Introduction:
The historian occupies a crucial position in shaping how nations perceive their history—not only through documentation, critique, and verification but also by reinterpreting the past in light of present needs and future challenges. With the emergence of intellectual and technological transformations in the modern era, historians are increasingly called upon to play an active role in guiding public awareness and confronting distortion and oversimplification that threaten collective memory.
This seminar aims to explore the scientific, ethical, and epistemological dimensions of the historian’s role, examining the tools and perspectives that enable historians to contribute meaningfully to the formation of historical consciousness.
Seminar Themes:
The historian between scientific neutrality and cultural orientation.
Historical awareness as a tool for building national identity.
The problem of distortion in historical narratives.
Modern methodologies in historical writing and awareness formation.
New media and their role in shaping historical consciousness.
The ethics of historical writing in times of conflict.
Membres
م. د. عمر ساجد السامرائي
Dr. Omar Sajid Al-Samarrai is a faculty member in the Department of History at the University of Samarra. He obtained his Master’s degree in Islamic History in 2014 and his Ph.D. in Abbasid History and the Crusades in 2018 from the same university. Since 2022, he has served as the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. He has participated in various local and international conferences and workshops and has several published research papers. He is the author of Taqi al-Din al-Fasi and His Method in His Book “Shifa al-Gharam bi-Akhbar al-Balad al-Haram.” Dr. Al-Samarrai is a member of several academic and examination committees, the National Classification Committee, and the Scientific Events Gate – Malaysia, with active involvement in community initiatives.
أ. د. غزوة شهاب احمد
Prof. Ghazwah Shihab Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of History, College of Education, University of Samarra, specializing in the history of the Islamic East. She obtained her Master’s degree from Tikrit University in 2006 and her Ph.D. in Islamic History from the University of Damascus in 2013. She has served as the Graduate Studies Coordinator in the Department of History and as Managing Editor of Samarra Journal (2013–2014). Prof. Ahmed has supervised numerous M.A. and Ph.D. theses, evaluated academic research for promotion, and participated in many thesis defenses across Iraqi universities. She currently holds the rank of Full Professor at the University of Samarra.
أ. د. نور الهدى فايق محمد
Professor Dr. Nour Al-Huda Faiq Mohammed Hassoun Al-Samarrai currently serves as a Professor at the University of Samarra. She obtained her Master’s degree in the Literature of History in 2013 with a thesis titled *“The German Orientalist Rudi Paret and His Book ‘Mohammed and the Qur’an’: A Historical Study,”* and earned her Ph.D. in 2021 with a dissertation titled *“The Vision of the Orientalist Karen Armstrong in Historical and Islamic Studies.”* Her specialization focuses on Orientalism. She has published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals in Iraq and abroad, and has participated in many scientific seminars, conferences, and workshops. Dr. Al-Samarrai has also supervised and evaluated dozens of postgraduate theses and dissertations. Within the university, she has held several positions, including Head of the Library Division, member of the Promotion Committee, and member of the Scientific Committee. She has supervised many academic and extracurricular activities and has received over one hundred letters of appreciation from various academic authorities. Her current research projects continue to focus on Orientalist studies and Islamic history.
أ. م. د. مهند سلطان علي
Dr. Muhannad Sultan Ali Al-Samarrai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Samarra. He obtained his Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Islamic History from the University of Baghdad in 2019 and specializes in the history of Arab-Islamic civilization. With nine years of teaching experience, he has published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals and participated in various conferences, workshops, and scientific seminars in Iraq and abroad. He is a member of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate and the Iraqi Innovators Syndicate and holds a TOT certificate in human skills development. Dr. Al-Samarrai is also the author of several published and forthcoming books.
م. د. فاتن عبد السلام مزعل
Samarra. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Education in 2014, her Master's in 2018, and her Ph.D. in 2022 from the same university. She holds several academic and professional certificates, including Teaching Methods, Teaching Competency, TOEFL, and Computer Skills, in addition to a local and international certificate in modern teaching methods from the Qiyam Youth Foundation in 2022. Dr. Al-Samarrai has received numerous letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Presidency of the University of Samarra, and various academic and research institutions inside and outside Iraq. She is the author of several historical books and has published academic research papers in local and international scientific journals.
د. حنان محمود عبد الرحيم
Dr. Hanan Mahmoud Abdul Rahim holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. in Modern History (Asia and Iran) from the College of Education at the University of Samarra. She currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of History at the same college. Dr. Abdul Rahim has held several administrative positions, including Principal of Al-Ikhlaa Secondary School in Samarra, former Head of the Women’s Empowerment Unit, and Secretary of the College Council at the University of Samarra. She has participated in numerous local and international conferences and seminars, delivering both in-person and online workshops across various universities and platforms. Additionally, she has served on several scientific, preparatory, examination, and community service committees. Dr. Abdul Rahim has supervised undergraduate students, reviewed research papers for several peer-reviewed journals, and appeared as a guest in multiple radio interviews. She has published two books, with a third in progress, along with several completed and published research papers in her field of specialization.
م. د. علي نعيم محمود
Dr. Ali Naeem Mahmoud is a Lecturer (Ph.D.) in the Department of History, College of Education, University of Samarra. He obtained his Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of Samarra in 2020. He has experience in teaching and academic research, has participated in several international conferences inside and outside Iraq, and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is the author of a book in modern history and has contributed to organizing various academic conferences and workshops.
Organizers and sponsors
Scientific Events Gate (SEG)
Country: MALAYSIA
The Innovations Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (IJHSS)
Country: MALAYSIA
The International Innovations Journal of Applied Science (IIJAS)
Country: MALAYSIA
Gateway Journal for Modern Studies and Research (GJMSR)
Country: MALAYSIA
- Date begin 2025-11-08
- Date end 2025-11-09
- Type
- Specialization HSS
- Country Malaysia
- City Kuala Lumpur
- Place Virtually
