As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its international academic presence, consolidate its position in scientific research, and foster openness to global academic institutions, Ninevah University participated in the activities of the IEEE International Microwave and Antennas Symposium (IMAS 2026), held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 19 to 22 October 2026.
The symposium brought together a distinguished group of researchers and academics from universities and scientific institutions worldwide, with participants attending both in person and online.
The conference featured 372 scientific papers, of which 266 were accepted, while 117 papers were presented in poster sessions, reflecting the academic quality and research diversity of the contributions.
Diverse Research Contributions by Ninevah University Staff
Ninevah University staff made a notable academic contribution through the presentation of research papers in both oral and poster sessions, as follows:
- Prof. Dr. Jaafar Ramadan Mohammed participated with two research papers, both presented in poster sessions.
- Prof. Dr. Khalil Hassan Sayed Merai participated with a research paper and a poster presentation. He was also among the researchers honoured during the closing ceremony in recognition of his scientific contribution.
- Prof. Dr. Diaa Mohammed Ali delivered an oral research presentation and presented another paper in a poster session.
- Eng. Rahma Jassim Abdul Kareem participated with a research paper and a poster presentation.
The symposium also featured online research contributions by PhD students at the University of Queensland, Australia: Karam Muzaffar, Ahmed Abdul Bari, Iman Adel Jassim, and Hassan Zaidan Abd, who delivered their research presentations remotely.
The symposium sessions were also attended by Prof. Dr. Khalil Hassan Sayed Merai, Prof. Dr. Diaa Mohammed Ali, and Assistant Lecturer Rahma Jassim Abdul Kareem.
This participation reflects Ninevah University’s commitment to supporting the research output of its staff, encouraging engagement in international scientific conferences, and expanding opportunities for academic collaboration. Such initiatives contribute to the exchange of expertise, keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements, and further strengthening the University’s presence in the international research community.
