Rawaa A. Faris was born in Baghdad, Iraq. She earned her B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Baghdad in 2005 and completed her M.Sc. in Laser Applications in Chemistry at the Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad, in 2009.
In 2010, she joined the Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies as an Assistant Lecturer. She was promoted to Lecturer in 2014 and later received her Ph.D. in 2019. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor.
Her research focuses on advanced areas such as biophotonic sensors, Raman sensors, and microfluidic techniques, contributing significantly to these cutting-edge fields.
Qualifications of Rawaa A. Faris:
B.Sc. in Chemistry – University of Baghdad, 2005 M.Sc. in Laser Applications in Chemistry – Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad, 2009 Ph.D. in Chemistry – Specialized in Biophotonic Sensors and Laser Applications, 2019 She has progressed academically and professionally to become an Assistant Professor and an expert in biophotonic sensors, Raman sensors, and microfluidic techniques.
Responsibilities of Rawaa A. Faris:
Head of Engineering and Industrial Branch – Leading and managing the branch to ensure its goals and objectives are achieved effectively. Supervisor – Guiding and mentoring postgraduate students and research projects in her field of expertise. Director of Registration – Overseeing the registration process, maintaining academic records, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Director of Cultural Relations – Facilitating collaborations, partnerships, and cultural exchanges between institutions and organizations. These roles highlight her leadership, academic, and administrative capabilities.
Dr. Rawaa A. Faris is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations, including:
Optica (formerly OSA): The Optical Society, dedicated to advancing the study of light. American Chemical Society (ACS): A leading scientific society in chemistry. Arab Society for Nanotechnology: Focused on the advancement of nanotechnology in the Arab region. Iraqi Military Industrialization Organization: Engaged in industrial and technological development in Iraq. Throughout her career, Dr. Faris has been honored with numerous awards from various institutions, recognizing her significant contributions to her field.
Research Interests of Dr. Rawaa A. Faris:
Biophotonic Sensors: Exploring the use of light-based technologies in biological and medical applications. Raman Sensors: Developing advanced Raman spectroscopy techniques for chemical and biological sensing. Microfluidic Techniques: Designing and optimizing miniaturized systems for chemical and biological analyses. Laser Applications in Chemistry: Investigating laser technologies for innovative chemical processes and analytical methods. Nanotechnology: Applying nanoscale materials and methods in sensor development and industrial applications. Her research aims to bridge fundamental science and practical applications, advancing technology in healthcare, industry, and environmental monitoring.
Academic Areas of Dr. Rawaa A. Faris:
Optics Lab: Research and experimentation in the properties and applications of light in various fields. Laser Lab: Focused on the use of lasers in chemistry, biology, and materials science, including laser spectroscopy and laser-material interactions. Industrial and Engineering Applications Department: Involvement in applying scientific research to practical industrial and engineering challenges. Physical Chemistry: Studying the physical properties of matter and the chemical reactions that occur. Polymer Science: Research on polymers, their properties, and applications in various industries. Analytical Chemistry: Techniques for analyzing the composition and properties of substances. Laser Materials Interaction: Investigating how laser light interacts with different materials, a key area of research for both fundamental science and industrial applications. Advanced Physical Chemistry: Exploring advanced concepts in physical chemistry to develop innovative solutions in various scientific domains. Laser Applications in Biochemistry: Developing laser-based methods for studying and analyzing biochemical processes, particularly in biological and medical applications. These academic areas reflect Dr. Faris' multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, optics, lasers, and industrial applications, with a focus on advancing technology and improving scientific understanding.
Academic Areas of Dr. Rawaa A. Faris:
Optics Lab: Research and experimentation in the properties and applications of light in various fields. Laser Lab: Focused on the use of lasers in chemistry, biology, and materials science, including laser spectroscopy and laser-material interactions. Industrial and Engineering Applications Department: Involvement in applying scientific research to practical industrial and engineering challenges. Physical Chemistry: Studying the physical properties of matter and the chemical reactions that occur. Polymer Science: Research on polymers, their properties, and applications in various industries. Analytical Chemistry: Techniques for analyzing the composition and properties of substances. Laser Materials Interaction: Investigating how laser light interacts with different materials, a key area of research for both fundamental science and industrial applications. Advanced Physical Chemistry: Exploring advanced concepts in physical chemistry to develop innovative solutions in various scientific domains. Laser Applications in Biochemistry: Developing laser-based methods for studying and analyzing biochemical processes, particularly in biological and medical applications. These academic areas reflect Dr. Faris' multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, optics, lasers, and industrial applications, with a focus on advancing technology and improving scientific understanding.
Supervision by Dr. Rawaa A. Faris:
Construction of Lab-on-a-Chip: Laser Microfluidics in Drug Analysis Department: Industrial and Engineering Applications Year: 2023 Research on developing lab-on-a-chip devices using laser microfluidic techniques for efficient drug analysis.
Preliminary Study of Dual Diode Laser (810, 980 nm) in Acceleration of Orthodontic Tooth Movement Department: Biological and Medical Applications Year: 2023 Investigating the effect of dual diode lasers on accelerating orthodontic tooth movement, a promising method for improving dental treatments.
Detection of Sexual Hormones Levels in PCOS Using Microfluidic System Department: Industrial and Engineering Applications Year: 2024 Utilizing microfluidic technology for detecting sexual hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Effect of Laser Irradiation on the Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Solution Department: Industrial and Engineering Applications Year: 2024 Studying the impact of laser irradiation on the degradation of methylene blue dye, exploring potential environmental applications.
Study the Effects of Adding Nanoparticles to Dental Porcelain on the Bond Strength and Resistance to Fractures in Zirconia Core Department: Biological and Medical Applications Year: 2024 Research on improving the mechanical properties of dental porcelain by adding nanoparticles to enhance bond strength and resistance to fractures, particularly in zirconia-based materials.
These projects reflect Dr. Faris' focus on cutting-edge applications of lasers, microfluidics, and nanotechnology in both medical and industrial fields.
We report on using a CO2 (10.6 µm) laser to debond the lithium disilicate veneers. Sixty-four sound human premolar teeth and 64 veneer specimens were used in the study. The zigzag movement via CO2 laser handpiece along with an air-cooled jet to prevent temperature elevation above the necrosis temperature limit (5.5 C°) was applied. The optimal deboning irradiation time was super-fast, at about 5 seconds at 3 Watt CO2 laser power. It is 20 times less than any previously published work for veneers debonding. The enamel beneath the debonded veneers has been assessed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and shear stress technique as criteria for the easiness of debonding. The
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Microfluidic devices provide distinct benefits for developing effective drug assays and screening. The microfluidic platforms may provide a faster and less expensive alternative. Fluids are contained in devices with considerable micrometer-scale dimensions. Owing to this tight restriction, drug assay quantities are minute (milliliters to femtoliters). In this research, a microfluidic chip consisting of micro-channels carved on substrate materials built using an Acrylic (Polymethyl Methacrylate, PMMA) chip was designed using a Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser machine. The CO2 parameters influence the chip’s width, depth, and roughness. To have a regular channel surface, and low roughness, the laser power (60 W), with scanning speed (250 m/s)
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Considering the expanding frequency of breast cancer and high incidence of vitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] insufficiently, this investigate pointed to explain a relation between serum [25(OH)D3] (the sunshine vitamin) level and breast cancer hazard. The current study aimed to see how serum levels of each [25(OH)D3], HbA1c%, total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglyceride (TG) were affected a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer. In 40 healthy volunteers and 69 untreated breast cancer patients with clinical and histological evidence which include outpatients and hospitalized admissions patients at the Oncology Center, Medical City / Baghdad - Iraq. Venous blood samp
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome, additionally called PCOS is the most widespread endocrine illness amongst women. The aetiology of PCOS is attributed to a multi-factorial interplay among environmental and genetic effects. The overarching goal evaluates the correlation among blood concentrations of total testosterone, sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), estradiol (E2), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in ladies with PCOS and the impact of obesity, age, marital popularity on the obtained results. This study was conducted at the National Center for Educational Laborites /Medical City/ Baghdad. The study comprised of a sample of 83 women, elderly between 17 -45 years, who had been selected in a random manner
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Hybrid architecture of ZnO nanorods/graphene oxide ZnO-NRs@GO synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly methods. The morphological, optical and luminescence characteristics of ZnO-NRs@GO and ZnO-NRs thin films have been described by FESEM, TEM, HRTEM, and AFM, which refers to graphene oxide have been coated ZnO-NRs with five layers. Here we synthesis ZnO-NRs@GO by simple, cheap and environmentally friendly method, which made it favorable for huge -scale preparation in many applications such as photocatalyst. ZnO-NRs@GO was applied as a photocatalyst Rodamin 6 G (R6G) dye from water using 532 nm diode laser-induced photocatalytic process. Overall degradation of R6G/ ZnO-NRs@GO was achieved after 90 minutes of laser irradiation while it ne
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In this work, the possibility of a multiwavelength mode-locked fiber laser generation based on Four-Wave Mixing (FWM) induced by Fe2O3-SiO2 nanocomposite material is investigated for the first time. A multiwavelength mode-locked pulses fiber laser are generated from Ytterbium–doped fiber laser (YDFL) due to the combined action of high nonlinear absorption and high refractive coefficients of Fe2O3-SiO2 nanocomposite incorporated inside YDFL ring cavity. Up to more than 20 lasing lines in the 1040–1070 nm band with an equally lines separation of ~0.6 nm have been observed by just simple variation of passive modulation of the state of the polarization and the pump power altogether. Moreover, a passively mode-locked operation of YDFL laser
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Here, a high sensitive method for biomarker identification according to nanostructure, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), called Nano-ELISA, was presented. Different shapes of gold nanostructures (star and sphere; GNSs and GNPs) with a particle size of 40 nm for sphere particles were altered with a monoclonal antibody (Ab) as a detector Ab. To amplify the optical signal, gold nanostructures were employed as carriers of the signaling specific antibody against insulin growth factor binding protein- 3 (IGFBP-3). The substrate was catalytically oxidized by the Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) conjugated gold nanostructure, and HRP also enhanced the optical signals, reflecting the amount of the targeting IGFBP-3. In comparison to t
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