Komar University’s Faculty Member Publishes Influential Letter in Science on Protecting Iraq’s Mesopotamian Marshes

Komar University of Science and Technology is proud to announce that Mr. Sarmad Latif, Senior Researcher and faculty member, has published a peer-reviewed Letter in Science, one of the world’s most prestigious and highest-impact scientific journals.

The Letter, titled “Protect Iraq’s Mesopotamian Marshes,” addresses the urgent challenges facing one of the most culturally and ecologically significant wetland systems in the Middle East. With Science carrying an impact factor of 45.8 and a CiteScore of 48.4, this publication positions KUST at the forefront of global discussions on water management, climate impacts, and environmental conservation.

This achievement brings significant visibility to KUST on the international stage and underscores the university’s commitment to contributing to critical environmental and scientific challenges.

KUST congratulates Mr. Sarmad Latif on this outstanding accomplishment and celebrates his contribution to raising Iraq’s voice, and KUST’s presence within the global scientific community.