PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Akram Ali Othman in Computing and Information Technology
Mr. Akram Ali Othman Nasr was awarded a PhD degree for his dissertation titled “Advanced Business Process Re-Engineering Model Utilizing Data Mining Techniques,” which was submitted to the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology – Sana’a University. The PhD dissertation defense was held on Tuesday, Dhul-Hijjah 7, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to June 3, 2025.
The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Assoc. Prof. Naji Ali Al-Shaibani | Internal Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Assoc. Prof. Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Balta | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Assoc. Prof. Munir Hazza Abdullah Al-Surouri | External Examiner | Member |
The dissertation aimed to develop an advanced model for re-engineering organizational business processes using computational techniques, specifically data mining. The research achieved several key results, including improving the quality of business processes in terms of time and cost.
In his dissertation, the PhD candidate provided several recommendations, notably advising decision-makers and business process re-engineering experts to adopt the proposed model. This adoption aims to achieve optimal results in terms of sustainability, adapting to environmental changes, and fostering institutional growth.
The PhD dissertation was examined and recommended by the Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. The PhD defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, interested students, the candidate’s colleagues, and family members.
