The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology conducted the competitive exam for applicants for postgraduate studies (Master's, Ph.D.) on Tuesday, 20/6/2023, in Halls 5 and 6, under the direct supervision of the Head of the Department, Assist. Prof. Dr. Hussein Alaa Jaber and the scientific assistant, Prof. Dr. Jawad Kazem Olaiwi, and the heads of the branches. The exam was conducted in a smooth scientific atmosphere and without any obstacles.

A Teaching staff  from the Department of Materials Engineering gets a scientific promotion Asst.Prof. Dr. Qahtan Adnan Hamad, from the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology, received a scientific promotion from the rank of assistant professor to the rank of professor, for fulfilling all the requirements for scientific promotion, while enjoying all the rights and privileges that this rank entitles him to, according to the university order No. P/269 dated 18/6/2023.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student Baraa Abdel-Hadi Rabie/Department of Materials Engineering/University of Technology for her thesis tagged

Improving the Surface Properties of Cast Iron Used in the Manufacturing of Water Gates Regulators by Thermal Sprayed Coating (10185Eut alloy)"

Whereas, the discussion took place in the graduate studies hall in Building B in the department on Thursday, 08/06/2023 at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of Messrs:

1Asst.Prof. Dr. Hussein Alaa Jaber, Chairman

2- Asst.Prof. Dr. Laith Qais Abbas, member

3-Dr. Sura Salem Ahmed, member

4-Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghabban, an honorable member

5- Eng. Hussein Mohamed Youssef, an honorable member

In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Asst.Prof. Dr. Iman Adnan Anoun/ University of Technology/ Department of Production and Minerals Engineering, and Asst.Prof. Dr. Nabaa Sattar Radi/ University of Babylon/ College of Materials Engineering, and linguistically by Asst.Prof. Dr. Laith Waddah Ismail/ University of Technology/ Department of Materials Engineering.

After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were distributed 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 award the student a master's degree with a full grade.

Abstract:

This study aimed to improve the surface properties of grey cast iron (GG25) that used in the manufacturing of gates of water regulators. Taguchi/ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) technique was used to design the experimental of the coating process and erosion – corrosion test, microhardness for coated and uncoated samples and particle size distribution test for glass sand that use in erosion test also done. The surface hardness of coated grey cast iron (GG25) can be enhancing about 90% and the erosion resistance was increased by 67%.

Materials Engineering  Department at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student Rawnaq Muhammad Ali / Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for her thesis tagged

"Experimental investigation of Denture Base Material made from Polymeric Composite Materials"

Whereas, the discussion took place in the graduate studies hall in Building B in the department on Sunday, 11/6/2023 at 9:00 A.M, and the discussion committee consisted of Messrs:

1. Prof. Dr. Kadhum M. Shabeeb (Chairman).
2. Prof. Dr. Nassier A. Nassir (supervisor).
3. Dr. Basma H. Al-Tamimi (supervisor).
4. Dr. Jawad K. Oleiwi (member and supervisor).
5. Prof. Dr. Qahtan A. Hamad (member and supervisor).

As well as scientifically evaluating the thesis by Prof. Dr. Basim A. Abbas/ University of Babylon/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adnan Abdul Jabbar/ University of Technology/ Department of Mechanical Engineering, and linguistically by Lec. Dr. Ali A. Muhsan / University of Technology/ Department of Materials Engineering. After the discussion committee recorded its observations on the thesis, which were distributed 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 award the student a master's degree with a full grade.

 Abstract:

The research aimed to develop the properties of denture base made of PMMA by using reinforced natural powders (hazelnut and almond shells). The experimental part included mechanical tests (tensile, max. shear stress, Impact, flexural, hardness and surface roughness). The physical tests were conducted including density, water Absorption and DSC, FTIR analysis for miscibility properties.  The results showed that as the weight fraction of reinforcing hazelnut and almond shells increased, the tensile strength, elongation percentage, maximum shear and density all dropped. The flexural strength, Impact strength, hardness and fracture toughness were increased with increasing the weight fraction of reinforcing materials and also surface roughness, water absorption. In FTIR test there is no change in peak magnitude or peak shift for PMMA composite specimens when the addition of hazelnut or almond shell powder. In DSC the glass transition temperature (Tg) of PMMA composites strengthened by hazelnut or almond shell powders increased as the weight fraction increased.

Lect. Dr. Abeer Farouk , Department of Materials Engineering, was nominated by the University of Technology  to attend  the preliminary meeting on energy transition in Iraq, sponsored by the United Nations Development Program and in cooperation with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.  It took place on Sunday, 28/5/2023, at the Baghdad International Hotel at ten o’clock in the morning under the auspices of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).  The meeting was attended by Dr. Jassim Al-Falahi, Head of the National Initiative for Renewable Energies, and Dr. Ihsan Shamran Al-Yasiri, advisor to the Central Bank, with the presence of experts from the Arab Republic of Egypt from the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) and in the presence of NGO.

 The meeting dealt with facilitating the energy transition in Iraq by reducing emissions in Iraq by developing a clear plan to implement renewable energies policy tools through the electricity sector by expanding reliance on renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency by improving the quality of electricity services and modernizing the electricity network at various levels, including generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. The meeting also included an advisory workshop for capacity building in the field of training for a model on photovoltaic solar energy systems for Iraq under the supervision of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity.

The meeting discussed the energy transition stage including the challenges and opportunities for implementing the nationally determined contribution (NDS) while exploring future opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency , demonstrating best practices of the energy transition, providing case studies available regionally and globally on modeling the energy transition and its benefits, reviewing current policies related to energy, nationally determined contributions and climate change in Iraq both at the national and interim levels, and identifying the types of policies and their levels of application in Iraq. It also discussed the assessment of the contribution of long-term energy scenarios to the NDC targets, evaluating the relevant and currently applied laws, reforming the necessary policies to achieve optimal results, evaluating the macroeconomic and social effects of future developments to choose the most effective frameworks, assessment of the main barriers in energy distribution and increasing renewables from grid capacity and the implications of implementing NDCs on network operation and identifying network needs to accommodate the growth of renewable energy in Iraq.