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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Dr. Hassanain Ali Lafta Mossa Gender: Male Birthdate: 1976 Nationality: Iraq Degree: PhD Academic Title: Assistant Professor College\Center: College of Engineering Departement: Biomedical Engineering Major: Biomedical Engineering Specialty: Medical Engineering Occupation: Associate Professor Mother Language: Arabic Other Languages: English Work email: hassanain.a.lafta@nahrainuniv.edu.iq Personal email: hasali76@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Medical Engineering, School of Engineering, Cardiff University, United Kingdom, 2018
M.Sc. in Medical Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, 2004
B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Baghdad University, Iraq, 2000

APPOINTMENTS

Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University: May 2023 - till present.
Rapporteur of the Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University: September 2019 – September 2021.
Academic Staff Member in the Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University: August 2004 - till present.
Ph.D researcher at School of Engineering, Cardiff University, United Kingdom: July 2013-July 2018.
Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University: November 2012 - May 2023.
External Lecturer in Al-Hussain Engineering University College, Karbala: September 2011- September 2012.
Assistant Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University since August 2004 – November 2012.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SUPERVISOR THESIS

@ Supervising the following undergraduate projects for Fifth Year students:
Design of Bionic Ear for Deafness Treatment, 2007.
Design of Artificial Pancreas System for Diabetes Control, 2007.
Electrometric measurement of Apical Foramen for Endodontics, 2007.
Design and implementation of Galvanic Skin Response Sensor, 2007.
Design of Oscilloscope type Monitor of the Heart Rate and Pulse, 2007.
Design and implementation of Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm for Upper Limb Amputees, 2009.
Planning and design for MRI Unit of Baghdads’ Hospitals, 2009.
Design and development of a typical Ambulance Facility, 2010.
Design and implementation of an Electrotherapeutic device for Pain Relief in Labor and Delivery, 2010.
Planning and design of Operating Rooms in Baghdads' Hospitals, 2010.
Design and implementation of Controlled Drug Infusion System, 2011.
Planning and design of an Amputee Rehabilitation Facility, 2011.
Stimulation of airflow in Trachea and blood flow in blood vessels, 2011.
Planning and designating of a typical Dental Facility, 2012.
Study of the Rheological Properties of Blood, 2012.
Design and Implementation of an Intra-oral Artificial Larynx Prosthesis, 2013.
Planning and designing of a typical PET-CT Facility, 2020.
Estimating the Stature from Hand Dimensions for Personal Identification in Iraqi Population, 2020.
Designing and Fabrication of 3D Printed Surgical Simulator for Parotidectomy Training, 2021.
Planning of the HVAC installation and operation in Operation Theatres of Baghdad City Hospitals, 2021.
Assessment of Work-related Upper body Musculoskeletal Disorders in Iraqi Dental Provision, 2022.
@ Supervising the following postgraduate projects for MSc students:
Analysis of Biomedical Signals for Detecting of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, 2020.
Analysis of Urine Dynamics for Assessment of Lower Urinary Tract Function, 2020.
Quantification and Analysis of Mandibular Movements Measurements, 2021.
Design and Implementation of a modified assistive walker device, 2021.
Design and Implementation of Sensor based System for Hand Function Assessment and Analysis, 2022.

TEACHINING EXPERINENCE

Lecturing the following courses for Biomedical Engineering students:
Medical Physic for First Year students.
Engineering Mathematics for Second Year students.
Engineering Analysis for Third Year students.
Biomedical Instruments and Systems for Fourth Year students.
Biomaterials for Fourth Year students of Duhok University.
Artificial Organs and Prosthetic Devices for Fifth Year students.
Hospitals Design and Systems for Fifth Year students.
Rehabilitation Engineering for Fifth Year students.
Analysis of Biomedical Engineering Systems for Postgraduate students.
Spine Biomechanics for Postgraduate students.
Functional Biomechanics of the face for Postgraduate students.

Conferences, symposiums and workshops

# The 17th Annual Middle Eastern Simulation and Modelling Conference (MESM’2022), Baghdad, Iraq, 27-28, June 2022.
# The 4th Scientific Conference for Electrical Engineering Techniques Research
(EETR 2022), Baghdad, Iraq, 8-9 June 2022.
# The 5th International Conference on Engineering Sciences (ICES), Karbala, Iraq, 28-29 December 2021.
# The 4th International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies, (BioSMART), France, 8-10 December 2021.
# The 2nd International Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology Conference (IBITeC), Indonesia, 20-21 October 2021.
# The 6th International Conference on Advances in Biomedical Engineering (ICABME), Lebanon, 7-9 October 2021.
# The Scientific Symposium of Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University and the American Society of Biomechanics, April 2021. National Biomechanics Day. Podium Presentation; Wheelchair Biomechanics.
# The 3rd International Conference on Materials Engineering and Science (IConMEAS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 2020. Session Chairman.
# The 5th IEEE Middle East and Africa Conference on Biomedical Engineering (MECBME), Amman, Jordan, October 2020. Podium Presentation; Impact of Upper Body Anthropometrics of Spatiotemporal Parameters during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Able-bodied User.
# The Scientific Symposium of Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, February 2020. Ethics in Biomedical Research.
# The Workshop of Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, March 2019. The Realistic Role of NUBME Graduates for Developing the Healthcare Service in Iraq.
# The 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of Cardiff Institute of Tissue Engineering and Repair Society – CITER, September 2017. Podium Presentation; Analysis of Upper Limb Kinematics during Manual Wheelchair Mobility.
# The 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of Cardiff Institute of Tissue Engineering and Repair Society – CITER, Cardiff, United Kingdom, September 2017. Session Chairman; Biomaterials and Extracellular Matrix.
# The IMechE Conference; Engineering the Upper Limb, London, United Kingdom, December 2016. Podium Presentation; Impact of Wheelchair Configurations on Upper Body Biomechanics of Manual Wheelchair Users.
# Images of Doctoral Research, Doctoral Academy, Cardiff University, United Kingdom, December 2016. Poster; Towards Better Manual Wheelchair Mobility.
# The 1st International Students Conference of Applied Engineering ISCAE, Newcastle, United Kingdom, October 2016. Podium Presentation; Kinematic Analysis of the Shoulder Mechanism in Able-bodied Non-experienced Manual Wheelchair Users.
# The 22nd European Society of Biomechanics ESB Congress, Lyon, France, July 2016. Podium Presentation; Analysis of Muscle Activation in the Shoulder Mechanism during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion.
# The 1st Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq scholars Conference, The Iraqi Cultural Attaché, London, United Kingdom, May 2015.
# The Scientific Meeting of C-Motion users at National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, March 2014.
# The International Conference for Developing Higher Education in Iraq, Research and Development Directorate in Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, November 2012. Poster Podium; Biomedical Application of Smart Materials.
# The 1st National Conference of Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering,
Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, November 2012. Podium Presentation; Planning and Designing of a Typical Amputee Rehabilitation Facility.
# The 2nd Scientific Symposium of Medical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, April 2012. Podium Presentation; Digital Hospital; Future Horizons of Medical Engineering.
# The Scientific Symposium of Materials Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Mustanseria University, Iraq, December 2011. Podium Presentation; Biomaterials; definition and application.
# The 1st Scientific Symposium of Medical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, November 2009. Podium Presentation; Gamma Knife; A Revolution in Neurosurgery.
# The Scientific Symposium of Artificial Organs at Al- Khwarizmi College of Engineering, Baghdad University, May 2009. Podium Presentation; Design of Artificial Bionic Ear.
# The 4th Scientific Conference of College of Engineering, Baghdad University, Iraq, April 2009. Podium Presentation; Wear Analysis in Total Artificial Hip Joints.
# The 1st Regional Conference of Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, November 2008. Podium Presentation; Engineering Modeling of Human Cardiovascular System.
# The Symposium of Technical Engineering of Medical Instruments, College of Electrical and Electronic Techniques, Iraq, April 2006. Podium Presentation; Design of Artificial Pancreas for Diabetes Control.

LINKS

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hassanain-Ali-Lafta-Mossa

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanain-ali-lafta-084b6a5a/

Publications

Impact of Upper Body Anthropometrics on Spatiotemporal Parameters during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Able-bodied Users
H Mossa, G Whatling, C Holt, 2020
MECBME2020, (doi: 10.1109/MECBME47393.2020.9265122)

Impact of rear wheel axle position on upper limb kinematics and electromyography during manual wheelchair use
H Lafta, R Guppy, G Whatling, C Holt, 2018
International Biomechanics, 5, (1), 17-29
Analysis of upper body biomechanics and control in manual wheelchair users
H Lafta, 2018
Cardiff University

Kinematic analysis of the shoulder mechanism in able-bodied non-experienced manual wheelchair users
H Lafta, R Guppy, G Whatling, C Holt, 2016
2016 International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE), 286-290
Impact of wheelchair configurations on upper body biomechanics of manual wheelchair users
H Lafta, R Guppy, G Whatling, C Holt, 2016
Analysis of muscle activation in the shoulder mechanism during manual wheelchair propulsion
H Lafta, R Guppy, P Biggs, G Whatling, C Holt, 2016

Planning and designing of an amputee rehabilitation facility
H Mossa, 2012
2012 First National Conference for Engineering Sciences (FNCES 2012), 1-10
Planning And Designing Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Facilities In Baghdads Hospitals
H Mossa, 2012
i-Manager's Journal on Future Engineering and Technology, 7, (4), 1
PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) FACILITIES IN BAGHDADS'HOSPITALS.
H MOSSA, 2012
Journal on Future Engineering & Technology, 7, (4)

Wear in Total Artificial Hip Joints
A Mossa, 2009
The Sixth Engineering Conference, College of Engineering, Baghdad University, 3, 258-269

Engineering Modeling of Human Cardiovascular System
H Ali, L Mossa, 2008
Al-Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, 11, (2), 307-314

An approach to the design and the development of total artificial hip joint
H Mossa, 2004
MSc ThesisCollege of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University

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