College of Engineering

Research Directions of Department of Computer Engineering / College of Engineering / University of Mosul

Based on the vision of the Computer Engineering Department to support scientific research and contribute to finding innovative solutions to the challenges of the digital age, the department has established a set of research directions aimed at enhancing knowledge, stimulating scientific output, and keeping pace with global developments in the fields of information and communication technology.

First: Intelligent Computing Systems and Artificial Intelligence

• Designing and developing machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Intelligent use of big data analytics to improve services.
• Automatic fault detection in intelligent systems using artificial intelligence.
• Applications of artificial intelligence in classification, prediction in medical or industrial data, and decision-making

Second: Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Networks

• Designing efficient and energy-saving routing protocols in wireless sensor networks.
• Protecting and securing IoT networks using advanced technologies such as blockchain.
• Improving communication efficiency and performance in smart network environments.
• Intelligent energy management in sensor devices.

Third: Software Engineering and Distributed Systems

• Developing flexible and secure distributed systems.
• Studying cloud computing and edge computing technologies.
• Automating software development and testing processes using artificial intelligence tools.
• Enhancing the performance of cloud and edge computing systems.
• Operating systems tailored for smart devices.
• Automating software testing using AI tools.

Fourth: Information Security and Networks

• Designing advanced security systems to protect data and networks.
• Detecting intrusions and ransomware attacks using intelligent systems.
• Researching modern encryption techniques resistant to quantum computing.
• Developing encryption technologies and algorithms resistant to quantum attacks.
• Intrusion detection in networks using machine learning techniques.
• Security of 5G networks and wireless communications.

Fifth: Embedded Systems and Real-Time Computing

• Developing low-power embedded systems tailored for sensing and control applications.
• Real-time programming for industrial applications.
• Enhancing the performance of microcontrollers in critical environments.

Sixth: Image Processing and Computer Vision

• Applications of pattern, face, and scene recognition using neural networks.
• Medical image processing and improving disease diagnosis.
• Computer vision for autonomous vehicles and drones.

Seventh: Blockchain and Decentralized Technologies

• Using blockchain to secure transactions and data.
• Developing smart contracts for digital service systems.
• Studying the efficiency and sustainability of decentralized networks.
• Blockchain applications in supply chains and government services.
• Performance and scalability in blockchain networks.

Eighth: Robotics and Autonomous Systems

• Developing intelligent robots capable of learning and adaptation.
• Human-robot interaction in industrial and service environments.
• Integration of intelligent systems and robots in everyday life applications.
• Autonomous robot navigation using artificial intelligence techniques.
• Cloud robotics.

Department of Computer Engineering seeks to support these research directions by encouraging faculty members and students to undertake research projects with scientific and practical impact, aligning with national plans for sustainable development and digital transformation.