As part of international scientific cooperation and the promotion of research in renewable energy fields, Professor Dr. Farkad Ali Latif, a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad, delivered an extensive scientific presentation at the Université Bretagne Sud in Pontivy, France, focusing on the latest sustainable energy technologies.
This presentation was part of a French research scholarship program, during which Dr. Farkad is conducting a research fellowship at Université Bretagne Sud, supported by the French government. The academic partnership aims to foster knowledge exchange and advance scientific progress in the field of renewable energy.
Dr. Farkad’s presentation highlighted key research projects conducted under his supervision at the University of Baghdad, particularly those related to the development and optimization of alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. He also discussed the impact of nanostructured electrochemical catalysts on the efficiency of industrial hydrogen generation. Practical applications of the projects were presented using scaled-down experimental models, compared with industrial performance results, with a focus on the role of electrochemical analysis in predicting long-term efficiency.
The event was attended by a number of French professors and researchers specializing in the field, who praised the scientific depth of the presentation and the significance of the findings in the context of transitioning to clean energy sources. Attendees also emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between the University of Baghdad and Université Bretagne Sud, and expanding research collaboration, particularly in hydrogen production from sustainable sources.
It is noteworthy that Professor Dr. Farkad Ali Latif is currently serving as a visiting researcher at the IRDL – Institut de Recherche Dupuy de Lôme affiliated with Université Bretagne Sud. He is contributing to applied projects aimed at developing electrolysis systems and enhancing electrochemical energy efficiency — a step that reflects the openness of Iraqi universities to active participation in global research efforts addressing environmental and climate challenges.
