As part of the College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad’s commitment to keeping pace with technological advancements and enhancing scientific knowledge in modern technologies, the Department of Electrical Engineering, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a specialized workshop entitled “The Mathematics Behind Artificial Intelligence.” The workshop was presented by Assistant Lecturer Manar Naji on Sunday, May 24, 2026, and was attended by a number of faculty members and staff.
The workshop aimed to highlight the fundamental role of mathematics in the development of artificial intelligence systems and to demonstrate its importance in building the models and algorithms that intelligent systems rely on for data processing and decision-making. This contributes to supporting scientific research and enhancing the capabilities of academic personnel.
The workshop’s scientific program included an overview of several core concepts underlying artificial intelligence, along with explanations of how mathematical tools are employed to analyze complex data. It also shed light on the use of graph theory in representing relationships among data and the role of calculus in improving the performance of neural networks and enhancing the accuracy of predictive outcomes.
In addition, the workshop featured practical applications, including the PageRank algorithm used in search engines, the use of derivatives in autonomous driving systems to determine safe routes, and a mathematical model describing robot movement in industrial environments based on changes in velocity over time.
The workshop concluded with recommendations to strengthen the integration of advanced mathematical concepts into academic curricula, expand practical applications in educational laboratories, and encourage students and researchers to explore the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence in line with modern scientific developments.
