A Workshop on Embedded Systems Technologies & IoT Was Conducted at Cihan University-Erbil

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December 11, 2025
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On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Cihan University-Erbil held a workshop on Embedded Systems Technologies & IoT at the Conference Hall of the university, sponsored by Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Dalawi, Cihan University-Erbil President.

The workshop witnessed the participation of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdulkareem and representatives from various universities including Cihan University Duhok and Teshik University Sulaymaniyah, with the attendance of 178 participants, in addition to representatives from companies such as Uruk and its branch in Sulaymaniyah, and Erbil Makers Hub.

The scientific programs of the workshop included six lectures on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things topics. M.M. Adel Hussein Muhammad, an assistant lecturer at Cihan University-Erbil, presented about AIoT, focusing on the new and modern horizons after integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) to become artificial intelligence of things. Additionally, Mr. Mohammed Al-Sada, the Director of Erbil Makers Hub, gave a lecture titled The Power of Embedded Systems in Research and Innovation. Also, Dalin Mohammed, a fourth-year student from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering, presented a topic on Voice Assistant Chat, where he reviewed the basic components of the system and the required protocols that address artificial intelligence.

The workshop then included an exhibition of projects by the students from the Department of Software Engineering and Informatics, where applied models of embedded systems and robots were displayed alongside their scientific posters.

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The visit was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Laboratory Technician Mirzan Mustafa Omar, with the participation of Dr. Sara Laith Abduljalil, a general practitioner specializing in hematology and the person in charge of the Hematology Laboratory at Nanakali Hospital.

The visit included a field tour of the hospital facilities, during which students were introduced to several medical departments. During the visit, the students were divided into groups to gain insights into the nature of healthcare work and the mechanisms involved in providing medical care. In addition, they participated in a humanitarian activity that involved distributing gifts to children suffering from cancer. Blue and pink gifts were given to boys and girls, respectively, along with bouquets of flowers and symbolic financial contributions to support their psychological well-being.

The participating students demonstrated positive engagement and enthusiasm throughout the visit, expressing their appreciation for the importance of such activities in shaping their professional and humanitarian character. In turn, the medical and technical staff at Nanakali Hospital showed notable cooperation by guiding and assisting the students during the activity.

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Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

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A Field Visit and Health Awareness Seminar for Students of the Pinus Institute at Cihan University-Duhok

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Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:

Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.

Health Awareness Seminar:

A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
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