Dr. Fawzi Adil Issa is a British citizen with a PhD in Molecular Bacteriology from the University of Reading. He has 14 years of experience working in British academic institutions and companies. He is currently a theoretical and practical microbiology lecturer at the University of Zakho in Iraqi Kurdistan. He is preparing three research manuscripts for publication with his PhD supervisor.

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Dr. Fawzi Adil Issa
Date of Birth: 25/12/1974
PhD. Molecular Bacteriology
MSc. Medical Microbiology
Nationality: British Citizen
National Insurance Number: SE277736A
Mobile: 009647500728338
Email: fawzi_issa@yahoo.co.uk
As finishing the PhD, I am planning to work in the Middle East. I have spent such a 14 years in different British
academic institutions what provided me with a cutting edge bacteriology background knowledge and a solid
base of the lab techniques. I am honest and punctual with good communication and flexibility in the
employment. I have ability to work independently and use my own ideas for facing scientific barriers (as I was
in the PhD course) or as a member of a team (as I was working in some British related-companies). I have
presented many oral presentations through my MSc and PhD courses and participated in many microbiology
conferences and workshops. Getting a chance to work in your institute will be a good practical challenge and a
good opportunity to transfer my knowledge from the United Kingdom to the Middle East. Finally, in
collaboration with Prof. Simon C. Andrews (PhD supervisor), I am preparing three research manuscripts for
publication.
Qualifications:
 PhD Molecular Bacteriology: University of Reading/ United Kingdom, 2016.
School of Biological Sciences, AMS Microbiology Wing, Reading, RG6 6AJ
 MSc. Medical Bacteriology: University of the West of England/ Bristol/ United kingdom, 2007.
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay Campus, BS16 1QY
 European Computer Driving License (ECDL): Plymouth College for Further Education, United
Kingdom, 2004.
City college Plymouth, Kings Road Centre, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 5QG.
Work History
1. From 01.10.1996 to 23.06.2002.
College of Medicine/University of Dohuk/ Kurdistan region/ Iraq.
Title: Microbiology Lab Technician (with BSc. degree).
 Performing laboratory tests
 Carrying out laboratory tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analysis.
 Preparing specimens and samples.
 Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipments, like centrifuges, titrators,
pipetting machines and pH meters.
 Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
 Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues.
 Using computer and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
 Keeping up-to-date technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve
reliability.
 Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the students' activities.
 Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

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2. From 02.04.2007 to 04.04.2008 (With MSc. degree).
JC Analytical Ltd.
Title: Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
Florence Road Business Park, Kelly Bray, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8EX, England.
Tel: 0044 (0) 1752 389 611 Fax: 01579 389 622.
http://www.jcanalytical.com
Duties: According to the British and European Pharmacopoeia Criteria, all the following analysis were carried
out in the microbiology lab:
 Routine Microbiological Screening,
 Microbiological Tests Validations,
 Antibiotic Analysis, and
 Preservative Challenge Testing, Environmental Testing.
3. From 13.06.2008 to 03.03.2009 (With MSc. degree).
Becton Dickinson UK Limited,
Title: Microbiology Quality Control
Belliver Industrial Estate, Plymouth, PL6 7BP, UK.
Tel: 0044 (0) 1752 701 281 (www.bd.com).
(was working through Pertemps employment agency/Plymouth).
4. From 01.10.2010 to 27.09.2011 (With MSc. degree).
Department of Biology/ College of Science/ University of Zakho.
Kurdistan region/Iraq.
Title: Theoretical and practical microbiology lecturer.
Duties:
 Giving lectures in Microbiology according to the cutting edge information.
 Managing the theory examinations, questions and marking.
 Supervising students' reports.
 Currying out the microbiological experiments for students.
4. From 03.06.2016 to present time (With PhD).
Department of Biology/ College of Science/ University of Zakho.
Kurdistan region/Iraq.
Title: Theoretical and practical microbiology lecturer.
Duties:
In addition to above duties (as a theoretical and practical lecturer), I am working as a researcher in the
University Central Research Centre.

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Skills and Abilities:
As a lecturer, I have ability to give lectures in a wide-range of bacteriology aspects, including:
 Microbial pathogenecity and host response,
 Cellular bacteriology,
 Systematic bacteriology,
 Bacterial cell structure/function,
 Bacterial metabolic regulation,
 Bacterial genetics,
 Evolutionary microbiology and microbial diversity,
 Cell biology,
 Metabolic diversity and microbial ecology,
 Diagnostic microbiology,
 Microbial diseases,
 Microorganisms as tools for industry and research.
As a lab technician, I can, with a high performance deal with:
 Protein and amino acids bioinformatics databases,
 Determination the protein topologies and conserved amino acids,
 Performing PCR technique (different methods),
 Designing the PCR primers (for different purposes),
 Applying agarose and SDS-PAGE gels,
 Gene cloning; (constructed plasmid transformation, plasmid extractions and restriction digestions).
 Gene over-expression,
 Gene mutation generation,
 Protein over-production,
 Protein purifications,
 Lab solutions preparations, and
 Bacterial cultivation, isolation and diagnosis.
Researches under press for publications:
 FtrABCD is a ferrous-iron uptake system in Burkholderia multivorans 17616/249 and regulated by low
pH and low iron concentration.
 MbfA protein is required for hydrogen peroxide and methyl viologen resistance in Burkholderia
multivorans 17616/249.
 Burkholderia multivorans 17616/249 strain survives in the polluted environments by possessing
HmeHCU heavy metal resistance system.

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REFERENCES:
1. Prof. Simon C. Andrews: (PhD supervisor)
Head of the School of Biological Science,
School of Biological Science,
AMS Building
University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AJ, United Kingdom.
Tel: 0044 (0) 7956068757
Email: s.c.andrews@reading.ac.uk
2. Dr. Lynne Lawrance:
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology
Postgraduate Coordinator
Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, United Kingdom.
E-mail: Lynne.Lawrance@uwe.ac.uk
Tel; 0044 (0) 1173 282 314
3. Dr. Silvia Roureiro:
Virology Researcher
School of Biological Science,
AMS Building
University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AJ, United Kingdom.
Tel: 01183787891
Email: s.loureiro@reading.ac.uk