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The Biomedical Engineering Department, under the patronage of Professor
Dr. Wisam Kazem Hamdan
organized its third student activities festival, "The Student Activities Festival" on Monday, April 29th, 2024.
The festival, held at the Biomedical Engineering Department, aimed to promote scientific innovations by showcasing the best student inventions. It featured two sections: the first section showcased scientific innovations presented by fifth-year students, consisting of innovative and practical projects. It was emphasized that the department's goal was for student projects to have practical applications. The second section focused on cultural activities, including drawing, calligraphy, and other artworks.
The festival concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation to all participating students by the Academic Assistant, Professor Dr. Janan Star, the department's teaching representative, Ph.Dr. Ali Jalal, and the head of the Medical Devices Branch, Ph.Dr. Alaa Mohammed.
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Ph.Dr. Sabah Saad Abdul Sahib participated as a member of the thesis defense committee
Written by عضو ارتباط
Assistant Professor Dr. Sabah Saad Abdul Sahib from the Biomedical Engineering Department participated as a member of the thesis defense committee at the Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad.
Dr. Sabah Saad Abdul Sahib participated as a member of the thesis defense committee at the Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, University of Baghdad.
The thesis defense was conducted by Master's student "Marwa Jawad Kazem"
on the topic: "The effectiveness of Cynanchum acutum plant extract as an antioxidant and antibacterial and its effect on the gene expression of Klebsiella and Staphylococcus aureus virulence genes in pneumonia bacteria."
This took place in the institute's discussion hall.
The study aimed to investigate the antibacterial effectiveness and analyze the active ingredients in the ethanol extract of the leaves and stems of the Cynanchum acutum plant and test them as inhibitors for both the enterotoxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase enzymes.
The results showed that 34 out of 50 samples were positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae, and 37 isolates out of 50 samples were positive for Staphylococcus aureus, most of which were multidrug-resistant (MDR) to 12 antibiotics used in the study.
The study recommended that the leaf extract was more efficient than the stem extract in inhibiting bacterial growth and biofilm formation. When the leaf extract was mixed with the antibiotic levofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus, it was more efficient in inhibition than the antibiotic alone with a value of 15.600 (extract + 64 LEV) micrograms per milliliter. Similarly, against Klebsiella pneumoniae, the leaf extract mixed with cefepime showed inhibition with a value of 3.9 (extract + 16 CFE) micrograms per milliliter. As for antioxidant activity, the results were below average compared to ascorbic acid.
workshop entitled "Authentic Iraqi Values: Heritage and Identity"
Written by عضو ارتباطThe Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Technology organized a workshop today, Sunday, April 28th, 2024,
entitled "Authentic Iraqi Values: Heritage and Identity."
The workshop was presented and facilitated by Asst.Lect. Wisam Zahim Mohammed, an instructor.
The workshop addressed Iraqi culture, which is characterized by richness and diversity. Authentic Iraqi values represent the essence of the nation's identity. Values such as generosity, hospitality, courage, dignity, solidarity, and respect for heritage and family are integral parts of Iraq's cultural and social heritage. Understanding and promoting these authentic Iraqi values are essential for preserving cultural heritage and enhancing national unity in the face of current challenges.
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The head of the Biomedical Engineering Department participated as a member of the dissertation defense committee for a Ph.D. thesis in the Production and Metals Engineering Department
Written by عضو ارتباطThe head of the Biomedical Engineering Department Ph.Dr. Wissam Kazem Hamdan participated as a member of the dissertation defense committee for the Ph.D. candidate Zainab Hameed Nama from the Production and Metals Engineering Department at the University of Technology.
The dissertation,
titled "Cost and Time Minimization for Custom Design of Orthopedic Implants Using Additive Manufacturing"
was defended on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the late Professor Ibrahim Mahmoud Mansour Hall.
Following a comprehensive scientific discussion and listening to the student's defense of her thesis, research methodology, and the utilization of sources and references, the dissertation was approved with a good grade.
Congratulations to the student and her supervisor on this great achievement, and may there be further creativity in service of Iraq. May Allah grant them success and guidance.
A faculty member in the Biomedical Engineering department publishes a research paper and receives acceptance for publication in journals indexed in Scopus and Clarivate databases
Written by عضو ارتباطThe faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Ali Jalal Ali, has had his research
titled "(Fe3O4, Au Nanoparticles influence on bio-nanofluid thermal conductivity)"
accepted for publication in the Journal of Thermal Engineering, issued by Yildiz Technical University in Turkey.
Additionally, another research paper titled "(Numerical Examination of a Cavity Containing Nanofluid with an Upper Oscillating Wall and Baffle)" has been published in the journal Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer. Both journals are indexed in international databases such as Clarivate and Scopus.
Here is the link to the published research:⇓
https://www.techscience.com/fhmt/online/detail/20393](https://www.techscience.com/fhmt/online/detail/20393)
Under the patronage of Mr. Wissam Kazem Hamdan, the esteemed Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department,
a workshop was organized by the department on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:30 AM,
entitled "Text Plagiarism."
The workshop was delivered by Ph.Dr. Saba Tarek
and it included a clear definition of the concept of text plagiarism, its causes, methods of avoidance, and its scientific, legal, and practical implications, along with applications aimed at enhancing scientific integrity.
Additionally, the workshop addressed the specific guidelines regarding plagiarism and the prescribed percentages as per the directives of the Research and Development Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Examples of research papers examined using the Turnitin program were discussed, along with an interpretation of the similarity report results. The workshop also prompted various questions regarding the examination process, text storage in the program repository, and the examination of theses, dissertations, and research papers.
A Discussion Session for Faculty Members of the Biomedical Engineering Department
Written by عضو ارتباطThe Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology
organized a discussion session under the supervision of the esteemed Head of Department, Dr. Wissam Kazem. The session was chaired by Ph.Dr. Ali Jalal, representing the department's faculty,
and was attended by honorable academic and administrative staff, as well as faculty members.
The session addressed the faculty's requirements and the obstacles they encounter in their educational journey. It focused on devising objective and practical solutions and enhancing the academic reality. Discussions also revolved around the new official working hours and strategies for adapting and coping with this change.
a workshop titled "Deviation: Ethical Corruption and Behavioral Deviation, Not Personal Freedom"
Written by عضو ارتباطUnder the patronage of Mr. President of the University, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghabban, and under the direct supervision of
Professor Dr. Wisam Kazim Al-Saraji, the Department of Biomedical Engineering held
a workshop titled "Deviation: Ethical Corruption and Behavioral Deviation, Not Personal Freedom"
on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Al-Quds Hall.
The workshop was presented by Dr. Ali Fadel, as part of the ministry's plan and approach to address erroneous and deviant behavioral cases in Iraqi society. The workshop shed light on deviation, one of the latest topics that arouse people's interest from various backgrounds (religious, intellectual, and social) due to its prevalence in Arab societies and the region's countries. It highlighted how proponents of this deviant phenomenon have shifted from a defensive stage to an offensive one, challenging laws and statutes that prohibit and criminalize such actions, exploiting the support provided by the United Nations and some countries claiming to defend freedoms and human rights.
Negative social impacts on society by deviants were discussed, and Dr. Ali Fadel presented a set of recommendations and points to combat and prevent the spread of this negative phenomenon. Among the most important recommendations were the enactment of deterrent laws that criminalize these acts, the establishment of specific and binding conditions in all governmental institutions and ministries to tighten control over affiliates who engage in or promote such acts, imposing the harshest penalties on offenders akin to drug crimes. Furthermore, specific regulations were suggested for applicants seeking employment or education in higher education institutions and other ministries, ensuring their suitability through health institutions. Additionally, combating this phenomenon was emphasized through scientific, social, cultural, and religious elites to expose and deter these deviant behaviors.
"The head of Biomedical Engineering Department receives a participation certificate
Written by عضو ارتباطDr. Wissam Kazem Hamdan, the Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department,
received a participation certificate for his attendance at the Advanced Engineering and Technology Sciences Conference (liCESAT),
which took place over two days on February 24-25, 2024.
The conference was held at the Academic Organization in Karbala at Al-Zahrawi University.
We wish him further scientific success.
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology held an introductory seminar about the Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
The Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation is an independent non-profit organization operating under the auspices and authorization of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani. It holds the status of public benefit and advisory status in the United Nations.
The aim of the seminar was to introduce the academic community to the activities and initiatives of the foundation, which sponsors approximately 60,000 orphans across Iraq. The workshop included sessions on introducing the foundation and its establishment year, its projects, goals, capabilities, and the services it provides to its beneficiaries, including orphans. At the end of the seminar, questions from students were answered, and several charity boxes were distributed. The seminar was well-received by all attendees.
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workshop entitled "The Educational and Ethical Role in Combating Intellectual Extremism and Religious Deviation"
Written by عضو ارتباطAs part of the plan of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to conduct educational courses, seminars, and workshops in the educational community to address negative and deviant phenomena,
the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology organized a workshop entitled
"The Educational and Ethical Role in Combating Intellectual Extremism and Religious Deviation"
on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Al-Quds Hall.
The workshop was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Fadel Buaioi and Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Nasser.
The workshop addressed how education plays a significant and effective role in prevention and combating intellectual extremism, religious deviation, and terrorism, which has become a growing international trend in recent years.
Additionally, the workshop clarified the concept of intellectual extremism and how it transforms into violence and terrorism, threatening society. Universities play a crucial role in confronting violent extremism and terrorism by contributing to activities and events aimed at eliminating violence and extremism. It emphasized the importance of implementing training programs to develop the capabilities of teaching staff in higher education institutions to combat erroneous phenomena and promote values of tolerance and constructive communication through their curricula and activities.
Building students' intellectual resilience against extremism and terrorism is achieved through formulating an educational discourse aimed at building and developing students' intellectual security, enhancing citizenship values, national and cultural identity, and teaching true citizenship with the aim of participating in sustainable peace and contributing to the development of society and humanity as a whole. The growth of social and ethical responsibility in any society enhances government efforts to confront extremism and terrorism because it signifies a high level of awareness among its individuals and institutions about the seriousness of this phenomenon and the necessity of confronting it through a comprehensive and integrated strategy.
At the end of the workshop, Dr. Ali Fadel presented a set of recommendations and proposals, the most important of which is the establishment of an international strategic center to combat extremism, headquartered in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, or any institution with similar goals. It also aims to establish units to combat extremism in every college or university concerned with guidance, monitoring, and countering intellectual extremism in all its forms.
"A faculty member from the Biomedical Engineering Department participates as a member of the organizing committee for the three-minute thesis competition."
Written by عضو ارتباطPh.Dr. Ali Jalal Ali participated as a member of the organizing committee for the three-minute thesis competition for master's students at the University of Technology in evaluating the second stage of the competition held in the Department of Production and Metals Engineering on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Nine students advanced to the third stage out of 42 master's students from various departments of the University of Technology.
A workshop titled "The Role of Academic, Educational, and Psychological Counseling in Achieving Educational Objectives."
Written by عضو ارتباطThe Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology organized
a workshop titled "The Role of Academic, Educational, and Psychological Counseling in Achieving Educational Objectives."
The workshop was held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Al-Quds Hall, and was delivered by
Assistant Professor Muayyad Abbas Hussein.
The workshop addressed the importance of psychological counseling and educational guidance, which are essential services that should be available in educational institutions to activate the learning process and lead learners to achieve holistic, positive, and social growth. Counseling and psychological guidance are professional processes that involve utilizing desired changes in individuals to help them reach social levels where they accept themselves positively, along with their strengths and weaknesses. This helps individuals develop their potential, enhance their abilities, and affirm their presence within society.
workshop entitled "How to publish research in Russian journals for graduate students"
Written by عضو ارتباطUnder the auspices of Dr. Wissam Hamdan Kazem, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering,
a workshop entitled "How to publish research in Russian journals for graduate students" was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
It was delivered by Ph.Dr. Ali Fadl Baa'yi
as part of the ministry's plan to familiarize and shed light on the experiences of Iraqi scholarship recipients abroad in the methods of publishing scientific research and how to benefit from these experiences in the universities of the countries where they studied. Dr. Ali Fadl also discussed his experience in the Russian Federation, explained the higher education system in Russia, and the method of publishing scientific research within the codes and classifications of general and specific specializations. He also provided a detailed explanation of the classification of Russian journals, which number 6,000 journals registered in the Russian search and information engine E-LIBRARY.RU, and the most important databases they belong to (Scopus, Web of Science).
Additionally, the spotlight was shed on the publishing method for graduate students in Russia and the important criteria adopted in the publishing process for master's and doctoral students.
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