Dr. Shelan M. Mustafa, hailing from Erbil, Iraq, is a renowned academic deeply versed in physics and nanotechnology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in General Physics and her Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology from Salahaddin University, Erbil, in 2001 and 2010, respectively. Continuing her academic journey, she obtained her Ph.D. from the Scientific Research Centre at Soran University.

In October 2011, Dr. Mustafa began her academic career at Erbil Technology College at Erbil Polytechnic University. She quickly advanced and was appointed Vice Head of the Road Department in 2012. Her leadership abilities and expertise were further recognized when she assumed the role of Head of the Electricity Department, a position she held from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in transforming the department into the Automation Industrial Technology Engineering department, which offers both diploma and Bachelor's degrees. On July 25, 2024, she was appointed Director of Scientific and Higher Education at the Erbil Polytechnic University Presidency, a position she continues to hold

Dr. Mustafa's research interests are extensive and influential, encompassing pioneering fields such as nanotechnology, renewable energy, and solar cell technology. She has devoted considerable effort to studying green synthesis methods, nanomaterials, and semiconductor nanostructure devices. Her research also delves into the physical properties of materials at the nanoscale, with a particular focus on surface structure analysis and X-ray diffraction techniques. Dr. Mustafa's contributions in these areas have significantly enhanced the academic and practical understanding of nanotechnology and renewable energy solutions.