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.

The Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Technology awarded a master's degree to the student, Duaa Jabbar Mustaf, Department of Materials Engineering / University of Technology for her thesis titled

""”Green Synthesis and characterization of Nanocomposite particles of advanced concrete “

the discussion took place in the postgraduate hall located in Building B within the department on Thursday, 29/8/2024 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. Prof.  Dr., Wafaa Mahdi Saleh member

Prof. Dr., Farhad Muhammad Othman as a member and supervisor

 Prof. Dr., Alaa Aladdin Abdel Hamid as a member and supervisor

In addition, the thesis was scientifically evaluated by Prof. Dr. Basma Mohammed Fahd, Prof. Dr. Walid Abdul Razzaq Abbas 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

This study involved the green synthesis of copper oxide and iron oxide nanoparticles three times using peel extracts from orange, cherry, and sidr. It also included creating a nanocomposite of these oxides from cherry and sidr peels. The nanoparticles' structural, biological, physical, and toxicity properties were analyzed. The impact of adding these oxides on concrete’s mechanical and physical properties was examined. Electrochemical tests showed that copper-iron oxide nanoparticles significantly improved the corrosion resistance of reinforcing steel, with a corrosion efficiency of 86.8% and a 57% improvement in concrete containing this oxide.

The Materials Engineering Department held an awareness lecture entitled:

"Drugs and their harms"

It was on Wednesday, 18/5/ 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in the Graduate Studies Hall/Building B.

Asst.L.  Iman Kazem Hamza lectured in the presence of the  head of the department and a number of the department’s teaching staff, employees, and students. The lecture included identifying drugs, what their types are, and what their symptoms and risks are when using and becoming addicted to them, what are the methods of treatment and prevention, and ways to combat and eliminate it .

At the end of the lecture, the head of the department praised the distinguished efforts made in preparing and delivering the lecture and appreciated her efforts with a certificate of appreciation.