Hybrid and Electric Cars – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future
The Automotive Engineering Department holds its sixth student festival titled:
“Hybrid and Electric Cars – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future”
Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Mohsin Noori Hamzah, and under the supervision of the Dean of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Abdulhady Jaber, and on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the University of Technology, the Automotive Engineering Department, under the direct supervision of the Head of the Department, Dr. Sajida Faris Sabri, and in coordination with Lexus Iraq, held its sixth student festival in the Dr. Munir Al-Muzaffar Hall at the University of Technology, the festival was titled:
“Hybrid and Electric Cars – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future”
The festival witnessed a distinguished attendance of faculty and students from the department, amidst a joyful scientific atmosphere that reflected the students’ interest and engagement with the festival’s theme.
The festival program included opening segments that began with the national anthem, a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, and a recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah in memory of the souls of Iraq’s martyrs. These were followed by welcoming remarks from the department head, highlighting the importance of this event in supporting the department’s future vision and its research and educational orientations.
The festival included a series of specialized scientific lectures presented by a number of academics and experts, including:
1. “Electric Cars – Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future”
Presented by Lexus Iraq Representative, Engineer Ahmed Thabet.
2. “Hybrid Drive System Operation and Repair”
Presented by Dr. Ali Raad.
4. “Modern Technologies for Electric Cars”
Presented by Dr. Ali Hassan Al-Mukhtar.
4. “Artificial Intelligence and the Revolution in the Automotive Industry: From Smart Driving to a Sustainable Future”, Presented by Dr. Maysoun Abdul Amir.
In a special segment, the most prominent graduation projects of automotive engineering students were presented, addressing various topics in the field of sustainable energy and engineering innovation, under the supervision of a select group of department faculty members, these are:-
1. Qualification and Development of a Device to Determine the Calorific Value of Gaseous Fuels
By the students: Ali Imad, Muhammad Hussein, Faisal Ghazi
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Atallah Mashkoor.
2. Design and Fabrication of a Brake System for a Variable-Speed Rotor Wheel and Irregular Loads.
By the students: Muhammad Issam, Hassan Hisham, Abdul Rahman Adi.
Supervisor: Dr. Aqeel Zaki Mahdi.
3. A Study of the Factors Affecting Refrigerated Transport Vehicles
Students: Musab Hussam, Muhammad Farhan, Saeed Hazem
Supervisors: Dr. Yasmin Hamid Abdul, Asst.lect. Hind Hilal Kamel
4. An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Flow Analysis and Pressure Distribution on a Model Car
Students: Muntadhar Ahmed, Hassan Ali, Amani Ayad
Supervisor: Dr. Kazem Hassan Ali
5. An Experimental Study of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cooling Systems in Vehicles
Students: Yamama Abdul Sattar, Ali Al-Sajjad Ali Muhammad, Hussein Saad
Supervisor: Dr. Qahtan Adnan Abbas
6. An Experimental Study of Solar-Powered Refrigerated Vehicles
Students: Hussein Sadiq, Ahmed Hakim, Ayoub Alaa
Supervisor: Asst. Dr. Yasmine Hamid Abdel
A segment was dedicated to honoring the festival’s participants, including lecturers, students, and organizers, in recognition of their valuable efforts and contributions to the event’s success. Professor Dr. Sadiq Hussein Bakhi, former head of the Automotive Engineering Department, was also honored during this segment in recognition of his outstanding contributions and significant efforts in developing the department during his tenure.
A special exhibition featuring posters of graduation projects by automotive engineering students was also inaugurated, where students presented their ideas and innovations to the audience, contributing to fostering their spirit of initiative and creative thinking.
In conclusion, this student festival provided an inspiring scientific platform that combined academic expertise with industrial insights and contributed to highlighting the creative potential of automotive engineering students. Attendees expressed their admiration for the level of organization and the scientific content presented, emphasizing the importance of continuing such activities that keep pace with global technological developments and contribute to preparing a generation of engineers capable of meeting future challenges and creating innovative solutions that serve society and support sustainable development goals.
