Dr. Torhan Mazhar Hassan Al-Mufti

Profile

Dr. Torhan Al-Mufti is a distinguished Iraqi statesman, scientist, and strategic advisor with over 27 years of service in the Iraqi state. He currently serves as the Advisor to the Prime Minister for Water Affairs, where he leads national studies on water resources and climate change.

A highly versatile leader, he has held multiple ministerial-level positions, including Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Acting Minister of Communications. His career is defined by a unique intersection of scientific expertise—holding a Ph.D. in Geology specializing in satellite remote sensing—and executive governance.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Special Certificate in Local Government's Administration, ENA, France, 2019.
Executive Leadership Program Certificate, Institute on Governance (IOG), Canada, 2016–2018.
Ph.D. in Geology (Philosophy), specialized in using Remote Sensing in Geochemistry, Mosul University, 2002.
License in Advanced Statistics, Center of Administration Development, Baghdad, 2002.
License in Operational Research, Center of Administration Development, Baghdad, 2001.
Efficiency in Computer Certificate, Mosul University, 1999.
M.Sc. in Geochemistry (Environmental), Mosul University, 1996.
IQ Examination (Genius Exam), Ranked 3rd in Iraq, Baghdad, 1995.
B.Sc. in Geology, Mosul University, 1994 (Ranked 3rd in his stage).
Efficiency in English Language Certificate, Mosul University, 1994.

Professional Experience

Current Roles:

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Water Affairs.
Academic researcher, expert, and graduate student supervisor.
Member of several international bodies (AAPG, ICOM, International Geomatics Organization).

Previous Roles:

Representative of the Government in Parliament (2017–2020).
Head of Secretariat, High Coordination Commission between Provinces (Ministerial rank, 2015–2020).
Advisor to the President of the Republic (2014–2015).
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs (2010–2014).
Acting Minister of Communications (2012–2014).
Member of the Kirkuk Provincial Council (2005–2010).
Senior Chief Geologist in the Oil Sector (1997–2010).

Achievements

Innovative Discoveries:

Archaeology: Discovered three ancient rivers in Nineveh (2012) and the method of collapse of the historic city of Hatra (2015).
Energy: Discovered five new oil structures in Iraq between 2005–2021.
Technology: Registered innovative research in satellite data interpretation (2002) and toxin-purifying clay production (2010).

Scientific Output:

Over 70 published papers across fields like Oil (19), Archaeology (15), Geochemistry/Environment (20), and Strategic Studies (16).
Books Authored: Two-part book on Decentralization in Administration (2012), Renewal in Interpretation and Antiquities (2020), and Articles on Iraqi Affairs (2022).
Literary Works: Published three poetry collections: Half of the Sun (2012), Coast of Tranquility (2013), and Narcissus Season (2018).

Water & Environment Achievements

Lead of the 2025 Comprehensive Water Resources Study for Iraq.
Climate Change: Government representative at the International Conference on Climate Change in Tajikistan (2025).
Infrastructure: Proposed "Submerged Dams" for major cities and Shatt al-Arab (2025).
Diplomacy: Drafted a Water Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran (2025).

Professional Membership

Iraqi Geology Union.
International Council of Museums (ICOM) .
American association of petroleum geologist. (AAPG)

Conferences:

Participant and chair of dozens of international and local conferences in the fields:

Scientific conferences in fields of geology - oil - agriculture – archeology in countries: Iraq, America, Malaysia, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt.
Political conferences in the state administration, security affairs & economic issues. In countries: Iraq, Austria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Britain, Spain, China, Qatar, Italy, Lebanon.
Conferences of strategic studies in the countries: Iraq, Slovenia, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Austria

Honors & Recognition

Received the Outstanding Prize (IQ) in 1995 (third in Iraq).
Holds a patent for innovation within the 1996 team
Awarded the innovative research evaluation 2003-2009.
Recipient of the European - Arab Prize for Digital Technologies (the first Iraqi to win this international award) 2012.
Received the European-Arab Geomatics Prize 2012.
Best Turkmen character for the year 2013.
Recipient of the Balkan and Middle East Prize (the first Iraqi minister to take this award) for the year 2014, and it is intended for those who made changes in their countries
Recipient of the Public Diplomacy Award for Turkish-Speaking Countries, 2014.
One of the top ten political figures in Iraq for the year 2014.
One of the twelve best personalities in Iraq for the current period in the field of public policy and administration 2017.
Holds prizes and certificates from America, Britain, Turkey, Slovenia, Tunisia, Azerbaijan and other countries.

Authored Books

Book on decentralization in administration, in two parts. 2012.
Poetry book called Nassif Al Shams 2012.
Poetry book called Sahel Sakina 2013.
Poetry book called Mausum Narcissus 2018.
The book Al-Tajdid fi Tafsir wa Al-Athar (Al-Jeb in Yusuf's story as a model)
(ARCHILOGY AND QURAN) 2020. .
Articles on Iraqi affairs 2022

Studies & Researchs

M.Sc. Thesis: Mineralogical Geochemical Study of Recent Sediments of Tigers Comparison it with Sediments of Water Tanks at Mosul City.1996
Ph.D. Thesis: Remote Sensing Techniques Geochemical Evidences For Interpretation of Thermal Anomalies in Qara Chauq & Bai Hassan, Northern Iraq.2002
Investigation of Oil Contamination By Using Remote Sensing & Geochemical Evidence in Zab Area, N Iraq, Pub. In 1st Geology Magazine in Mosul, pp. 235-245. 2002
Mineralogical Geochemical Comparison Between Recent Sediments of Tigris River & Water Tanks of Mosul City, Rafidain Sci. Jr.,No 2, V11, pp55-67. 2000
Environmental Pollution of Tigris River's Recent Sediments & It’s Stability, Rafidain Sci. Jr.,No. 2,V.11, pp52-65. 1999
Pollution in Iraq after 4 Years of the War 1991, Pub. in Rolex Rewards Book . 1995
Statistical Study of Oil Compounded of Khabaz Oil Field, Oil Ministry Pub, p30 2001.
Limitation of distances of Ismael structure and it is relation with the others structures, , Oil Ministry Pub., p12 2003
Limitation of two Structures in N.E Kormor structure and limitation of distances of Aj dag and Kormor structures by using space imagery. Oil Ministry Pub, p15 2004
Industrial Hard Scrapes Locations and it is effect on the Water of Tigris River. Mosul City North of Iraq. Environmental Conference for Arabian Cities Pub. .Syria.pp56-67 2004
Limitation of Sulfurous Soil in Northern Iraq and it is Using in Agriculture By Remote Sensing Technique. (Under Pub. 2005
Limitation of the main Faults on (kithkka dome) Bai Hassan St. Northern Iraq. Spatial study for north oil co.20 p 2006
Efficiency of Local Mineral Mud (M-T Mud) and (K-Mud) as Adsorbent Agent for Alatoxins.18TH INTERNATIONAL SOIL MEETING PUB(ISM). Turkey.V1 .pp142-148 2006
Joint study of Bai Hassan structure with conocophilips co. USA 2006
Effect of using two type of local mineral mud (mohammed-torhan and Kirkuk) instead of activated sodium bentonite upon hematological and biochemical parameters for female quail fed diet contaminated with aflatoxin. Kirkuk Univ jour for sci.sturdies vol,2 pp 94-106 . 2007
Study of gas-oil-water levels in khormalh dome(Kirkuk oil field…report for north oil company 2009
Geochemistry study of Qayarh oil field….. study for north oil company 2010
Environmental and biological study of the effective of hydrocarbon contamination in (wadi neft)-Kirkuk .Kirkuk university journal-special issue for1st cinf.vol4.no3. Pp70-88 2010
( Iraq ; Ability of dividing) Presentation at Baghdad federal conference- Baghdad Iraq 2011
(IRAQ: PRESENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES) Presentation at organization Islamic countries. Hold at Azerbaijan 2012.
Using of remote sensing teq. In investigation of ancient Ninawa city. Northern Iraq .Pup .sumer meg. No.56(2011) ,pp407-417 2012
Evaluation of efficiency of local muds (shorawaa-1 and turkishkan -1) Kirkuk-Iraq used in poultry feeding as a adsorb factor of afla toxin.
International animal science congress of Turkish and relatives. Univ. Suleyman demirel. agriculture fak.isparta turkey 2012
Efficiency of local muds (shorawaa-1) as a adsorb agent for aflatoxin in broiler diet. International animal science congress of Turkish and relatives. Univ. Suleyman demirel. agriculture 2012
Iraq: different management levels (federalism &decentralization). Presentation at Alnahrain strategic center, Baghdad, 2014.
Mineralogy and geochemistry of quaternary mud deposits at turkishkan region, south Kirkuk. Iraq .Tikrit journal of pure science ,vol.19,no.3,80-91 ,2014
ISIS&Qaida : Opposite in leaderships and bases. Presentation submit at Alnahrain strategic center, Baghdad. 2015.
Strategic Crescent in the Middle East. Presentation submit at Alnahrain strategic center, Baghdad, Iraq 2015.
Iraq 4G (geology, geography, geopolitics, geostrategic), presentation at vein –Austria. United nation society and foreign affairs .vein-Austria, 18th-feb.2015.
Iraq &middle east : triple problems , presentation at 6th think tanks platform of Islamic countries, Islamabad -Pakistan,7th- march- 2015
The Reconciliation concepts and administration systems at Iraq, presentation submit to the Dijla center for strategic studies ,Baghdad June , 2015
Analysis of ancient historical novla the fall of the city of Hatra by using remote sensing techniques, Sumer jer., vol LX1,2015, pp275-300.
Iraq component and the recent challenges, presentation submit at the nahrain strategic center, Baghdad, Sep., 2015.
Iraq 5G (Geology , geography , ,geopolitics , geostrategic , geobrilliant ) ,presentation at bait alhikma at Baghdad , oct, 2015.
Study of North West extension of makhul structure using remote sensing techniques (central Iraq). Paper submitted , third Iraq oil and gas conference 30p.,oct,2015
Morphotectonic study of lower zab river using remote sensing techniques (northern Iraq). International journal of environment and water.ISSN 2052-3408, VOL.5, ISSUE 3,201, PP14-23, 2016.
Determined two new structures (south east khanoqa and north tharhtar) using remote sensing technique (central Iraq).Geo-Sp Mag. , vol 6, no 16. , geo – Tunis 2017.
Using of remote sensing in water policy studies in Iraq, paper and presentation submitted at symposium of water management by using GIS and remote sensing, ministry of water resources, Iraq. 2017-12-1
Iraqi component and maintaining the unity of Iraq, paper and presentation submitted at Iraq unity and democracy at BAYAN center of planning and studies, at 2017-12-17.
Geostatical evaluation of oils in different reservoirs of khabaz oilfield (northern Iraq). Geological bulletin of turkey, vol 60, issue 3, pp 347-363, 2017.
Geomatic study of suspended sediments in selected samples of Tigris river between sarafiya bridge and alshuhadaa bridge ,Baghdad-Iraq .jour Kirkuk univ. /scientific studies (kujss),vol 13 , issue 3, sept 2018 ,pp(174-187)
Middle east; Decentralization administration (Iraq as an example), presentation submitted at Istanbul security conference, turkey, 07-09 Nov, 2018 , TASAM center .
Determination of the morphostructure phenomenon in northeast Kirkuk by remote sensing techniques, paper submitted at the first international conference of AL-Karkh Univ of science, 14-15/Nov/2018, Baghdad.
Determine the northwestern extensions of the Bai Hassan field (Daoud Dome 0and it is geological relationship with the area of well Ismail -1 ,northern Iraq . paper submitted at the first scientific conf. for exploration researches , ministry of oil , oil exploration co., Baghdad, Iraq, 21-21/NOV/2018.
Structural study of cretaceous formations for sufaiya area northwest Iraq. Jour of petroleum researches &studies, oil ministry, Iraq, issn 22205381, pp41-51, 2018.
Study of North West extensions of makhul structure using remote sensing techniques central Iraq. Jour of petroleum researches &studies, oil ministry, Iraq, issn 22205381, pp E47-E70, 2018.
Shale geochemistry within kolosh formation (Paleocene –early Eocene) in dokan region – northeastern Iraq; implication for province, pale weathering and tectonic setting. Kirkuk univ. jour/ scientific studies (kujss), vol14, isuue 2, june 2019, pp125-144, issn; 1992-0849.
Identify the main faults on Kithkeh dome (Bai Hassan structure) using remote sensing techniques. Journal of Petroleum researches & studies, vol24, ISSN22205381, pp 21-32, 2019, Iraq.
Historical and linguistic study of the event of flood in Mesopotamia ,jour. Education college, Wasit Univ. no.39,part1,pp313-338,2020,Iraq
Using of remote sensing in protection of archeological sites in Iraq, presentation submitted at special symposium for Iraq heritages protection, by COMSIC, 5th /06/2020.
Install the Iraqi components and sovereignty, presentation and paper submitted at Iraq sovereignty and international relationship online conf, Kirkuk Univ. august, 2020.
Using of remote sensing in archeological studies at Mosul and Erbil cities, presentation submitted in special symposium at wasit Univ. 19th /10/2020.
Output of instability in Middle East and North Africa, presentation submitted at 6th Istanbul security international conf. Turkey-Istanbul, 5th /11/2020. Published in summery booklet, p32.
Evaluation of elements composition of maze (zea mays ) cultivated in Kirkuk, and their environmental impacts ,northern Iraq. middle east conf. on contemporary scientific studies-v ,proceedings book volIII,pp225-240,Ankara turkey .march 2021 .
The Arab and the Achaemenid innovation of Egypt (529-521B.C.),paper the recent trends in innovation ,creation and technology conf. publish issn 2785-9908, pp262-278,Egypt-Matroh (4-8)april-2021.
Water supply problems at south of Iraq and it is treatment until (539B.C.), paper submitted at the first international conf, of karbala univ, education college , Iraq, 4th,augest-2021.
Determination the morphostructure phenomenon, east khor al-zubair by space imageries. 4th international conf, on Geomatics applications pub., no.26,vol9,june2021.
Geochemical distribution of some heavy metals in agricultural soil and their environmental impacts, in Kirkuk, northern Iraq. Iraqi geological magazine no2A,vol54,2021.
The structural situation and hydrocarbon potentials of the Paleozoic sequences for the qaim and akkas area, western Iraq , paper submitted at the second internationals conf, of petroleum and petrochemicals ,technology uinv, Iraq ,may 2021
Determination of northwestern extensions of bai Hassan field (daoud culmination) and it is geological relationship with ismail-1 area, northern Iraq , journal of petroleum research and studies ,no31,june 2021,pp74-85.
Geochemical distribution of some heavy metals in agricultural soil and their environmental impacts in Kirkuk, northern Iraq. Iraqi geological JOUR. Vol54(2A) PP 75-92. 2021.
Water supply problems in southern Iraq and ways to treat them , up to a year 539 BC,The first scientific conf.,karbala Univ.,april ,2021,pp880-893.
Tattoos are a manifestation of the ancient Mesopotamian heritage , ,jour. Of athar al-rafedain,vol.7, no.1, issn 2664-2793 online, univ of mosul ,college of archeology pp97-129, ,2022
Extension of the saline water of Arabian gulf and its relationship to the cities of the southern Mesopotamia by using of remote sensing ,jour summer , vol 66 ,2020, pp 89-109,2022.
Satellite data and their uses in exploring hydrocarbon structures (determination of the morphostructure phenomenon north of tharthar ;ake- central Iraq ). Geo-Sp Mag., Vol 10,NO.27, PP1-12,Feb,2022.
Proving the origin and migration of oils by using its physiio-chemical properties, northern Iraq .middle east international conference on contemporary scientific studies ,vii,Vol2,ISBN 978-625-8405-85-9,PP153-168, BEIRUT Arab Univ., 2022,
Using remote sensing techniques in the exploration excavation of the archaeological zindan hill, The second scientific international conference for Biology and pure science19th - 20th October 2022college of science university of Mosul
Identification of Gypsum and Gypsiferous soil by using remote sensing data (northern Iraq).the first transcendental scientific conf. Kirkuk university . December,22,2022.
Geochemical evaluation of Injana formation clays used in the manufacture of kilns: Kirkuk northern Iraq .international jour. Of geography ,geology, and environment .2023(1)pp105-110.
Land transportation routs between erbil and Kirkuk. Wasit jour. Of humanities and social scince ,uiniv of wasit,Iraq vol 19,issue 53,6-5-2023,pp21-36.
The battle of kut al-amara (al-emara) and the Iraqi role in it ,the first volume of the historical researches of wasit governorate, wasit univ. puplications, 2023 pp1-19.
Iraq; desertification ,drought and storms, TASAM publications, international relations series , pp 394-419.2024
Geostatical analysis application to evalute heavy metal distribution in stream sediments if shwan sub – basin ,Kirkuk ,northern Iraq. iraqi geological jour. 2025,58(1B) pp165-179>

Ph.D. in Geology, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister & Expert in Geospatial Sciences

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