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Strengthening Industry Collaboration: CSE Hosts IAB Meeting for CS and CE Programs
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department held a joint periodic meeting with the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) on January 15th 2026 covering both the Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs. The meeting was conducted as part of the College of Engineering’s regular program review activities, reinforcing the department’s commitment to strong collaboration with the industrial sector.
The discussion focused on further developing academic curricula in line with current industry trends, strengthening students’ practical and technical skill sets, and identifying opportunities for cooperation in research, internships, and professional training.
This meeting reflects the department’s ongoing efforts to integrate industry expertise into its academic programs and to ensure graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of the job market.
Part of the IAB Meetings for CS and CE programs
Computer Engineering Practicum Demo Day & Contest (4th Edition)
Our Computer Engineering students showcased their course project during the Practicum Demo Day on December 4th, where innovative Building Automation System (BAS) projects were demonstrated and evaluated as part of the 4th edition of the Computer Engineering Practicum Contest.
The event featured 21 female teams and 10 male teams presenting cost-effective and hardware-based smart building solutions. Through hands-on project work, students applied key engineering skills including soldering, PCB design, 3D printing, circuit integration, and system prototyping, translating theory into real-world smart building applications.
The jury panel included faculty members from multiple disciplines, including Dr. Ahmed Ahmed (Architecture Department), Eng. Amelle Bedair, and Eng. Farah El-Qawasma (Computer Science & Engineering Department), highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the projects and their real-world relevance.
Female Contest Winners
1st Place: KHALIFA STADIUM by Ayah Tello, Amina Hamid, Rawan Alsati, and Raghad Abed
2nd Place: HEALTHTECH SMART HOSPITAL by Alla Al-Meraikhi, Hoor Moustafa, Rawan Mohamed, and Noora Al-mansouri
3rd Place: TRIOFITNESS GYM by Alya Yousef, Shamma Al-Hajri, and Najd Al-Turki.
Male Contest Winners 1st Place: SMART GARAGE by Galal Ban Amr, Abdelaziz Alkathiri, and Abdelhafid Smatti
2nd Place: AUTOMATED HOMESTEAD by Mohammed Alharbi, Jassim Fakhroo, and Taha Muthair
3rd Place: SYNAPSE TOWER by Faleh Al-Harami, Hamad Al Motawaa, Sulaiman Yousef, and Rufus John
Congratulations to all participating students on their outstanding work, and sincere thanks to the jury members and course instructors, Eng. Naveed Nawaz and Eng. Leila Gastli, for organizing the event.
Special thanks to Prof. Uvais Qidwai and Prof. Elias Yaacoub for awarding the winners, and Prof. Amr Mohamed (Head of the Department) for the continued support and guidance.
CSE SDP Contest Day Fall 2025
On December 2nd 2025, the highly anticipated senior project presentations took place at the state-of-the-art new engineering building H07. These remarkable projects, the culmination of tireless efforts by talented students, were subjected to rigorous evaluation by examiners from the CSE department. After careful deliberation, outstanding projects from each program, Computer Science (CS) and Computer Engineering (CE), emerged victorious. Exceptional teams of those winners will be chosen to proudly represent our department in the upcoming college contest. We eagerly anticipate the success that awaits our representatives as they compete at the college level, confident in their abilities, to make our department proud once again.
Winning Projects in CSE-SDP-Fall 2025 Contests Day
CE Rank 1
Project title: RAWI: Museum Guide Robot
Students: Sundus Al-Qadi, Aisha Al-Naimi, Reema Al Bouainain
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Sada
CE Rank 2
Project title: Petriscope: Embryo Imaging System
Students: Duaa Ahmad, Yusra Bashir, Khadija Ashfaq
Supervisor: Prof. Uvais Qidwai
CE Rank 3
Project title: Wasel: An Innovative Smart School Bus System
Students: Lolwa Taymour, Ghalya Al-Jobara, Lulwa Almalki, Wejdan Al-Marri
Supervisor: Dr. Hela Chamkhia
CS Rank 1
Project title: Bussma | بصمة : Community Initiatives Management System
Students: Menatalla Abdulhamid, Maryam Alsheikh, Taleela Al-Muhannadi, Razan Alchikh
Supervisor: Prof. Saeed Salem
CS Rank 2
Project title: YAQEEN: Search Engine for Responses to Misconceptions of Islam
Students: Bashayer Al binali, Shama Al-Ahmed
Supervisor: Prof. Tamer Elsayed
CS Rank 3
Project title: GuardLook: Robust Solution for Social Engineering Awareness and Email Security
Students: Omar Amin, Ali Zair, Muhammad Shehryar Qureshi, Syed Subzwari
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Saleh
CSE SDP Contest Day 2025
On May 6th 2025, the highly anticipated senior project presentations took place at the state-of-the-art new engineering building H07. These remarkable projects, the culmination of tireless efforts by talented students, were subjected to rigorous evaluation by examiners from the CSE department. After careful deliberation, outstanding projects from each program, Computer Science (CS) and Computer Engineering (CE), emerged victorious. Exceptional teams of those winners will be chosen to proudly represent our department in the upcoming college contest. We eagerly anticipate the success that awaits our representatives as they compete at the college level, confident in their abilities, to make our department proud once again.
Winning Projects in CSE-SDP23 Contests Day
CE Rank 1
Project title: Prosthetic Arm with Neural Interface Project
Students: Fathima Amnath Abdeen, Fathima Sifna Nasar, Vasiliki Maria Gerokosta, and Yomna Mohamed.
Supervisor: Dr. Loay Ismail
CE Rank 2
Project title: Flood Detection System in Tunnels
Students: Saqer Almurikhi, Osama Abdelaziz, Fawaz Al-Soufi , and Rashid Alyafei
Supervisor: Prof. Elias Yaacoub.
CE Rank 3
Project title: RESCUE: Radar-based Emergency Swarm for Critical Under-rubble Estimation
Students: Jeham Al-Kuwari , Sultan Al-Harami, Turki Al-Ahzam , and Mohammed Al-Sada
Supervisor: Prof. Amr Mohammed
CS Rank 1
Project title: Nusmi3uk: An Arabic sign language system
Students: FatemaElzahraa Elrotel , Hams Gelban, Rouaa Naim, and Sara Said
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Saleh
CS Rank 2
Project title: JerboLab: An Educational Standalone Self-Hosted Home Lab for Hands-On Learning and Development
Students: Mohamed Salih, Abdollah Kandrani Abdulla Al-malki, and Sultan Al-Saad
Supervisor: Dr. Moutaz Saleh
CS Rank 3
Project title: FitMate – Your Partner in Prime”.
Students: Shatha Alhazbi , Sharifa Al-Ansari, Shamaim Hamid, and Fatma Almohanadi
Supervisor: Prof. Saeed Salem
CSE Students Secure 2nd Place at CMU-Q Lifelines Hackathon 2025
CSE students from Qatar University has secured Second Place at the Lifelines Hackathon 2025, a three-week competition organized by students of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and sponsored by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI). The team included Fatima Ahmed (Computer Science), Shada Ibrahim (Industrial Engineering, Minor in Computer Science), Ranya Merabet (Pharmacy), and Hala Subeh (Industrial Engineering, Minor in Computer Science).
The event started on 9th January 2025, and saw 63 teams from across Qatar that came together to develop cutting-edge solutions aimed at improving crisis management and emergency response.
Their proposed project, SalamTECH, is an advanced three-component system designed to streamline the triage process and enhance emergency communication. It integrates an AI-powered SOS alert system to assess patients in real-time, a live tracking feature for paramedics to optimize response efforts, and instant data access for emergency department staff to ensure seamless coordination. By enabling real-time data sharing, SalamTECH accelerates response times, minimizes miscommunication, and improves the accuracy of patient care, making it a game-changer in crisis management.
We are proud of you!
CSE Department Welcomes Students for a New Academic Year
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering hosted an orientation event titled “Welcome to CSE” on September 9th. The event was an excellent opportunity to commence the new academic year for both new and returning students. It was organized in collaboration with the newly established ACM Student Chapter, providing students with a glimpse of what awaits them in their Computer Science and Computer Engineering journeys.
Dr. Amr Mohamed the head of department presented an overview of the Computer Science and Engineering department, detailing what students can expect from the university in terms of facilities. He emphasized the significance of Computer Science and Computer Engineering in the job market, as well as current trends in career opportunities related to both fields.
This was followed by insightful presentations from Dr. Abdelkarim Erradi and Dr. Elias Yaacoub, who provided a deeper understanding of the myriad opportunities available to students at Qatar University in their respective disciplines.
Following that, one of our CSE alumnus, Mohamed Saria Allaham (currently a PhD candidate in Queens University), shared practical advice on current trends and career opportunities, offering a thoughtful analysis of market demands and future prospects that resonated with all attendees.
The event culminated in the unveiling of the department’s own ACM Student Chapter, where Chairman Muhammad Khan introduced the chapter and highlighted exciting opportunities for students interested in joining.
The event concluded with a social gathering featuring catering and engaging activities such as typing races and robot football, facilitating a smooth transition into the academic year and marking a successful orientation event for the Computer Science and Engineering department.
