Curriculum Vitae

Contact information:

Working Address (Full time):

Office of Software Engineering Department 

3rd Floor, Basic Education Building of Dean

The University of Raparin

Main Street

Ranya – Al Sulaymaneyah

KRG – Iraq

Email: saman.muhammad@uor.edu.krd

Education & Qualification:

• BSc in Software Engineering / Koya University (2009)

• MSc in Advanced Software Engineering / University of Sheffield-UK (2012)

• PhD in Information System Engineering  / Erbil Polytechnic University (2023). 

Scientific Rank:

• Assistant Professor: Junuary 21, 2025     

Positions, Duty:

1. Administration: 

• Head of the department of Software Engineering since 2023 - present 

• Members of Many Scientific Committees at the University.

• Member of the Research Committee at the department.

2.  Scientific Duty:      

o  Lecturer at the Departments of Software Engineering and Computer Science / University of Raparin.

o  Researcher (University of Raparin)

Summary of Working Experiences:

• Sep 20– Present   

Working as a Lecturer in University of Raparin, Software and Informatics Engineering department and College of Basic Education, Computer Science Department

• Jul 13 – Sep 20 

Worked as a Lecturer in Koya University, Faculty of Engineering, Software Engineering Department

• Oct 09 – Feb 11

Worked as an Assist Engineer in Koya University, College of Engineering, Software Engineering Department.

• Feb 11 – Jan 13

Worked as a Student of Master Degree in Sheffield University, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science Department, UK.

• Sep 13 – Jul 15 

Worked as a Lecturer in Institute of Islamic Science in Ranya.

• Sep 14 – Jul 15

Worked as a Lecturer in Raparin University, Faculty of Basic Education, Arabic Department.

• Sep 15 – Jul 19

Worked as a Lecturer in Raparin University, Faculty of Basic Education, Computer Science Department. 

• Sep 17 – Jul 18

Worked as a Lecturer in Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Technical college of Information, Information Technology Department.

• Sep 19 – Jul 20

Working as a Lecturer in Raparin University, Faculty of Science, Chemical Department.

• Jan 21– Jul 24

Working as a Lecturer in Erbil Polytechnic University ,Koya Technical Institute, IT Department.

Skills:

 Computer & Software Skills, good knowledge and skillful user on

1. High Level Language: Java, Python, MATLAB Simulink & Programming, C, C++, HTML, PHP, MySQL.

2.    Teaching courses: Programming with Java, OOP, Compilers, Data Structures, Information Security, Computer Organization, Academic Computing, IT Skills, Academic Debate, Matlab Programming.

3. Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Training:

• Summer Training in “Municipal of Ranya “, Ranya, sulaimanyah (1st July –1st  August , 2008)

• April 2010 – June 2010 getting a certificate of  “ English Training Course “ from Koya University.

• February 20011-september 2011 getting a certificate of English from English Language Teaching Center (ELTC) at Sheffield University.

• March 2014, getting a certificate in Personal Strategic Planning course.

• April 2014, getting a Diploma in Personality Type.

• November 2023, teachersMod Training courses in Portugal and Spain 

Field of interest:

 Machine Learning , Deep Learning , Programming Languages, Speech Processing , Database and Web-Programming.

Conferences and Congress Attended:

I actively participated in several international conferences, engaging with many researchers' ideas and staying updated on the latest advancements in computer science.

Workshop activity and Attended:

I actively participated in several international workshops, engaging with various researchers' ideas and staying updated on the latest advancements in computer vision and pattern recognition.

Language:

 Mother tongue: Kurdish-Sorani

Knowledge of other languages:

   Language:    Written            Reading              Speaking           Understanding

1. Arabic:          Good,                 Good,                 Medium,                     Good 

2. English:       Very Good     Very Good            Very Good        Very Good

English Language Certification:

• English Language Proficiency Certification.  16th April 2009, at koya University.

• Doing a Pre-sessional English programme at University of Sheffield. ELTC Center, 14th Feb, 2011-20th Aug/2011. Sheffield- UK

• USEPT Test (Overall 6.5 score), 25th Aug 2011. ELTC Centre / UK

• IELTS (Overall 5.5) 9th July 2011.  London/ UK

• English Language Course ( Pre-Intermediate level) At University of Raparin for 6 weeks. 2022

• English Language Course ( Intermediate level) At University of Raparin for 6 weeks. 2022