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د. نجلاء بنت عبدالرحمن النبهان

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in Computer Science

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nalnabhan@ksu.edu.sa
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Najla Abdulrahman Al-Nabhan

Bio
I received my BS (Hon) and Master degrees in Computer Science from King Saud University. I also received my PhD. degree in Computer Science, College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS), King Saud University. I was a visiting PhD student at George Washington University (2012-2013). I'm currently an assistant professor in Computer Science, CCIS, King Saud University. My research interest includes Internet of Things, Emergency and Crowd Management Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile computing, Distributed systems, Cloud and Fog computing, Smart grid, and Network Security.
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Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Najla Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Nabhan
E-mail address:  nalnabhan@ksu.edu.sa                                       
Education:
PhD in computer science, college of computer & information sciences, King Saud University.
Visiting PhD student at George Washington University, USA.
Master of science in computer science, college of computer & information sciences, King Saud Universit.
Bachelor degree (with second class honor) in computer and information sciences, in the field of computer applications, King Saud University.
Work Experience:

2015-Currently:  Assistant professor at Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS), King Saud University (KSU).
Previously:

2016-2018: Assistant Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences.

2014-2015: Assistant professor at College of Applied Studies and Community Service (CASCS), King Saud University
2014-2015: Head of Academic Unit, CASCS, KSU.
2008-Currently:Reviewer for a number of specialized journals including:  IET Wireless Sensor Systems (ISI Journal), Ad Hoc Networks, and Computer Networks.
2008-2014: Lecturer, Computer science department, Riyadh Community College, KSU.
2007-2008:Supervisor and vice director, General directorate of private training, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
2005: Teaching assistant, Art Department, KSU.
2005-2007: Manager, Al-Ertiqa institute.

Publications

  1. A.   ISI Journal Papers 

    1. N. Al-Nabhan, B. Zhang, X. Cheng, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Three connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks,” International Journal of Sensor Networks(IJSNet),vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 53-66 2016.
    2. N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Cooperative Approaches for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Extreme Wireless Sensor Networks,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 14, no. 11, pp.3782-3790, Nov. 2014.
    3. N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Distributed Energy-Efficient Approaches for Connected Dominating Set Construction in Wireless Sensor Networks,” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (IJDSN), International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 2014, Article ID 625061, 11 pages, 2014.
    4. N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “A Distributed Self-Healing Approach for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Wireless Sensor Networks,” World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol. 31, no. 3, p357-366, May 2014.
    5. N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, A. Al-Dhelaan, and X. Cheng, “Connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks,” International Journal of Sensor Networks(IJSNet), vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 121–134, May 2013.

     
     

    B.   Conference Papers 
    1.    N. Al-Nabhan N. Al-Aboody and H. Al-Rawishidy, “Adaptive Wireless Sensor Network and Cloud-based Approaches for Emergency Navigation”, The IEEE 42nd Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN), Singaphore, Singaphore,  2017.
    2.    N. Al-Nabhan and S. Al-Wakeel, “Intelligent Energy-Efficient Packet Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”, Intelligent Systems Conference 2015 (IntelliSys), London, UK,  2015.
    3.    N. Al-Nabhan and S. Al-Wakeel,  “A Cooperative Energy Efficient Packet Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”,  The 3rd International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics, (ecm3), Aberdeen, UK, 2015. (Invited Speakers)
    4.    N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, A. Al-Dhelaan, and X. Cheng, “Distributed Algorithm for Connected Dominating Set Construction in Sensor Networks,” in SMC 2013, Manchester, UK, 2013.
    5.    N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “A Distributed Self-Healing Algorithm for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Wireless Sensor Networks,” in WISEE, Baltimore, US, 2013.
    6.    Najla Al-Nabhan and Sami Al-Wakeel,  A Cooperative Learning Scheme for Energy Efficient Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks,  The 11th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, (ICMLA2012), Florida, USA, 2012.
    7.    N. Al-Nabhan, B. Zhang, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Two connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks.,” in WASA 2012, Yellow Mountains, China, 2012, pp. 705–713.
Awards:

  • 2016: Awarded the top prize in the “King’s Ambition For a Nation’s Future” competition.
  • 2013: Awarded US Patent, on Cooperative Packet Routing for Wireless Sensor Networks, Patent ID: US8,606,903B2.
  • Appreciation letters for job well done and achievements.
Languages:
Arabic & English.
:Professional Affiliations and Achievements

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