The Computer Science Department discussed the PhD dissertation titled "Verification of Handwritten Signatures Using Optimization Methods" by PhD student Zainab Hashim Ftoohi in the late Dr. Abbas Fadel Abdulqader Hall in the annex building of the Computer Science Department on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The dissertation aims to verify handwritten signatures to determine if they are genuine or forged and to authenticate the identity of the signer. An enhanced system for handwritten signature verification using artificial intelligence techniques was proposed. The proposed methods in the dissertation showed promising results in distinguishing between genuine and forged signatures, outperforming existing systems. The examination committee consisted of: Prof. Dr. Matheel Emad Al-Din Abdul Munim (Chair) Prof. Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan (Member) Prof. Dr. Suzan Abdul Hadi Mahmoud (Member) Prof. Dr. Eyad Radhan Abbas (Member) Assist. Prof. Dr. Hassanein Samir Abdullah (Member) Prof. Dr. Hanaa Mohsen Ahmed (Member and Supervisor) Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hussein Radhi (Member and Supervisor)