Dr. Ohoud Alharbi
I love pushing the boundaries of technology to create innovative solutions. My research covers human-computer interaction, machine learning, and assistive technology. As an entrepreneur, I started a venture to develop AI algorithms that help parents identify developmental delays in children, supported by Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection.
I believe technology can drive positive change, and I aim to make my work impactful both academically and practically.
On this website, you can learn more about my research, publications, and projects. Whether you're a fellow researcher, a student, or just curious about technology, I invite you to explore and connect with me.
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Education
2017- 2022 PhD in Computer Science
Simon Fraser University, Canada.
2019- 2020 Invention to Innovation elite training for scientist entrepreneur
SFU Beedie school of business and Mitacs, Canada
2014- 2016 Master of Science in Software Engineering
University of California Irvine, USA.
2007- 2011 Bachelor’s in information technology
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Work History
2024- present Vice-chair of the Department of Software Engineering (SWE), King Saud University, KSA.
2022- present Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering (SWE), King Saud University, KSA.
2017- 2022 Researcher at (VVISE) The Virtual and Augmented Reality, Visual Analytics, Interaction, Systems, and
Experiments Lab. Simon Fraser University, Canada.
2014- 2016 Researcher in the Multidisciplinary Design Program (MDP) at The California Institute for Telecommunications
and Information Technology. University of California Irvine, USA
2016- 2022 Lecturer, Department of Software Engineering (SWE), King Saud University, KSA.
2013- 2016 Teaching Assistant, Department of Software Engineering (SWE), King Saud University, KSA.
Business Incubator
2019- 2022 Client at Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection business incubator. I founded a venture that led.
research to an effective model for remote parent training by developing Artificial Intelligence algorithms that
facilitate the detection of behaviors associated with developmental delay and recommend programs.
Awards
- Receives Excellence in Teaching Award for academic year 2023-2024
- Michael A. J. Sweeney Award for the best paper presented at the 2019 Graphics Interface conference.
- Travel award from Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (Summer 2019), Canada.
- Computer Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) from Simon Fraser University (2019), Canada.
- Travel award from Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (Summer 2018), Canada.
- Computer Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) from Simon Fraser University (2017), Canada.
- New Scholar Award from King Saud University (2015), Saudi Arabia.
- New Scholar Award from King Saud University (2014), Saudi Arabia.
Recognition
2020 Congratulation letter from Cultural Attaché of The Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in Ottawa for an outstanding record
2019 Shield of thanks and appreciation from King Saud University for excellent research
Areas of Expertise
- Entrepreneurship
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
- Assistive Technology
- Educational Games
- Full stack programming: Node.js, React, Java, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS XML and AJAX.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research.
- Server and serverless cloud computing (e.g., Amazon Web Services)
Relational and non-relational Databased