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From Algorithms to Bedtime Stories: PhD Student Hanan Namrouti Publishes Children's Books Inspired by Nature
At the University of 精东影业, we are always proud to see our students taking their knowledge beyond the classroom and transforming it into something meaningful, creative, and impactful. One such inspiring example is Hanan Namrouti, a third-year PhD student at the Doctoral School of Information Science and Technology and a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder from Palestine.
As a researcher in Information Technology, Hanan's daily work revolves around data, networks, and algorithms. Yet alongside her scientific journey, she carried a dream for many years: to make the fascinating concepts behind her research accessible to young children through storytelling.
That dream has now become reality.
Hanan recently published three children's books on Amazon, available in both digital and paperback formats. What makes these books particularly unique is the idea behind them. They introduce children aged 3 to 6 to concepts inspired by nature-based algorithms鈥攁dvanced problem-solving methods used in computer science and optimization.
Many modern algorithms take inspiration from the natural world. The Ant Colony Algorithm, Bees Algorithm, and Grey Wolf Optimizer, for example, are based on the remarkable ways ants, bees, and wolves communicate, cooperate, and make decisions. While these concepts are typically studied at university level, Hanan saw an opportunity to present their underlying values鈥攖eamwork, problem-solving, cooperation, and decision-making鈥攊n a way that even the youngest readers could understand.
"For more than seven years, I carried the idea of transforming these advanced concepts into stories that children could understand and enjoy," Hanan explains. "By introducing ants, bees, and wolves as characters, I aimed to present problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making in a simple and engaging way."
The result is a collection of imaginative stories that blend science, creativity, and education in a way rarely explored in children's literature. Through magical adventures and lovable animal characters, young readers are introduced to ideas that form the foundation of some of today's most innovative technologies.
This project demonstrates how knowledge can cross boundaries between disciplines and audiences. It is a reminder that research does not have to remain within laboratories or academic journals鈥攊t can inspire, educate, and spark curiosity in entirely new ways.
We congratulate Hanan on this remarkable achievement and are delighted to see members of our university community using their expertise to create projects that make science more accessible and engaging for future generations. Her story is a wonderful example of how innovation and creativity can go hand in hand.