Baghdad: A joint research team from the University of Babylon in Iraq and Liverpool John Moores University in the UK has announced the development of an advanced microwave sensor that marks a significant breakthrough in several vital industrial sectors, including oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Al-Mansouri, Vice President of the University of Babylon for Scientific Affairs, stated that this achievement is the result of a PhD dissertation at the College of Engineering, presented by researcher Dr. Anwar Abdul Ameer Abbas. The research was jointly supervised by Professor Dr. Dhirgham Abdul Hassan Al-Khafaji from the University of Babylon and Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Wiley from Liverpool John Moores University.

Dr. Al-Mansouri explained that the team successfully designed and fabricated a microwave sensor capable of accurately measuring two-phase flows in pipelines of varying diameters-a development he described as a ‘major breakthrough’ in industrial monitoring and control systems.

He added that the sensor features high accuracy and efficiency in detecting two-phase flow, contributing to enhanced operational performance and more precise control over complex industrial processes.