In the name of the President of the Technological University and the respected Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, a workshop was held titled:

"Rules of Professional Conduct and Service Law for Employees"

Delivered by:

Dr. Hussein Jameel Muttashar, Administrative Assistant, and Ms. Hiba Raad Abdul Ahad, Assistant Director.

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM, in Al-Quds Hall.

The workshop was attended by department faculty and staff members.

The workshop covered several key topics, including the fact that an employee's professional life is governed by a set of legal rules. Compliance with these rules can benefit the employee, while non-compliance can lead to harm, either due to ignorance or intentional disregard.

The scientific assistant reviewed the Law of Discipline for State Employees and the Public Sector for the year 1991 and the subsequent changes, particularly those introduced by the Integrity Commission in 2006. These changes have legal implications that could harm employees if they are unaware of them. They may lead to dismissal from employment or violations of criminal laws, resulting in penalties such as imprisonment or confiscation of assets. The workshop also addressed how employees can protect themselves from such penalties and challenge disciplinary decisions.

Furthermore, the workshop discussed common disciplinary actions in the workplace, including warnings, reprimands, salary deductions, demotions, termination, and isolation. The reasons for these disciplinary actions and their consequences were thoroughly explained, with participants engaging in discussions and having their queries addressed.

Associate Professor Saad Mahmoud Ali, Head of the Biomechanical Engineering Department at the Technological University,

participated in the Seventeenth International Cultural Certificate Festival/ Exhibition of Patents, organized by the General Secretariat of the Holy Hussein Shrine from February 14th to 18th, 2024.

Under the theme "Imam Hussein, peace be upon him... A call to freedom and the secret of victory,"

the event showcased a patent titled:

"Design of a Flexible and Advanced Low-Cost Nanoscale Artificial Heart for Permanent Use"

The patent focused on the design, modeling, analysis, and development of a new generation of artificial hearts produced using three-dimensional printing technology and a variety of medical and nanomaterials. It resulted in the creation of a flexible, low-cost artificial heart, easy to operate, with a size comparable to a natural heart for all ages, low energy consumption, and high durability and reliability for permanent heart replacement, unlike current artificial hearts that operate for a limited period.

The patent garnered interest from experts, officials, and guests from various countries. Media outlets focused on it, and several television interviews were conducted to highlight the vision and goals of the Biomedical Engineering Department and the potential application of the patent for community service.

Branch of Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation in the Biomedical Engineering Department

A workshop titled "Duties of Quality Assurance Coordinators for the Bologna Process" was held

under the patronage of Dr. Wissam Kazem Hamdan, the esteemed Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, and in the presence of the department's faculty.

The Branch of Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Technological University organized a workshop on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

The workshop was delivered by Dr. Ali Jalal Ali and Assistant Professor Diyar Jalal Naji.

The workshop targeted the faculty of the first stage and covered the most important instructions and regulations for both faculty and students outlined in the Bologna Process guide. It also clarified the working mechanism for students and faculty within the Bologna Process. Additionally, the workshop focused on explaining the academic system, including the unit system, academic load, and the curriculum guide for the Biomedical Engineering Department.

Under the sponsorship of Professor Dr. Wisam Kazem Hamdan, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, and under the supervision of the Scientific Assistant, Professor Dr. Janan Star Khushan, along with the participation of the members of the Bologna Path Committee in the department in cooperation with the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Division represented by the department's head, Dr. Ali Jalal Ali, and Ms. Diar Jalal Naji responsible for the quality of the Bologna Path.

The committee completed its work for the first semester of the first stage for the academic year 2023-2024, which included implementing the requirements of the Bologna Path Quality Guide provided by the ministry, including:

1- Preparation of a questionnaire for first-stage students about the system.
2- Review of the course description for first-stage lecturers.
3- Reports from the Bologna Path Quality Committee on the progress of the process during the course and implementation of all path requirements.
4- Conducting workshops on the Bologna Path.

Furthermore, the department head expressed his gratitude to the efforts exerted by the committee members to complete all the requirements and necessary procedures for implementing the Bologna Path.