Sana’a — On Wednesday, December 10, 2025 AD, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Science and Technology (UST) organized a thesis proposal defense session for a master’s student in the Computing graduate program. Held in the faculty’s seminar hall, the event brought together a select group of faculty members and academic officials.

The session was attended by:

  • Prof. Dr. Bilal Al-Fahidi, Dean of the Faculty

  • Dr. Mohammed Al-Duwail, Head of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty

Thesis Proposal Details:

  • Researcher: Amal Saleh Al-Jumaili

  • Research Title: “Blockchain Applications in IoT: Enhancing Privacy and Streamlining Smart Operations”

  • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ammar Thabet Al-Zahari

Discussion Committee: The evaluation committee consisted of the following esteemed faculty members:

  • Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharjabi

  • Prof. Dr. Farouq Al-Fahidi

Proceedings and Evaluation: The session commenced with a detailed presentation delivered by the researcher, wherein she outlined innovative research concepts and prominent project frameworks. The committee praised the high academic caliber of the submitted proposal, commending the dedicated efforts exerted by both the researcher and her supervisor.

Outcome: At the conclusion of the session, the committee provided constructive feedback and scholarly inquiries designed to further elevate the research quality. The thesis proposal was officially approved, subject to minor modifications to ensure alignment with the highest academic standards.