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The 6th International Engineering Conference (IEC2020) was hosted between the period 26th-27th of February 2020. This year’s conference is titled under the theme “Sustainable Technology and Development” and is jointly co-sponsored by the faculty of engineering, Tishk International University (TIU) and Erbil Polytechnic University (EPU) in collaboration with IEEE and IEEE Iraq section as technical partners.
The 6th International Engineering Conference (IEC2020) is an interdisciplinary forum providing platforms to present new advances and state-of-the-art researches in the fields and sub-domains of Engineering applications. The conference scope included, but not limited, to the following research topics: Construction Engineering, Structural Materials, Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Composite Materials, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Green Buildings, Smart Buildings, Restoration and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings, Renewable Energy, Hydraulic Engineering, Sustainable Materials and Waste Management, Transportation Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Surveying and Geomatics Engineering, Highway Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science & Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Computer & Information Security, Artificial & Computational Intelligence, Control and Robotics, Communications - Networking & Protocols, Parallel & Distributed Processing, Signal & Multimedia Processing, Biomedical & Health Informatics, Mobile & Smartphone Applications, Cloud Computing, Soft Computing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Robotics -Automation & Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Energy, Petroleum & Mining Engineering, Software Engineering & Applications, Green Computing for Sustainable Energy, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Power & Energy Engineering, Digital Communication.
The technical program committee members (TCP) comprised of 41 members, out of which 89.5% of them hold Ph.D. in various fields of engineering, relevant to one or more conference topics mentioned above. The total number of the reviewers including both TCP and non-TCP stood at 121. The Conference adhered to the international conference standards in accordance with the guidelines agreed upon with our IEEE technical partners and in-line with the regulations laid out by Kurdistan ministry of higher education. All paper submissions were double-blind peer-reviewed by at least two program committee members to ensure that submissions conform to certain quality measures. The quality measures included several criteria such as Relevance and Timeliness, Novelty and Originality, Technical Content and Correctness, Quality of Presentation, References used in the paper, Written Language, Reviewer Expertise, Overall Recommendation.
This year, the total number of submitted manuscripts stood at 78 with authors participating from several countries including Turkey, Russia, Iran, United Kingdom, Iraq, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Netherlands, South Africa, and USA. 7 tracks were created in the beginning which were later collapsed into 4 tracks (1. Computer Engineering & Information Technology, 2. General Engineering Applications, 3. Digital & wireless Communication 4. Civil Engineering) in order to engage more experts in the review and evaluation processes. The Computer Engineering & Information Technology received a total of 37 papers out of which 24 got accepted. In General Engineering Applications 19 submissions were recorded and 7 papers got accepted. Elsewhere in Digital & wireless Communication 9 papers were submitted and 4 were accepted. Lastly, the Civil Engineering track received 9 papers out of which 8 papers were accepted. Some papers were either rejected after the review process or withdrawn due the inability of the paper to pass basic pre-review checks e.g. plagiarism, outside of conference scope and so on.
In this year’s conference, 65.38% article acceptance rate has been recorded after a thorough and exhaustive reviewing process. The authors of manuscripts exceeding certain plagiarism percentage were notified to adjust their manuscripts or otherwise these submissions were withdrawn or rejected with a plagiarism note to the authors. Each submitted manuscript was subjected to plagiarism check using iThenticate plagiarism detection software and compliance with IEEE template format by our technical program committee (TCP) members. Some reviewed submissions were marked as “pre-accepted” and authors of those submissions were given the chance to revise their manuscripts considering the reviewers’ professional feedback. These revised manuscripts were decided by the track chairs and other TCP members if the authors apply the modification recommended by the reviewers and the final decision is made to accept or decline the paper based on the level of compliance. Some other manuscripts were rejected due to low quality and research presentation or withdrawn because they were not within the conference scope.
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This year, the conference hosted three distinguished keynote speakers;
1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Fathi El Zayat (Assistant Professor, E-learning Systems – Faculty of Educational Studies, Egyptian E-learning University (EELU)) who gave a keynote speech on the topic “Shared Economy Applications: Doing more with less”.
2. Dr. Grzegorz Poprawa (Faculty of Civil Engineering / Department of Mechanics and Bridge, Poland) who gave a keynote speech on the topic “Static and Dynamic Load Testing in a Lifecycle of a Bridge Infrastructure”.
3. Prof. Dr. Sattar B. Sadkhan (University of Babylon, IT College, Iraq) whose topic was “Cognitive Security”.
In other veins, two panels were organized to stimulate academic engagements and exchange of ideas in frontiers of research.
The first panel was “The mineral wealth in Kurdistan region”, chaired by Panel Chair: Professor, Dr. Hamed Muhammed Jassim (TIU, Department of Petroleum & Mining Engineering). The co-panelist was Varoujan K. Sissakian (Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, University of Kurdistan-Hewler, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Expert & Consultant Geologist).
The second panel was titled “Blockchain in Education” presented by Dr. Alyaa Al-Barrak (The University of Baghdad- College Science- Computer Department).
Panels:
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Honorary Chair
Dr. Idris Hadi Salih, Chair Board of Trustees Tishk International University
Dr. Kawa Sherwani, President of Erbil Polytechnic University
Dr. Abdul Samad, President of Tishk International University
Dr. Nageb Toma Rassam, Vice-President of Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Khalid Wooral, Dean, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ayad Zakee Sabir, Dean, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Sabiha F. Jawad, Chair of IEEE Iraq Section
Dr. Nida A. Abbas, Former Chair of IEEE Iraq Section
Conference Chair
Dr. Abubakar M. Ashir, Tishk International University, Iraq
Conference Co-chair
Dr. Ganjeena J. Khoshnaw, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Thamir Ahmad, Tishk International University, Iraq
Scientific Committee
Dr. Sattar B. Sadkhan (Chair), SMIEEE
Dr. Nadir Omer Fadl Elssied, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nejdet Dogru, International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dr. P.Nagarajan, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
Dr. Ammar Ahmed Eltaeb Elhadi Elamin, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sani Abba ,Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano, Nigeria
Dr. Rabiu Abdulkadir, Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil, Nigeria
Dr. Hasan N. Al-saedi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Dr. Ihab Ali, Helwan University, Egypt
Dr. Senthil Kumar Babu, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College Tirupathi, India
Dr. Romel Georgees, University of Kirkuk, Australia
Mr. Adnan Hussein, UMP Malaysia
Dr. Abdullahi Abdu Ibrahim, Altinbas University,Turkey
Dr. Soundararajan M. Sri, Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, India
Dr. Luis Martinez, University of Jaen, Spain.
Dr. Kathiresh Mayilsamy, PSG College of Technology, India
Dr. Ruzelita Ngadiran, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Dr. Maniiarasan P. Paramasivam, Nehru Institute of Engeering and Technology, India
Dr. Yahya Taher Qassim, Griffith University, Australia
Dr. Kawther Abbas, Sallal College of Applied Sciences, Oman.
Dr. Gaddafi Sani, ABU Zaria, Nigeria
Dr. Walaa Sheta, Informatic Research Institute, MuCSAT , Egypt.
Dr. V.S Thangarasu, Anna University, India
Dr. Praveen Kumar S, Anna University, India
Dr. Yousif Abuduallah Hussein (Secretary), Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Abubakar M. Ashir, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Thamir Ahmed, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Rand Basil, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Bahman Omar Taha, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Roojwan Saddeek Esmaeel Hawezi, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Ganjeena J. Khoshnaw, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Hamed M. Jassim, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Taha Bashir Taha, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ranj Sirwan Abdullah, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Basil Younus Mustafa, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Khaleel Hassan Younis, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Sara Raouf Muhamad, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Aras Jalyzada, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Ismail Abdurahman, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Shahab wahab, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Rozh I. Abdulmajed, Tishk International University, Iraq
International Advisory Committee
Dr. Ahmet Oztas, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ranj Sirwan Abdullah, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Organizing Committee
Dr. Abubakar M. Ashir (Chair), Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Sabiha F. Jawad, SMIEEE
Dr. Sattar B. Sadkhan, SMIEEE
Dr. Ganjeena J. Khoshnaw, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Mousa M. Amin, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Safwan Mawlood, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Barham Hayder Ali, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Hamed M. Jassim, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Nurullah Darıcı, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ranj Sirwan Abdullah, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Farzand Kamal Medhat, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Hallo M. Muhammed-Salh Younis, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Ako Jaafer Mahmood, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Aras Jalyzada, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Halit Vural, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Salar Dlawer Hawez, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Rozh I. Abdulmajed, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Ali Abdullah Salih, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Publication Committee
Dr. Hamed M. Jassim (Chair), Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ahmed Alkhayat, IEEE, Islamic University, Iraq
Ms. Israa Nazhat, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Rozh I. Abdulmajed, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Basil Yonus Mustafa, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Scientific Media Committee
Dr. Rand Basil (Chair), Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Ali Sattar , IEEE
Mr. Musa M. Ameen, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Mohammed Sherwan, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Omer Akar, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Salar Hussein Khdhir Hawez, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Hallo M. Muhammed-Salh Younis, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Language Review Committee
Dr. Alyaa Albarrak (chair), IEEE
Dr. Jawad Kadhum, IEEE
Dr. Jumana Waleed, IEEE
Dr. Ahmed K. Baheej, IEEE
Dr. Hamed M. Jasim, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Rawshan Ibrahim Tahir, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
EDAS Committee
Dr. Sattar B. Sadkhan (Chair), SMIEEE
Dr. Sabiha F. Jawad, SMIEEE
Dr. Abubakar M. Ashir, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ganjeena J. Khoshnaw, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Basil Younus Mustafa, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Ivan A. Hashim, IEEE
Dr. Karwan Jacksi, IEEE
Technical Program Committee
Dr. Sattar B. Sadkhan (chair), University of Salahaddin, Iraq
Dr. Nadir Omer Fadl Elssied, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nejdet Dogru, International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dr. P.Nagarajan, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India
Dr. Ammar Ahmed Eltaeb Elhadi Elamin, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sani Abba ,Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano, Nigeria
Dr. Rabiu Abdulkadir, Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil, Nigeria
Dr. Hasan N. Al-saedi, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Dr. Ihab Ali, Helwan University, Egypt
Dr. Senthil Kumar Babu, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College Tirupathi, India
Dr. Romel Georgees, University of Kirkuk, Australia
Mr. Adnan Hussein, UMP Malaysia
Dr. Abdullahi Abdu Ibrahim, Altinbas University,Turkey
Dr. Soundararajan M. Sri, Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, India
Dr. Luis Martinez, University of Jaen, Spain.
Dr. Kathiresh Mayilsamy, PSG College of Technology, India
Dr. Ruzelita Ngadiran, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Dr. Maniiarasan P. Paramasivam, Nehru Institute of Engeering and Technology, India
Dr. Yahya Taher Qassim, Griffith University, Australia
Dr. Kawther Abbas, Sallal College of Applied Sciences, Oman.
Dr. Gaddafi Sani, ABU Zaria, Nigeria
Dr. Walaa Sheta, Informatic Research Institute, MuCSAT , Egypt.
Dr. V.S Thangarasu, Anna University, India
Dr. Praveen Kumar S, Anna University, India
Mr. Salar Ismael Ahmed, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Najmadeen Mohammed Saeed, University of Raparin, Iraq
Mr. Muhsin K. Khdir, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Byad Abdulqader Ahmed, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Diyar Omar Kaka, University of Koya, Iraq
Ms. Zina Abdul Kareem Abdul Jaleel, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Alend W Abdulrazaq, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Ahmet Oztas, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Subhi Rafeeq Mohammed Zeebaree, Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq
Ms. Glpa Ali Mahmood, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Goran Abdulrahman Mohammed, University of Koya, Iraq
Dr. Khalid B. Najim, University Of Anbar, Iraq
Dr. Salar Kudhur Hussein, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Ms. Payam Wali, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Mohammad Salim Abdulrahman, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Payman Sahbah Ahmed, Koya University, Iraq
Mr. Bilal Ahmed, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Berhem Haider, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Mohammed Mahdi Hussein, University of Technology, Iraq
Dr. S.Cankurt, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Halit Vural, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Abdulazeez Ali Hussein, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Mohamed Moafak ARBILI, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Mousa M. Amin, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Safwan Mawlood Hussein, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Twana Ahmed Hussein, Tishk International University, Iraq
Ms. Saween M. Abdulaziz, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Hana Sherzad Aziz, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Ms. Shelan Muhamad Maruf, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Mr. Firas F. Jirjees, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Riyadh Z. Mahmood, Mosul University, Iraq
Dr. Mohammed Mumtaz Aldabagh, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Karwan Jacksi, University of Zakho, Iraq
Mr. Sivakumar N S, Tishk International University, Iraq
Mr. Radhwan Alzeebaree, Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Amira Bibo Sallow, Nawroz University, Iraq
Ms. Dilveen Hassan Omar, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Ms. Diana H. Hussein, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Ms. Bafreen Chalabi Zero, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Dilshad Abdul Jabbar Haleem, University of Duhok, Iraq
Dr. Siddeeq Yousif Ameen, Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Mustafa Ibrahim Khaleel, University of Sulaimani, Iraq
Dr. D.Yuvaraj, Cihan University, Iraq
Dr. Bayan Salim, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Ranj Sirwan Abdullah, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Basil Younus Mustafa, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Bzar Khidir Hussan, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Khaleel Hassan Younis, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Kubad Zeki Henari, Tishk International University, Iraq
Dr. Bahman Omar Taha, Erbil Polytechnic University, Iraq
Dr. Mohammed Mahdi Hussein, Head of Studies & Research Department, Iraq
Dr. Reem Jafar Ismail, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq
Dr. Hamed M. Jasim, Tishk International University, Iraq
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