Dr. Tee Connie | Machine Learning Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tee Connie , Multimedia University , Malaysia

Dr. Tee Connie is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Information Technology, specializing in machine learning, pattern recognition, computer vision, and biometrics. She is currently a Professor at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia, where she also serves as Dean of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies. Dr. Tee holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Information Technology from Multimedia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with First Class Honours from the same institution. Her research is widely recognized, evidenced by numerous funded projects and publications, including notable grants for innovative applications in gait analysis, vehicle traffic analysis, and computer vision solutions. She has also contributed to the field with a patent for a hand geometry and palm print verification system. Her extensive experience and leadership in both research and academic administration underscore her significant impact in advancing information technology.

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award: Tee Connie

Introduction: Dr. Tee Connie, a Professor at Multimedia University, is a distinguished candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her extensive background in machine learning, computer vision, and biometrics, coupled with her leadership roles and significant research contributions, positions her as a highly suitable nominee.

🎓Education:

Dr. Tee Connie completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology at Multimedia University, Malaysia, in 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Science in Information Technology from the same institution in 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Information Technology, with a major in Information System Engineering, graduating with First Class Honours and a CGPA of 3.92/4.00 in 2003.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Tee Connie has held several academic and administrative positions at Multimedia University, Malaysia. She has been a Professor at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology since 2023 and currently serves as the Dean of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies, a role she has held since April 2022. Prior to this, she was the Deputy Dean of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies from April 2021 to April 2022. Dr. Tee’s career at the university began as a Lecturer in 2005, and she was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2008, a position she held until 2021. She has also worked as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology since 2021 and served as a Tutor from 2003 to 2005.

🏆Awards and Grants:

Dr. Tee Connie has been awarded several significant research grants. She is leading the Malaysia-Jordan Matching Grant project on “A Non-Invasive Gait Analysis for Parkinson’s Disease Screening Using Computer Vision and Machine Learning Techniques,” which runs from September 2024 to August 2026, with a funding amount of RM 23,000. She is also a project member for the TM R&D Fund’s “Smart-VeTRAN: Smart Vehicle Traffic Impact Analysis Using 4G/5G Network” (RM 678,453) and the “Machine Learning Based Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for Fiber Break Prevention” projects (Sub-project 1: RM 638,731; Sub-project 2: RM 599,061), both running from August 2022 to July 2024. Other notable grants include the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme’s “Confined Parking Spaces and Congestion Prediction using Deep Q-Learning Strategy” (RM 89,093) and the “Few-shot Learning Approach for Human Activity Recognition and Anomaly Detection” (RM 113,850), both spanning from September 2022 to April 2024. Additionally, she has secured funding for projects such as the “Cryptographically Secure Cloud-Based Infrastructure (CryptCloud)” (RM 917,504), the IR Fund’s “Gender and Age Estimation using Human Gait for Smart Cities Surveillance” (RM 24,000), and the Multimedia University-Telkom University Joint Research Grant for “Gait Analysis for Neurodegenerative Disorders using Computer Vision and Deep Learning Approaches” (RM 20,000). Her past projects include contributions to the International Collaboration Fund’s “Design and Development of A Drone Based Hyperspectral Imaging System for Precision Agriculture” (RM 264,660) and several other notable grants in fields related to computer vision, biometrics, and security surveillance.

Publication Top Notes:

Visual-based vehicle detection with adaptive oversampling
A Robust License Plate Detection System Using Smart Device
Review on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Algorithm for Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for Ground Disturbance Detection
A Review of AI Techniques in Fruit Detection and Classification: Analyzing Data, Features and AI Models Used in Agricultural Industry
Boosting Vehicle Classification with Augmentation Techniques across Multiple YOLO Versions

Dr. Mohamed Elhamahmy | AI – Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohamed Elhamahmy, National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Egypt,

Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Elhamahmy is a Senior Expert in Cybersecurity at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in Cairo and serves on the advisory board at the College of Computers and Information Technology, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the Military Technical College, a Master’s in Systems and Computer Engineering from Al-Azhar University, a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Cairo University, and a Professional Master’s in Political Studies and Security. Dr. Elhamahmy has extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, having managed the Information Systems Department of the Armed Forces and established a dedicated cybersecurity unit. His expertise includes incident handling, network security, and strategic planning, supported by certifications such as CEH and CISSP. His notable contributions include advancing cybersecurity practices and education in the region.

Educational Background 🎓

Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Elhamahmy graduated from the Military Technical College in 1989 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned a Master’s degree in Systems and Computer Engineering from Al-Azhar University in 2001, a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Cairo University in 2011, and a Professional Master’s degree in Political Studies and Security from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Elhamahmy has an extensive career in information technology and cybersecurity. From 1990 to 2015, he worked with the Information Systems Department of the Armed Forces, holding roles such as Systems Manager, Network Manager, and IT Manager. He specialized in cybersecurity from 2009 to 2014 and established a dedicated cybersecurity unit in 2015. He led the unit until 2019, overseeing its development, training programs, and strategic planning.

Current Roles 🏢

Since 2019, Dr. Elhamahmy has been serving as a Senior Expert in Cybersecurity at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Cairo. He is also a member of the advisory board at the College of Computers and Information Technology, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, where he lectures and supervises academic programs.

Publication Top Notes:

Improving Intrusion Detection Using LSTM-RNN to Protect Drones’ Networks

Year: 2024

Internet of Drones Intrusion Detection Using Deep Learning

Year: 2021

A Real-Time Firewall Policy Rule Set Anomaly-Free Mechanism

Year: 2019

A Proposed Approach for Management of Multiple Firewalls Using REST API Architecture

Year: 2019

Towards a Practical Real-Time Applications of Face Verification

Year: 2019