The Semiconductor Industry - From a grain of sand technology emerges
2021-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/semiconductor
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The world is now going through the Fourth Industrial Revolution which is transforming our lives by digitising all sectors from education to health, transport, banking and others. We have recently witnessed a strong trend towards automation manifesting itself in robotics, AI, machine learning, super-fast mobile networks and self-driving cars to name a few. The underlying technology that facilitates all this, is advanced micro electronics and programming. It is this fusion of both sectors in one industry that is somewhat still a mystery for the vast majority of people. The focus of this webinar is on the semiconductor industry, how it has evolved over the last few decades, where it is now and how big the future opportunities are.

This technology starts from a grain of sand and finishes in the transistor!

صناعة أشباه الموصلات – من حبة رمل تولد التكنولوجيا المتقدمــة

يمر العالم الآن بالثورة الصناعية الرابعة التي تحول حياتنا جميعاً من خلال رقمنة العديد من القطاعات كالتعليم والصحة والنقل والبنوك والأتصالات وغيرها. لقد شهدنا مؤخرًا اتجاهًا قويًا إلى التشغيل الآلي (الأتمتة) الذي يتجلى في الروبوتات والذكاء الاصطناعي والتعلم الآلي وشبكات الأتصالات فائقة السرعة والسيارات ذاتية القيادة على سبيل المثال لا الحصر. التكنولوجيا الأساسية التي تسهل كل هذا التطور تكمن في صناعة الالكترونيات الصغيرة المتقدمة والبرامجيات واندماج كلا القطاعين في صناعة تعتبر لحد ما لغزا للغالبية العظمى من الناس. ينصب تركيز هذه الندوة على صناعة أشباه الموصلات، وكيف تطورت على مدى العقود القليلة الماضية، وأين هي الآن، ومدى ضخامة الفرص المتاحة في المستقبل

هذه التكنولوجيا تبدأ من حبة رمل لكي تتحول الى ترانزستور!

About the Speaker

Dr. Alaa Alani MIET CEngPrincipal Engineering Consultant Sondrel Ltd

Dr. Alaa Alani is a principal engineering consultant working in the field of semiconductors.He graduated with a BSc in Control and Systems Engineering from the University of Technology, Baghdad. He holds a PhD in Digital Systems Testing from Brunel University, UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and has been a Chartered engineer since 1994. He published numerous papers in international conferences and journals. He also holds two international patents on Integrated Circuits Testing registered in the USA. Dr. Alani worked as a research fellow at Brunel University following his postgraduate studies, and then joined LSI Logic from 1995-2003 and worked as a principal design engineer at Imagination Technologies 2003- 2017. He is currently a Principal Engineering Consultant at Sondrel Ltd., and a director of LITE Technology Limited – a UK-based private company specialised in engineering training and technology transfer. Dr. Alani joined Al-Kindi Society of Engineers in 2005, and has been a member of the management committee, and is a former President of the Society.

The Rehabilitation Of The Historic Al-Nouri Complex in Mosul
2021-06-28 10:00 - 18:00 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/the-rehabilitation-of-the-historic-al-nouri-complex-in-mosul
The Al-Kindi Society of Engineers in collaboration with the Iraqi Embassy in London and UNESCO-Iraq organised this series of five webinars to meet the winning team and the runner-up teams of the UNESCO international competition for the rehabilitation of the historic Al-Nouri Complex in Mosul Iraq.

We will learn from the five teams the design strategy and philosophy as well as how their design will “Revive The Spirit Of Mosul.” and care for the local community of this historic and iconic complex.

Pre-recorded speech by H.E. Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq – YouTube

1. Courtyards Dialogue – YouTube

2. Child at home – YouTube

3. Oasis of Peace – YouTube

4. Dialogue Between Plazas – YouTube

5. Restore continuity with the history and soul of Mosul – YouTube

Renewable energy developments in Latin America: Chilean experience
2021-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/renewable-energy-chile
Over the last few years, Chile has become a hotspot for renewable energy developments in the world. New renewable energy sources attracted cumulative investment of $14.8 billion between 2010-19 with their share of installed capacity rising from 5% in 2014 to 28% by May 2021. According to Climatescope 2020 by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Chile is ranked first among the most attractive countries for investing in renewable energy out of 108 emerging countries and 29 developed countries. The National Energy Policy 2050 sets a goal of meeting 60% of the country’s electricity generation with renewables by 2035 and 70% by 2050. In this context, Dr. Nasirov will discuss the successful experience of Chile in renewable energy development, highlighting key driving factors and the future targets.

About the speaker

Dr. Shahriyar Nasirov is an Associate Professor and Academic Director of Executive Master program in Renewable Energies at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (UAI) in Chile. Besides, He is an Associate Researcher at the Solar Energy Research Center (SERC-Chile) funded by the Government of Chile and the European REMIND project, Horizon 2020 funded by the European Commission. His principal research interests include topics related to energy transition and energy policy covering contributions from multi-scalar perspectives on sustainability.

Introduction to corrosion in oil and gas and renewable energy applications
2021-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/corrosion-202110
We are delighted to host Dr Clayton Thomas who will present an introduction seminar on corrosion in oil and gas and renewable energy applications. The session will be useful for those working in engineering, production and design who manufacture or supply engineering components and it will help them to gain an improved understanding of material specification and selection. The event will be jointly held with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers – United Kingdom Section.

Topics to be covered include:-

The cost of corrosionTypes of corrosion:Weight lossGalvanic corrosionMechanical factors and corrosion:Environmentally assisted fractureErosion and corrosionSpecific applications:Oil and gasOffshoreBasis of corrosion prevention:Material SelectionCoatings

Dr Clayton Thomas PhD, MMet, BSc (eng), ARSM, MICorr

I am originally from South Wales and currently live in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I studied metallurgy at Imperial College and gained a PhD from the University of Sheffield looking at offshore corrosion fatigue. I worked for three years at British Steel technical as a metallurgical investigator and then corrosion test laboratory manager. I joined Cameron (now called One Subsea) in 1990, who are a major supplier of oil and gas completion equipment. I eventually became senior metallurgist and worked on major topside and offshore projects for operators such as BP, Shell. AGIP, Total and Conoco. I had responsibility for the material selection and corrosion prevention for topside and subsea projects and for the metallurgy and welding of equipment including wellheads, BOPs, flowlines, choke valves, risers, manifolds, Christmas trees and associated items. Since 2000 I have been director of Lloyd-Thomas Consultancy Ltd, providing metallurgical support and training. I have continued to work in oil and gas as well as other engineering sectors, such as power engineering, aerospace and biomedical. I have carried out numerous failures investigations and have acted as an expert witness in litigation cases. I have run over 250 metallurgy courses for companies and colleges on various aspects of metallurgy and I am an approved trainer for the AMRC which is part of the University of Sheffield and have run courses for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IM3) and have been a member of the Institute of Corrosion for over 25 years.

Infrastructure Cost Estimating
2022-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/infrastructure-cost-estimating
The Al-Kindi Society of Engineers in the United Kingdom is hosting this event to help those involved in preparing bids for large infrastructure projects with a focus on the process industries. The seminar will also be useful for graduates and engineers who wish to pursue a career in bid management and cost estimating. The speaker is a senior project manager specialised in developing bids for the process industry with 25 years of experience with world class EPC contracts and consultancy firms.

Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
Digital Meeting via the Zoom Platform

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Al-Kindi Society of Engineers is holding its twenty-eighth annual general meeting on Sunday, 20 March 2022 and invites its distinguished members to attend and help shape the society’s future. Your support and attendance are vital to ensuring that Al-Kindi Society of Engineers continues to deliver and improve on its services to members and the community at large.

The programme for the AGM is as follows:

Formal start of AGM Business and Welcome of membersTrustees’ presentation and financial report – year ending 31 December 2021Voting on special resolutions 1 dissolve company limited by guarantee (requires 75% of votes to pass)Voting on special resolutions 2 if resolution 1 is not passed (amending articles of association and governance model) (requires 75% of votes to pass).Appointing an interim AGM chair to manage the electionsNominations and voting open to elect the new committee members and PresidentEnd of formal AGM Business

Prior to the formal AGM, a presentation of the Presentation of the different governance models will be made.

Members unable to attend can appoint the Chair of the AGM or another member to act on their proxy instruction by emailing info@alkindisociety.org

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Networking Event – Iftar 2022
2022-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Beluga Persian Grill and Bar, 147-149, Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LF, United Kingdom

Next Generation Technology empowered e-commerce platform
2022-05-22 19:00 - 20:15 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/pure-platform
تحية طيبة … تستضيف جمعية الكندي للمهندسين في المملكة المتحدة(على منصة الزوم) المهندس وريادي الاعمال الاستاذ محمد الخفاجي للحديث عن تكنلوجيا الجيل الجديد لمنصات التجارة الاكترونية. سوف يتم التحدث عن تجربته الشخصية في تطوير منصة بيور للتجارة الاكترونية وسيستعرض نبذه عن المنصة المطورة من قبل شركته والحلول التي توفرها والتي من الممكن ان تفتح سبل وافاق واعدة في تطوير التجارة الاكترونية في العراق. سوف تكون فرصة ثمينة للحضور للاستفادة من خبرة المتحدث والاطلاع على هذه التقنية الرائدة وطرح الاسئلة للمتحدث مباشرة الاشتراك مفتوح للجميع

Topic: Pure Platform Presentation – Alkindi Society of Engineers

Time: May 22, 2022 07:00 PM London

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The development of artificial intelligence and its impact on cybersecurity...a double-edged sword
2023-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/cybersecurity-ai-2023
تطورالذكاء الاصطناعي وتأثيراته على ألأمن السيبراني … سلاح ذو حدين
يسعدنا استضافة د. علي الشرباز في هذه الندوة ليلقي الضوء على تطور الذكاء الاصطناعي وتأثيراته على ألأمن السيبراني … سلاح ذو حدين
موعدنا معكم في يوم الجمعه ١٧ نوڤيمبر الساعه السابعه مساءً
Time: Nov 17, 2023 07:00 PM London

ملخص عن الندوه
مع تقدم تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي، تظهر تحسينات كبيرة في معالجة البيانات وقدرات اتخاذ القرارات. ومع ذلك، يقدم هذا التطور أيضًا تحديات غير مسبوقة في شكل تهديدات او هجمات إلكترونية متطورة، ولا سيما تقنيات التزييف العميق وانظمة اللغات الضخمة ودور العامل البشري والذي يمثل الحلقة الاضعف في هذا المجال . يتعمق البحث في كيفية مساهمة الحلول المدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي في تعزيز دفاعات أمن المعلومات، وفي الوقت نفسه، كيف تشكل قدرات الذكاء الاصطناعي في التلاعب، تهديدات جدية لأمن وصحة المعلومات. يبرز هذا التناقض الحاجة إلى منهج متوازن في استغلال الذكاء الاصطناعي لأمن المعلومات مع البقاء في حالة تأهب ضد سوء استخدامه المحتمل. يقدم الاستكشاف رؤى في تطوير إطارات أمنية قوية قادرة على التكيف مع المشهد المتطور للتهديدات والدفاعات المدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي

السيرة ذاتية

د. علي الشرباز
الدكتور علي الشرباز ھو استاذ مساعد ورئيس قسم المھارات الرقمیة (علوم البیانات والذكاء الاصطناعي وأمن المعلومات ) في معھد التعلیم المستمر بجامعة كامبریدج. وعمل ايضا كرئيس لقسم الامن السيبراني في جامعة گلوسترشير ورئيس البحث والتطوير في جامعة نورثامبتون یتمتع بأكثر من 25 عا ًما من الخبرة في البحث والتدریس والادارة في جامعات مختلفة في الشرق الأوسط والمملكة المتحدة، ولدیھ خلفیة قویة في المشاریع الأكادیمیة والصناعیة
یحمل الدكتور الشرباز شهادة الدكتوراه من جامعة بكنغھام، وشھادة ما بعد الدراسات العلیا في التعلیم وطرائق التدريس من جامعة نورثامبتون، وماجستیر في الھندسة الإلكترونیة والاتصالات من جامعة المستنصریة، وبكالوریوس في الھندسة الكھربائیة من جامعة بغداد

Generative AI tools and their impact on our lives
2024-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | https://www.alkindisociety.org/event/generative-ai-tools-and-their-impact-on-our-lives
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming a major factor in our lives whether directly or indirectly. Major companies from various sectors are quickly adopting AI algorithms and applying them in numerous fields and disciplines to improve quality, accelerate production or provide better services. This has become evident through the high investment in AI and subsequently the increasing number of tools being invented. The benefits of these tools in solving real life problems are quite obvious. However, the misuse of this technology by people with ill intentions would potentially lead to negative outcomes and might put people’s lives in danger. In this webinar we will present some use cases and tools, and explain the impact of each tool.

About the Speaker

Dr. Jabir Alshehabi Al-Ani is a Lecturer in Data Science at York St John University in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Retrieval, and Information Extraction. His research interests include machine learning for educational data mining, responsible AI for labor market equality in Canada and the UK, gendered STEM Workforce in the United Kingdom, natural language processing for social media analysis, and information extraction from unstructured data. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), guest editor of MDPI Mathematics journal, and is passionate about using his expertise in AI and machine learning to solve real-world problems.
