Koya University Representatives Join Global Experts at International Fusion Energy School in Jordan

Representing the Department of Physics at Koya University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Jafar Ismail Majeed (Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health) and Dr. Hemen Mohammed Salih (Head of the Grant Department at the Directorate of Research and Development) recently attended the 'Al-Nour Winter School on Fusion Energy.' This international engagement is a key step in enhancing the university’s global academic standing and fostering expertise in fusion energy research.

This prestigious event was held from January 5 to 9, 2026, at the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) research center in Jordan. 

The school showcased the latest breakthroughs in nuclear physics and engineering developments aimed at generating electrical power through fusion energy.

During their visit, the Koya University representatives took a strategic step by officially registering the university’s name at the SESAME research center.

This initiative will facilitate future research opportunities for Koya University scholars and faculty in material science and related fields. 

This participation aligns with Koya University's comprehensive strategic plan, specifically the pillars of "Research and Innovation," "Resource Development," and "Internationalization and Global Visibility." The university remains committed to providing international platforms for its academic staff to enhance their research capabilities and ensure high-value scientific contributions.

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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.

There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).

Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.

KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).

Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.

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