Biography

Dr. Omiad Saber Abdullah Shwany     

پ. ى.  د. أمید صابر عبدالله شوانى

19-5-2025

Biography

A statistician and assistant professor with a career spanning over 27 years at Salahaddin University in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Academic background in statistics with specialization in biostatistics, experimental design, and educational statistics. Former senior planner and statistician at the Ministry of Higher Education, contributing to national education strategies. Collaborative work conducted with UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank on projects focused on educational development and data systems in Iraq. Research interests include cancer epidemiology, psychological health, and higher education analysis, with publications in peer-reviewed international journals.

Research Interest

My research primarily explores public health and epidemiological trends in the Kurdistan region, with a particular focus on cancer incidence, psychological well-being, and healthcare system challenges. I have conducted extensive work on cancer registration and surveillance, aiming to identify patterns and risk factors in Erbil and Duhok governorates over a multi-year span. Additionally, I investigate the psychosocial impacts of public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable populations like students and survivors. My interests also include the physiological effects of diagnostic tools, such as MRI on blood parameters, and statistical evaluations of higher education systems in Iraq. By integrating epidemiological data, psychological assessments, and policy analysis, my work seeks to inform healthcare planning and improve patient outcomes in the region. also about Experimental Design and analysis.

 

Publications

  1. Mohammad, P.J., Hama amin, D.S., Mohammed, P.F., Hussein, H.A. and Abdullah, O.S., 2024. PTSS in COVID-19 survivors: Peritraumatic stress symptoms among COVID-19 survivors in Iraq. Current Psychology, 43(13), pp.12275–12284. Springer US. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04291-z
  2. Ahmed, S.K., Mohammed, R.A., Mahmood, K.A., Abdullah, O.S., Blbas, H., Abdalla, A.Q., Hamad, M.K., Mohammed, M.G., Mahmood, K. and Mohammed, M.III, 2024. Assessment of nursing faculty members’ knowledge toward research: A cross-sectional study. Cureus, 16(6). Available at: https://www.cureus.com [Accessed 17 June 2025]. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62464
  3. Zaki, S.M., Hassan, F.F., Abdullah, O.S. and Jaff, Z.A., 2023. Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding post COVID-19 complications (physical, biological), and immunization practices in Hawler Medical University, KR, Iraq. Eurasian Journal of Science and Engineering, 9(1), pp.291–311. Available at: https://tiu.edu.iq [Accessed 17 June 2025]. DOI:10.23918/eajse.v9i1p291
  4. Ibrahim, P.K., Hassan, Y.Y., Mohammed, G.H., Abdullah, O.S. and Hamarash, M.Q., 2023. Life status of Iraqi students studying in Iran during Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Mosul Journal of Nursing, 11(1), pp.198–205. College of Nursing, University of Mosul.
  5. Karwan, M., Abdullah, O.S., Amin, A.M.S. et al., 2022. Cancer incidence in the Kurdistan region of Iraq: Results of a seven-year cancer registration in Erbil and Duhok Governorates. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP), 23(2), p.601. DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.2.601
  6. Abdullah, O.S., 2018. New technique to design Graeco Latin square for odd numbers of treatments. ZANCO Journal of Human Sciences, 23(1), pp.190–200. Salahaddin University-Erbil, Department of Scientific Publications.
  7. Abdullah, O.S., 2018. شیکردنەوەیەکى ئامارى تایبەت بە خوێندنى باڵا لە هەرێمى کوردستان. Zanko Journal of Humanity Science, 22(5), pp.24–36. Available at: https://zancojournals.su.edu.krd/index.php/JAHS/article/view/2201.
  8. Sabah, J.E.B., Nahar, S.A. and Abdullah, O.S., 2016. الاسناد الاجتماعي و علاقته بنوعية الحياة لدى المصابات بسرطان الثدي في مدينة أربيل. Journal of Zankoy Sulaimani – Part B (Humanities), 17, pp.221–246. Available at: jzsb.univsul.edu.iq.
  9. Younis, S.N., Hasan, F.F. and Abdullah, O.S., 2015. Effect of MRI on blood viscosity. International Journal of Enhanced Research in Science, Technology & Engineering, 4(4), pp.305–311. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net [Accessed 17 June 2025].

Teaching

Undergraduate study

  1. Biostatistics
  2. Experimental Design and Analysis
  3. Advance SPSS
  4. Statgraphics
  5. Elementary Statistics
  6. Testing Hypotheses 
  7. Educational Statistics
  8. Excel, Access, PowerPoint, WinWord

 

Postgraduate study

  1. Experimental Design and Analysis
  2. Testing Hypotheses
  3. Advance Biostatistics for PhD Nursing
  4. Educational Statistics for MSc Student

 

Cad & TP

 

Research Interest

 

Teaching