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The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds a Scientific Workshop Entitled (Sustainable Technologies for Smart Cities)
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A scientific workshop was held in the Control and Systems Engineering Department, in cooperation with the Electrical Engineering Department, on Tuesday, 1/30/2024, at the conference hall. The workshop was entitled: (Sustainable Technologies for Smart Cities) Dr. Nagham Saeed from the University of West London, United Kingdom was the guest speaker. She gave a lecture that addressed the most important sustainable technological trends in smart cities that rely on information and communications technology. The applications included enhancing energy efficiency, waste management, improving housing and health care, improving traffic flow and safety, and detecting air quality and improving water and sanitation networks. There were scientific discussions about the possibility of conducting joint studies and research, in addition to the possibility of joint supervision of graduate students. The workshop was attended by the Head of the Control and Systems Engineering Department (Prof. Dr. Azad Raheem), the Head of the Electrical Engineering Department (Asst. Prof. Dr. Jabbar Khalaf), the Assistant Head of the Control and Systems Engineering Department for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies (Prof. Dr. Abbas Hussein Issa), the assistants and heads of branches, in addition to a large group of professors and researchers interested in the topic of sustainability and smart cities. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds a Workshop Entitled (The Main Paragraphs Included in Scientific Research)
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On Monday, 15/1/2024, the Control and Systems Engineering Department held a workshop entitled (The Main Paragraphs Included in Scientific Research) in the (PC2) Laboratory. The workshop was delivered by (Asst. Lect. Nibras Zayer Saleh) and (Asst. Lect. Attarid Khudair Ahmed) in the presence of a number of the academic staff of the department. The workshop dealt with the steps of writing scientific research, which included choosing the appropriate topic, recording the sources of basic information, as well as collecting and organizing ideas and the main paragraphs that comprise them. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds a Workshop Entitled (Using Mendeley in Referring to Sources)
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On Monday, 15/1/2024, a workshop entitled (Using Mendeley in Referring to Sources) was held in the Control and Systems Engineering Department at the (PC1) Laboratory. The workshop was delivered by (Asst. Prof. Farah Flaih Hassan) and (Asst. Lect. Russell Adel Kadhum) in the presence of a number of the academic staff of the department. The workshop covered an introduction to the program, its importance, how to install it and connect it to the MS Word program, and how to use it to indicate references and change the signal style according to the available styles. |
Discussion of a Master's Thesis
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On 18/1/2024, the master’s thesis submitted by the graduate student (Dhoha Firas Jassim) majoring in (Computer Engineering) was discussed in the Discussion Hall (Hall No. 9) at the Control and Systems Engineering Department. The thesis is entitled “Hand-free Human-Computer Interface Based on Mouth Microgestures”. The discussion committee consisted of: 1- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mona Muhammad Jawad / Chairwoman 2- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Zaki Abdullah / Member 3- Lect. Dr. Haider Da’ami Rissan / Member 4- Lect. Dr. Walid Fawaz Sharif / Member and Supervisor Tongue-based human interaction systems have emerged as an alternative to other input devices, as human interaction systems technology has improved the user experience in various applications, such as medical and security applications, self-driving vehicles, and smart wearable devices. This application is especially useful for individuals with severe disabilities. However, human tongue interaction systems often rely on invasive surgical methods, including dental retainers, tongue piercings, and multiple oral electrodes, which are impractical for daily use due to hygiene concerns and discomfort. This study proposes the use of deep learning methods to analyze and detect subtle tongue-based gestures for non-intrusive systems. By addressing the aforementioned limitations, the system detects gestures non-intrusively by measuring tongue vibrations using an accelerometer placed on the genioglossus muscle, eliminating the need for intraoral fixtures. To evaluate the classification results, the deep learning results were compared with those of four widely used machine learning algorithms, including Decision Tree, Random Forest, SVM, and KNN. The raw data was pre-processed in the time and frequency domains to extract classification patterns, which uses CNN machine learning layers and pooling. The raw data was used in a deep learning model to process temporal data and automatically capture complex patterns. The discussion was attended by the Assistant Head of the Department for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies (Prof. Dr. Abbas Hussein Issa). On this occasion, we congratulate the student (Dhoha Firas Jassim) and wish her continued success. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds a
Workshop Entitled (Reducing Drug Abuse among Youth)
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The Division of Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance in the Control and Systems Engineering Department held a workshop entitled (Reducing Drug Abuse among Youth) on Monday, 11/12/2023, to raise awareness among community members. Lect. Dr. Aliaa Abul Redha Abbas delivered a speech, which involved an introduction to the phenomenon and touched on the most important social and psychological factors and the reasons that led to drug abuse. In addition, the effects resulting from drug abuse were highlighted and their causes were explained, including the bad companions that young people resort to after being exposed to family problems, psychological and social pressures, and reasons related to the environmental factors. The workshop also delved into potential solutions to reduce the prevalence of this phenomenon, focusing on early detection and strategies for mitigating its adverse impacts on society. |
Discussion of a Master's Thesis
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The master’s thesis of the graduate student Zainab Nima Mahmoud, majoring in Mechatronics engineering, was discussed on Monday, 12/4/2023. The discussion was held at Hall No.9 in the Control and Systems Engineering Department. Her thesis was entitled: Optimal Adaptive Control for Drilling Machine in Composite Material The discussion committee consisted of: 1- Prof. Dr. Safana Mudhir Raafat / Chairman. 2- Asst. Prof. Dr. Maher Yahya Salloom / Member. 3- Asst. Prof. Evan Esho Korial / Member. 4- Asst. Prof. Dr. Hudhayfah Khalil Ibrahim / Member and Supervisor. 5- Asst. Prof. Shaima Mahmoud Mahdi / Member and Supervisor. Due to the diversity in physical and chemical properties of composite materials, understanding the dynamics of the etching process within these materials is challenging. One of the major concerns that arise from lack of control over the drilling process is the occurrence of distortions around the drill, which can significantly reduce the quality of the product. To address this, the present study proposes a proportional integral-differential (PID) ideal controller and a model reference adaptive control (MRAC) system method. To improve the performance of the proposed controllers, the study proposes the Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm (PSO) and the Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA), in addition to the Enhanced Flower Pollination Algorithm (EFPA) based on the Integral Time Absolute Error (ITAE). Simulation results in MATLAB confirm the superior performance of the proposed EFPA in contrast to the FPA and PSO methods to enhance the performance of the proposed controllers. The MRAC controller also excelled in controlling the drilling process under different operational conditions. The results of this thesis provide effective approaches to enhancing productivity and quality in productive companies. The discussion was attended by the Assistant Head of the Department for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies Asst. Prof. Dr. Abbas Hussein Issa. On this occasion, we congratulate the student and wish her continued success. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds Seminars for Postgraduate Students
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A group of seminars were held in the Control and Systems Engineering Department over two days on 3-4/12/2023, in the department’s discussion room, Hall No. (9), as part of the department’s scientific activities by discussing projects of postgraduate (Master’s) students in the research stage for the specializations of Control Engineering, Computers Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering for the students who have passed the first round or those who are currently in the research year. These seminars were held to assess what has been accomplished in the graduate students’ research projects, providing advice and guidance to students, developing the method of presenting and defending the research project, and achieving scientific benefit. The discussion sessions were attended by the Assistant Head of the Department for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies (Asst. Prof. Dr. Abbas Hussein Issa), the heads of the branches, and a group of the academic staff members. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Held Volunteer Work to Clean the Department Indoor Artificial Garden
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The Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit in the Control and Systems Engineering Department held volunteer work on Wednesday, 29/11/2023, which included cleaning the indoor artificial garden in the department. The work was done by a group of the second year students, the computer engineering branch. This event was held to consolidate the culture of volunteer work and preserve the university environment. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Held a General Assembly Meeting
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The Presidency of the Control and Systems Engineering Department held a general assembly meeting that included all employees, engineers, technicians, and administrators in the department. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 28/11/2023, in the department’s conference hall, in the presence of the Deputy Head of the Department for Administrative Affairs (Prof. Dr. Hazem Ibrahim Ali), the Head of the Control Engineering Branch (Prof. Dr. Omar Farouq Lutfy), and the Head of the Computer Engineering Branch (Asst. Prof. Dr. Firas Abdel Razzaq Rahim). Many topics were raised, including the department’s preparations for the new academic year, preparing all necessary matters, emphasizing full commitment to attendance, and overcoming the difficulties that may face the educational process. At the end of the meeting, questions and inquiries were answered, and suggestions and opinions were heard to develop and advance the department and the university for the service of our dear country. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Held an Awareness Workshop about the Phenomenon of Suicide
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On Sunday, 26/11/2023, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit in our department held an awareness workshop regarding the phenomenon of suicide, as it is one of the dangerous phenomena in society. This lecture, which was given by (Lect. Dr. Alia Abdel Reda Abbas), a teacher in the Department, dealt with educating the students about the concept of suicide, its causes, methods of treatment, and its impact on the individual and society. The lecturer emphasized that the phenomenon of suicide is one of the most dangerous social problems facing the world today because it is widespread among young people and adolescents due to the presence of external and internal factors related to the individual. The lecture was concluded with some proposals that limit this phenomenon. |
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The Control and Systems Engineering Department Participates in the Activities of the Global Entrepreneurship Week
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The Control and Systems Engineering Department participated in the activities of the Global Entrepreneurship Week at the University of Technology for the period 13-19/11/2023 with manufactured devices and robots designed by the department’s students and academic staff members, including eight advanced products. These products are applied scientific products directed to serve the community. Moreover, these products have the advantage of being marketed to other relevant ministries and institutions to become projects that serve our beloved country. In this regard, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghaban, the president of the University of Technology, the scientific assistant, Prof. Dr. Khawla Salah Khashan, and a number of the university academic staff members praised these scientific results. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Held the “Childhood Investment” Program for Orphans
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Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghaban, and under the supervision of the Head of the Control and Systems Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Azad Raheem Kareem, the Control and Systems Engineering Department, in cooperation with the Student Activities Department and the “Al-Iraqiya Huna” volunteer team, held the (Childhood Investment) program for the orphan segment on Sunday, 19/11/2023.In conjunction with (World Children’s Day), (40) children were received from (Al-Sayyid Abdel-Ala Al-Sabzwari) School for Orphans at the University of Technology. The program included a tour of the university’s corridors and a group of motor sports competitions for children in the hall of the Student Activities Department, under the supervision of the Director of the Student Activities Department, Prof. Dr. Najah Salman, and the department’s members. Moreover, awareness lectures, including healthy nutrition and physical education for children, were delivered by the volunteers of “Al-Iraqiya Huna” team. In this regard, the President of the University of Technology and the Head of the Control and Systems Engineering Department welcomed the children visiting the university, wishing them success and that they would be university students in the future. At the end of the program, several gifts presented by members of the Control and Systems Engineering Department were distributed to the children. |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Holds a Workshop on (Drugs and the Social and Psychological Effects on the Individual)
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On Sunday, 12/11/2023, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit in our department held an awareness workshop in the field of protecting society from the phenomenon of drugs. This lecture, delivered by (Lect. Dr. Alia Abdel Redha Abbas) from the Control and Systems Engineering Department, dealt with guiding students to the concept of drugs, including its causes, its social and psychological effects, and its impact on the individual and on the society. The lecture emphasized that the drug phenomenon is one of the most dangerous social challenges facing the world today and indicates the existing imbalance in the value, educational, and social systems. The lecture was concluded with some proposals that limit this phenomenon |
The Control and Systems Engineering Department Wins the Table Tennis Championship for the Academic Staff Members
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The Department of Physical Education and Artistic Activity at the University of Technology held a table tennis championship for the academic staff members. In this championship, (Assistant Lecturer Omar Fadhel Hamad) from the Control and Systems Engineering Department won the first place, while the second place went to the Materials Engineering Department, represented by (Dr. Kadhum Matar Shibeeb). The head of the Control and Systems Engineering Department (Prof. Dr. Azad Rahim Karim) and the Director of Physical Education and Artistic Activity (Asst. Prof. Dr. Najah Salman Hamid) honored the first and the second winners |
