Hassan, K. A. K., Hashim, F. A., & Ahmed, S. M. R. (2016). Influence of Magnetic Treated Saline Water on Salts Leaching from Salt Affected Soil.
  8. Sulaiman, A. H., Hashim, F. A., & Ameen, H. A. (2014). Effect of Special Clouds Rain in Kashe Industrial Area on Some Chemical Characteristics of Soil (Duhok–Iraq). Journal of MAGNT Research Report, 2(7), 1444-8939.

My research interests include developing sustainable techniques for reconstructing soils affected by industrial activities, such as soil pollution, to prevent degradation and enhance soil productivity for diverse land uses. This involves integrating innovative soil chemistry approaches with environmental restoration practices to contribute to the development of resilient ecosystems capable of withstanding environmental changes, thereby promoting sustainable land use and management.

He has one master student (in progress)