At the Department of Biomedical Engineering – College of Engineering – Al-Nahrain University, and in the department’s laboratory building, under the direct supervision of the Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Anas Qusay Hashem, Asst. Lecturer Hamza Abbas Fadhel, Senior Engineer Nadia Ahmed Mohammed, and Technician Ubaid Mohammed Alwan, a specific area has been organized, rehabilitated, and designated as a Biomaterials Laboratory for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Biomaterials Laboratory represents an important research and educational environment focused on the study of materials used in medical applications, such as implants, tissue repair materials, and prosthetics. The lab aims to test and develop materials to ensure their biocompatibility and functional performance in the human body.

It also involves the development of artificial bones and teeth, the study of material effects on living tissues, and the improvement of implant performance, such as artificial joints. Additionally, it includes the potential for developing smart materials that adapt to the human body.

Some essential devices required for the biomaterials lab — already available in the department’s labs — such as the thermal oven, the desiccator, and other laboratory instruments, have been repaired, cleaned, and arranged.

Looking ahead, we hope to expand this laboratory to become a central biomaterials lab for all departments within the College. This expansion would enhance education and training, enable research and development, and foster collaboration with the medical sector to create innovative solutions in partnership with hospitals and medical device companies.