The two lecturers, Aseel Mahmoud Abdullah and Dr. Abeer Farouk Abbas, from the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology, received a scientific promotion from the rank of lecturer to the rank of assistant professor, for fulfilling all the requirements for scientific promotion, while enjoying all the rights and privileges that this rank entitles them to, according to University Order No. T.E/284, T.E/280 dated 8/5/202.

The Department of Materials Engineering University of Technology awarded a Doctorate degree to the student, Asala Mohammed at the Oribi, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for her thesis titled

“Study the effect of Embedding Modified Nanoparticles on the Performance of Polymeric Membranes in Wastewater Treatment”

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Wednesday, 10/7/2024 at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen

Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdul Jabbar Abdul Razzaq, Chairman.

Prof. Dr. Akram Rahim Jabr, member

Prof.  Dr. Khaled Morshed Awad, member

Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Osama Abbas, as a member

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hind Basil Ali, as a member

Prof. Dr. Kazem Matar Shabib, as a member and supervisor

Prof. Dr. Qusay Fadel Abdul Hamid, as a member and supervisor

In addition, the thesis was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abd Mohammed Hamad, Prof. Dr. Khaled Turki Rashid, 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 Doctorate degree with a pass grade

Abstract

The study aimed to enhancement of TiO2 photocatalytic properties, thus enhancement in membranes characterization and performance, by modification of TiO2 nanoparticles with H3PO4), and then embedding it at different concentrations in PES, PVC, and PVDF membranes and then examined the membranes characterization and membranes performance. And results showed reached optimum value at (0.5 wt.%) concentration of TiO2 nanoparticles.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student, Omar Nazem Qassem, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for his thesis titled

“Electrostatic coating of hybrid bioactive glass”

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Thursday, 27/6/2024 at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen

Prof. Dr. Iman Adnan Announ, Chairman.

Lecturer Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Mohsen, member

Asst. Prof.  Dr. Mohannad Najah Jawad, member and supervisor

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hana Arir Samij, as a member and supervisor

In addition, the thesis was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Shihab Ahmed Zidan, Prof. Dr. Ammar Imad Kazim, and linguistically by Asst. prof. Dr. Khaled Khader 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 pass grade

Abstract

The study aims to modify the surface of a commercially pure titanium implant to enhance osseointegration and bioactivity by preparing a thin coating layer of polymeric material (PMMA) as a matrix with the addition of ceramic particles (45S5 and MgO) in different percentages. X-ray techniques, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to evaluate the structure and chemical composition. The mechanical properties were assessed using scratch hardness and Vickers microhardness. Also, by examining the water absorption, the results showed that the coating layer is hydrophilic. And by immersing samples in simulated bodily fluids, the results showed that the coating layer was highly capable of achieving osseointegration by forming a hydroxyapatite layer.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student, Aqeel Ibrahim Hadi, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for his thesis titled

” Fabrication of Geopolymer Concrete with Light Weight Artificial Aggregate as an Eco-friendly Construction Materials “

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Sunday, 23/6/2024 at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdul Hussein Mohammed, Chairman.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Mayada Shanan Abdel, member

Asst. Prof.  Dr. Nasir Abdul Hussein Nasser member

Prof. Dr. Aseel Bassem Abdul Hussein as a member and supervisor

 Asst. Prof. Dr. Laith Wadah Ismail as a member and supervisor

In addition, the thesis was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Inas Mohi Hadi, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muzaffar Hashim, and linguistically by Asst. prof. Dr. Jamal Jalal Daoud / 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 pass grade

Abstract

The study aims to fabricate geopolymer concrete with high mechanical properties and acceptable thermal insulation using waste materials like fly ash, Kufa cement plant waste, and glass waste powder. The concrete's mechanical properties were evaluated using tests like hardness, compressive strength, flexural strength, and splitting tensile strength. In contrast, water absorption, porosity, and thermal insulation tests used to evaluate physical properties, X-ray techniques, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to evaluate the structure and chemical composition. The results show the possibility of manufacturing environmentally friendly concrete using some waste that has better mechanical and thermal insulation properties with minimal CO2 emissions than ordinary Portland concrete.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student, Furqan Majeed Saadi, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for her thesis titled

“Improve The Properties of Composite Materials for Medical Applications”

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Sunday, 1/9/2024 at nine o'clock in the morning, and the discussion committee consisted of ladies and Gentlemen

Prof. Dr. Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid, Chairman Prof.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Basma Hashem Mohammed, member

Asst. Lec.  Dr. Ali Abdul Karim Mohsen, member

Prof. Dr., Wafaa Mahdi Saleh as a member and supervisor

Asst. Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdel Mohammed, as a member and supervisor

In addition, the thesis was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Kazem Kamel Rasen and Asst. Prof. Dr. Ban Ayoub Youssef and linguistically by Asst. prof. Dr. Laith Wadah Ismail / 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 pass grade

Abstract

The study aimed to manufacture human blood storage bags from the polymeric material polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and add the four natural extracts chitosan, flaxseed, basil seed and wheat in different proportions and study the effect of natural materials on the polymer polyvinyl chloride and compare the results with a sample of a manufactured blood bag. The results showed an improvement in the mechanical strength and flexibility of the manufactured samples as well as an improvement in the physical properties represented by water absorption and density. The manufactured bags had high biological properties and high efficiency in bacterial and fungal inhibition reaching 200% and reduced the rates of human blood hemolysis during the preservation process.