As part of the Innovation Day organized by NTU under the sponsorship and presence of the president, Professor Dr. Alyaa Abbas Ali Al-Attar, researchers with the highest publications in international databases were honored.
The distinguished researchers for the year 2023, as listed on Scopus are:
1- Ass. Prof. Omar Rafea Mahmoud with 12 research papers / University Presidency
2- Asst. Prof. Obeid Majeed Ali with 9 research papers / Dean of the College of Oil and Gas
3- Prof. Dr. Alyaa Abbas Ali Al-Attar – The President of NTU
4- Dr. Zaid Al-Saffar with 8 research papers / Lecturer, College of Engineering, Mosul
5- Prof. Dr. Omar Ahmed Khalil with8 research papers / Dean of Technical Institute Hawija
6- Dr. Rabea Raad Ali with 6 research papers / College of Engineering, Mosul
7- Asst. Prof. Suad Danok with 6 research papers / College of Engineering, Kirkuk
8- Prof. Dr. Emad Toma with 6 research papers / Technical Institute, Mosul
9- Dr. Naseer Tawfiq Alwan wirh5 research papers / College of Oil and Gas

10- Mrs. Asil Thamer Ibrahim with 5 research papers / College of Engineering, Mosul

It is noteworthy that Prof. Al-Attar, the university president, declined to accept the honor gift and dedicated it to the last-ranked researcher, a testament to her humbleness. We pray for her continued scientific prosperity and success.