{"id":43626,"date":"2026-10-18T09:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/computerscience\/?p=43626"},"modified":"2026-10-18T09:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:52:02","slug":"1-797","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/computerscience\/2026\/10\/18\/1-797\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense of a Higher Diploma Thesis \u2013 Department of Computer Science, by student Waqas Ibrahim Ahmed Khader Al-Dulaimi."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Defense of a Higher Diploma Thesis at the College of Computer Science and Mathematics \u2013 Department of Computer Science, by student Waqas Ibrahim Ahmed Khader Al-Dulaimi.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, a Higher Diploma thesis titled &#8221; An Intelligent Fire And Smoke Detection System Using YOLO Models&#8221; was defended in the seminar hall of the College of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Mosul.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The thesis was presented by student Waqas Ibrahim Ahmed Khader Al-Dulaimi, under the supervision of Dr. Amira Istiqlal Badran Ibrahim.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The research addressed the design of an intelligent fire and smoke detection system using artificial intelligence techniques.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The study conducted an experimental comparison between deep learning models (YOLOv5s, YOLOv8n, YOLOv8s) and converted the best-performing model into ONNX format for deployment in a real-time practical application.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The research aimed to achieve real-time, early detection of fire and smoke to minimize human casualties and material losses, as well as to accelerate response times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This research contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/p>\n<p>1-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Protecting lives and reducing injuries and cases of suffocation caused by toxic gas inhalation.<\/p>\n<p>2-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to develop innovative, smart safety systems.<\/p>\n<p>3-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Enhancing safety and rapid protection measures in residential buildings, facilities, and public infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The examination committee consisted of:<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Dr. Baidaa Ibrahim Khalil (Chair)<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wael Waadallah Mahmoud (Member)<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Amira Istiqlal Badran Ibrahim (Member and Supervisor)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense of a Higher Diploma Thesis at the College of Computer Science and Mathematics \u2013 Department of Computer Science, by student Waqas Ibrahim Ahmed Khader Al-Dulaimi. 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