About Me
Dr. Zakaria Noor Aldeen Mahmood Alqattan is a distinguished Iraqi computer scientist and academic leader specializing in evolutionary computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. He currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Scientific and Student Affairs at the Technical Engineering College for Computer and AI, Northern Technical University (NTU), Iraq.
Academic Background
Dr. Alqattan earned his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2011–2017), where his thesis was nominated for the “Best Thesis Award.” He holds an M.Sc. in Intelligent Systems from Universiti Utara Malaysia (2009–2011), with his thesis recognized as the university’s first in the field of bioinformatics. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Computer Sciences from the University of Mosul, Iraq (2003–2007).