Saad Abdullah Al-Ahmadi
Speciality:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Working Experience:
Prof. Saad Al-Ahmadi is a globally recognized computer scientist specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He serves as a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence for healthcare, the Internet of Things (IoT), and developing assistive tools for individuals with disabilities.
Employement History:
• 2025 - Now Professor, Computer Science Dept., CCIS, KSU.
• 2002 - 2024 Associate Professor, Computer Science Dept., CCIS, KSU.
• 2014 - 2020 Assistant Professor, Computer Science Dept., CCIS, KSU.
• 1998 - 2013 Lecture, Computer Science Dept., CCIS, KSU.
• 1990 - 1997 Teaching Assistant, Computer Science Dept., CCIS, KSU.
• 1989 - 1989 System Analyst, SABIC R&D, Riyadh.
Teaching Experience:
I taught these courses on graduate and undergraduate levels
• Advanced Algorithms
• Computer Security
• Computer Networks and Networking in TCP/IP (graduate and undergraduate courses)
• Distributed Systems
• Operating System
Consultation Experience:
• King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
• Majlis Al-Shora
• Military Signal Force, Ministry of Defense (MoD)
Awards & Prizes:
• I have been honoured by the custodian of the two holy mosques, king Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, for the first class honor prize during my Bachelor, Master, and doctoral graduation ceremonies.
• The Saudi Computer Society for outstanding performance.
• The Ministry of Defense for outstanding achievement in critical mission systems.