Hemin Latif, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Sulaimani, Iraq

As an institution of higher education, AUIS is taking the lead in Iraq for understanding the impacts of AI on education. The AI Maestro not only looks into the complexities of AI but also orchestrates and conducts its integration in various aspects of the university's operations.

Department Of Information Technology

Developed and introduced the Creative Coding and Computing course into the core program as a unique course at AUIS and in the country.Has been teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, for example, Creative Coding and Computing, Interaction Design, IT Systems, IT Capstone, Introductory Statistics, and more. Teaching the IS for Managers postgraduate.

Developing the Department's three year strategic plan in alignment with the University’s five year strategic plan.Launching the Software Engineering major after three years of preparations, internal review, and government approval.Preparing and submitting a full application for Masters of Information Technology to the government for review and.

Center For Informatics And Data Analytics (CIDA)

Established a research, consultancy, and training center focused on data analytics and informatics.Successfully raised 4,500 USD through personal contacts and networks as seed funding for the initial projects of CIDA.Developed rich prototypes of two of the Center’s projects, Kurdistan Open Data, and Kurdistan 360, using seed funds and a network of.

Revised and updated the academic catalog and unified all other program related documents for consistency of references.Led and completed the course articulation plan for the Engineering dual-degree programs of AUIS and University of Arizona.Introduced an electronic system of surveying student needs and plans for future courses to optimize the Department’s.

Sulaymaniyah, As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq

Sulaimani

Iraq

Executive Office

Produced comprehensive Strategic Advancement Plans for the Board of Trustees for continued university advancementInitiated a number of projects for university advancement such as, Alumni Associations, Donor Recognition, and Crowdfunding with project proposals, timelines, and deliverables.Served on various task forces, such as the University’s Business Plan.

Executive Office

Reviewed and introduced necessary policies for staff and faculty, such as overload and departmental management policies.Introduced a transparent and systematic rewarding scheme for faculty appointments, including contract renewals.Served on the search and hiring committee for a full-time, permanent vice president of academic affairs.

Department Of Information Technology

Rebranding the Information and Systems Technology program into Information Technology based on market research and demand.Reviewing and redesigning the Information Technology curriculum to be inline with ACM guidelines for Information Technology programs.Forming the first industry advisory board at AUIS, composed of five CEOs of local businesses to.

Department Of Information Technology

Arranged field trips for students to local businesses such as the IT department of the airport and the IT department of the passport office.Developed and introduced the Physical Computing and Robotics course into the major program as an elective to drive various capstone projects.Taught a variety of undergraduate courses, for example, Physical Computing.

Department Of Information And Systems Technology

Formed the IT Faculty Users Committee to advise the IT service department on faculty needs and user concerns. Taught a variety of undergraduate courses, for example, CS and IT Applications, Introduction to Programming, E-Commerce Application Design, and more.

Fixed the Department’s inhouse mobile robot platform that had never functioned before in order to use as the starting platform for the research.Developed a color-based objection tracking system using IP-based P/T/Z camera to be used later as part of the robotic platform.Developed an person-following application using the color-based object tracking system.

Developed an intuitive human-robot interface using an iPhone/iPod Touch device to remotely navigate a mobile robot platform.Participated and demonstrated the project at local exhibitions and events representing CITE to expand its network and exposure.Provided guidance and consultancy to a business proposal on installing point-to-point wireless network in.

Prepared teaching materials for lectures and practical labs of the Software Engineering module for MSc. students of computer science.Marked coursework and examination papers together with one-to-one support for students when required.Ensured that the class registration and record sheet were kept up-to-date.Supported with case follow-ups when students.

Iraq

Delivered presentations of newly planned and launched services and developed strategic plans for future outreach.Contributed to the hiring of new talents and skills when the company was starting to establish its offices in the region.

Created course material and course feasibility studies to expand the educational services of the center.Managed all technical works, sales, logistics and staff duties while performing as Acting Manager.Developed and delivered training to support staff developments and supervised staff performance.

Iraq

Maintained and secured all WHO network hardware and software in three different physical locations for 56 end-users.Performed network administration, configured and upgraded all systems used as required and deemed necessary.Monitored professional development for staff on specific computer applications and provided inhouse training.Delivered presentations.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Interactive Systems And Robotics

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador for IraqPart-time research assistant at the Center for Innovation and Technology Exploitation.

Graduate Diploma, Computing And Informatics

Awarded the university's scholarship for graduating with distinction

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computing And Statistics

Participated in the Student Party of the University Wrote and published my first poetry booklet

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Civil Engineering

Worked in Computer Centers Graduated as the top student of the department