Prof. Dr. Eng. Khamis A. Zidan
Vice Rector of Al-Iraqia University for Scientific Affairs
Prof. Dr. Eng. Khamis A. Zidan
vice Rector Of Al-Iraqia University For Scientific Affairs
Marital Information
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Date of birth: 24/3/1971
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Marital status: Married
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Number of children: 3
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Degree: Ph.D. in Communications and Computer Engineering
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Academic Rank: Professor (since July 30, 2009)
Academic Qualifications
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Ph.D. Communications and Computer Engineering / Digital Image Processing and Its Applications
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M.Sc. Communications and Electronics Engineering / Digital Data Processing
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B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
Scientific and Professional Experiences
- Currently: Vice Rector of AL-Iraqia University for Scientific Affairs.
- Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Bucharest, Romania (2010–2014).
- Head of Computer and Software Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University (2007).
- Director of the Electronic Computing Center, Mustansiriyah University (2006).
- Director of the Engineering Consulting Office, Mustansiriyah University for Design and Engineering Consultations (2005).
- Rapporteur of the Computer and Software Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University (1998–2004).
- Faculty Member, College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University (1997–2010).
- Faculty Member, College of Engineering, AL-IraqiaUniversity (2016–present).
- Member of various committees for training, development, and skill enhancement at Mustansiriyah University (1994–1997).
- Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of RID Global Platform for Arabic-speaking Academics (since 2020).
- Lecturer in Communications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Electrical Engineering in various Iraqi universities (undergraduate and postgraduate levels).
- Consultant Member of the Engineering Consulting Office, Mustansiriyah University (Design, Supervision, and Engineering Consultations) (1997–2010).
- Member of the Technical Team at the University of Baghdad for the Baghdad Infrastructure Development Project (2005–2007).
- Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Member of several scientific and engineering journals issued by Iraqi and international universities.
- Supervisor of numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses inside and outside Iraq.
- Participant in many training and development programs in computing, information technology, and communications inside and outside Iraq.
- Recipient of numerous appreciation certificates in computing, IT, and communications from UNESCO and international universities and centers inside and outside Iraq.
- Participant in many national and international scientific conferences and symposia.
- Author of several scholarly papers in computing, information technology, and communications published in high-impact international journals indexed in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics, as well as reputable Iraqi journals.
- Author of books in computer engineering, IT, and communications.
- Holder of two patents in computer and communications engineering.
- Member and Chairman of numerous academic promotions, supervisory, scientific, auditing, examination, and engineering committees, as well as teaching competency and instructional methods committees in the Ministry of Higher Education and Iraqi universities.
- Contributor to the development of higher education infrastructure, curriculum design, and studies on the reality of education in Iraq through exposure to international experiences.
- Evaluator of many M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses under the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Member or Chair of numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. defense committees.
- Participant in conferences and workshops aimed at improving education and supporting young students under the auspices of the European Higher Education Area.
- Member of several specialized committees for evaluating high-quality research by undergraduate and postgraduate students in computer, IT, and electrical engineering.
- Developer of the Iraqi Student Guide for Study in Romania, and contributor to establishing mechanisms for bilateral cooperation in higher education.
- Received numerous letters of appreciation and certificates of recognition from the Prime Minister of Iraq, the Speaker of the Parliament, the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Deputy Ministers and senior officials of the Ministry, as well as from the Ministers of Youth and Sports, Education, Trade, and Communications, the Secretary-General of the Parliament, the Chairman of the Federal Public Service Council, several university presidents and deans of Iraqi and foreign colleges, the President of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate, and the President of the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate.
- Received certificates of appreciation and honors on Science Day from the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research during his service as a university professor at Mustansiriyah University, and as the top professor at AL-IraqiaUniversity for the years 2021 and 2024.
- Received numerous letters of appreciation, certificates of recognition, and the Shield of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Romania during his service as Cultural Attaché in Romania.
- Received many letters of appreciation, certificates of recognition, and a Certificate of Excellence from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Romanian Ministry of National Education, and several Romanian universities during his service as Cultural Attaché in Romania.
- Worked on designing and implementing electronic systems to provide technical support and consultancy in the field of informatics, reducing effort, time, and expenditure.
- Holder of several TOT certificates in the field of Information and Communication Technology.
- Extensive experience in the internationalization of higher education, development of communication skills, utilization of expertise, and time management.
- Broad skills in computing, website design, e-governance, and system design in the field of specialization.
- Vast experience in teaching, digital transformation, administrative work, project management, accounting, and design.
Languages
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Arabic Language,
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English language
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Romanian language
Miscellaneous
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Member of the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate.
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Member of the Iraqi Engineering Association.
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Member of the Teachers Syndicate.
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Member of the Computer and Informatics Association.
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Member of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate.
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Member of the Aoun Project for supporting displaced persons, orphans, and humanitarian and volunteer programs.