Biography

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Distributed Network Functions Virtualization – University of Technology, Sydney, Australia (2016)

• Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology Advanced (e-Business and IT Strategic Planning)– University of Wollongong, Australia (2010)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science – Taibah University, Saudi Arabia (2004)

Research Interests

My research spans machine learning, data science, and digital health, building on earlier work in software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. Key research areas include:

• Digital Health and Diabetes Technology (CGM analytics, neural digital twins)

• Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Applications

• Federated Learning and Intrusion Detection

• Distributed Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Career Achievements

• Head of the Computer Science Department (2017–2019) and Head of the Information Systems and Technology Department (2019–2024), University of Jeddah.

• Visiting Researcher (Sabbatical), Interaction Analysis and Modelling Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Manchester (2025–2026).

• Published numerous research papers in high-impact journals and conferences.

• Recipient of University of Jeddah research grants in blockchain-based healthcare access control and UAV wireless networks.

• Taught and Supervised Master's and Bachelor's students in Data Science, and AI.