The Head of the Department
Dr. Hayder Hassan Abbas obtained his Ph.D. in Control Engineering from the University of Kurdistan, Iran, in 2024. He received M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence from Near East University, Cyprus, in 2013. He earned a Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.) in Planning (Energy Planning) from the University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in 2009, and B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003. Dr. Hayder has worked as a researcher at several international research centers. He served as an Assistant Researcher at the Intelligent Systems Research Center (ISRC), Near East University, from 2011. In 2014, he joined the Center of Innovation for Artificial Intelligence (CiAI) at the British University in Nicosia, contributing to research in human brain modeling and artificial neural network–based prediction. He became a member of the European Center for Research and Academic Affairs (ECRAA) in 2015. Since 2020, he has been a researcher at the Smart Grid Research Center (SMGRC), Currently, he is a Lecturer and Head of the Research Park at Koya University. His research interests include AI, power electronics, advanced control techniques (robust control, model predictive control, and intelligent dynamic control), and solar PV planning and design, and solar energy systems planning.
Vision of Department
The Research Park Department (DORP) at Koya University, operating under the Deanship of Research and Development, is dedicated to applied and interdisciplinary research in support of the University’s vision as a Green University. The Department emphasizes sustainable and environmentally responsible technologies, with a particular focus on renewable energy systems, clean energy initiatives, and green engineering solutions. Furthermore, the Research Park fosters collaboration between academia and industry to develop practical responses to environmental and socioeconomic challenges, promote innovation and technology transfer, and contribute to sustainable development at the local, regional, and international levels.
Objective of Department
The Research Park Department aims to serve as a collaborative platform linking academia, industry, and government to advance innovative research and development in green technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable engineering solutions. Through practical and applied research, the Department addresses environmental and energy challenges that contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development.
The Department strengthens the academic–industrial interface by collaborating with regional and international industrial partners on clean energy and sustainability projects, while supporting technology transfer, innovation, and commercialization of research outcomes inside and outside the University. These efforts enhance the research culture and national and international visibility of Koya University in sustainability and clean energy research.
Present Activities of Department
The Research Park Department (DORP) is actively engaged in several key practical and research-oriented projects aligned with Koya University’s Green University objectives. Among its major initiatives is the development and manufacturing of LiFePO₄ batteries for solar energy storage systems, alongside preparations to establish a startup company in this field. The Department also provides technical supervision and support for the design and implementation of solar power systems across Koya University campuses, which are currently ongoing projects aimed at enhancing renewable energy utilization.
Another flagship initiative involves the digitization and integration of the University’s weather station data with internationally recognized data platforms, thereby contributing valuable resources to climate change and environmental research. In addition, DORP is leading efforts to transition the University’s conventional power grid into a smart microgrid, reflecting global trends in future power system development.
Furthermore, the Department collaborates with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governmental bodies to study and analyze critical regional issues, including ongoing research on electromagnetic pollution in Koya City. These activities support evidence-based decision-making and promote sustainable development within the region.
