Scientific Achievement: Three Physics Department Faculty Members Publish High-Impact Research in International Journals

​Three faculty members from the Physics Department at the College of Science have achieved a significant academic milestone by publishing three research papers in prestigious international journals indexed by Elsevier, boasting high Impact Factors and CiteScores.

​1. Asst. Prof. Hiwa Abdullah Maroof

​Published a high-level scientific study in "International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer" (Impact Factor: 6.4, CiteScore: 10.1, Q1).

• ​Title: "Performance enhancement of bi-fluid photovoltaic-thermal systems with tubular finned tubes and phase change materials"
• ​Focus: Enhancing the efficiency of solar energy systems using innovative thermal materials.

​2. Mr. Yousif Hussein Aziz & Mr. Rebaz Obeid Karim

​This research team published two distinct studies in reputable journals:

• ​First Study: Published in the "Journal of Molecular Structure" (Impact Factor: 4.7, CiteScore: 8, Q2).
  • ​Title: "Synthesis, structural exploration, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational study of two novel organosulfur compounds derived from mercaptoacetic acid"
• ​Second Study: Published in "Computational and Theoretical Chemistry" (Impact Factor: 2.8, CiteScore: 4.7, Q2).
  • ​Title: "Rational design of phenylboronic acid derivatives corrosion inhibitors: DFT reactivity and Monte Carlo adsorption insights rank 5-bromo-2-methoxyphenylboronic acid as optimal for Fe(110)"

​Significance: These publications reflect the high caliber of academic research within the College of Science and contribute significantly to the global scientific community and university rankings.