Assist Prof Dr. Ebtisam Alabdulqader | Machine Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Ebtisam Alabdulqader | Machine Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ebtisam Alabdulqader , Kind Saud University , Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Ebtisam Alabdulqader, an esteemed academic at King Saud University 🎓, possesses a rich educational background, including a Ph.D. in Computing Sciences from Newcastle University, UK, and certifications in various domains such as user experience, bioethics, and cryptography. As the Vice Director of the Digital Innovation Unit and Assistant Professor in the Information Technology Department, she actively contributes to the advancement of education and innovation. Dr. Alabdulqader’s leadership extends to founding and leading the ArabHCI Community and serving as the Vice Chair of the Saudi ACM SIGCHI Chapter. Her extensive experience as a lecturer and teaching assistant underscores her commitment to nurturing future talents in the field of computer and information sciences. Dr. Alabdulqader’s involvement in numerous committees and projects further highlights her dedication to academic excellence and technological innovation 🌟.

🌐 Professional Profile:

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Computing Sciences, School of Computing, Newcastle University, UK (2015-2019)
  • MSc in Information Systems, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (2007-2009)
  • Bachelors in Computer Applications, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (2000-2005)

Certificates:

  • Bioethics NCBE Training, KACST, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2021)
  • Certified User Experience Specialist (CXS), Akendi, London, UK (2019)
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) eLearning, NHS, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (2015)
  • Training on Cryptography, PMC in KSU, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2010)
  • Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop, ORACLE University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2010)
  • MULTOS Developer, MULTOS, Warrington, UK (2009)
  • Network and Host Security, Security Academy I(TS)2, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2009)

Experience:

  • Vice Director of Digital Innovation Unit, Entrepreneurship Institute, King Saud University (2022-Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Information Technology Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University (2020-Present)
  • Founder and Leader, ArabHCI Community (2016-Present)
  • Vice Chair, Saudi ACM SIGCHI Chapter (2017-2021)
  • Lecturer, Information Technology Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University (2009-2020)
  • Teaching Assistant, Information Technology Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University (2005-2009)

Memberships in Scientific & Professional Societies:

  • ACM SIGCHI Member
  • Professional ACM Member
  • Open Lab, School of Computing, Newcastle University

Projects:

  • Lead hackathon organizer for “MITO Patient Engagement Study”
  • Designing technology for CueS: a wearable cueing device for stroke patients

Academic Activities:

  • Curriculum Review and Development Committee
  • Human Resources Committee (Head)
  • Graduation Projects Seminars Committee
  • Graduation Projects Examination Committee

Service Activities & Participations:

  • Active PC member in various ACM and non-ACM research venues
  • Judge in Fintech 101 Workshop for KSU Students
  • Judge for the International Mobile Gaming Awards

Invited Talks, Panels & Representation:

  • Panelist at the “Research Experiences in HCI” session by KSU CCIS
  • Invited panelist at CS-NCL equality and diversity events
  • ACM SIGCHI Inclusion Innovators, Inclusion team for SIGCHI Diversity & Inclusion Events/Activities

Honors and Awards:

    • CCIS Appreciation Award (2020)
    • Best Lecturer Award (2013)
    • Best Academic Advisor Award (2013)
    • Excellence in Research and Publications Award (2010)

Publication Top Notes:

inist HCI: Taking Stock, Moving Forward, and Engaging Community
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IslamicHCI: Designing with and within Muslim Populations

 

 

Dr. Venkata Lakshmi S | AI in Networking | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Venkata Lakshmi S | AI in Networking | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Venkata Lakshmi S, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, India

Dr. Venkata Lakshmi S, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience, currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, she has contributed significantly to academia with roles such as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department in esteemed institutions. Dr. Venkata Lakshmi has a diverse portfolio of subjects she has taught, including Data Warehousing, Cryptography, Wireless Sensor Networks, and more. Her research interests span machine learning, image processing, and AI applications in diverse fields. She has guided numerous impactful projects, ranging from agricultural crop yield prediction to breast cancer detection using advanced technologies. Apart from her academic prowess, Dr. Venkata Lakshmi actively engages with industry through MOUs, internships, and campus connect lectures. Her commitment to quality education is evident through her roles as a mentor, evaluator, and active involvement in various academic committees and initiatives.

🌐 Professional Profiles :

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📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2011-2018)
  • M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Dr.MGR Deemed University, Chennai (2003-2005)
  • B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from The Indian Engineering College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (1995-1999)

👩‍💼 Professional Experience:

  • Professor and Head of the Department at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore (July 2020 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor Grade I at Panimalar Institute of Technology, Chennai (May 2014 – April 2020)
  • Assistant Professor at Vel Tech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Technical University, Chennai (January 2006 – May 2013)
  • Lecturer at various esteemed institutions from 1999 to 2006

🔍 Projects:

  • Voice and Video Conferencing Security
  • Agricultural Crop Yield Prediction
  • Bitcoin Prognosis
  • Secure Visual Authentication using QR Code

🎓 Guided Projects:

  • Machine Learning for Agricultural Crop Yield Prediction
  • Linear Support Vector Machine for Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Sentiment Analysis using Contextual Based Approaches

📜 Certifications:

  • “A Crash Course in Data Science” – Coursera
  • “Data Science for Engineers” – NPTEL
  • “Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence” – Coursera
  • “AI for Everyone” – Coursera
  • “Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 certified Associate” – Oracle

💻 Programming Languages:

  • C, C++
  • VB, .NET, MS-Access, SQL Server

🤝 Industry Interaction:

  • MoU with Payoda
  • Internships for students with Payoda and DeepVisionTech.AI
  • Campus Connect Lectures with DeepVisionTech.AI

🌐 Additional Responsibilities:

  • Social and Media Coordinator for Toycathon
  • Chief Editor of Magazine BUZZ
  • Incharge of NAAC criteria 3
  • Question Paper Setter for premier institutions
  • Coordinator for various committees, including ECell and Quality Improvement Cell

🌟 Achievements:

  • Recognized as a mentor and expert in various national initiatives
  • Actively involved in enhancing student learning experiences through industry collaborations and innovative projects.

Publications Top Notes  :

  1. “A Review study of E-waste management in India”
  2. “Query optimization using clustering and genetic algorithm for distributed databases”
  3. “Combined effect of biopriming and polymer coating on chemical constituents of root exudation in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. K 2 seedlings”
  4. “Micropropagation and in vitro flowering of an ornamental aquarium plant Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston”
  5. “Sinonasal schwannoma with secondary changes”

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Saman Iftikhar | Machine learning and Deep learning

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Dr. Saman Iftikhar : Leading Researcher in Machine learning and Deep learning

Dr. Saman Iftikhar, Arab Open University, Saudi Arabia

🎓 Dr. Saman Iftikhar is an accomplished academician with a distinguished background in Information Technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Information Technology from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (SEECS) at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan, achieved in October 2014 with an impressive GPA of 3.5/4.0. Earlier, [Name] earned an MS in Information Technology from the same institution in February 2008, with a notable GPA of 3.33/4.0.

🏫 Currently, Dr. Saman Iftikhar serves as an Assistant Professor at the Arab Open University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, since September 2018. In this role, [he/she] passionately imparts knowledge through teaching advanced courses, dedicating 12 credit hours per week. Concurrently, [Name] actively contributes as a member of the Information Technology and Computing (ITC) department Exam Committee, managing all examination-related tasks since September 2021.

🌐 Dr. Saman Iftikhar brings international experience to the table, having served as the Chairman of the Software Engineering Department at the University of Prince Mugrin in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, from August 2017 to May 2018. In this capacity, [he/she] skillfully coordinated departmental tasks and played a pivotal role in designing the software engineering bachelor’s degree curriculum and course plan. Driven by a commitment to education, [Name] also supervises students’ graduation projects annually, guiding them through proposals, reports, implementations, and presentations.

🔍 With a solid academic foundation, a wealth of teaching experience, and a dedication to academic leadership, Dr. Saman Iftikhar continues to make significant contributions to the field of Information Technology and higher education.

Professional Profiles : 🌐

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🧠 Research Interests 🔬🌐 :

  • 🔐 Information Security
  • 🛡️ Data Security
  • 🌐 Cyber Security
  • 🔍 Digital Forensics
  • 🖥️ Computer Networking
  • 🔗Internet of Things (IoT)
  • 🧲Data Mining
  • 📊 Distributed Systems
  • 🌍 Semantic Web
  • 🤖 Artificial Intelligence
  • ☁️💻 Cloud Computing
  • 🖥️ Software Engineering
  • 💽 Databases

📚 Publication Impact and Citations : 

Scopus Metrics:

  • 📝 Publications: 19 documents indexed in Scopus.
  • 📊 Citations: A total of 197 citations for his publications, reflecting the widespread impact and recognition of Dr. Saman Iftikhar’s research within the academic community.

Google Scholar Metrics:

  • All Time:
    • Citations: 322 📖
    • h-index: 8 📊
    • i10-index: 7 🔍
  • Since 2018:
    • Citations: 255 📖
    • h-index: 7 📊
    • i10-index: 6 🔍

👨‍🏫 A prolific researcher with significant impact and contributions in the field, as evidenced by citation metrics. 🌐🔬

Publications ( Top Note ) :

1.  An evolution based hybrid approach for heart diseases classification and associated risk factors identification

Published: 2017, Journal: Biomedical Research, Cited By: 97

2.  RRW—A robust and reversible watermarking technique for relational data

Published: 2014, Journal: IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Cited By: 88

3.  A reversible watermarking technique for social network data sets for enabling data trust in cyber, physical, and social computing

Published: 2015, Journal: IEEE Systems Journal, Cited By: 22

4.  A survey on reversible watermarking techniques for relational databases

Published: 2015, Journal: Security and Communication Networks, Cited By: 18

5.  Biodiversity of insects associated with sugarcane crop in Faisalabad

Published: 2004, Journal: Pak. Entomol, Cited By: 16

6.  Intelligent data analytics in energy optimization for the internet of underwater things

Published: 2021, Journal: Soft Computing, Cited By: 12

7.  A Novel Blockchain Based Secured and QoS Aware IoT Vehicular Network in Edge Cloud Computing

Published: 2022, Journal: IEEE Access, Cited By: 11

8.  GenInfoGuard—a robust and distortion-free watermarking technique for genetic data

Published: 2015, Journal: PloS One, Cited By: 8

9.  Semantic interoperability in E-health for improved healthcare

Published: 2012, Journal: Semant, ACTION-APPLICATIONS Scenar, Cited By: 8

10.  A Semantic Methodology for Customized Healthcare Information Provision

Published: 2012, Journal: Information Sciences Letters, Cited By: 6