Invitation for External Examiner of PhD Thesis

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University of Technology, Sydney

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

1 May 2016

Dear Prof Atef Asghar

Dean of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute of the Hajj and Omrah Research

Please accept this letter as invitation for nominating Prof. Adnan Gutub to examine Mrs. Raniyah Wazirali’s PhD thesis titled ‘Optimization of Perceptual Steganography Capacity Using the Human Visual System and Evolutionary Computation’

If agreed for Prof Adnan Gutub to serve as External Examiner, we will be happy to post the PhD Thesis to address:

Prof Adnan Abdul-Aziz Gutub Umm Al-Qura University

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute of the Hajj and Omrah Research PO Box 6287, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia

Notice that he will be given 8 weeks to examine the thesis and submit the examiner’s report.

The thesis will be posted to him upon confirmation of the given timeframe and postal address.

I appreciate if he could respond to us by confirming his availability and postal address.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you

Kind regards

David Lo

Graduate Research Officer Graduate Research School

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University of Technology, Sydney

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

It is intended that the award of the Doctor of Philosophy signifies the completion of a course of supervised study and research which:

demonstrates the capability for substantial independent research or creative activity and which has made an original and distinct contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice in the relevant field; and

comprises a research component which is no less than two-thirds of the total course requirement; and requires the submission of a thesis, which may include a product and/or artefact, in a format according to requirements specified by the Graduate Research School Board.

As a rule, the results are expected to be of a standard required for publication in a refereed journal.

The examination process at UTS is conducted along lines which are common in Australian universities.

For full details of UTS policies please refer to: http://www.gradschool.uts.edu.au/policies-rules/index.html Key features are:

The primary input into judging theses is normally from written reports from examiners only;

Examiners prepare their reports independently, without consultation, but may request an opportunity to consult with other Examiners. This may be facilitated when two or more examiners request an

opportunity to consult before finalising their (individual) reports;

Oral examinations are not common. They may be used at the specific request of a Faculty. In such cases an oral examination is conducted by designated members of the Panel of Examiners and the Dean, Graduate Research School, or representative;

Examiners complete a recommendation form selecting one of five options (pass with minor

amendments; revise and re-submit; etc.). Examiners are also expected to write a general assessment of the thesis and to suggest amendments or corrections. This report is commonly no less than two to three typed pages in length and may be structured according to a set of Notes for Examiners;

When received, the set of Examiners' Reports is sent to the Responsible Academic Officer in the Faculty, the Principal Supervisor and the student (with Examiners' names withheld where requested).

The Faculty considers the general reports; recommendations; and the student's and supervisors'

responses to the Examiners' Reports in developing a recommendation to the Graduate Research School Board (e.g. admit to the degree; revise and re-submit; do not admit; etc);

The Graduate Research School Board considers the recommendation in light of the documentation and supports the recommendation or otherwise. There are established procedures for dealing with conflicting examiners’ reports which can be accessed at:

http://www.gradschool.uts.edu.au/policies-rules/hdr-exam-guidelines.html

It is open to the Graduate Research School Board to appoint an additional Examiner, or a Moderator;

the Graduate Research School arranges payment of the honorarium (for external examiners only);

the Graduate Research School informs Examiners of the outcome of the examination prior to the relevant graduation ceremony.

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Date: 20 April 2016 To: Prof. Adnan Gutub

Umm Al-Qura University Makkah – Saudi Arabia

Subject: External Examiner Request for PhD Thesis of Mrs. Raniayah Wazirali

Dear Prof Adnan Gutub,

I am very grateful if you agree to review Mrs. Raniayah Wazirali's PhD work thesis titled

‘Optimization of Perceptual Steganography Capacity Using the Human Visual System and Evolutionary Computation’

Mrs. Raniayah Wazirali's is a PhD student fully sponsored from Saudi Arabia working in the field of your experience in Steganography and Information Security.

In order to follow our university official rules, earlier on I have sent you the Graduate Research Officer invitation requesting your official approval. Hope to receive such confirmation from you soon.

Apologies for my directness and I'd appreciate your discretion in this matter as UTS students, in general, should not be informed about the names of their examiners.

Could you kindly confirm your acceptance of reviewing the PhD Thesis as an External Examiner for the work of student Mrs. Raniyah Wazirali, please?

Also, if confirmed our Graduate School will send you the hard copy of the thesis.

I am very thankful for your kind cooperation.

Kind regards, Zenon

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Dr Zenon Chaczko

ICT Programme Coordinator, School of Computing and Communication Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

University of Technology, Sydney PO Box 123, BROADWAY ULTIMO 2007 NSW AUSTRALIA

Oﬃce: Building 11, Level 8, Room 203 (CB011.08.203) Voice : +61 2 9514 2528

Fax : +61 2 9514 2435 Email : [email protected]

Web : http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/~zenon

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