Lecturer Dr. Ali Kazim Matar

About the Head of the Department of Computer Science

The Head of the Department of Computer Science is a leading and academic figure who seeks to develop and enhance academic and research programs in the field of computer science. He has a strong scientific background and extensive practical experience in the fields of software, systems, and artificial intelligence. The Head of the Department is a link between the college and students, as he seeks to provide an innovative and stimulating educational environment.

Message

The mission of the Head of the Department of Computer Science revolves around achieving academic and research excellence, by providing prestigious educational programs that contribute to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the digital age. It aims to enhance a deep understanding of computing concepts and applications, and develop students' abilities to think critically and solve problems.

Objectives

1. Develop curricula: Update and develop curricula to include the latest topics and technologies in the field of computer science.

2. Promote scientific research: Encourage research and innovation by providing support to students and faculty members to implement research projects.

3. Provide a stimulating educational environment: Create an educational environment that encourages active participation and innovation, while providing distinguished educational resources.

4. Building Partnerships: Enhancing cooperation with industry and other academic institutions to exchange knowledge and expertise.

5. Preparing the Labor Market: Preparing students to compete in the labor market by developing their technical and practical skills.

6. Student Care: Supporting students in their academic career, by providing academic guidance and assistance in developing their personal skills.

Through this message and objectives, the Head of the Department of Computer Science seeks to achieve the highest levels of education and research in line with the vision of the college and the community.

Ph.D. in Information Technology, Subspecialty Information Security

Academic Degrees Obtained
Ph.D. in Information Technology, Babel University, Iraq, 2019.

M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Basra, Iraq, 2005.

B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Technology, Iraq-,1995.

Diploma in Computers Systems, Technical Basra Institute, Iraq, 1989.

Personal Information
Place and date of birth: Basra 1969

Marital status: Married
Permanent residence address: Iraq - Basra - Al-Qibla - University neighborhood.

Academic experience
Research experience in the field of computer science, especially the field of information security and its topics since the date of appointment at Shatt al-Arab College until now.
Teaching various computer science topics over the years of appointment at Shatt al-Arab College until now.
Participation in discussion committees for graduate students.
Participation in various scientific discussions through discussion groups and conferences held inside and outside the country.
Participation in training courses held by universities and training centers inside and outside the country.
Evaluation of research for solid scientific journals. 
Published research in the fields of information security in Iraqi journals and Iraqi and international conferences, and some of this research is included in the global indexing database Scopus.
Supervising many graduation researches for undergraduate students in the Department of Computer Science and other related specializations.

Chairmanship and membership of many administrative, legal and scientific committees within Shatt al-Arab University College.

Participation in committees granting teaching authority, as chairman and member, to new lecturers.

Department of Law from 2011 to 2019.

Head of the Department of Computer Science from 2020 to date.

Head and membership of committees to establish the Department of Computer Technology Engineering and scientific branches (computer security and networks) and (network management)

Research information

Research Interests: information security, cryptology, DNA based cryptanalysis.

E-mails: alikmattar@sa-uc.edu.iq

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0KpQ-vQAAAAJ

Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Mattar

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