Main research topics

• Artificial intelligence and data sciences.

• Computer systems modeling and performance.

• Cloud computing, Internet of Things and Fog/Edge computing.

• Blockchain and security analysis. 

Current PhD Theses

1. Younes Benouala, "Adaptive Algorithms for Enhancing Task Scheduling in Cloud ‎and Fog Computing Environments", started on November 2024.

2. Mouna Bouqaffa, "Metaheuristic algorithms for optimizing the allocation and scheduling of ‎cloud resources", started on November 2024.

3. Oumaima Ghandour, "Scalability of computing resources issue in a ‎fog-cloud computing ‎ system", started on November 2022.

4. Abid Mohamed, "Metaheuristic algorithms for resource allocation and optimization in the scaling-up IoT networks",  started on January 2021.  

5. Soufiane Zakaria Hadfi, "Learning Management System based on Blockchain and  Machine Learning  for Hassan First University", started on January 2021. 

Defended PhD Theses (Principal Supervisor) 

1. Hind Mikram, "Hybrid and Metaheuristic Approaches for Efficient Workflow Scheduling and Resource Consolidation in Cloud Computing Environments", defended on 24/04/2025.

2. Tayebi Mohammed, "Machine Learning and Deep Learning applied to finance for Detecting Fraudulent Transactions", defended on 29/05/2024.

Defended PhD Theses (Co-Supervisor) 

1. Mohamed Hassaoui, "Using data science in cyber-security to predict attacks and optimize risks", defended on 10/06/2024.

2. Najat Tissir, "Conceptual framework, platforms, and techniques for security management in cloud computing", defended on 08/06/2024.

PhD Theses  juries: Reviewer

1. Hind Khoulimi, "Vers un Système Intelligent de Gestion de la Sécurité pour la Détection des Intrusions dans un Environnement Distribué", defended on 21/06/ 2025. 

2. Abdessamad Bellouch, "Stochastic Game Analysis and Probabilistic Approaches for Analyzing and Optimizing LoRaWAN Access Mechanisms", defended on 21/11/ 2023. 

3. Hamid Taramit, "Performance Evaluation and Enhancement of Restricted AccessWi-Fi IoT Networks: Stochastic Approaches", defended on 16/03/2023.

4. Samir Ifzarne, "Gestion de la sécurité dans les réseaux de capteurs sans fil vers l'approche de protection intelligente", Reviewer, defended on 28/12/2021. 

PhD Theses  juries: Examiner

1. Hibat Eallah Mohtadi, "Performances modeling and optimization for a vehicular fog computing system in a smart environment", defended on 23/07/ 2025. 

2. Ayoub Krari, "Internet of Things Routing Security –Mitigating RPL Attacks Using Deep Learning", defended on 01/07/ 2025. 

3. Hajar Alla, "Apprentissage artificiel appliqué à la prévision du temps d’arrivée des avions et le traitement des flux des passagers dans un aéroport", defended on 17/01/2025.

4. Kamal Bouhassoune,  "Study and Model Value-Driven Blockchain Smart Contracts for Cooperative Enterprise Information Systems", defended on 28/11/2024.

5. Nehal Ettaloui, "Etude de faisabilité et de l'efficacité des systèmes basés sur la blockchain dans le domaine de santé", defended on 07/11/2024.

6. Amal Ezzidani, "Law of large numbers of feed-forward networks of multiclass processor sharing queues", defended on 26/12/2023.

7. Sami Abdelaaziz Nadif, "Scalable Power Management for Ultra-Dense 5G Environments: A Mean Field Game Perspective", defended on 19/12/2023.

8. Ahmed Boujnoui, "Stochastic Game Analysis and Probabilistic Approach Towards the Design of Random Access Mechanisms", defended on 20/10/2022.

9. Adnane El Hanjri, "A Novel Blind Handover Technique for Heterogeneous Mobile Networks based on Analytical Approaches", defended on 15/06/2022.

10. Safaa Mahrach, "Cloud computing security contribution based an enhanced software defined network", defended on 24/06/2021.

11. El Mehdi Kandoussi, "Security modeling and attack prediction in cloud computing environments based on stochastic game theory and probabilistic approaches", defended on 23/10/2020. 

12. Abdellatif Lasbahani,"Une approche MDA  (Model Driven Architecture) pour l'intégration des politiques de sécurité dans la conception et la génération des applications sécurisées", defended 12/20/2019. 

13. Bouchra Bouihi, "E-learning 3.0 : Conception d'une Architecture Sémantique Basée sur un Système de Recommandation et des Techniques d’Ontologies Evolutives", defended on 02/07/2019. 

Collaborators 

1. Dr. Abdelkrim Haqiq, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco.

2. Dr. Mohamed Hanini, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco.

3. Dr. Youssef Saadi, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Béni Mellal, Morocco.

4. Dr. Mohamed Lazaar, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

5. Dr. Mohamed Nabil, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco. 

6. Dr. Khaled Salah, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

7. Dr. Sam Goundar, RMIT University, School of Computing, Hanoi, Vietnam.