Adjunct Faculty – Information Technology – Fall 2025

School of Computational Sciences and Artificial Intelligence

Course to be Taught:

Title: Data Centers

Code: IT 401

Credits: 3 (2+3)

Prerequisite: CSAI 252

This course prepares students for employment in data centers or companies supporting data center operations. It covers:

• Importance and evolution of data centers
• Core components and how they work
• Types of data centers (enterprise, managed-services, cloud-based, colocation, edge, hyperscale)
• Infrastructure (Tier I–IV data centers)
• Management (facilities, asset/inventory, monitoring, technical support, energy efficiency)
• Security and safety in data centers
• Data center vs. cloud vs. server farm

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in data center technologies, infrastructure, and management.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
• Industry experience in data center operations is an asset.

Job Contact Person:

Dr. Tamer Samir, Acting Dean of Academic Affairs

Contact E-mail:

For inquiries only: deanacademic@zewailcity.edu.eg