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Assistant Professor Dr. Khalid Hameed Latif Chairs a Master’s Thesis Defense Committee at Tikrit University

Byإعلام كلية الهندسة جامعة سامراء Posted on Reading Time: 2 minutes

Assistant Professor Dr. Khalid Hameed Latif, Head of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Samarra, chaired the defense committee for the Master’s thesis titled “The Impact of the Samarra Barrage Lake on the Water Quality of the Tigris River.” The thesis was submitted by researcher Othman Nazhan Ali at Tikrit University, specializing in Environmental Engineering.
The scientific study focused on analyzing physical and chemical changes across four strategic monitoring sites. These locations included stations upstream of the lake and within the reservoir, as well as two stations in the main course of the Tigris River and the Ishaqi Project canal. The objective was to evaluate the direct environmental impacts of the lake on the surrounding aquatic systems.
The study’s methodology relied on collecting and analyzing water samples across three seasons, spanning from Autumn 2024 to Spring 2025. Fourteen vital indicators were measured—including dissolved oxygen, turbidity, total solids, and various chemical ions—utilizing the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) as a standardized assessment tool.
Laboratory results revealed significant variations in dissolved oxygen levels, ranging between 4.94 and 6.3 mg/L, with a notable decrease recorded at certain stations. These findings underscore the scientific importance of the study in establishing precise environmental parameters for water resource management in the region.
The selection of Dr. Khalid Hameed to chair the committee serves as an affirmation of his distinguished scientific standing and deep expertise in Civil and Environmental Engineering. It also reflects the commitment of academic institutions to strengthening scientific cooperation between the University of Samarra and Tikrit University, contributing to the academic rigor of scientific research and the exchange of specialized expertise among faculty members.