Electromechanical Engineering College and Ministry of Defense Hold Practical Seminar on “Countering Drones”
The College of Electromechanical Engineering at the University of Technology, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, organized a practical seminar on “Countering Drones,” under the supervision of the college dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ghassan Abdul-Hussein Bilal. The seminar is part of a joint collaboration between the University of Technology / College of Electromechanical Engineering and the Ministry of Defense / Ground Forces Command.
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Defense attended the seminar, led by the Commander of the 9th Armored Division, Major General Walid Dakhel Hussein, accompanied by senior staff officers. They were received by Dean Asst. Prof. Dr. Ghassan Abdul-Hussein Bilal and the Head of the Department of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamid Rajeh.
The seminar aimed to open new horizons for joint cooperation, exchange expertise, and address scientific challenges related to drone countermeasures. The dean welcomed the Ministry of Defense delegation, appreciating the visit as a manifestation of practical, scientific, and academic collaboration to enrich the college with expertise that supports the graduation of qualified students in the field of drone technology.
The dean emphasized that the seminar seeks to enhance awareness and deepen understanding of the governmental, security, military, and civilian uses of drones, and to highlight key security challenges and the relevant legislations and regulations, ultimately leading to actionable recommendations.
The college, he added, is committed to expanding cooperation frameworks with various government entities to develop students’ skills, and this seminar is one of the tools that help provide students with hands-on experience.
The seminar included presentations of solutions to issues related to drone countermeasures, discussions on avenues for joint collaboration and knowledge exchange concerning drones and international systems, and exploration of modern mechanisms to intercept or jam hostile UAVs through idea exchange and field experiments.
Outstanding presentations were delivered by Engineer Alaa Hussein Hilal, pilot Abdul-Raouf Abdul-Ilah Abd, and distinguished student Amir Alaa Khudair.
The seminar ended with key recommendations, most notably fostering joint cooperation in this field, supporting talented undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in drone systems, and providing backing for outstanding research in this specialized area.
