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Ibb- The Department of Computers and Information Technology at the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Branch launched the discussion of Graduation Projects (1) for students of the Information Technology and Cybersecurity and Networks programs for the academic year 1448 AH, in the presence of the Director of the Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, the Deputy Director of the Branch, Dr Badr Al-Farah, and a number of faculty members, affiliates, and parents.
Graduation Projects at UST Ibb Reflect Technical Development
In the launch speech, the Director of the University Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, affirmed that graduation projects represent an important station in the academic journey of students and a practical embodiment of the knowledge and skills they acquired during their years of study. He praised the advanced level of the projects presented, the diversity of their ideas, and their keeping pace with the rapid developments in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity.
He added that these projects reflect the students’ ability to employ academic knowledge in creating technical solutions that contribute to addressing challenges and meeting practical needs.
Specialized Committees to Discuss Graduation Projects
The discussions took place through two separate committees, headed by the Head of the Department of Computers and Information Technology. One was dedicated to the Information Technology Program, and the other to the Cybersecurity and Networks Program, ensuring accurate and specialized evaluation of the projects.
The Information Technology Program Committee consisted of Dr Radwan Al-Dailami as Chair and Dr Radwan Shaddad as Member, while the Cybersecurity and Networks Program Committee consisted of Dr Fahd Al Qasim as Chair and Dr Ibrahim Al-Nizami as Member.
Diversity of Projects Between Smart Applications and Cybersecurity
During the discussion sessions, the students gave detailed presentations in which they reviewed the objectives of their projects, work methodologies, and the technical tools used in their development and implementation.
The projects varied between developing web and mobile applications, designing network protection systems, creating smart platforms for data management, and providing innovative solutions in the field of cybersecurity, including countering cyberattacks and enhancing the protection of digital systems.
The presentations showed diversity in ideas and applications, reflecting the students’ interest in keeping pace with technical developments and benefiting from modern software and tools in developing practical solutions.
Continuation of Graduation Project Discussions for the Two Programs
For his part, the Head of the Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dr Radwan Al-Dailami, explained that the discussion of graduation projects for the two programs will continue in parallel during the coming days, noting that this year’s projects reflected an advanced awareness among students of the importance of employing technology in addressing societal and developmental issues.
He pointed to the students’ interest in the fields of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the development of digital systems and platforms, wishing them success in completing their projects in their final form.
Praise for the Scientific and Technical Level of the Students
The Discussion Committees praised the scientific level of the projects and the creative ideas and innovative technical solutions they included, affirming that the students demonstrated capabilities in analysis, design, programming, and the employment of modern technologies and programming languages, reflecting the Department‘s efforts in preparing qualified cadres in computing and technology specializations.
These discussions come within the Department‘s plan to qualify students and prepare them to move on to Graduation Project (2) and to enhance the connection of their projects with labor market needs and sustainable development requirements, in accordance with approved academic and technical standards.
The launch was attended by a number of faculty members of the Department, including Dr Muti Al-Jaafari, Dr Youssef Shaddad, and Eng. Essam Bahloul, along with a number of academics, administrators, students, and parents of fourth-level students in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity and Networks programs.
