Professor Dr. Abdullah Dhayea, a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering, showcased his outstanding scientific research at the Second Innovation and Creativity Exhibition. The event was held in conjunction with World Intellectual Property Week at Al-Ameed University, under the auspices of the Holy Abbasid Shrine in Karbala.
Dr. Dhayea’s research, titled “The Effect of Adding Fine Yttrium Oxide Particles on the Corrosion Resistance of AA5083 Aluminum Alloy,” focused on developing metallic composites by reinforcing aluminum alloy with fine yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃) particles in varying weight percentages (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) with a grain size ranging between 40 and 60 micrometers, using the vortex casting technique.
The results demonstrated that incorporating these fine particles significantly enhanced hardness and reduced corrosion rates, with the most optimal performance observed at the 9% weight ratio.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, the President of Al-Ameed University honored Dr. Dhayea with a certificate of appreciation and the Creativity and Excellence Shield, recognizing his valuable scientific contribution to this prestigious academic event.
This participation supports Sustainable Development Goal 4, advocating for quality education, and Goal 9, which promotes industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
