The Department of Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, organized a scientific event as part of the activities of the French Mission. The event was presented by Prof. Dr. Farqad Ali Lateef under the title: “The French Mission and Its Role in Developing Energy Applications in Civil Engineering.” The session was attended by the Head of the Department, Prof. Dr. Amjad Hamad Khalil, along with several faculty members and postgraduate students.
During the presentation, Dr. Farqad reviewed the latest research trends and practical applications related to the integration of sustainable energy with civil engineering. He discussed artificial intelligence–based analytical techniques for electrochemical analysis systems, the design of alkaline water electrolysis systems, as well as joint research projects with French universities in the fields of batteries, electrocatalysis, and smart energy systems.
The presentation also addressed several international research projects carried out within the framework of academic cooperation with French universities, including the C3POe Project, which focuses on integrating renewable energy with water desalination in smart cities, and the ABR Project for the reuse of electric vehicle batteries. In addition, the session highlighted the latest applications in solar and wind energy, as well as sustainable construction materials.
The event featured a showcase of distinguished research achievements, including the publication of four papers in reputable scientific journals, participation in research contracts with French and German companies, supervision of three postdoctoral fellows and one PhD student, as well as training a number of French engineers in artificial intelligence programs.
At the conclusion of the event, faculty members and postgraduate students expressed their appreciation for the high-level scientific presentation, which reflects the spirit of international academic collaboration and reinforces the College of Engineering’s commitment to supporting scientific research and smart technologies in the fields of civil engineering and sustainable energy.
