College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering

Within the framework of academic initiatives aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable practices, the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at the University of Mosul organized a specialized training course entitled:

“Transforming Waste into Sustainable Infrastructure.”

The event featured the participation of a distinguished group of female faculty members specializing in engineering, as part of a series of scientific activities designed to connect academic concepts with practical, sustainable applications.

The course aimed to highlight the importance of utilizing waste—particularly construction and plastic waste—and transforming it into effective resources for creating environmentally friendly infrastructure. This contributes to reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector and supports the achievement of sustainable development goals.

🔹 Course Topics and Lecturers:

1. Module One: Principles of Sustainable Engineering

This module addressed the fundamental principles of sustainable engineering, including sustainable design concepts, life cycle assessment of materials, and environmentally, economically, and socially responsible engineering planning.

Presented by: Assistant Lecturer Sura Mohammed Ali.

2. Module Two: Recycling Construction Waste and Its Use in Infrastructure Projects

This module discussed the techniques and methods of recycling construction rubble (concrete, bricks, etc.) and its potential reuse in road layers, backfilling, and non-load-bearing structural components. It also included local and international case studies.

Presented by: Assistant Lecturer Raghad Subhi Fathi.

3. Module Three: Recycling Plastic Waste and Its Integration into Modern Construction Technologies

This module explored the types of recyclable plastic waste, the mechanisms for processing them, and their applications in the construction sector, with a discussion on the environmental and economic impacts of these solutions.

Presented by: Assistant Lecturer Zina Nawfal.

The course concluded with an open discussion session, during which participants exchanged views and ideas regarding recycling applications in Iraq and emphasized the importance of raising community awareness about the necessity of reducing and reusing waste through innovative engineering methods.