Electrical and Computer Engineering

Academic Staff

Nov. 10, 2026, 12:57 a.m.
Sagvan Ali Saleh
Sagvan Ali Saleh (PhD)
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering / Optimization Algorithms

Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Duhok
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  • Ph.D. in Sequential and Parallel Optimization, University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV), Amiens, France (2015)
  • M.Sc. in Complex Systems and Computer Science, University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France (2011)
  • M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq (2007)
  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq (2003)

Dr. Sagvan Ali Saleh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Duhok. He holds a Ph.D. in Sequential and Parallel Optimization from UPJV, France (2015), along with M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from France (2011) and Iraq (2007). With over 15 years of academic experience teaching subjects like AI, Parallel Processing, and Optimization, his future ambition is to advance research in smart computer systems and AI-driven engineering solutions while fostering impactful academic collaborations

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on combining solid theoretical foundations with hands-on, practical applications in electrical and computer engineering. I aim to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and algorithm design by engaging students in real-world scenarios, parallel processing tasks, and modern AI techniques. I strive to create an interactive learning environment that inspires analytical thinking and prepares students for both advanced research and industry demands.

  • Teaching Responsibilities & Courses Taught
  • Parallel Processing
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Metaheuristics & Optimization Methods
  • Logic & Digital System Design
  • Operating Systems
  • C++ Programming
  • Image Processing
  • Microprocessors
  • Physical Electronics & Electrical Circuits
  • Software Engineering
  • Statistical Analysis

Research

  1. Al-douri, T., Hifi, M., & Saleh, S. (2015). A fast algorithm for solving the max-min knapsack problem with two scenarios. Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering (CIE45), 672–680.
  2. Bargarai, F. A. M., Saleh, S. A., & Sengur, A. (2026). An explainable quality-aware ECG–PCG fusion for cardiovascular disease detection using robust feature modeling. Diagnostics, 16(14), 2296.
  3. Hassan, O. M. S., & Saleh, S. A. (2025). Comprehensive analysis of recent studies on using genetic algorithms for optimizing solutions to the 0/1 knapsack problem. European Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, 3(2), 74–90.
  4. Hifi, M., Negre, S., Saadi, T., Saleh, S., & Wu, L. (2014). A parallel large neighborhood search-based heuristic for the disjunctively constrained knapsack problem. 2014 IEEE International Parallel & Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops, 1547–1551. IEEE.
  5. Hifi, M., Moussa, I., Saadi, T., & Saleh, S. (2015). An adaptive neighborhood search for k-clustering minimum bi-clique completion problems. Modelling, Computation and Optimization in Information Systems and Management Sciences: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference (MCO 2015, Part I), 15–25. Springer.
  6. Hifi, M., Saleh, S., & Wu, L. (2014). A fast large neighborhood search for disjunctively constrained knapsack problems. International Symposium on Combinatorial Optimization, 396–407. Springer.
  7. Hifi, M., Saleh, S., & Wu, L. (2015). A hybrid guided neighborhood search for the disjunctively constrained knapsack problem. Cogent Engineering, 2(1), 1068969.
  8. Khalifa, I. A., & Saleh, S. A. (2025). A review of ant colony optimization for solving 0-1 knapsack and traveling salesman problems. European Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, 3(2), 87–99.
  9. Saleh, S. A. (2018). A parallel heuristic method for optimizing a real life problem (Agricultural land investment problem). Academic Journal of Nawroz University, 7(4), 168–172.
  10. Saleh, S. A., & Hifi, M. (2017). A fast method for optimizing the K-clustering bi-clique completion problem in telecommunication. Journal of Duhok University, 175–183.
  11. Saleh, S. A., Ahmed, S. K., & Nashat, F. S. (2020). A genetic algorithm for solving an optimization problem: decision making in project management. 2020 International Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSASE), 221–225. IEEE.
  12. Salih, K. M., Shakir, M. A., & Saleh, S. A. (2023). An improved particle swarm optimization algorithm for spectrum allocation in cognitive radio networks. Science Journal of University of Zakho, 11(3), 366–375.
  13. Sarhan, R. S., & Saleh, S. A. (2023). An iterative three-stage neighborhood search for solving precedence constrained agricultural land investment problem. Journal of Mechanical, Civil & Industrial Engineering, 4(2), 40.

Optimization Algorithms, Parallel Processing, Deep Learning, AI systems