The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a doctoral degree to the student Zainab Jawad Kazem/Department of Materials Engineering/University of Technology for her thesis titled:

 "Enhancement of Bone Formation by Metallic Additions in Bone Grafting Applications"

The discussion took place in the graduate studies hall in Building B in the department on Wednesday, 11/08/2023, at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen.

1. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghaban, Chairman
2. Prof. Dr. Mohsen Abbas Aswad, member
3. Prof. Dr. Akram Rahim Jabr, member
4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Nevin Gamal Abdel Qader, member
5. Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussein Hadi Nahi, member
6. Prof. Dr. Imad Saadi Abdel Karim, supervisory member
7. Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatima Jaafar Muhammad, supervisory member

In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Asst. Prof. Dr.  Sudair Muwaffaq Majeed/University of Technology/Department of Applied Sciences, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Israa Qahtan Sabri/University of Babylon/College of Materials Engineering, and linguistically by Asst. Lec.  Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Mohsen/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering

Abstract:

The study aimed to prepare a composite material containing different weight ratios of magnesium for use in the treatment of maxillary bone decay. A ceramic material with improved mechanical properties consisting of 70 wt.% hydroxyapatite and 30 wt.% cordierite ceramic is manufactured, sintered at 1100°C and then used as a reinforcement phase within a polycaprolactone matrix. Magnesium was added in proportions of 1, 3, 5, 7 wt.% to the composite material for the purpose of evaluating the effect of magnesium on biological performance in vivo and in vitro. The results proved that the presence of magnesium element by 5 wt.% led to an improvement in all biological properties in terms of degradation rate, bioactivity, cell viability, cell attachment in addition to the formation of new bone after 45 days of transplantation, and this is proven by the results of the histological analysis of the bone sample.

After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were divided between explanation, correction, and the student’s defense of her thesis.

  At the end of the discussion, the committee decided to evaluate the thesis and decided to grant the student a doctorate degree with a pass grade.

 The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology granted a doctorate degree to the student Israa Karim Hamid/Department of Materials Engineering/University of Technology for her tagged thesis:

"Waste Plastic Recycling for Sustainable and Friendly Building Materials"

The discussion took place in the graduate studies hall in Building B in the department on Monday, 6/11/ 2023, at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen.

1. Prof. Dr. Rana Afif Majeed, President
2. Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein Abbar, member
3. Asst. Prof. Dr. Zainab Talib Abd Zaid, member
4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Hana Arir Smej, member
5. Asst. Prof. Dr. Khaled Khudair Abbas, member
6. Asst. Prof. Dr. Fadel Abbas Hashem, supervisory member
7. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Hussein Mohamed, supervisory member.
8. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Hassan Al-Ghaban, supervisory advisory member

In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Dr. Odeh Jabbar Barihi/University of Babylon/College of Materials Engineering, and Prof. Dr. Zaidoun Mohsen Shakur/University of Technology/Department of Chemical Engineering, and linguistically by Asst. Prof. Dr. Jamal Jalal Daoud/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering

Abstract:

The study aimed to recycle plastic waste (water bottles) to manufacture sustainable partition blocks. The waste was recycled mechanically and chemically. The sample manufacturing process included two steps. The first was mixing recycled waste with bitumen to produce improved bitumen. As for the second step, mixing this improved bitumen at a rate not exceeding  20% with sand and gravel, at a rate not exceeding 80%, in different grades...  Among the most prominent results that emerged with us.

There are very moderate compressive mechanical properties, in addition to high sound insulation due to the small plastic particles that have penetrated the mixture, increasing the amount of insulation, in addition to high moisture insulation, since plastic and bitumen have very high insulation 

After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were divided between explanation and correction, and the student’s defense of her thesis, and the end of the discussion, the committee sat down to evaluate the thesis, and decided to grant the student a doctoral degree with a pass grade.

A meeting was held between L. Iman Kazem/Educational and Psychological Guidance Unit in the Department of Materials Engineering with the students of the second stage on Tuesday, 31/10/2023, at twelve o’clock in the morning in Hall No. (2) to learn and see the problems and difficulties they face during their studies, determine their causes, and find appropriate solutions. In cooperation with the department head and its teaching staff.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a doctoral degree to the student, Samer Karim Turki, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for her thesis titled

Synthesis adhesive composite material cementations based modified by polymer  By using autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) waste

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Thursday, 29/10/2023  at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and gentlemen

1. Dr. Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid chairman
2. prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdel Hussein Muhammad member
3. prof. Dr. Raouf Mahmoud Raouf member
4. prof. Dr. Dalia Hekmat Hami member
5. prof. Dr. Jabbar Hussein Muhammad   member
6. prof. Dr. Sarmad Imad Ibrahim            as a member and supervisor
7. prof. Dr. Muhammad Hamza Daham   as a member and supervisor

In addition,  the thesis was scientifically evaluated by  Prof. Dr. Shihab Ahmed Zidan/University of Technology/Department of Applied Sciences, and Asst. Prof. Dr.  Hamza Mustafa Kamal/Al-Mustansiriya University/College of Engineering/Department of Materials Engineering, and linguistically by Lecturer Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Mohsen/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering

After the examination committee recorded its comments on the thesis, which covered both explanation and correction, the student's defense of her thesis, and the conclusion of the discussion, the committee convened to evaluate the thesis. They decided to award the student a doctoral degree with a pass grade.

Abstract:

The aim of ​​this study is to produce a tile adhesive and cement mortar for building units and a high-performance ceramic tile adhesive using Autoclaved aerated concrete waste (Thermostone) by using it as partial replacement of cement and mixing with sand, limestone powder  and polymeric additives used also in the mixture.

The Materials Engineering Department, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center, organized an awareness lecture titled "Methods of Protecting University Students from Deviant Behaviors" on Monday, October 20, 2023, in Room 5 of the Materials Engineering Department. The lecture was delivered by M.Sc. Haneen Rashid Majid in the presence of the department head, Prof. Jwad Kazim Alawi.

The lecture addressed the crucial topic of protecting university students from deviant behaviors, considered one of the most important issues at present due to its psychological, social, and ethical implications that can harm both individuals and society. It also covers serious social dimensions, representing a type of widespread and dangerous unusual deviation. The lecture covered several key points, including understanding the reasons behind the spread of this phenomenon and the environmental, psychological, and social factors contributing to its widespread and dangerous propagation. Additionally, it focused on raising awareness of prevention and treatment methods.

A significant recommendation from the lecture was  intensify efforts in conducting awareness and educational workshops on purpose of spreading cultural awareness among university students to prevent deviations behaviors.

At the end of the seminar, the department head expressed gratitude to Ms. Haneen Rashid for her valuable lecture and presented her with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of her efforts."