The Environmental Research Center at the University of Technology actively participated in the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development, organized in collaboration with Komar University of Science and Technology in Sulaymaniyah – Kurdistan, Iraq, Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe (UNIROW) from Indonesia, and the Training and Research Center in Transport Engineering at the University of Kufa.

A group of distinguished researchers from the center contributed to the conference with scientific studies addressing important environmental issues. Prof. Dr. Zainab Baha Mohammed, Director of the Environmental Research Center, and Dr. Abbas Jawad Kadhem, Head of the Sustainable Development Department, presented a research study titled:

"Assessing the Deteriorating Water Quality of Tigris River in Baghdad Using Water Quality Index and Statistical Analysis"

This study uses water quality indicators and statistical analysis to highlight the declining water quality of the Tigris River in Baghdad.

Additionally, researchers Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azhar Mahmoud Haleem, Asst. Lecturer Nawras Kazem Rassan, Asst. Lecturer Ban Samari Atiya, and Asst. Lecturer Iman Kazem Mutashar presented a study titled:

"Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels of Some Important Medicinal Herbs and Spices Used as Flavoring in Iraqi Cuisine"

The research focuses on evaluating heavy metal concentrations in commonly used medicinal herbs and spices in Iraqi cuisine and their potential impact on public health.

Furthermore, researchers Asst. Lecturer Abdulaziz Ahmed Hamad, Asst. Lecturer Ali Nasser, Asst. Lecturer Ola Hamed, and Asst. Lecturer Ahmed Alwan contributed with a study titled:

"Evaluation of Soil Characteristics in the City of Al-Muthanna and Comparison of Some Characteristics of Soils in Iraq"

This study examines soil properties in Al-Muthanna and compares various physical and chemical characteristics of different soil types in Iraq.

These scientific contributions reflect the center's commitment to promoting sustainable environmental research and developing scientific solutions for environmental challenges in Iraq. They also strengthen academic collaboration between Iraqi and international universities in the fields of environment and sustainable development.