Prof. Dr. Nizar Jawad Hadi | Packaging | Best Researcher Award
Researcher | University of Baghdad | Iraq
Prof. Dr. Nizar Jawad Hadi is a highly accomplished academic and engineer whose professional expertise lies in Materials Engineering, with a focused specialisation in the rheology of polymers, nanofluids, numerical simulation, and nanotechnology. He completed his advanced studies in Mechanical Engineering. Prof. Dr. Hadi’s extensive professional experience includes significant administrative and leadership roles, having served as the Dean of the College of Materials Engineering and the Head of the Polymer and Petrochemical Industries Department at the University of Babylon, Iraq. His primary research interests center on the development of polymer nanocomposites for diverse applications, including drug delivery systems, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and biodegradable packaging materials, which is demonstrated by his work on $\text{LDPE}/\text{Cellulose}$ composites. His core research skills involve advanced rheological analysis using instruments like the cone-plate and capillary rheometers, material characterization techniques (SEM, DSC, FTIR), and numerical simulation and modeling for engineering systems. He has received recognition for his contributions, including being honored by the Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technologies at Al-Mustaqbal University for his participation in a session on the role of engineering materials in achieving a sustainable future. He has contributed significantly to the academic community through his teaching and numerous publications, establishing him as a prominent figure in the field of materials and polymer science.
Featured Publications:
Hadi, N. J., Faris, D., & Habeeb, S. A. (2021). Effect of rheological properties of (Poly vinyl alcohol/Dextrin/Naproxen) emulsion on the performance of drug encapsulated nanofibers. Materials Today: Proceedings, (29 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., Najim, A. S., & Mohamed, D. J. (2014). Study the Effect of $\text{CaCO}_3$ Nanoparticles on the Mechanical Properties of Virgin and Waste Polypropylene. Advanced Materials Research, (20 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., & Mohamed, D. J. (2016). Study the Relation between Flow, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Waste Polypropylene Filled Silica Nanoparticles. Key Engineering Materials, (19 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., Najim, S. A., & Mohammed, D. J. (2016). Thermal Behavior of Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Filled Polypropylene by Melt Compounding. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (13 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., Mohamed, D. J., & Alobad, Z. K. (2021). Investigation of the polyol types and isocyanate concentrations on the rheological, morphological and mechanical properties of polyurethane foams. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, (12 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., Jabir, R. K., & $\text{AL-Zubiedy}$, A. A. A. (2020). Rheological and mechanical investigation of PET, LDPE and HDPE wastes blended for re-use in bio-pipes. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, (9 Citations).
Hadi, N. J., $\text{Al-kawaz}$, A., & Hamzah, A. F. (2017). Study the Effect of Bi-Layers on the Friction and Impact Resistance of PMMA/Nano-composite Hard Coatings. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, (9 Citations).