Dr. Gharbi M. Mustafa is an Assistant Professor, writer, and scholar at the University of Dohuk, Iraq. He holds a PhD in Oriental Studies from the University of Warsaw and an MA in English Philology from the University of Gdańsk. His academic expertise includes world literature, minority and ethnic writings, Orientalist studies, translation studies, literary translation, identity, and cultural representation. He has more than sixteen years of university teaching experience and has taught literature, critical thinking, communication skills , academic writings, and related subjects. His research examines Kurdish identity, Iraqi Jewish literature, representations of Kurds and Kurdish women, and Orientalist portrayals of the Middle East. Among his major achievements are the publication of three novels, including What Comes with the Dust and Whispers of Silent Peaks, as well as scholarly articles in international and regional journals. He has also supervised MA research in literature and cultural studies and served in academic leadership roles. He contributes to the academic community through teaching, research supervision, interdisciplinary scholarship, cultural activities, and the promotion of dialogue through literature, translation, and creative work.