The Second Secretary of the Australian Embassy in Baghdad, Mr. Eliot Mann, visited the Department of Computer Science today, Monday, February 24, 2025. He was welcomed by the Head of the Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, along with the department’s deputies and heads of branches.

This visit follows the approval of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, to participate in discussions related to Iraq’s efforts in addressing climate change, policy, international relations, economics, cybersecurity, and communications.

During the visit, a presentation was given on the projects of students from the Computer Security and Cybersecurity branch, including:

Aiham Haider, a fourth-year student, presented his project titled "Understanding Attacker Behavior in Accessing Sensitive Information and How to Prevent Unauthorized Access."

Haider Basim, a fourth-year student, presented his project titled "Penetration Testing of Wi-Fi Networks and Security Measures."

Muhaimen Ahmed, a third-year student, presented his research titled "Software Analysis for Vulnerability Detection."

Sarhan Imad, a fourth-year student, presented his project on the use of "Phishing Techniques to Protect and Educate Users About Fake Links."

The guest also toured the department’s laboratories.

At the end of the visit, Mr. Mann expressed his admiration and appreciation for the scientific level and skills of the Computer Science students.

 

 

Assistant Lecturer Dalia Tareq Khudair, Head of the Quality Assurance and University Performance Division in the Computer Science Department, participated in the workshop titled "World Quality Day", organized by the Quality Assurance and University Performance Department at the University of Technology, in collaboration with the Computer Engineering Department.

In the presence of the Head of the Computer Science Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, the Central University Examination Audit Committee supervising the exams visited the Department of Computer Science today, Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

The committee consisted of members from the Registration and Student Affairs Department, the Legal Affairs Department, and the Quality Assurance and University Performance Department. The visit aimed to audit the integrity of examination procedures in documenting student grades in the grade records to ensure accuracy and credibility, thereby safeguarding students' rights.

At the conclusion of the visit, Professor Dr. Suadad Younis Issam, Director of the Registration and Student Affairs Department, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of the examination committees.

The Office of the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs has expressed its gratitude and appreciation to Assistant Lecturer Mohammed Thamer Abdulhadi and programmer Sajjad Salem from the Department of Computer Science in recognition of their outstanding efforts, dedication, and hard work in the technical development of the system within the Scientific Research Skills Development Program for postgraduate students. Their contributions reflect a high sense of responsibility, and we hope they will continue to give more in service of the public good.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Computer Science Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, and as part of the activities of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit, the Counseling Committee in the Artificial Intelligence Branch organized a workshop on drug abuse, addiction, and its impact on youth on Monday, February 17, 2025, in the late Dr. Imad Kazem Hall. The workshop was presented by Assistant Lecturer Suhad Mal Allah Kazem, in the presence of the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Branch, Dr. Dina Kazem, the Director of Scientific Affairs and Cultural Relations in the department, Dr. Anmar Ali, and members of the educational counseling committees.

The workshop aimed to define drugs as harmful substances that affect the human body and mental health, causing hallucinations and increasing the risk of suicide. It also highlighted the reasons for drug use, such as escaping reality, psychological pressures, and bad company, as well as methods of prevention and ways to diagnose addiction.

The lecturer urged young people to be cautious and avoid taking medications randomly, encouraged their engagement in sports activities, and emphasized the importance of parental supervision over their children.

At the conclusion of the event, the lecturer was awarded a certificate of appreciation in recognition of her efforts in delivering the workshop.