HoD and Coordinators met with CSE Students
CSE Head of Department Dr. Abdullah Al-Ali organized a meeting with CSE students on Wednesday 27 January 2021 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. The aim was to make the students aware of whom to contact for assistance. He clarified the role of the Head of Department, the Program Coordinators and the Academic Advisers. Also, he reminded the students about the importance of following their study plan for timely graduation. Additionally, he highlighted the important differences between Computer Engineering and Computer Science programs, possible specializations, and career opportunities.
(more…)Dr. Shaban and Dr. Abualsaud awarded in cycle 13 of NPRP-S
Two faculty members from out CSE department, Dr. Khaled Shaban and Dr. Khalid Abualsaud have been awarded two research grants as Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced the awardees for the 13th cycle of its flagship National Priorities Research Program-Standard track (NPRP-S). NPRP is the main funding program of QNRF that can help Qatar to address the grand challenges outlined in the Qatar National Research Strategy. QNRF awarded 75 projects from 10 institutions across Qatar in this cycle. The awarded projects focus on proposing innovative solutions to challenges faced in 4 priority areas, which are energy and environment, biomedical and health, computer science and ICT, and social sciences, arts, and humanities.
(more…)CSE students awarded in Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2020
Qatar’s team involving 2 CSE students, Maria Rauf Mahsood and Khamrunnisa Pazhayakath, claimed the ‘Outstanding Performance Award’ in the Middle East finals of Huawei ICT competition that was held on the 26th of December 2020.
CSE Members Gave Research Talks at QNRF AI Seminar
Dr. Tamer Elsayed, Dr. Khaled Shaban, and Ms. Abeer Al-Marridi (a CE PhD Candidate) have given three research talks at the Research Outcome Seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Qatar: Current R&D Activities and Challenges” organized by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). This seminar aimed to highlight AI and its practical applications in Qatar through the presentation of some promising projects that illustrated their integrated role in providing advanced digital services and developing strategies to improve the standard of living in Qatar.
QU Ranked among Top 125 Universities Worldwide in Computer Science (THE 2021)
Qatar University has been ranked among the top 125 universities worldwide in Computer Science, according to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking of 2021 that was just released. The ranking also positions QU as the first in the Arab world in that subject. This is indeed a big achievement for our department. It is surely a result of years of active and hard work in planning, teaching, and research. Congratulations to all members! (more…)