Middle Euphrates Technical University Strengthens Its Research Standing and Achieves Top Honors in the Academic Researcher Award

College Media: Adnan Kazem

In a prestigious recognition of academic excellence, His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored two distinguished researchers from Middle Euphrates Technical University:

• Prof. Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, University President
• Dr. Bilal Naji Al-Hasnawi, Head of the Fuel & Energy Engineering Technologies Department at the College of Petroleum and Energy Engineering in Al-Muthanna

They were awarded the University of Al Ain (Iraq) Prize for Academic Researchers (5th Edition) in the “Top Winners” category for their outstanding research publications indexed in Scopus, the globally renowned scientific database.

Key Highlights of the Achievement:

✅ National Recognition: The award underscores the university’s leading role in advancing scientific research and fostering a culture of high-impact publications.
✅ Global Impact: The winning research contributes to international scholarship, reinforcing Iraq’s presence in top-tier academic platforms.
✅ Institutional Excellence: This milestone reflects the university’s commitment to empowering faculty members to publish in world-class indexed journals.

Official Statements:

• Ministry of Higher Education: Praised the winners for their dedication to elevating Iraq’s academic reputation.
• University Leadership: Emphasized that such achievements align with the university’s strategic vision for research innovation and global collaboration.

🔹 Why This Matters:

• Strengthens Iraq’s rankings in international research metrics.
• Inspires early-career researchers to aim for Scopus-indexed publications.
• Reinforces the university’s position as a hub for energy engineering and applied sciences.

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