The Dean of the College of Science for Women at the University of Baghdad Participates in a Joint Scientific Workshop Between the College of Engineering and the American University in Lebanon on “Nuclear Fusion and Its Future Prospects”
As part of the College of Science for Women’s efforts to expand avenues of academic and research collaboration with international institutions, the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, participated in a joint scientific workshop organized by the College of Engineering in cooperation with the American University in Lebanon, titled “Nuclear Fusion and Its Future Prospects.”
She was received by Professor Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul-Majid, Dean of the College of Engineering, in the presence of Professor Dr. Suhail Najm Abdullah, the University President’s Assistant for Scientific Affairs, along with a group of college deans and faculty members.
The workshop was presented by Professor Dr. Ghassan Antar, a consulting expert at the American University in Lebanon, who outlined the fundamental principles of the nuclear fusion process, which is based on the union of two light nuclei to form a heavier one, accompanied by the release of energy exceeding that produced by nuclear fission. He also discussed the scientific and engineering challenges associated with achieving extremely high temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius to create suitable conditions for fusion on Earth.
The presentation included a comprehensive explanation of the tokamak device, its role in plasma research, and the production of fusion energy, along with a review of the latest developments achieved by global research centers in magnetic confinement technologies and the design of future reactors.
Participation in this workshop falls within the framework of supporting scientific exchange and enhancing the research capabilities of faculty and students in the College of Science for Women, in alignment with the University’s orientation toward engaging with pioneering international experiences.
