College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences (CAES) June , 2025, University Press Office (UNPO) | As part of its commitment to promoting advanced scientific research, the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences at the University of Duhok (UOD) organized a series of specialized seminars focusing on organic chemistry and innovative dye synthesis. These events, hosted by the Branch of Basic Sciences, reflected UOD’s dedication to supporting research with industrial, environmental, and technological relevance. The seminars were delivered by: Myasar Khaleel Ibrahim from the above-mentioned branch.

Seminar 1: New Synthesis, Solvatochromism, Halochromism, and Dyeing Applications of Azo Compound 4-hydroxy-3-((3-nitrophenyl)diazenyl)benzaldehyde
📅 Date: May 2025 | 🏛 Venue: Seminar Hall, Branch of Basic Sciences

Focused on synthesis of a novel Azo dye through a coupling reaction between 3-nitroaniline and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

• Investigated solvatochromism (color variation in different solvents) and halochromism (color change with pH)
  
  
• Highlighted applications in textile dyeing and polymeric materials
  
  

Seminar 2: Synthesis, Development, and Molecular Docking Study of New Azo Chalcone Derivatives
📅 Date: May, 2025 | 🏛 Venue: Seminar Hall, Branch of Basic Sciences

Addressed the design and synthesis of new Azo chalcone derivatives via:

• Coupling reactions involving 3-nitroaniline with 4-hydroxyacetophenone
  
  
• Further processing through Claisen–Schmidt condensation with aromatic aldehydes
  
  
• Included molecular docking studies, showing promising biological and pharmaceutical relevance
  
  

These scientific activities emphasize UOD’s strategy to link academic research with industrial and technological innovation, building platforms for potential interdisciplinary collaborations in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.

University Press Office, June, 2025

Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali, Bilnd Jalal H.

The News Keywords:

• Azo Dye Synthesis
  
  
• Chalcone Derivatives Research
  
  
• Molecular Docking Studies
  
  
• University of Duhok Research
  
  
• Organic Chemistry Innovation