The President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghban, awarded a letter of appreciation to the faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Shaimaa Hameed Shaker. This recognition was for her exceptional efforts and contributions in publishing two scientific research papers. The first paper is entitled "Multi-Level Encryption For 3D Mesh Model Based On 3D Lorenz Chaotic Map And Random Number Generator." The second paper is titled "Diagnosis Of Diabetes Mellitus Based On Combined Feature Selection Methods." Both papers were published in two esteemed and Scopus-indexed journals, reflecting her significant contributions to the field. The University extends its best wishes to her for continued success in advancing the academic prestige of the University of Technology and contributing to the scientific community of the beloved country.

The Computer Science Department, along with other departments and centers of the Technological University, participated in the solidarity stand with Palestinian women in Gaza, organized by the Department of Women's Empowerment in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Monday, 2024/1/8, in Tahrir Square, with the presence of public and private universities and Iraqi ministries.

The Computer Science Department discussed the doctoral thesis titled 'Proposed Secure E-Voting System Based on Multi Biometric and Post Quantum Cryptography' by the doctoral student Asmaa Ibrahim Hussein, in Computer Science, on Monday, 2024/1/8, in the department's discussion hall, attended by the head of the Computer Science Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan. The thesis aims to design a secure electronic voting system based on multi-biometric measurements and post-quantum cryptography. The thesis presents a secure and important electronic voting system for managing elections at the highest levels of quality, consisting of stages including voter registration, key exchange authentication, voting, and verification. The discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Muthil Imaduddin Abdul-Munim as the chairman, and members Prof. Dr. Sakina Hassan Hashem, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shatha Habib Jafar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hussein Ali, Prof. Dr. Abeer Tariq Mawlood as a member and supervisor, and Prof. Dr. Ikhlas Khalaf Kabashi as a member and supervisor."

In embodiment of the principle of integration and cooperation between public universities and private universities, and in execution of the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the memorandum of understanding and cooperation (twinning) between the University of Technology / Department of Computer Science and Al-Mustaqbal University / College of Sciences was signed. The signing took place today, Thursday, 2024/1/4, in the presence of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghban. The agreement was signed on behalf of the University of Technology / Department of Computer Science by the Head of the Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, and on behalf of Al-Mustaqbal University by the Dean of the College of Sciences, Assistant Professor Dr. Furat Hamza Al-Sultani. The aim of the agreement is to sign a memorandum for scientific cooperation and twinning between the Artificial Intelligence branch and the Computer Security and Cybersecurity branch at the University of Technology, with the Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity departments at Al-Mustaqbal University College of Sciences. The agreement seeks to enhance scientific and cultural cooperation between the two universities and to build strong bonds. It includes several clauses such as the Bologna Process, exchange of expertise between the teaching staff of both universities, enhancing student activities to develop joint programs, and organizing workshops, seminars, and scientific conferences to support the educational journey. The signing was attended by the Scientific Assistant in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Abeer Tariq Mawlood, the Administrative Assistant, Assistant Professor Dr. Bashar Saadoun Mahdi, the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Branch, Dr. Mustafa Jasim, and the Head of the Computer and Cybersecurity Security Branch, Assistant Professor Dr. Ayad Hazem Ibrahim.

Gratitude and commendation are awarded by the Office of the Honorable Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to Assistant Lecturers Fadil Abbas Fadil and Mohammed Thamer Abdulhadi, as well as to Programming Assistant Sajad Salem Sidkhan from the Department of Computer Science. This recognition is for their exceptional dedication and outstanding efforts in fulfilling their assigned responsibilities. We pray for their continued success and achievements, wishing them prosperity in their service to our beloved Iraq."