Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology
- Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology
The Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology, HIAST, was an educational institute established in 1983 in Damascus, Syria. Its aim is to qualify personnel in order to conduct scientific and technological research in all applied sciences and technology fields, so they can actively participate in the scientific and economic process in Syria.HIAST was established in 1983. Engineering at HIAST forms the core of preparing specialized cadre. HIAST provides suitable opportunities to make progress in applied research fields by joining courses to be awarded the degree of specialized Diploma, Master and Doctorate.
HIAST offers the science cadre a distinguished specialized engineering training in order to achieve its planned targets. Its cadre plays a pioneering role in industry, services and academic activities. On the other hand, HIAST extends the scientific applications which it conducts in cooperation with several public and private bodies in Syria. It also executes joint projects at the regional and international levels to transfer technology and exchange experience.
Nowadays, after realizing so many achievements and having a lot of experience, the target of HIAST has been oriented to the preparation of qualified personnel ready to do scientific and technological research.
Famous alumni
* Rakan Razouk, computer scientist, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology in Damascus 2003-2005, Chairman of the Syrian Computer Society (SCS) 2007- , Vice president of Damascus University
* Ammar Joukhadar, computer scientist, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Department in Damascus University 2004-2007
* Ammar Kheirbek, computer scientist, Head of the Information Systems Department in Damascus University 2001-2007
* Nawar Al-Awa, electrical engineer, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology in Damascus 2005-
* Ghassan Assi, so called Dean of the HIAST from 2004
* Salah Al-Ahmad, mathematician, co-founder of HIAST
External links
* [http://hiast.edu.sy/en/index.php Official Homepage]
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