Informatics Engineering
Dr Maisa Diab
Dean of the Faculty
Certifications
- PhD in Applied Mathematics – Informatics and Programming, dissertation titled “Testability Metrics and Their Impact on Software Testing,” GPA 92.40 (Excellent), 2015.
- Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences – Informatics, thesis titled “Establishing a Data Exchange Network at the Ministry of Education,” GPA 90% (Excellent), 2007.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Informatics, University of Homs, GPA 69% (Good), 2003.
- Educational Qualification Diploma, University of Homs, GPA 67.09% (Good), 2000.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences – Informatics Division, University of Homs, GPA 70.16% (Very Good), ranked second in class, 1999.
Language
Arabic native language
English excellent
English excellent
Courses
Training Certificates:
b>Completed Courses:
- International Certificate in Project Planning – 2019.
- International Certificate in Image Editing – 2019.
- Advanced ICDL International Certificate – 2018.
- International Certificate in Online Collaboration – 2018.
- Training Document for Updated Curriculum Courses – Homs Directorate of Education – 2017/2018.
- Certified Trainer Certificate (TOTC) – Al‑Faqih International Foundation – 2015.
- Certified Trainer Certificate (TOTC) – Syrian Business Studies Center – 2015.
- Training Management System (TMS) Certificate – Syrian Business Studies Center – 2015.
- Technology Integration in Education Certificate – 2011.
- Training Certificate from Meio University, Okinawa – Japan: Network Technology and LAN Design – 2003.
b>Completed Courses:
- Deep Learning Course – Roshd Educational Foundation – 2025.
- Teaching Methodology Workshop – Noor Al‑Sham Center – 2016.
- Project Management as a Life Skill – Edraak Platform – 2016.
- From Idea to Company: Introduction to Entrepreneurship – Edraak Platform – 2015.
- Technology Integration in Education Course – 2009.
- Global Computer Networks Technology Training (CISCO) – Japan JAICA – 2003.
- First place in the Informatics Advanced Training Program – Homs Directorate of Education – GPA 95.88% – 2001.
Skills
Work Experience and Assigned Roles:
Courses Taught:
- Dean of the Faculty of Informatics Engineering at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology, 2020–Present.
- Software System Manager for automating administrative and academic operations at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology, 12/12/2022–Present.
- Lecturer and Faculty Member at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology, 2017–Present.
- Providing consultations, expertise, supervision, and decision support for the success of various projects, ongoing.
- Organizer and participant in the Private Universities Programming Contest in Syria for the seasons 2021–2025.
- Project Manager at a software systems company, 2020.
- Vice Dean of the Faculty of Informatics Engineering at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology, 2020.
- Organizer and participant in Intro Week Hama, which included seven workshops on labor‑market skills and opportunity seeking, under UNICEF sponsorship in cooperation with Sanad and Fikra Plus – 8/7/2021.
- President of the Syrian Computer Society – Homs Branch, 2019–2020.
- Director of a training center affiliated with the Directorate of Education for training teachers from various scientific disciplines in computer and informatics, 27/8/2006–2020.
- Co‑author of the Information and Communication Technology curriculum for general education (three levels), 2018–2019.
- Author of the Specialized Assessment Guide for the ICT subject, 2018.
- Director of the ICT Business Incubator supporting small and medium enterprises at the University of Homs, 1/11/2014–30/3/2016.
- Organizer and participant in the Entrepreneurship and Startups Open Day at the University of Homs, 28/10/2015.
- Organizer and participant in the Entrepreneurship and Startups Training Camp at the University of Homs, 30/11/2015 (three days).
- Organizer and participant twice in the evaluation committees for pioneering youth projects at the University of Homs, 30/5/2015 and 12/12/2015.
- ICDL International Exams Supervisor for the Syrian Computer Society, 1/9/2009–1/9/2019.
- Member of the Administrative Committee of the Syrian Computer Society, 31/5/2009–2020.
- Assistant Director of the Educational Computer Training Center, 7/7/2001–27/8/2006.
- Director of the Syrian Virtual University Access Center in cooperation with the Ministry of Education in Homs, 2005–2008.
- Supervisor of Practical Education at the Syrian Virtual University, 2006–2007.
Courses Taught:
- Teaching at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology:
- Software Engineering I & II
- Compilers
- Artificial Intelligence
- Numerical Analysis
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Human–Computer Interaction
- Theory of Computation
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Programming Languages Design
- Programming I & II
- Advanced Programming I & II
- Project Management
- Databases
- Teaching at the University of Homs – Faculty of Education:
- Methods of Teaching Informatics
- Educational Computing
- Mathematics
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Teaching at the University of Homs – Faculty of Science:
- Statistical Programs (SPSS)
- Programming and Geo‑Statistics
- Advanced Programming and Algorithms
- Teaching at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Homs: Computer Skills
- Teaching at the Faculty of Economics – University of Homs:
- Computer Skills
- Computer Applications in Management
- Teaching in the Open Learning Program – Small and Medium Enterprises Department: Computer Skills II
- Teaching at the Syrian Virtual University and supervising students in the Educational Qualification Diploma
- Teaching at the Educational Computer Training Center:
- Geogebra
- CourseLab
- Informatics and Applied Mathematics subjects
Other Information
Published Articles:
Supervised Graduation Projects:
Community and Training Services:
b>Awards and Recognitions:
- Article titled “Digital Forensic Analysis Using the Triple Mechanism,” Hama University Journal, 2024.
- Article titled “A Comparison of Different GPT Versions and an Evaluation of CHATGPT Effectiveness in the Medical Sector,” Hama University Journal, 2024.
- Research paper published in IEEE titled:
- Analysis and Performance Evaluation of OpenFlow Controller in SDN using N‑Policy, 2023.
- Article titled “Analytical Study to Validate the LOC Testing Metric,” Homs University Journal, 14/5/2014.
- Article titled “Predicting Class Testability Using Code Text Complexity Metrics,” Homs University Journal, 29/9/2014.
- Article titled “Real‑Time Monitoring System for Enhancing Interactive E‑Learning in Higher Education Institutions,” Homs University Journal, 30/11/2014.
- Article titled “SLOC: The Base Unit to Drive Metrics and Estimate Input for Cost Estimation Models,” Aden University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 14/12/2014.
- Article titled “Optimal Utilization of Local Networks Using VLAN,” Homs University Journal, 2007.
Supervised Graduation Projects:
- Supervised numerous graduation projects for students at the Informatics Center from 2006 to 2020.
- Supervised numerous graduation projects for students at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology up to 2025.
Community and Training Services:
- Participation in the Arab and Regional Programming Contest in Egypt as coordinator of the Arab Private University team – 3/3/2024.
- Organizing and participating in the Private Universities Programming Contest for 2023 at the Arab Private University for Science and Technology.
- Judge in the Youth Excellence Competition – 2019.
- Training administrators, researchers, and postgraduate students on using SPSS for questionnaire design, analysis, table generation, charts, and decision support.
- Training young entrepreneurs in software project management.
- Training women on ICDL programs within the Al‑Mukhlis Center for Women Empowerment in cooperation with UNICEF.
- Active involvement in supporting projects and providing consultancy and logistical planning.
- Participation and training in Startup Weekend to support youth entrepreneurship – 2018.
- Delivered a lecture titled “My Idea Became a Project” at the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering – 30/4/2015.
b>Awards and Recognitions:
- Letters of appreciation from the Arab Private University for Science and Technology.
- Letter of appreciation from the Syrian Enterprise and Business Center (SEBC) for contributing to the success of the TOTC course – 2015.
- Letter of appreciation from Qudrat Training and Development Foundation for contributing to the success of the TOTC course – 2015.
- Letter of appreciation from the Syrian Computer Society – 2010.
- Letter of appreciation from the Homs Directorate of Education for producing an electronic mathematics book – 2002.
- First place in Al‑Bassel Exhibition for Creativity and Invention for Educational Software Design – 2002.
- First place in the Sixth Central Informatics Competition – Revolutionary Youth Union – 2001.