Distinguished Awards Ceremony

Tishk International University hosted a distinguished ceremony to celebrate and award the top researchers and best-performing academic departments for the 2024–2025 academic year.

The event was graced by:

  • Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu Orabi, President of Tishk International University

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Academic Vice President

  • Dr. Fatih Cura, Administrative and Financial Vice President

  • Deans of the faculties, Heads of departments, and unit directors

During the ceremony, the awardees were recognized for their exceptional contributions to research and academic excellence. University leaders expressed their appreciation for the remarkable achievements accomplished throughout the year and reaffirmed their commitment to fostering innovation and scholarly distinction.

Presidential Address

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi emphasized the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation, and academic leadership. He noted that the accomplishments celebrated during the ceremony reflect the dedication of faculty members and the supportive environment cultivated across all departments.

Outstanding Researchers Recognized

The ceremony featured recognition of Outstanding Researchers whose scholarly output, publications, and research initiatives significantly enhanced the university’s academic standing. Placards of Excellence were presented to the following top researchers:

# Researcher Faculty
1 Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussaini Bala Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics
2 Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Mahmoud Dogara Faculty of Education
3 Prof. Dr. Ayad Mohammed Fadhil Al-Quraishi Faculty of Engineering
4 Asst. Prof. Dr. Subasini Uthirapathy Faculty of Pharmacy
5 Asst. Prof. Dr. Sewgil Saaduldeen Anwer Faculty of Nursing
6 Asst. Prof. Dr. Jaafaru Sani Mohammed Faculty of Applied Science

Best-Performing Academic Departments

The event also highlighted the achievements of the Best-Performing Academic Departments, recognized for their exemplary academic performance, research engagement, and adherence to Quality Management System standards during the 2024–2025 academic year:

# Department Faculty
1 Computer Education Department Faculty of Education
2 Faculty of Dentistry –
3 Faculty of Nursing –
4 Biology Education Department Faculty of Education
5 Civil Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering
6 Mechatronic Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering

Closing Remarks

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the President of Tishk International University congratulated all awardees and wished them continued success in their academic and research endeavors.

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