6 August، 2026
Master’s thesis defense in the College of Computer Science and Mathematics – Department of Computer Science, for student Firas Abdullah Mahmoud

A master’s thesis entitled “Design and Evaluation of Adaptive Smart S-Boxes for System Resource-Based Block Encryption Algorithms” was discussed in the discussion hall of the College of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Mosul on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The thesis was presented by student Firas Abdullah Mahmoud and supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Uday Hashim Saeed.
The thesis addressed the development of an adaptive framework for multimedia encryption.
The study explored the encryption of text, images, and video using dynamic replacement tables.
The thesis aimed to enhance security and randomness while maintaining performance efficiency.
This thesis contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
1. Responsible Consumption and Production
2. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The discussion committee consisted of:
Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Sami Nouri (Chair)
Assistant Professor Dr. Sufyan Salem Mahmoud, Member
Assistant Professor Dr. Saadoun Hussein Abdullah, Member
Assistant Professor Dr. Uday Hashim Saeed, Member and Supervisor




