She is the Head of the Department of Network Technologies and Computer Software at the Mosul Technical Institute, Northern Technical University – Mosul. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science (2022), M.Sc. in Computer Science (2013), and B.Sc. in Computer Science (1997) from the University of Mosul.
Her doctoral research focuses on enhancing the security of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT has significantly transformed modern life by enabling devices to connect and exchange vast amounts of data. However, it faces major security challenges that require effective solutions to protect data and ensure system reliability. In this context, Dr. Shatha contributes to developing and improving security and decentralization solutions by exploring new mechanisms that enhance data protection, optimize operational efficiency, and reduce resource consumption, ultimately creating a more secure and sustainable IoT environment.
Her research interests lie in data security, encryption technologies, Steganography and blockchain-based systems, with a particular focus on developing security solutions tailored for resource-constrained devices. She has published numerous research papers in prestigious conferences and journals and actively contributes to the academic community through research supervision, workshops, and curriculum development