The President of the Southern Technical University, Professor Dr. Adnan Abdullah Ateeq, has extended a letter of appreciation to Assistant Professor Dr. Alaa Mazloum Mahdi and PhD researcher and lecturer Ms. Wasan Abdullah Fadil, both from the Technological Technical Institute in Basra, in recognition of their outstanding scientific efforts in publishing a research paper in a Scopus-indexed international journal, in collaboration with researchers from the Energy Research Center in Budapest.

The research focused on improving the physical and mechanical properties of ceramic materials through the incorporation of carbon-based nanomaterials using advanced techniques, thereby enhancing material performance and expanding their applications in engineering and industrial fields.

This recognition reflects the university’s commitment to supporting scientific research and encouraging international academic collaboration, which contributes to enhancing its scientific output and strengthening its presence in global research forums.