Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul Majeed, and under the supervision of the Head of the Environmental Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Iyad Abdulhamza Faisal, the Environmental Engineering Department, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a scientific workshop titled “Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Applications in the Environmental Field.”
The workshop was held in the Environmental Engineering Department’s discussion hall on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with the attendance of the department head, several faculty members, and students. The workshop was delivered by Asst. Lect. Dr. Hadeel Mohammed Hussein.
The workshop aimed to present eco-friendly biosynthesis methods for nanoparticles, focusing on their role in treating pollutants and improving the quality of water, air, and soil. It also reviewed the latest scientific applications of these particles in the environmental field.
The workshop concluded with several practical recommendations, including experimenting with alternatives to bacterial extracts in the preparation of zinc oxide nanoparticles, exploring other nanoparticles such as TiO₂ and NiO, and studying their interactions with antibiotics to enhance the effectiveness of biofilm inhibitors. Additional recommendations included the use of plant, bacterial, fungal, and algal extracts to produce environmentally friendly nanoparticles.
This workshop comes as part of the Environmental Engineering Department’s efforts to strengthen scientific research and develop innovative applications that serve the environment and society.
