introduction/brief CV
Professor in the Department of Information Technology, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, with over 17 years of academic and research leadership spanning Human–Computer Interaction, Social Computing, Smart Cities, and Generative AI. Passionate about applying human-centered AI to smart city solutions that enhance user experience, promote digital accessibility, and deliver societal impact. Proven track record in securing competitive research grants, publishing in top-tier journals, and leading academic programs. Recipient of multiple academic awards, with prior service as Assistant Vice-Dean for Graduate Studies & Scientific Research. Strong contributor to national and international interdisciplinary research collaborations.
areas of expertise
Core Skills:
- Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate courses with effective supervision.
- Mentoring and training students in research and innovation.
- Securing competitive research grants & publishing in leading journals.
- Leading academic programs, curriculum design & institutional initiatives.
- Conducting research and evaluation in HCI & UX.
- Exploring Generative AI, LLMs & ML in applied contexts.
- Advancing Smart Cities & Social Computing through research initiatives.
- Investigating Assistive Technologies & IoT-based solutions for accessibility.
- Delivering invited talks & keynote presentations at national and international forums.
- Judging scientific competitions & hackathons (Intel ISEF, Mawhiba, etc.).
- Reviewing and contributing to top-tier journals & conferences.
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courses
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This course will introduce students to e-government and its impacts and different types. It also will highlight the challenges of e-government implementation and how to overcome these challenges,…
This course introduces students to the wide field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use to solve real world problems. Topics covered will include foundation principles of Artificial…
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage IT projects. It covers topics such as project planning and integration, project scope,…
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