Scientific Conferences

Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Information Security

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As part of the Monday Scientific and Cultural Lectures series, and based on the fact that technology has become the backbone of modern life and a daily necessity for every individual, Dr. Riad Daher presented his lecture entitled “Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Information Security.” He started by discussing artificial intelligence from its inception, considering John McCarthy as the pioneer of artificial intelligence and the first to use the term. He also mentioned one of the most important founders of artificial intelligence programming, “Mustafa Suleiman”, who is of Syrian origin. Then he highlighted the basic components of artificial intelligence, its working method, its models and classifications, considering it a double-edged sword and a powerful tool. He also clarified that (AI) is not a magic solution, especially with regard to protecting our information, explaining that information security cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence limiting its role to merely enhancing protection.

At the end of the lecture, Dr. Sundus Al-Yassin, Vice President for Academic Affairs, proposed holding workshops and courses to spread the culture of artificial intelligence, with the goal of educating and benefiting ordinary, non-specialized users. The event was attended by Dr. Sundus Al-Yassin, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ihsan Al-Najjar, Dean of the College of Engineering, and a number of professors, administrators, and students. The event was held in the small auditorium on Monday, March 21 April 2025.

 

Regeneration of selected callus potato cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L.) and studying their tolerance to drought stress

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The University of Kalamoon extends its congratulations to Dr. Abdulkarim Dakah from the Faculty of Applied Science has published a new scientific research paper, entitled “Regeneration of selected callus of three potato cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L.) and studying their tolerance to drought stress” in the Renowned Journal BMC Plant Biology (Scopus Q1, Cite Score: 8.4), published by Springer Nature.

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Language between Medicine and Literary Creativity

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As a part of the Monday Scientific and Cultural Lectures series, in a rich research carried on the relationship between medicine and literature, Dr. Lama Quatnaji and Mr. Nizar Falouh presented their lecture “Arabic Language between Medicine and Literary Creativity”;

In the presence of the University President, Dr. Muhammad Adel Jawad, his deputies for Academic Affairs and Administrative Affairs, a number of deans, professors, and a group of administrative staff and university students, Dr. Lama started from the idea that medicine and literature are two elements that blend in one crucible despite their vast differences. She expressed her admiration for the importance and brilliance of the Syrian doctor in particular, and Arab doctors in general. She touched on ancient scholars who were doctors and writers at the same time, foremost among them “Ibn Sina” who linked medicine to literature, and contemporary writers such as “Abdul Salam Al-Ajili’, the poet and doctor.” Dr. Quatnaji clarified that many poets and writers used expressions of physical pain to refer to psychological pain, considering that both medicine and literature treat human pain. Then, Dr. Nizar Falouh continued talking about “linguistic displacement” and explained its types and its ability to express, noting that “Al-Jahiz” was the first to point it out.Dr. Muhammad Adel Jawad concluded by shedding the light on the richness and beauty of our Arabic language. He explained how literature heals and treats the soul, just as medicine heals the body. To wrap up the lecture, Dr. Jawad, Dr. Lama and Ms. Nizar answered some questions and inquiries. The lecture took place on Monday, April 7, 2025, the Small Auditorium.