About the Department
The Department of Computer Engineering bridges the disciplines of electrical engineering and computer science to produce graduates who understand computing systems at every level — from transistor-level hardware design to large-scale software architecture.
The curriculum covers digital logic, computer architecture, embedded systems, operating systems, computer networks, software engineering, and VLSI design. Students develop both theoretical depth and strong practical skills through laboratory work, projects, and industry internships.
As Iraq’s technology sector grows, Computer Engineering graduates are among the most sought-after professionals — finding roles in software development, telecommunications, embedded systems, cybersecurity, and technology entrepreneurship.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a leading computer engineering department in Iraq — producing graduates who are technically excellent, innovative, and capable of driving the digital transformation of Iraq's economy and public services.
Mission
To deliver a rigorous, forward-looking computer engineering education that integrates hardware and software foundations with emerging technologies — empowering graduates to design, build, and deploy computing systems that solve real problems and create lasting value.
Objectives & Goals
- ✓Provide deep grounding in digital systems design, computer architecture, and hardware-software co-design.
- ✓Develop proficiency in embedded systems programming, real-time operating systems, and microcontroller platforms.
- ✓Train students in computer networks, protocols, and the design of distributed and cloud-based systems.
- ✓Equip graduates with software engineering principles: design patterns, testing, DevOps, and agile methods.
- ✓Foster research in VLSI design, reconfigurable computing, and application-specific integrated circuits.
- ✓Build industry partnerships with technology companies for internships, capstone projects, and employment pipelines.
- ✓Develop students' ability to apply computing to critical national sectors: healthcare, energy, and e-government.
- ✓Promote entrepreneurship, innovation culture, and awareness of emerging computing paradigms.
Prof. [Head Name]
Head of the Computer Engineering Department
A Message from the Head of Department
Computing is reshaping every dimension of human activity, and Iraq needs engineers who can lead that transformation rather than follow it. Our department produces graduates who are equally comfortable designing a circuit board and architecting a distributed software system. That breadth is our strength. I am proud of the department’s growing research output and the career success of our alumni — and I welcome students who are excited about building the technological future of Iraq.
Research & Specializations
VLSI & Digital Design
Custom integrated circuit design, FPGA-based systems, and hardware description languages.
Embedded Systems
Microcontroller programming, real-time systems, IoT devices, and cyber-physical systems.
Computer Networks
Network protocols, wireless communications, SDN, and next-generation network architectures.
Software Engineering
Software architecture, agile methods, testing frameworks, and large-scale system development.
Cloud & Distributed Computing
Cloud-native architectures, containerisation, serverless computing, and edge computing.
Hardware Security
Side-channel attacks, secure boot, trusted execution environments, and hardware root of trust.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this department are equipped for a wide range of professional roles across public and private sectors in Iraq and internationally.
Academic Staff
Staff List