Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Ibrahim Mahmoud, a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, participated as Chair of the thesis defense committee for the Master’s student Zahraa Haider Laibi in the Department of Biology, College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad.

The defense was held for the thesis entitled:

“Effect of Cyperus esculentus Alcoholic Extract to Treat the Side Effects of Clomipramine on Fertility in Male Albino Mice.”

The examination committee consisted of:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Ibrahim Mahmoud – Chair
  (College of Engineering – Al-Nahrain University)

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Somaya Fadel Hamad – Member
  (College of Science for Women – University of Baghdad)

• Lecturer Dr. Afin Ramadan Mohsen – Member
  (College of Science for Women – University of Baghdad)

The thesis was supervised by:

• Lecturer Dr. Abeer Mohammed Hassan
  (College of Science for Women – University of Baghdad)

The public defense was held in the Central Library Hall of the Department of Biology on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The thesis focused on highlighting the biological role of plant extracts in reducing the side effects of certain medications, emphasizing their scientific importance in the fields of life sciences and experimental medical research.