Artificial Intelligence Engineering

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Department Head

Dr. Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed

Dr. Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed

PhD • Associate Professor | Full-time

About the Department

The Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering and Data Science is the gateway to the future of innovation and development in the world of modern technology. It focuses on designing and developing intelligent software that relies on machine learning and deep learning techniques using artificial neural networks. The department also strives to enhance the application of these technologies in various engineering systems, providing students with the opportunity to acquire advanced skills that meet the growing demands of the labor market.

The department aims to:

Prepare qualified engineers capable of performing required tasks effectively and adapting to diverse work environments by equipping them with a solid foundation of scientific knowledge, as well as ethical and professional skills.

Develop students’ personal and professional abilities, such as teamwork, effective communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, through research projects, practical experiences, and graduation projects.

Advance research and teaching methods by updating curricula, references, and laboratories, while benefiting from the expertise of local and international educational institutions.

Keep pace with rapid technological developments by periodically updating study plans to ensure alignment with the latest trends in artificial intelligence and data science.

The department offers a dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation, opening wide opportunities for graduates in advanced technology fields, smart industries, and research and development.
Mission

To prepare scientifically and professionally qualified artificial intelligence engineers through education that integrates mathematical, computing and engineering foundations with practical application and research, in an environment that promotes innovation, ethics and partnerships with society and industry while addressing employment and development needs.

Goals

1. Prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evaluate intelligent systems for engineering applications.
2. Deliver integrated curricula connecting mathematics, programming, machine learning, electronics and embedded systems with practical application.
3. Develop critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, communication and lifelong learning.
4. Support research, innovation and applied projects addressing community and industrial needs in Libya.
5. Embed integrity, fairness, privacy, safety and professional responsibility in the use of AI.
6. Build academic and industrial partnerships, strengthening training, entrepreneurship and employment readiness.
7. Continuously improve teaching, assessment and educational facilities in line with scientific and technological development.

Vision

To lead in education, research and innovation in artificial intelligence engineering, contributing responsible intelligent engineering solutions that support sustainable development in Libya.

Contact the Department:

Email: [email protected]
Director: Dr. Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed

Artificial Intelligence Engineering Study Plan

Courses are organized into four groups. Select “Brief” beside any course to view its introduction.

Credits counted from the plan tables: 136
College general courses: 46 counted credits; department general courses: 42 credits; specialist courses, including two electives and the graduation project: 48 credits. Courses marked outside the total are excluded.

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1. College General Courses

#CodeCourseCreditsLecturesPrerequisitesAbout
1ع ع 101Mathematics I33—
2ع ع 111Physics I33—
3هـ ع 121Engineering Mechanics33—
4ع أ 150Arabic I22—
5ع أ 141English I33—
6ع أ 170Islamic Culture
Outside the credit total
11خارج المجموع
7ع ع 102Mathematics II33ع ع 101
8ع ع 112Physics II33ع ع 111
9هـ ع 130Mechanical Workshops32—
10ع أ 151Arabic II11ع أ 150
11ع أ 142English II33ع أ 141
12ع أ 152Technical Report Writing11ع أ 151
13ع ع 203Mathematics III33ع ع 102
14ع ع 200Computer Programming32—
15هـ ع 127Engineering Drawing21—
16ع ع 112 مPhysics Laboratory10بالتزامن مع ع ع 112
17ع ع 206Statistics and Probability33ع ع 102
18ع ع 204Mathematics IV33ع ع 203
19هـ ع 306Numerical Analysis33ع ع 200 + ع ع 204
Counted credits46

2. Department General Courses

#CodeCourseCreditsLecturesPrerequisitesAbout
1هـ ذك 211Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence33ع ع 200
2هـ ذك 220Operating Systems33ع ع 200
3هـ ذك 212Digital Systems33ع ع 200
4هـ ذك 224Electronic Circuits33هـ ذك 212
5هـ ذك 261Microprocessors33هـ ذك 212 م
6هـ ذك 280Engineering Computer Software32ع ع 200
7هـ ذك 301Signals and Systems33ع ع 204
8هـ ذك 332Data Networks33هـ ذك 212
9هـ ذك 340Mathematical Optimization33هـ ع 306
10هـ ذك 250Data Structures and Algorithms33ع ع 200
11هـ ذك 360Databases33ع ع 200
12هـ ذك 270Machine Learning31ع ع 206 + هـ ذك 211
13هـ ذك 212 مDigital Systems Laboratory10هـ ذك 212
14هـ ذك 224 مElectronics Laboratory10هـ ذك 224
15هـ ذك 300Object-Oriented Programming32هـ ذك 250
16هـ ذك 261 مMicroprocessors Laboratory10هـ ذك 261
Counted credits42

3. Specialist Courses

#CodeCourseCreditsLecturesPrerequisitesAbout
1هـ ذك 371Deep Learning and Its Applications33هـ ذك 270
2هـ ذك 362Digital Signal Processing33هـ ذك 301
3هـ ذك 320Modeling and Simulation33هـ ذك 301
4هـ ذك 422Natural Language Processing33هـ ذك 371
5هـ ذك 400Robotics33هـ ذك 366
6هـ ذك 400 مRobotics Laboratory10هـ ذك 366
7هـ ذك 365Image Processing33هـ ذك 362
8هـ ذك 366Embedded Systems and Internet of Things33هـ ذك 261
9هـ ذك 366 مEmbedded Systems Laboratory10هـ ذك 366
10هـ ذك 407Cloud Computing and Big Data33هـ ذك 360
11هـ ذك 408Computer Vision33هـ ذك 365 + هـ ذك 371
12هـ ذك 372Network Cybersecurity33هـ ذك 332
13هـ ذك 410Data Mining33هـ ذك 360
14هـ ذك 421Ethics of Artificial Intelligence33—
15هـ ذك 412Elective I33بحسب الاختيار
16هـ ذك 413Elective II33بحسب الاختيار
17هـ ذك 499Graduation Project41—
Counted credits48

4. Specialist Elective Options

Students select ONLY TWO courses from the following list: 3 credits per course, 6 credits in total.

The selected courses fill Elective I and Elective II. The full elective list is not added to the graduation credit total.

Elective I · 3 creditsElective II · 3 credits
#CodeCourseCreditsPrerequisitesAbout
1هـ ذك 420Game Theory3—
2هـ ذك 421Applications of Artificial Intelligence3—
3هـ ذك 422Agent Systems3—
4هـ ذك 423Reinforcement Learning3—
5هـ ذك 424Generative Artificial Intelligence3—
6هـ ذك 425Explainable Artificial Intelligence3—
7هـ ذك 426Advanced AI Ethics and Governance3—
8هـ ذك 427Artificial Intelligence for Smart Cities3—
9هـ ذك 428Quantum Computing and AI Applications3—
10هـ ذك 429AI-Based Cybersecurity3—
11هـ ذك 430Big Data Analytics with AI3—
12هـ ذك 431Artificial Intelligence in Energy and Environment3—
13هـ ذك 432Game Development and Virtual Reality3—
14هـ ذك 433Cybersecurity3—
15هـ ذك 434Distributed Systems3—
16هـ ذك 435Geographic Information Systems3—
17هـ ذك 436System Monitoring and Diagnosis3—
18هـ ذك 437System Identification3—
19هـ ذك 438Entrepreneurship3—
20هـ ذك 439Industrial Systems Control3—
21هـ ذك 440Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare3—
22هـ ذك 441Digital Electronics3—
23هـ ذك 442Engineering Management and Economics3—
24هـ ذك 443Data Acquisition3—

Hours shown are weekly contact hours. Course codes and prerequisites follow the study plan.

Faculty of Engineering · AI Engineering

Course introduction

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Dr. Ali M. Abdulshahed

Dr. Ali M. Abdulshahed

PhD · Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Control
Associate Professor | Collaborating
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Suweisi

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Suweisi

PhD · Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Lecturer | Full-time
 
أ. نسرين محمود الضراطية

أ. نسرين محمود الضراطية

masters
| Full-time
 
Safaa Abudabous

Safaa Abudabous

Faculty member | Collaborating
 
Ahmed Al-Nuairiya

Ahmed Al-Nuairiya

Faculty member | Collaborating
 
Ibrahim Al-Darrat

Ibrahim Al-Darrat

Faculty member | Collaborating
 
Fatima Abduljalil Wafaa

Fatima Abduljalil Wafaa

البكالوريوس في هندسة وعلوم المواد
Faculty member | Collaborating
 

No assistant teachers available.

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Scientific Visit to Misurata Free Zone

The department organized a scientific field visit to Misurata Free Zone, where students learned about digital transformation projects.

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Participation in the Libya AI Forum 2026

Misurata University’s Faculty of Engineering participated in the Libya AI Forum 2026 as part of its academic engagement with developments in the field.

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Developing the AI Laboratory

The Faculty of Engineering announced work to equip the AI laboratory with advanced technology as part of developing the department’s learning environment.

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