Assistant Professor Dr. Firas Hassan Awad joined Al Noor University College, Department of Optical Techniques in September 2023 to teach the Principles of Chemistry course for the first stage and the Scientific Research Methods course for the third stage. He holds a Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry from the University of Mosul - College of Science - Department of Chemistry in the year 2000. He taught analytical chemistry at different levels of study and also worked in various workplaces, including many government and private colleges. He attended many conferences in addition to conducting researches in the field of analytical chemistry.