The Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology, under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Dr. Prof. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghabban, and with the supervision of the head of the Materials Engineering Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hussein Alaa Jaber the respected, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Civil Defense, a scientific symposium entitled:

"Fire Performance and Sustainability of Sandwich Panel in Iraq"
And that was on Thursday, 16th of  December 2021 at 10:00 Am  in the discussion room in the Department of Control and Systems Engineering. The symposium was attended by the Governor of Baghdad, Engineer Muhammad Jaber Al-Atta, and the President of the University of Technology, Dr. Prof. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghabban, the respected, and the Administrative  assistantof   president of the university for administrative affairs, Dr. Prof. Hussain Hamid Karim, and Brigadier General Jawdat Abdel Rahman/ Directorate General of Civil Defense/ Director of Public Relations and Information, with a number of officers from different departments of the General Directorate of Civil Defense, as well as some heads of engineering departments at the university, along with a number of teachers and employees in various departments of the university.

The symposium included a number of lectures:

- The first lecture: by Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rumeid Gharkan and lecturer  Hashem Sharif Al-Jazaery)/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering/ Title of the lecture: "Technical Guidelines for Fire Hazards for Sandwich  Panels"

- Second lecture: Lt. Colonel Raed Hokan / General Directorate of Civil Defense / Title of the lecture
"The Hazards   of Using Insulating Panels"

- Third lecture: Asst.Prof.Dr. Muhammad Abdul-Hussein Al-Zuhairi/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering/The title of the lecture is "Sustainability of sandwich panels in Iraq between reality and the future"

The symposium aimed at diagnosing the problem of using sandwich panels in construction, and searching for immediate and future solutions to manage fire risks when using such materials, while addressing the incorrect uses of them and the resulting damage to come up with recommendations and appropriate implementation solutions, with the necessity of activating them when using them. Sandwich panels in various construction operations. At the end of the seminar, certificates of appreciation were distributed to the guests and lecturers.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a doctoral’s degree to Alaa Sabeeh Tayeh,, Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology, for his tagged dissertation (Fabrication of Advanced Ceramics Materials for Medical Applications"

Where the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall in Building B in the department on Thursday, 08/09/2022 at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of:

As well as evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Shehab Ahmed Zeidan/ University of Technology/ Department of Applied Sciences, and Prof. Basma Muhammad Fahd/Al-Mustansiriya University/College of Engineering/Department of Materials Engineering, and linguistically by Prof. Samir Ali Amin/ University of Technology/ Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract

The advanced ceramic ZTA (biolox) is used in artificial joints. ZTA (biolox) was synthesized and modified by using (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1) wt. % of CaF2 and MgO. The sol-gel technique was utilized to make a nanocomposite powder using aluminum, zirconium, strontium, and chromium salts. The characterization, physical, mechanical, and biological properties were studied. The results show that CaF2 improved the mechanical properties of ZTA except for hardness, which decreased with increasing CaF2 concentration from ~16.84 to 14.50 GPa. However, MgO has two effects on ZTA properties depending on its concentration: below 0.75 wt.%, the effect enhances ZTA properties, but above this concentration, the effect reverses and causes a significant reduction in properties.

The discussion of the dissertation was conducted in a scientific atmosphere and a master's degree with grade of pass was awarded to the student after the completion of all the corrections that have been decided by the examiners.

The Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology awards a master's degree

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master’s degree to Abdul Rahman Kamel Abdul Rahim, Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology, for his tagged dissertation (Using recycling waste materials for preparing Eco-concrete)

The discussion was held on the discussions hall / building C / Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology on Sunday (14/11/2021). The discussion committee was formed of the teaching staff listed:

The dissertation was scientifically evaluated by Lec. Dr. Raed Kazem Muhammad/Al-Mustansiriya University/College of Engineering/Department of Materials Engineering, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Attia Jabr/ University of Technology/ Civil Engineering Department and linguistically by Lec. Dr. Zainab Nayef Rashid/ University of Technology/ Department of Applied Sciences.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the possibility of using waste rubber tires as a substitute for sand and gravel. The physical and mechanical properties of rubber concrete have been tested for various sizes of rubber chopped by proportions different, so the properties that rubber concrete can gain by using this alternative are low cost, lightweight, toughness, shock absorption, and heat insulation, and preserving the environment by providing a safe solution.

The discussion of the dissertation was conducted in a scientific atmosphere and a master's degree with grade of pass was awarded to the student after the completion of all the corrections that have been decided by the examiners.

The Signing a scientific cooperation Memorandum  between the Department of Materials Engineering at University of Technology and the College of Engineering at Al-Nahrain University
The Department of Materials Engineering at University of Technology seeks to enhance academic and scientific cooperation between departments with common scientific specializations in various universities. The Department of Materials Engineering signed a Memorandum  of scientific cooperation with the College of Engineering at  Al-Nahrain University on Thursday, 11/8/2022. The memorandum was signed by Assistant Professor Dr. Hussein Alaa Jaber, Head of the Materials Engineering Department, and Prof  Dr. Basem Obaid Hassan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Al-Nahrain University. This agreement will provide an opportunity for teaching staff to achieve an increase in joint research work by sharing capabilities and exchanging  researching  experiences. Also, this agreement will work to increase the practical experiences of students through the use of specialized laboratories available between the two parties to enhance the educational process in the service of our dear country.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a MSc degree to the student Hassanian abidon Hashim , Department of Materials Engineering/ University of Technology for her thesis titled
" Mechanical and physical properties of polymeric composites for prosthetic socket"

Where the discussion took place in the Graduate Studies Hall in Building C in the department on Thursday, 7/21/2022 at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of Messrs.

1.. Asst. Prof Dr. Mayada Shanan Abed, President
2 . Asst. Prof Dr. Ghanem Shaker Sadiq Member
3. Lect. Dr.  Manar Abdul-Jabbar, a star member
4.  Asst. Prof Dr. Jawad Kazem Aliwi is an honorable member
5.  Asst. Prof Dr. Qahtan Adnan Hamad is an honorable member

As well as evaluating the message scientifically by. Asst. Prof Dr Zainab Naef Rashid/ University of Technology/ Department of Applied Sciences, and . Asst. Prof Dr .Ali Ibrahim Hassan/ University of Baghdad/ College of Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Department, and linguistically by . Asst. Prof Dr Khaled Khudair Abbas/ University of Technology/ Department of Materials Engineering.

After the discussion ended,  the discussion committee recorded their observations on the thesis, which were divided between explanation , correction and the student’s defense of his thesis and the committee decided to accept the thesis, and decided to grant the student a master  degree with a pass  grade.

Abstract
In this study, different laminated composite materials were suggested for modifying the prosthetic socket in order to increase its life and make it more comfortable for its user. Seven laminated composite materials were prepared by using the vacuum molding technique. The matrix material is Lamination80:20 (PMMA) and reinforced by (hemp, Carbon, Glass, Kevlar, and Perlon) fibers with different numbers of layers. The experimental work included mechanical, physical, and miscibility tests. After comparing between laminated composites, hybrid lamination consisting of (4hemp plus 2carbon)   is considered to have best mechanical and physical properties such as tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, flexural modulus, max. shear stress, compression strength, impact strength, fracture toughness, and hardness. In addition, it has a lower percent elongation and creep strength than the hybrid laminations made of (4hemp plus 2kevlar) and (4hemp plus 2glass).