The Computer Science Department discussed the doctoral dissertation titled: Improved Electronic Currency System Using High Complexity Encryption Algorithms

by PhD student (Asmaa Abdullah Mohammed), majoring in General Computer Science, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the late Dr. Imad Kadhom Hall in the department building. This work presents an improved electronic currency system that uses highly complex encryption algorithms to enhance security measures by integrating advanced encryption techniques. It aims to protect sensitive financial data from unauthorized access and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of transactions. The examination committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Sadiq Abdulaziz Mahdi as Chair, and members Prof. Dr. Sakeena Hassan Hashim, Prof. Dr. Nada Faleh Hassan, Prof. Dr. Shaimaa Hameed Shakir, Prof. Dr. Ikhlas Khalaf Kabashi, Prof. Dr. Abdulmunem Saleh Rahma as a member and supervisor, and Prof. Dr. Hala Bahjat Abdulwahab as a member and supervisor.

Professor Dr. Alia Kareem Abdulhassan and IT Systems Specialist Rusul Khudair Kazem from the Computer Science Department participated in a training workshop organized by UNICEF Iraq in collaboration with the UNICEF Regional Office. The workshop was held in Sulaymaniyah from October 27-31, 2024. The training workshop aimed to strengthen capacities for digital transformation in the health sector and to coordinate efforts toward achieving a scalable, sustainable, and interoperable digital health system in the country.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Computer Science Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhom Farhan, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit in the Computer Science Department held a meeting today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, attended by the Unit Director, Dr. Mohammed Ghani, and the members of the sub-counseling committees in the department. During the meeting, preparations and activities for the annual Educational Guidance Week, scheduled for the last week of November each year, were discussed. The branches outlined their planned activities for this occasion, including workshops, seminars, and posters.

The Research and Development Directorate / Entrepreneurial Project Management Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research commended the Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Application, published by the Computer Science Department, based on the attached performance report within the monthly performance reports of Iraqi journals participating on the Elsevier - Digital Commons platform. This recognition is for its efforts in implementing the strategic agreement signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Elsevier to enhance the performance of Iraqi journals and facilitate their inclusion in global indexing databases.

As part of the workshops organized by the Office of the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs and Graduate Studies, a workshop was held on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the Chemical Engineering Department, organized by the Technological Incubator and Ecosystem Division, under the title "The University Ecosystem and Its Role in Entrepreneurship and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals."

The workshop was presented by Dr. Manal Abdulwahid, Head of the Technological Incubator and Ecosystem Division, and platform programmer Assistant Lecturer Fadel Abbas, a faculty member in the Computer Science Department. The workshop covered the importance of the university environment in promoting innovation and supporting entrepreneurship among students, with participants discussing how the university ecosystem can be harnessed to achieve sustainable development goals through projects and initiatives that contribute to economic, social, and environmental development.

A detailed explanation of the ecosystem platform available on the university’s website was also provided. This platform offers various resources for students and entrepreneurs, including information on support programs, workshops, and funding opportunities. It aims to facilitate communication between students, investors, and experts, thereby enhancing innovation and sustainable growth.

The workshop saw significant engagement from students and faculty members, enriching discussions and fostering collaboration across different disciplines.