Biography

Currently, I am serving as a Research Associate specializing in Cybersecurity at Concordia University in Canada. Prior to my current position, I worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Qatar University in Qatar.

I hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Montreal, specifically from its renowned engineering college l’École Polytechnique de Montreal . Furthermore, I have a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology in Algeria, showcasing my global exposure to diverse educational environments. Notably, my educational journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the same university.

Following the completion of my Ph.D., I had the valuable opportunity to contribute as a Postdoctoral Fellow for a duration of two years at Concordia University, further deepening my expertise in Cyber security. Additionally, I have garnered practical experience as a consultant, collaborating with esteemed organizations such as the Canadian National Defense, Fujitsu, and Bell Canada.

The combination of my academic achievements, research endeavors, and professional engagements has equipped me  with a comprehensive understanding of Formal methods, Machine learning and Cybersecurity tools, and their applications.

Current Position

Research Associate in Cybersecurity (Smart Grids) at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, working on a collaboration research project with Hydro Quebec (the fourth largest hydro power producer in the world) and Thales (a well-recognized global leader in cyber security) about the monitoring in real time of the Smart Grid communication and control network to detect potential security breaches and cyber attacks. 

Research Interest

• Cyber security and Networking 

• Machine learning with applications in: Cyber forensics, Image processing and Big Data 

• Real time and embedded systems Modeling and Verification 

• Formal methods 

• Bioinformatics

Contact information

Email: rhadjidj@gmail.com