The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a doctorate degree to the student Russel Khaled Abdel Hazza/Department of Materials Engineering/University of Technology for her tagged thesis.

"Nanocomposites Coating Prepared By Electroless Plating"

The discussion took place in the graduate studies hall in Building B in the department on Thursday, 2/ 15/ 2024, at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of teaching staff.

1. Dr. Rana Afif Majeed, President
2. Dr. Hamed Ali Hussein, member
3. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Osama Abbas, member
4. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Amid Zain Al-Abidin, member
5. Prof. Dr. Hana Arir Smej, member
6. Dr. Abbas Khamas Hussein, supervisory member
7. Prof. Dr. Laith Qais Abbas, supervisory member

In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Dr. Iyad Murad Takhakh/Al-Nahrain University/College of Engineering/College of Mechanical Engineering, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Ali Muhammad/University of Technology/Department of Applied Sciences, and linguistically by Asst. Prof. Dr. Laith Waddah Ismail/University of Technology/Department of Materials Engineering.

Abstract

 The study aims to prepare several nanocomposite coatings on low-carbon steel, acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, and alumina substrate two nanoparticles TiC and SiC were used. FESEM, EDX, XRD, contact angle, nanoindentation test, ball on-disc tribometer, and polarization tests were done. The results show different coating properties can be obtained using different deposition conditions. Two multi-criteria decision-making methods, the weighted sum model and the analytic hierarchy process were utilized to distinguish and choose the best coating for each substrate.

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.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student Hamed Abdulabbas  Jawad/Department of Materials Engineering/University of Technology for his thesis titled

" Depolymerized Polyethylene Terephthalate (DPET) to Address the Rutting Problems of Asphalt Mixture"

The discussion took place in the department's graduate studies hall in Building B on Sunday, 11/12/2023, at nine in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of Messrs.

1. Prof. Dr. Wafaa Mahdi Saleh, Chairman
2. Asst.Prof.Dr. Hussien Hamel Zugaier , member
3. Asst..Prof .Dr. Basma Hashim Muhammad, member

4.Prof . Dr. Mohamed Abdulhussien Al-Zuhairi , supervisory member

5. Prof. Dr. Zaineb Baha’a Mohammed as supervisor.

In addition to evaluating the thesis scientifically by Prof. Dr. Rana Mahdi Saleh /University of Technology/ Department of Applied Science and Asst.Prof.Dr. Yasser Mahdi Abdulaziz /University of Technology/Department of chemical  Engineering, and linguistically by Asst.Prof .Dr. Khalid Khuther Abbas  / 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 Master's  degree with a passing grade

Abstract

The study aimed to solve the problems of hot asphalt mixture represented by the Rutting (depth of rutting) occurring in Iraq by adding depolymerized polyethylene terephthalate (DPET) with bitumen to produce developed bitumen, while conducting the necessary tests, and after mixing the aggregate with the filler material and modified bitumen, a test of Marshall stability and percentage of Air voids, rutting depth, and indirect tensile strength. The results reached a clear and significant improvement due to the presence of functional groups represented by monomers in the additive with the developed bitumen. The optimal percentage of the additive was 20% DPET.

Dr. Mohammed Al-Zuhairy, a lecturer in the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology, delivered a discussion lecture at the College of Engineering, University of Mustansiriya, titled 'Concepts of Sustainable Materials and Solid Waste Recycling: A Case Study of Plastic Waste.' The lecture took place on Sunday, February 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM.

During the lecture, Dr. Al-Zuhairy addressed the concepts of sustainability, providing a detailed explanation of its three pillars related to economic, environmental, and social aspects. He emphasized the importance of sustainable living through equal opportunities for all, the provision of renewable and clean materials and energy, and the enhancement of the research environment in Iraq as a crucial means for national development. Dr. Al-Zuhairy also discussed the production of green hydrogen and solid waste recycling as fundamental solutions for energy provision, environmental protection, and economic development in Iraq and the Arab region. He highlighted the importance of possessing technology instead of relying on the transfer of knowledge from the West.

At the end of the lecture, the Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Mustansiriya, Prof. Malik Jasim Farhan, presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Mohammed Al-Zuhairy, commending his outstanding efforts in delivering the lecture.

Dr. Hussein Alaa Jaber 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 academic promotion while enjoying all the rights and privileges that this rank confers upon him, according to university order No. SP/43 dated in 2024/ 1/7