Shafaq News- Diyala
Students at the College of Engineering at theUniversity of Diyala showcased innovative graduation projects addressingservice, environmental, and health challenges during an exhibition featuringdozens of engineering initiatives.
Ahmed Khaled Mohammed told Shafaq News that his workinvolves a smart robotic hand equipped with sensors that enable a paralyzedperson to send three different audio alerts through finger movements. Thesystem connects to another device to communicate with family members and canautomatically send a distress call via mobile phone if no response is received.
In the renewable energy field, student Taqa Saad saidher project converts commercially available solar power system components intoeducational laboratory devices that engineering students can employ fortraining and research.
Mina Ali said her design uses enamel glass material asa coating for silver dental fillings to reduce mercury ion leakage and itspotential health effects, while also improving the appearance of fillings andreducing associated odors.
The Head of the University of Diyala, Tahseen HusseinMubarak, told Shafaq News that “the projects reflected promising ideas worthyof investment.” He noted that the university plans to adopt some of the research in its laboratories and coordinate with relevant institutions toimplement those deemed feasible. Additionally, a delegation from Iraq'sNational Security Advisory attended the exhibition to explore the applicationof several student ideas in support of state institutions.
The exhibition also featured initiatives focused ontreating wastewater using magnetic systems and pollutant-absorbing materials,as well as initiatives to improve solar energy efficiency, develop drones,harvest water resources, and mitigate the effects of climate change.