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Introduction and History of the Faculty of Computer Science

History of the Faculty

The Department of Computer Science was established within the Faculty of Natural Sciences in 2005. In 2013, the department was upgraded to the Faculty of Computer Science, comprising two departments: Network and Data Management. In 2017, the Faculty of Computer Science underwent a name change upon the request of the faculty leadership and approval from the Faculty's Academic Council. Additionally, in line with international standards, the names of its departments were also changed to the Department of Information Technology and the Department of Information Systems. In 2020, the creation of the Department of Computer Education was proposed by the faculty leadership, and by the autumn of 2021, the Ministry of Higher Education approved its establishment. Currently, this faculty operates with three departments and nearly 400 students engaged in academic, scientific, and research activities. In 2024, the faculty will graduate its seventeenth batch of students. It is worth mentioning that over 1,100 students have successfully entered the job market and the community after graduation, with many of them serving as teachers in private and public institutions, the IT sector, higher education, and schools. Currently, the faculty employs 23 academic staff members. Of these, two professors are pursuing their master's degrees in the country, and two others are studying for their PhD degrees in Malaysia.

Biography of Computer Science Facul Dean
Brief Biography of Associate Prof. Hamayoon Ghafory, Dean of Computer Science Faculty

Brief Introduction:

  • Name: Hamayoon Ghafory
  • Academic Rank: Associate Professor
  • Degree: Master's
  • High School: Ghulam Haidar Khan High School
  • Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Kabul Education University, 2007
  • Master's Degree: Software Engineering, University Malaysia Pahang, 2014
  • Appointment Year: Appointed as Assistant Professor in 2008
  • Current Position: Dean of Computer Science Faculty, Kabul Education University

Administrative Experience:

  1. Head of Information Department from 2015 to 2018
  2. Head of the Professional Development Center, Kabul Education University, from 2019 to 2021
  3. Dean of Computer Science Faculty from 2024 to present

Receipt of Certificates of Appreciation:

  1. Received a third-degree certificate of appreciation from Kabul Education University
  2. Received a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan
  3. Received a letter of appreciation from the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Computer Science, Kabul Education University

Capacity-Building Seminars:

  1. Delivered a seminar on the role of academic staff in educational institutions for professors at Kabul Education University.
  2. Delivered a workshop on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) for professors at Kabul Education University.
  3. Delivered a seminar on introducing reputable international journals to professors at the Faculty of Islamic Education, Kabul Education University.
  4. Delivered a workshop on blended learning for professors at Kabul Education University.

Participation in Capacity-Building Workshops Abroad:

  1. Participated in a capacity-building workshop at Amity University, India, in 2019.
  2. Participated in a capacity-building workshop at NUST University, Pakistan, in 2022.

Participation in Domestic Workshops:

  1. Workshop on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Student-Centered Learning (SCL).
  2. Workshop on Proposal Writing.
  3. Workshop on Project Management.
  4. Workshop on Research Methodology.

Participation in Committees and Commissions:

  1. Member of the Electronic Education Commission, Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan.
  2. Member of the Appointment and Promotion Commission, Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan.
  3. Member of the Quality Assurance Committee, Kabul Education University.
  4. Member of the Appointment and Dismissal Committee, Kabul Education University.
  5. Member of the Board of the Professional Development Center, Kabul Education University.

Published Works for Academic Promotion:

  1. Translation of Chapters 3 and 4 of the book: Cisco Networking Academy CCNA 1-2.
  2. Comparison of the Kano Model and Traditional Questionnaires in Extracting Software Requirements: Research.
  3. Authorship of the book Fundamentals of Web Design for the sixth semester of the IT and IS department
  4. Master Thesis: Verifying the Effectiveness of Software inspection with UML Diagrams: An Experimental Study

Published Articles in the Scientific Journal Payam-e-Ma'arifat of Kabul Education University:

  1. An Examination of Various Methods for Extracting Software Requirements.
  2. An Examination of Non-Functional Requirements in Software Development.
  3. An Examination of Quality Assurance Criteria in Software.
  4. Introduction to Different Software Testing Methods and Their Differences.
  5. An Examination of Injection Attack Methods in Dynamic Websites.
  6. An Examination of the Risks of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Humanity: Challenges and Solutions.

Published International Articles in Various International Journals:

  1. The Effectiveness of use case And Activity Diagram on Software Requirement Inspection: An Experimental Study
  2. Monitoring suspicious communication on online forum
  3. The review of software cost estimation model: SLIM
  4. Investigating the Inspection Effectiveness of Software Requirements Specification with UML Diagrams: A Concept Paper
  5. SQL Injection Attack Detection Using Machine Learning Algorithm
  6. The Role of Leadership Styles in Project Management: Systematic Literature Review
  7. Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on IoT Applications: A Systematic Review of Advancements, Challenges, and Future Trends
  8. Enterprise Architecture in E-Government: A Study of Integration Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
  9. Revolutionizing Technology Education with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review

Vision, mission and Objectives of Faculty

Vision
Achieving a scientific position at the national and regional levels by providing effective and efficient scientific, research, and educational services in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Mission

  • Offering high-quality programs in the fields of Computer Science and Education, both theoretically and practically, and using these to solve everyday problems.
  • Training scientific and professional staff for high school, higher education institutions, semi-higher education, and the open labor market.
  • Providing a supportive and friendly learning environment for students and fostering a spirit of cooperation between students, departments, and the faculty.
  • Training students to become Critical Thinkers and Lifelong Learners.
  • Enhancing students' research skills in the field of scientific research.
  • Offering computer education and training programs for students of all departments at this university.
  • Providing systematic and continuous professional development opportunities for all department members.

Objectives
The Faculty of Computer Science, as an academic institution under the Kabul Education University, is responsible for training the necessary staff for universities, higher education institutions, teacher training centers, and the Ministry of Education in the fields of IT and IS related to Computer Science at the Bachelor's level. The activities of the faculty members include teaching, research, translation, authorship, and other academic tasks. Based on years of experience and teaching, faculty members provide guidance to students and enhance their own knowledge and skills to transfer them to the students. The faculty aims to train professional teachers who meet the needs of society and are equipped with the necessary skills and talents for their respective fields. The specific objectives of the faculty are as follows:

  • Offering high-quality programs in the field of Computer Science and using them to solve everyday problems.
  • Strengthening research skills in students.
  • Conducting the highest-level Master’s and Doctorate programs in Computer Science.
  • Offering various segments of scientific and research programs in the field of Computer Science.
  • Training scientific and professional staff for higher education institutions, semi-higher institutions, and public and private teacher training centers.
  • Creating a supportive learning environment for students and strengthening the spirit of cooperation among students and departments.
  • Training students as Critical Thinkers, Lifelong Learners, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs.
  • Providing systematic and continuous professional development opportunities for all faculty members.

 

Values
Standardized teaching and research, meritocracy, the use of technology in education and training, and the implementation of laws and regulations from relevant authorities.

Major Activities and Achievements of the Faculty of Computer Science

  • Activation of the Faculty's library.
  • Reform and adjustment of the faculty and department names according to global standards.
  • Establishment of a robotics laboratory for practical student work at the faculty level.
  • Approval of the new curriculum for the departments of Information Systems, Information Technology, and Computer Education.
  • Introducing students for internships at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, higher education institutions, and other organizations.
  • Approval of the Master’s program curriculum in Information Systems.
  • Conducting capacity-building workshops for fourth-year students of the faculty.
  • Organizing competitive programs between second and third-year students of the faculty.
  • Conducting Python programming training courses for students of the Department of Computer Education.
  • Enrolling students in the evening program of the Department of Information Systems and Information Technology.
  • Active participation in the development of Computer Science curricula through conducting the third Cluster Course at the Ministry of Higher Education.

Future Plans and Programs of the Faculty

  • Establishing a Master’s program in Information Technology.
  • Conducting research needs assessments for various organizations.
  • Establishing a Research and Development center in the Information Technology sector.
  • Creating an innovation center within the faculty.
  • Organizing extracurricular and practical educational programs for Computer Science students.
  • Implementing educational projects to enhance capacity within relevant organizations.
  • Conducting research projects addressing the real-world challenges in the fields of Information Technology and education.
  • Renaming the Department of Computer Education to Computer Science.
  • Enriching the curriculum with national language resources.
  • Publishing international articles in reputable journals.
  • Promoting the academic ranks of faculty members.
  • Enhancing the educational level of faculty members.