Rector of the University of Baghdad

Personal Information:
Name: Munir Hamid Tolephih Mohammed Al-Qanbar Al-Saadi.
Birth Place: Karbala, 1961.
Marital Status: Married.
Religion: Muslim.
Scientific Attainment: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Designs.
Address: Baghdad.
Workplace: University of Baghdad.
Administrative Position: Rector.
Scientific Title: Professor Doctor.
Date of Appointment: 1990 at the Technical Education Authority, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
E-Mail: [email protected]

Academic Achievement:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, 1998.
Master of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, 1987.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, 1981-1982.
Fellow of the British Institute of Management, (CMgr FCMI),2010.

Scientific Titles:
Assistant Lecturer: 1990.
Lecturer: 1999.
Assistant Professor: 2003.
Professor: 2014.

Languages:
Arabic & English (Reading, Writing and Conversation).

Administrative Assignments:
Rector of the University of Baghdad: 2020 –
Rector of of Al Ain University: June 2019 – 2020.
Rector of the University of Kerbala: 1/4/2013 – 27/6/2019.
Head Evaluator of Developing Dean Skills Program, the Association of Colleges (AoC).
Scientific Assistant to the Head of the Technical Education Authority in Addition to the Duties of Dean of the Faculty, 2004-2005.
Dean of the Technical College – Baghdad by-Election, 2003-2013.
Assistant Dean at the Technical College – Baghdad, 2002-2003.
Head of the Automotive Engineering Department at the Technical College – Baghdad, 2000-2002.
Head of Machinery and Equipment Department at the Technical Institute – Suwayrah, 1998-1999.
Official of the Scientific Unit of the Technical Institute – Suwayrah, 4-10/1/1994.
Rapporteur of the Machinery and Equipment Department at the Technical Institute – Suwayrah, 1990-1994.

Scientific Conferences, Symposiums and Workshops:
Technical Education Conference: 3, 4 and 5, Baghdad.
World Solar Research Conference II, Baghdad, 1988.
Modeling and Engineering Solutions Conference, Turkey, 2006.
Conference and Exhibition of the First and Second Reconstruction of Iraq, Amman.
Technical Education Conference at the Technical College – Najaf for the Period 16-17/2/2008.
The 11th Scientific Conference of the Technical Education Authority at the Technical College – Baghdad 23-24/3/2009.
5th Saudi Technical Conference, Riyadh, 11-14/1/2009.
Nanotechnology Applications Symposium, the University of Technology, Baghdad, 2008.
Technical Education Strategy Workshop, Erbil, 2008.
Technical Education Strategy Workshop in Collaboration with the British Council, Turkey, 2008.
Training Workshops for Technical Education Staff in Egypt in Cooperation with the German Technical Corporation (GTZ) in Cairo: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Vocational Education School Principals Training Workshops in Coordination with the British Cultural Council, London 2013.
Supervising Scientific Conferences at the University of Kerbala: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Chairman of the 2nd Al Ain International University Conference, July 2020.

Patents:
Removal of the Point Welding Effect in a Friction Alveal Mixing Method Developed by Using a New Mixing Management Design and a New Principle.
A New Method of Welding the Friction Point Using the Rear Filling and Rotary Pressure Rod.

Books:
Maintenance of Car Engines and Accessories: by Prof. Dr. Munir Hamid Tolephih, Lecturer Dr. Abdul Hussein Harija and Assistant Professor Walid Ahmed Al-Jarrah.

Scientific Societies:
Member of the Iraqi Engineers Association.
Member of the National Society for Engineering Inspection and Civil Protection, Baghdad.
Fellow of the British Institute of Management.

Training Courses: (Management or Supervision)
Management of the Training Course for the Unemployed in Coordination with Humanitarian Organizations at the Technical College – Baghdad, 2008.
Management of the Training Course for the Unemployed in Coordination with Humanitarian Organizations at the Technical College – Baghdad, 2009.
Management of the Training Course of Detainees Released from American Prisons in Coordination with Humanitarian Organizations at the Technical College – Baghdad, 2009.
Management of More than 20 Engineering Training Programs at the Technical College – Baghdad.
Management of the Training Courses for Ministry of Health’s Personnel (Engineers and Technicians) in Coordination with the Red Cross and the Ministry of Health, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Transfer of Powers to the Provinces in Coordination with the Institute On Governance, Canada.
Management of the Leadership Training Workshops for Technical and Vocational Education at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in cooperation with the British Council, Funded by the European Union, Baghdad, 2018.

Training Courses: (Participant)
Course on Modern Car Maintenance, General Company for Automotive Trade, Baghdad, 1993.
Arab Training Course on Computer Design and Manufacturing, Arab Federation for Technical Education (AFTE), Damascus, Syria, 1-8/10/2002.
The Arab Seminar on the Management of Advisory Centers and the Evaluation and Development of the Productive Institute, Baghdad, Iraq, 23-27/12/2002.
Teaching Methods Course, Staff Development Center, Technical Education Authority, Baghdad, 2001.
Specialized Program for the Development of Teaching and Learning, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), London, 2007.
Course on the Management of Contract Training Center, Algonquin College in Collaboration with UNESCO, Canada, 2008.
Educational Leadership Development Course, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), London, April 2009.
Dean Qualification programme for the Management Skills and Modern Trends in England in Collaboration with the Department of Continuing Education LSIS in UK and RAWBIT, November 2009.
Leadership Skills Development Course for Deans and Management Leaders, British Council, Erbil, 2011.
Technical Education Strategy Workshop, Erbil, 2008.
Technical Education Strategy Workshop in Collaboration with the British Culural Council, Turkey, 2008.
Training Workshops for Technical Education Staff in Egypt in Cooperation with the German Technical Corporation (GTZ) in Cairo: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Workshops for Administrative Leaders Training at the Technical Education Authority in Cooperation with the British Cultural Council and the Association of Colleges (AoC) in Erbil, Istanbul and Britain: 2010, 2011.
Management of Vocational Education School Principals Training Workshops in Coordination with the British Council and the Association of Colleges (AoC) in Sulaimaniyah and Britain 2012, 2013.

Published Research:
The impact of the shelling with Steel Pellets and the Pre-Agitation on the Behavior of the Fatigue of Alloy Steel, Journal of Techniques, Baghdad, 2001.
Construction and Modelling of a Solar Water Complex Without Pipes in the Absorbent Board, 8th Scientific Conference of the Technical Education Authority, March 2002.
Optimum Method of Welding High-Speed Steel with Frictional Carbon Steel, Journal of Techniques, Technical Education Authority, 2002.
Estimate of Safe Age and Over-Loading Effect on the Fissures of the Aluminum Alloy Fatique 7075, Journal of Techniques, Technical Education Authority, 2001.
The Effect of Residual Stress Caused by Liquid Nitriding in the Behavior of Alloy Steel Fatique, 9th Conference of Technical Education, Baghdad, 2005.
Numerical Analysis of the Dwell Phase in Friction Stir Welding and Comparison with Experimental data, 
Moneer H. Tolephih, ” The Micro-Slip Damper Stiffness Effect on the Steady-State Characteristics of Turbine Blade “, Nahrain University, College of Engineering Journal (NUCEJ) Vol.10, No.1, 2007 pp.27-36
Moneer H. Tolephih, Hussain J. M. , Kadum H. Gulaim, “Prediction of Optimal Normal Load Frictional Damping of Turbo machinary Blading “,  The 2nd Regional Conference of Engineering Science, Al-Nahren Engineering College,  1-2 Dec, 2010.
Kamal M. Saify, Moneer H. Tolephih, , “Evaluation Of New Hypothetical Concept (  LHSIR  )For Punch Profile Design For Indirect Extrusion Of Hollow Rods “, EJSR, European Journal of Scientific Research.vol.4,2010.
Moneer H. Tolephih , Mudar A. Abdul Sattar, ” Finite Differance Simulation of Low Carbon Steel Manual Arc Welding “, Thermal Science Journal, Year 2011, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 209-216 .
Moneer H. Al-Saadi*, Hani Aziz Ameen*&RawaHamed M. Al-Kalali, ” Influence of Metal Type on The Deep Drawing Force by Experimental and Finite Element Method”,Eng& Tech . Journal, Vol. 29, No. 13, 2011 .
Moneer Hammed Tolephih , Kadhim M. Mashloosh , Zainab Waheed,”Comparative Study of the Mechanical Properties of (FS) and MIG Welded Joint in (AA7020-T6) Aluminum Alloy”, Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal, Vol. 7, No. 2, PP 22 – 35 (2011.
Moneer Hameed Tolephih1, Hatem Mohammed Mahmood2*, EsamTareq Abdullah, “Effect of  New Tool Geometry on Weld Strength of AA2024Aluminum Alloy Plates Welded by Friction Stir Spot Welding Process ” , AES-ATEMA’ 2011 Ninth International Conference Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications(August 01 – 05, 2011).
Adnan N. Abood, Moneer H. Tolephih , Esam J. Ibrahim  ,” Effect of Diffusion Bonding on Fatigue Strength of Aluminum Alloy AA 7020-O “, Eng. And Tech Journal, Vol. 28,   No. 23,  2011.
Mahmood Sh. Al-Mullakhalaf , MoneerHameedTolephih, Ali ShakirGhani ,” THE EFFECT OF FIBER DIAMETER ON DEBONDING FORCE IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON SOME MECHANICAL PROPERTIES” , Al-Taqani Journal, Vol 24, No. 6, 2011
Muhsin Jaber Jweeg, MoneerHameedTolephih, Muhammed Abdul-Sattar, “Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Transient Temperature Distribution in Friction Stir Welding of AA 7020-T53”, Journal of Engineering,  Number 6 Volume 18 June 2012
Shaker S. Hassan, Moneer H. Tolephih, NameerA.Hamoody, The Influence of Friction Stir Welding and Process Parameters on the Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of 2024-T3 Aluminum Alloy Weldment , Eng. And Tech Journal , Vol 30, No. 4, 2012.
Muhsin Jaber Jweeg,  MoneerHameedTolephih, Muhammed Abdul-Sattar, ” Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Transient Temperature Distribution in Friction Stir Welding of AA 7020-T53 “,  Journal of Engineering , Number 6 Volume 18 June 2012 .
Qasim Mohammed Doos, Moneer Hammed Al Saadi, IhsanKadhom Abbas Al Naimi , ” Investigation Parameters of Resistance Spot Welding For AA1050 Aluminum Alloy Sheets “, Journal of Engineering , Number 10 Volume 18 October 2012 .
Muhsin J. J., Moneer H. Tolephih and Muhammed A. M, ” EFFECT OF FRICTION STIR WELDING PARAMETERS (ROTATION AND TRANSVERSE) SPEED ON THE TRANSIENT TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION IN FRICTION STIR WELDING OF AA 7020-T53″,  ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, VOL. 7, NO. 4, APRIL 2012 .
MoneerHameedTolephih, Hatim Mohammad Mahmood, AdhraaHussien Hashim  , Effect of tool offset and tilt angle on weld strength of butt joint friction stir welded specimens of AA2024 aluminum alloy welded to commercial pure copper.Chemistry and Materials Research Vol.3 No.4, 2013.
Qasim Mohammed Doos, Moneer Hammed Al Saadi , IhsanKadhom Abbas Al Naimi ,” Improvement of Resistance Spot Welding by Surfaces Treatment of AA1050 Sheets”, Journal of Engineering , Number 2 Volume 19 February 2013.
Mohsen J. Joaij1, Moneer H. Tlafeh2, Abdullah D. Assi3, Esam T. Abdullah, ” DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF A HYDROSTATIC EXTRUSION APPARATUS FOR COMPOUND CYLINDERS FROM AL AND MG”, Diyala Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 06, No. 02, pp. 86-102, June 2013.
Moneer H. Al-Saadi , Dr. Sabah Khammass Hussein, Improvement of the Strength of Spot Welding Joint for Aluminum Plates Using Powders as Additive , Eng. & Tech Journal, vol 31 part (A), No. 13 , 2013.
Moneer H. Tolephih, Ibtihal A. Mahmood, Zainab W. Abdullah, ” Strain life of Shoot Peening AA2017-T4 “, Journal of King Abdul Aziz University, Engineering Science,
Muhsin J. Jweeg, Moneer H. Tolephih Al-Saady, Abdullah DhayeaAssi  , ” EVALUATION OF NEW HYPOTHETICAL CONCEPT (LHSIR) FOR DIE PROFILE DESIGN FOR HYDROSTATIC EXTRUSION OF Al/Mg COMPOUND” , Diyala journal of engineering and Science , Vol. 07, No. 01, pp. 40-60, March 2014.
Ihsan K Al Naimi1, Moneer H Al-Saadi2, Kasim M Daws1 and Niels Bay , ” Improving Resistance Welding of Aluminum Sheets by Addition of Metal Powder “, Proceedings of the Institution of MechanicalEngineers, Part L: Journal of Materials Design and Applications , 28 April, 2014.
MuhsinJaberJweeg,  MoneerHameedTolephih, Muhammed Abdul-Sattar, ” Influence of Tool Geometry on the Quality and Mechanical Properties of FSW Weldment for Al-alloy (7020-T53)” , Nahrain University, College of Engineering Journal (NUCEJ) Vol.17 No.1, 2014 pp36-49 .
Kamal M.R. , Moneer H.T.  , Rigadh  B.M.  , Bending stress Deflection Relationship of thin Cantilever Beam of Arbitrary Continuous Geometry, 7 – 8 , May , 2012 , Baghdad .
Zahraa A. Al- Dujaili, Hazim U. Jamali and Moneer H. Al- Saadi, Effect of Axial Profile Modification on the Characteristics of a Finite Length Misaligned Journal Bearing. 3rd International Conference on Engineering Science IOP Conf.Series: Materials Science and Engineering 671 (2020) 012021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/671/1/012021.
Moneer H. Tolephih, Adnan N. Abood and Hussaim M. Saad, Hot Press Bonding of Aluminum Alloy AA6061-T6 to Polyamide and Polyamide Composite. 3rd International Conference on Engineering Science IOP Conf.Series: Materials Science and Engineering 671 (2020) 012021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/671/1/012021.