Dr. Mostefa Kara, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mostefa Kara is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Secure Systems (IRC-ISS) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of El Oued, specializing in the secure management of autonomous cloud entities. His research focuses on cryptography, privacy, and blockchain technologies, with significant contributions to homomorphic encryption and energy-efficient blockchain consensus algorithms. With an H-index of 14, Dr. Kara has taught computer science and algorithms and has over a decade of experience as an IT engineer. He is also a recipient of the Erasmus+ Scholarship and has engaged in international research collaborations.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:
Dr. Mostefa Karaās comprehensive academic background, substantial research output, leadership in teaching, and significant contributions to the field of Computer Science, particularly in cryptography and secure systems, make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications underscores his potential to influence and shape future developments in IT security and beyond.
Educational Background:
Dr. Mostefa Kara earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of El Oued in 2022, specializing in secure management of autonomous cloud entities. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science (2019) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (2005), with a focus on sentiment analysis and cloud security.
Professional Roles:
Dr. Kara is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Secure Systems (IRC-ISS) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Previously, he was a Lecturer at the National Higher School of Mathematics and a Researcher at the LIAP Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Research Interests:
His expertise spans cryptography, privacy, and blockchain technologies. With an H-index of 14, Dr. Kara has made notable contributions to homomorphic encryption and energy-efficient blockchain consensus algorithms.
Teaching & IT Experience:
Dr. Kara has taught computer science and algorithms at various institutions and has over a decade of experience as an IT engineer in multiple sectors, including academia and industry.
Scholarship & Achievements:
Dr. Kara is a recipient of the Erasmus+ Scholarship and has participated in international research collaborations, including an internship at Hellenic Mediterranean University. ššš
Publication Top Notes:
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“A fully homomorphic encryption based on magic number fragmentation and El-Gamal encryption: Smart healthcare use case”
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Published year : 2022
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Cited by: 34
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“A compute and wait in pow (cw-pow) consensus algorithm for preserving energy consumption”
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Published year : 2021
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Cited by: 28
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“Proof of chance: A lightweight consensus algorithm for the internet of things”
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Published year : 2022
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Cited by: 27
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“A novel digital signature scheme for advanced asymmetric encryption techniques”
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Published year : 2023
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Cited by: 25
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“Secure key exchange against man-in-the-middle attack: Modified Diffie-Hellman protocol”
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Published year : 2021
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Cited by: 21