{"id":22376,"date":"2026-04-27T20:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isa.atu.edu.iq\/?page_id=22376"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:17:37","slug":"success-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isa.atu.edu.iq\/?page_id=22376&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, viewport-fit=cover\">\n    <title>Success Story of Engineer Dr. Mujahid Karim Akla | Al-Samawa Technical Institute<\/title>\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Sora:wght@300;400;500;600;700&#038;family=Cairo:wght@400;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.0.0-beta3\/css\/all.min.css\">\n    \n    <style>\n        :root {\n            --bg:        #f0f4fa;\n            --surface:   rgba(255,255,255,0.97);\n            --border:    rgba(30,80,140,0.10);\n            --accent:    #1A4D8C;\n            --accent2:   #2e7fc0;\n            --text:      #1a2c3e;\n            --muted:     #6b8aab;\n            --pill-bg:   rgba(230,243,255,0.85);\n            --pill-bdr:  #bcd5ee;\n            --radius:    1.6rem;\n            --orange:    #ffb347;\n        }\n\n        *, *::before, *::after { margin:0; 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Inspiration<\/div>\n                <div class=\"bar-subtitle\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-university\" style=\"color:var(--orange);\"><\/i> Al-Samawa Technical Institute \u2013 Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"profile-card\" data-tilt>\n        <div class=\"profile-img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isa.atu.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-112926.png\" \n                 alt=\"Portrait of Engineer Dr. Mujahid Karim Akla\"\n                 onerror=\"this.onerror=null; this.src='https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/200x200?text=Dr.+Mujahid'\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"profile-info\">\n            <h1><i class=\"fas fa-chalkboard-user\"><\/i> Engineer Dr. <br> Mujahid Karim Akla<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"profile-tagline\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-trophy\"><\/i> From Top of Industrial School to PhD with Distinction\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"badge-container\">\n                <span class=\"badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i> PhD (Distinction)<\/span>\n                <span class=\"badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-microchip\"><\/i> Master&#8217;s \u2013 Moscow<\/span>\n                <span class=\"badge\"><i class=\"fas fa-crown\"><\/i> Top of Iraq<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"stat-card\" data-tilt>\n            <div class=\"stat-num\">2005<\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-label\">Year of Appointment (Top Students Channel)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card\" data-tilt>\n            <div class=\"stat-num\">#21<\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-label\">Out of 140 students \u2013 University of Basra<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card\" data-tilt>\n            <div class=\"stat-num\">160<\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-label\">Students \u2013 Top of the Technical Institute<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card\" data-tilt>\n            <div class=\"stat-num\">2019<\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-label\">Master&#8217;s Russia (Very Good)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section-title\">\n        <i class=\"fas fa-road\"><\/i> Journey of Dedication &#038; Challenge: From Al-Khidr District to Leading Departments\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"timeline\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2001 &#8211; 2002<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83c\udfc6 Top of Industrial School \u2013 Al-Khidr Industrial Preparatory<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Metals Department \/ Al-Khidr District \u2013 Muthanna Governorate. Nominated for admission to engineering colleges in Iraqi universities.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-highlight\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i> Due to the economic blockade, he could not immediately pursue engineering, and his admission to the Baghdad Oil Institute was delayed.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2002 &#8211; 2004<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83d\udcda Top of the Cohort \u2013 Al-Samawa Technical Institute<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Among 160 students. Achieved excellence despite conditions, then was accepted into the College of Engineering \/ Al-Mustansiriya University (2004-2005).<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2004 &#8211; 2008<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83c\udf93 Engineering \u2013 University of Basra<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Due to security conditions in Baghdad, he transferred to the University of Basra (2006-2007). Graduated in 2008 with a Good grade, and was among the top quarter of graduates: rank 21 out of 140 students.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-highlight\"><i class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i> Academic perseverance despite travel challenges and terrorism.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2005 &#8211; 2008<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83d\udcbc Appointment via Top Students Admission Channel<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">He was appointed at the institute in 2005 due to his distinction. Immediately after graduation (2008), he began working as an engineer in the Mechanical Laboratories Unit.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2013 &#8211; 2016<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83d\udcc8 Head of Laboratories Unit \u21e2 Head of Internal Departments<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">After five years of excellence, he became Head of the Mechanical Laboratories Unit, then progressed to Head of Internal Departments, demonstrating high managerial efficiency.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2016 &#8211; 2019<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa Master&#8217;s Degree \u2013 Moscow Power Engineering Institute<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Department of Thermal Engineering at the National Research University, Russia. Graduated in 2019 with a <strong>Very Good<\/strong> grade, returning with global expertise.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">2021 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7 PhD (Research-based) \u2013 Urmia University<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Department of Mechanical Engineering \u2013 Energy Conversion. The defense and graduation were completed with <strong>Distinction<\/strong>, and the certificate is currently being processed.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-highlight\"><i class=\"fas fa-star-of-life\"><\/i> Advanced thesis in Energy Conversion, with international supervision.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n            <div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"timeline-content\" data-tilt>\n                <div class=\"timeline-date\">July 2022 \u2013 Present<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-title\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Head of Mechanical Technologies Department<\/div>\n                <div class=\"timeline-desc\">Officially assigned, and he continues to lead the department, combining engineering, managerial, and academic expertise.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"section-title\">\n        <i class=\"fas fa-medal\"><\/i> Exceptional Achievements &#038; Special Recognitions\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cards-grid\">\n        <div class=\"achievement-card\" data-tilt>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-university\"><\/i>\n            <h3>Early Excellence<\/h3>\n            <p>Top of Al-Samawa Technical Institute (160 students) and nominated for engineering colleges despite the blockade and difficult times.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"achievement-card\" data-tilt>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-globe-asia\"><\/i>\n            <h3>International Expertise<\/h3>\n            <p>Master&#8217;s from Russia (Moscow Power Engineering Institute) and research-based PhD from Iran (Urmia University) with Distinction.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"achievement-card\" data-tilt>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-chalkboard-teacher\"><\/i>\n            <h3>Academic Leadership<\/h3>\n            <p>Head of Mechanical Technologies Department since 2022, with continued scientific and administrative service to the institute.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"quote-box\" data-tilt>\n        <div class=\"quote-text\">\n            &#8220;From Al-Khidr district to Moscow and Urmia, passing through the blockade and security crises&#8230; I have proven that determination is stronger than circumstances. Praise be to God for excellence at every stage, and today the doctorate with Distinction and a success story to be told for generations.&#8221;\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"quote-author\">\u2014 Engineer Dr. Mujahid Karim Akla \u2014<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"summary-card\" data-tilt>\n        <div class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i> Concise Summary of the Journey\n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"summary-list\">\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>Birthplace &#038; Origin:<\/strong> Al-Khidr District \u2013 Muthanna Governorate, residing in Al-Samawa District.<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>High School Certificate:<\/strong> Al-Khidr Industrial Preparatory (2001-2002) \u2013 Metals Department \u2013 Top of Industrial School.<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>University Education:<\/strong> Started at Al-Mustansiriya (2004) then Basra (graduated 2008 \u2013 rank 21\/140).<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>Appointment:<\/strong> 2005 (via Top Students Channel), actual commencement as engineer in 2008.<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>Career Progression:<\/strong> Head of Mechanical Laboratories Unit \u2190 Head of Internal Departments \u2190 Head of Mechanical Technologies Department (2022).<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>Master&#8217;s Degree:<\/strong> Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia (2019 \u2013 Very Good).<\/li>\n            <li><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-left\"><\/i> <strong>PhD:<\/strong> Urmia University, Iran \u2013 Energy Conversion (Distinction).<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"footer-note\">\n        <i class=\"fas fa-crown\"><\/i> The inspiring success story of an Iraqi engineer \u2013 From the blockade generation to global recognition | All rights reserved 2025\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 PARTICLES GENERATOR \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    (function(){\n        const colors = ['#8faac8','#a2b9d6','#bfcfdf'];\n        for(let i = 0; 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