A Master’s Degree Awarded to Researcher Roa’a Mousa Albanaa from the Department of Information Technology at the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology
Researcher Roa’a Mousa Abdulkawi Albanaa earned her Master’s degree with distinction from the Department of Information Technology, specializing in IT Management, at the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology at Sana’a University. Her thesis, titled “Improving Latency in Mobile Edge Computing Based Mobile Augmented Reality Over 5G Networks” was successfully defended on Tuesday, 26 Sha’ban 1446 AH (corresponding to February 25, 2025).
The examination and evaluation committee consisted of:
•Associate Professor Dr. Nabeel Taher Alsohybe – Principal Supervisor and Committee Member
•Professor Dr. Sharaf Abd al-Haq Al-Hamdi – Internal Examiner and Chair of the Committee
•Associate Professor Dr. Maher Ali Al-Sinbani – External Examiner and Committee Member
The thesis aimed to explore the potential of integrating edge computing and 5G technology to enhance the performance of augmented reality applications in Yemen. This was accomplished through an analysis of the existing technical infrastructure and an assessment of these technologies’ impact on reducing latency and improving user experiences.
Among the study’s key findings was the development of a comprehensive framework for adopting edge computing and 5G technology to improve the performance of AR applications in Yemen. Based on expert interviews and real-world experiments, the researcher observed a significant reduction in latency when using edge computing over 5G networks, leading to an enhanced user experience and improved efficiency for interactive applications compared to traditional cloud-computing approaches.
In her thesis, the researcher offered several recommendations, including expanding edge computing infrastructure by establishing small, distributed data centers to reduce latency. The study also calls for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to support investments in digital infrastructure and create a conducive environment for adopting emerging technologies. Finally, the thesis underscores the importance of implementing training programs to raise awareness among local developers about the capabilities of augmented reality and edge computing, thus fostering a sustainable technological ecosystem that can address local challenges.
A number of academics, researchers, students, and interested attendees, as well as the researcher’s colleagues and family members, were present at the defense.
