Automotive Engineering Department at the College of Mechanical Engineering Holds Sixth Student Festival: “Hybrid and Electric Vehicles – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future”
Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Mohsen Nouri Hamza, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Dr. Alaa Abdul Hadi Jabbar, and in celebration of the university’s Golden Jubilee, the Automotive Engineering Department at the College of Mechanical Engineering—led by Department Head Dr. Sajda Fares Sabri and in coordination with Lexus Iraq—held its Sixth Student Festival titled “Hybrid and Electric Vehicles – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future” in Dr. Muneer Al-Mudhafar Hall.
The festival witnessed an enthusiastic turnout from faculty members and students, in a vibrant academic atmosphere reflecting student engagement and interest in the festival’s theme.
The event opened with the national anthem, followed by recitation from the Holy Quran and a moment of silence in memory of Iraq’s martyrs. Welcome speeches were delivered by the Dean and the Department Head, emphasizing the importance of this event in supporting the department’s future vision and academic mission.
The festival featured a series of specialized academic lectures delivered by academics and industry experts, including:
“Electric Vehicles – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future” by Engineer Ahmed Thabet, Lexus Iraq.
“Hybrid Drive System Operation and Repair” by Dr. Ali Raad.
“Modern Technologies for Electric Vehicles” by Dr. Ali Hassan Al-Mukhtar.
“Artificial Intelligence and the Automotive Revolution: From Smart Driving to a Sustainable Future” by Dr. Maysoun Abdul Amir.
Community and awareness sessions were also included:
“Beyond the Illness: How Mental Health Affects the Quality of Life for Psoriasis and Cancer Patients” by Assist. Lecturers Hind Hilal and Ikhlas Mustafa.
“Women Empowerment” by Assist. Lecturers Iman Ahmed and Hawraa Sadiq.
The festival showcased notable graduation projects from Automotive Engineering students, covering topics in sustainable energy and engineering innovation, supervised by a distinguished faculty team. Highlights included:
- Development of a Device to Measure the Calorific Value of Gaseous Fuels
Students: Ali Emad, Mohammed Hussein, Faisal Ghazi
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Atta Allah Mashkoor - Design and Fabrication of a Brake System for Variable-Speed and Load Rotating Wheels
Students: Mohammed Essam, Hassan Hisham, Abdulrahman Uday
Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Aqeel Zaki Mahdi - Study of Factors Affecting Refrigerated Transport Vehicles
Students: Musab Hossam, Mohammed Farhan, Saeed Hazem
Supervisors: Dr. Yasmin Hamid Abd, Asst. Lect. Hind Hilal Kamel - Experimental and Theoretical Study on Flow Analysis and Pressure Distribution on a Car Model
Students: Muntadhar Ahmed, Hassan Ali, Amani Iyad
Supervisor: Dr. Kazem Hassan Ali - Experimental Study on Cooling Systems for Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Vehicles
Students: Yamama Abdul Sattar, Ali Al-Sajjad Ali Mohammed, Hussein Saad
Supervisor: Dr. Qahtan Adnan Abbas - Experimental Study of Solar-Powered Refrigeration Vehicles
Students: Hussein Sadiq, Ahmed Hakim, Ayoob Alaa
Supervisor: Dr. Yasmin Hamid Abd - Lightweight, High-Durability Design for Mechanical Components Using Topology Optimization
Students: Multaqa Fadel Subaih, Muntadhar Ali Hussein, Mundhir Haleem Matrood
Supervisor: Prof. Najm Al-Din Yousif Mahmoud - Study of the Effect of Air Gap Thickness in Solar Chimneys on Ventilation Efficiency
Students: Al-Hassan Hisham Karam, Murtadha Mutham Saad, Ali Mohammed Shakir
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Nabi Omran - Mobile Charging Station for Laptops Using Green Energy
Students: Hussein Qasim Kazem, Kazem Awad Khazal, Raqeeb Mousa Mohammed
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sattar Jaber Habeeb - Improving Productivity of Solar Distillers Using Heat Pipes Based on Thermosyphon Principle
Students: Mohammed Kazem Kshish, Shakir Ali Hussein
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Diyaa Ghanem Mutshar - Design and Manufacture of a Solar-Powered Water Desalination and Purification System
Students: Sarah Faleh Hassan, Mustafa Mohammed Saber
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sattar Jaber Habeeb
A special segment was dedicated to honoring the lecturers, students, and organizers who contributed to the festival’s success. In particular, Prof. Dr. Sadiq Hussein Bakhi, the former head of the Automotive Engineering Department, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the department’s development during his tenure.
The event also included a poster exhibition of student graduation projects, where students presented their ideas and innovations, fostering creativity and initiative.
In conclusion, the student festival served as an inspiring academic platform that brought together academic expertise and industrial insights. It highlighted the innovative potential of Automotive Engineering students and was praised for its organization and scientific content. Attendees emphasized the importance of continuing such events that align with global technological trends and prepare a new generation of engineers to face future challenges and create solutions that support sustainable development.
