Academic Staff

Biography

Salam Mahmood Nasir (Begalasy) was born in Pishder, Qaladze, on March 1, 1987.

Educational Background:

Primary School: Sawen Primary School in Qaladze.
Secondary School: Assos Mixed School in Qaladze.
High School: Assos Mixed High School in Qaladze, achieving fifth position in literature at the school level.
Bachelor's Degree: Sulaimani University - College of Humanities - Department of Geography (2007-2011), ranked third out of 102 students in the department.

Employment History:

On November 21, 2011, I commenced my role as an Assistant Researcher at the Ministry of Higher Education within Sulaimani University's College of Humanities, specifically in the Department of Geography. Subsequently, I transferred to the College of Humanities at Raperin University within the same department, where I continued my service as a researcher for approximately three years.

Master's Degree: Sulaimani University – School of Humanities – Department of Geography (2014 - 2016) with excellent grades, specializing in Natural Geography – Geography of Natural Resources and Economic Development. Master's thesis defense was completed in 2016. Rejoined the Department of Geography as teaching faculty on January 2, 2017.

PhD: Got a PhD in Geoinformatics from Tabriz University, Iran, and Salzburg University, Austria, as part of a joint program between the Department of RS&GIS at Tabriz University and the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS at Salzburg University. Successfully completed the doctorate on March 4, 2024, and resumed teaching at the Department of Geography.

Scientific Title:

Awarded the title of Assistant Lecturer by Raperin University, meeting all necessary conditions and requirements, per University Decree No. 7/10/16 dated January 6, 2019

Philosophy of Teaching

Our region, the Kurdistan Region, is endowed with a wealth of natural resources, both above and underground, as well as a significant human resource potential. Despite these advantages, we have yet to achieve self-reliance, facing numerous challenges across various sectors. I firmly believe that universities, as academic institutions, can play a central role in addressing these challenges. By implementing strategic scientific plans and providing targeted solutions, universities can harness the country’s human resources effectively.

University students represent the future leaders and driving forces of our society. Their development requires a supportive learning environment, which calls for comprehensive efforts and dedicated work. Students are the cornerstone of the university's learning environment, and their preparation is crucial for the region’s progress.

For higher education to fulfill its true potential and for universities to serve as genuine centers of scientific and academic excellence, it is essential to produce skilled professionals and experts across various fields. We must foster a learning culture where students understand that education is a continuous process, encouraging them to seek knowledge persistently, explore unanswered questions, and apply scientific methods to investigate and hypothesize solutions to diverse problems.

To achieve this, I strive to create an engaging learning atmosphere where students recognize their significance and potential. Encouraging critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and open dialogue between students and teachers is paramount. I prioritize interactive lessons, emphasizing student feedback, exchange of ideas, and scientific discussions. Additionally, I often move lessons beyond the confines of the classroom to open environments, facilitating practical work and liberating the education process from traditional constraints.

This approach ensures that students not only acquire knowledge but also develop the skills necessary to evaluate situations critically and think scientifically. By making learning an enjoyable and dynamic experience, we can empower our students to become the problem solvers and innovators that our region needs.