Engineering, University of Baghdad, from 1991 to 2003. Al-Azzawi led the committee assigned to establish the College of Al-Khawarizmi Engineering College for Advanced Technology, University of Baghdad and was subsequently appointed the first Dean of the college in 2001. Other roles Al-Azzawi contributed to the scientific community included: Associate professor in Environmental Engineering Member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists in the USA Board member of the Iraqi Engineering Society Member of the Iraqi Water Resource Society Member of the Iraqi Academicians Society Member of the Iraqi Engineering Union Member of editing committee of Al-Handasa Scientific Journal from 1996 to 2002 Chief editor of the Reconstruction Magazine in the University of Baghdad from 1996 to 2000 Awards Al-Azzawi is considered a leading and prominent figure in the field of environment engineering in Iraq having received several national and international awards for her many contributions to science. In 1996, together with six researchers, she was able to do a survey on the radiation in the soil, air and water in southern Iraq. Dr Azzawi met in Baghdad on a regular base with delegates coming from all over the world to present them with her knowledge about the nuclear contamination in Iraq. Her research shows that the people in Iraq suffered from the combined effects of wartime usage of Depleted Uranium combined with sanctions that led to a weak immune system which led to people becoming more quickly affected by radiation, in addition to their inability to receive proper medical treatment results in their death. Below is a consolidated list of awards Azzawi received: The Geophysics Award from the Colorado School of Mines (USA) in 1988. The Van Tyle Award from the Colorado School of Mines (USA) in 1989. The Scientific Staff Award from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education for three consecutive years – 2000, 2001, and 2002. The Iraqi National Award for Distinguished Patents in 2001. The Nuclear-Free Future Award in the Category of Education, Munich, October 2003 In addition to having two patented inventions in advanced Environmental Engineering technology. References 1954 births Living people Academic staff of the University of Baghdad Iraqi scientists Colorado School of Mines alumni