Keynotes/Conferences

 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS   

1. M. Abouheaf, W. Gueaieb, D. Spinello, and S. Al-Sharhan. A data-driven model-reference adaptive control approach based on reinforcement learning. In IEEE International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments, ROSE 2021 - Proceedings. 2021.  

2. Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan, , Rana Alhajri, and Salah Al-Sharhan. Human computer interaction perspective on mobile learning: gender and social implications. Manara-Qatar Research Repository, 2021.

3. Salah Al-Sharhan, Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan, and Rana Alhajri. Utilization of Learning Management System (LMS) Among Instructors and Students. In Zahriladha Zakaria and Rabiah Ahmad, editors, Advances in Electronics Engineering, The International Conference on Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, pages 15–23. Springer, 2020.

4. M. Abdullah, F. S. Al-Anzi, and S. Al-Sharhan. Hybrid multistage fuzzy clustering system for medical data classification. In 2018 International Conference on Computing Sciences and Engineering (ICCSE), pages 1–6. IEEE, 2018.

5. M. Abdullah, F. S. Al-Anzi, and S. Al-Sharhan. Efficient fuzzy techniques for medical data clustering. In 2017 9th IEEE-GCC Conference and Exhibition (GCCCE), pages 1–9. May 2017.

6. R AlHajri, S Al-Sharhan, and A Al-Hunaiyyan. Students' perceptions of mobile learning: Kuwait case study. In Proceedings of ICMLOL 2017: International Conference on Mobile Learning and Online Learning, pages 110–116. February 2017.

7. Miah, S.; Gueaieb, W.; Farkas, P.A.; Al-Sharhan, S.; Spinello, D., "Linear time-invariant feedback operator for mobile robot trajectory tracking," in Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2015 IEEE International , vol., no., pp.751-756, 11-14 May 2015

8. Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan and Salah Al-Sharhan. A new instructional competency model: Towards an effective e-learning system and environment. In the International Conference on Computer Science, Information System and Communication Technologies ( ICCSISCT 2012), pages 12–18. Thailand, September 1-2 2012.

9. Salah Al-Sharhan and Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan. Towards an effective elearning system: Implementation, quality assurance and competency models. In in the proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Digital Information Management, page 1. Maccau, August 22-25 2012.

10. J. Al-Enezi, MF Abbod, and S. Al-Sharhan. Artificial immune systems applications in cancer research. In International Conference on Developments in E-systems Engineering (DeSE), pages 168–171. IEEE, 2011.

11. H. Al-Hajraf and S. Al-Sharhan. A new framework for quality assurance system in K12 educational systems. In In the proceedings of the Ireland International Conference on Education, October, 2011, Dublin, page 1. Dublin, 2011.

12. R. Al-Hajri, S. Al-Sharhan, A. Al-Hunaiyyan, and T. Alothman. Design of educational multimedia interfaces: individual differences of learners. In Proceedings of the Second Kuwait Conference on e-Services and e-Systems, page 12. Kuwait, 2011.

13. A. Al-Hunaiyyan, S. Al-Sharhan, R. Al-Hajiri, and N. Al-Huwail. Understanding learners’ differences for designing educational multimedia interfaces. In The 19th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2011. HK, 2011.

14. M Omran, S Al-Sharhan, I Moukadem, and M Kinawi. Stochastic diffusion search for continuous global optimization. In The Proc. of the International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (ICSI 2011), Cergy, France (June 2011). 2011.

15. S. Al-Sharhan, A. Al-Hunaiyyan, and H. Al-sharah. A new efficient blended e-learning model and framework for K12 and higher education: Design and implementation success factors. In The Fifth International Conference on Digital Information Management (ICDIM), pages 465–471. Canada, 2010.

16. JR Al-Enezi, MF Abbod, and S. Al-Sharhan. Advancement in artificial immune systems: A perspective of models, algorithms and applications. In The 5th IEEE GCC Conference & Exhibition, pages 1–6. Kuwait, 2009.

17. Al-Hunaiyyan and S. Al-Sharhan. The design of multimedia blended e-learning systems: Cultural considerations. In The 3rd International Conference onSignals, Circuits and Systems (SCS), pages 1–5. IEEE, 2009.

18. MGH Omran and S. al Sharhan. Optimization of discrete values using recent variants of differential evolution. In The International Conference on Computational Intelligence. ACTA Press, 2008.

19. Mahamed Omran and Salah Al-Sharhan. Using opposition-based learning to improve the performance of particle swarm optimization. In The IEEE Swarm Intelligence symposium. IEEE, 2008

20. Salah Al-Sharhan and Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan. Blended e-learning design: Discussion of cultural issues. In The International Conference on electronic Commerce , Administration, Society, and Education. HongKong,

21. M. Omran and S. Al-Sharhan. Barebones particle swarm methods for unsupervised image classification. In The IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, 2007. CEC 2007, pages 3247–3252. USA, 2007.

22. S. Al Sharhan, A. Al-Hunaiyyan, and W. Gueaieb. Success factors for an efficient blended elearning. In The IASTED international Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications. Canada, 2006.

23. W. Gueaieb and S. Al-Sharhan. A modular sliding mode controller for cooperative closed-chain manipulators with uncertain dynamics. In The IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, pages 1–6. IEEE, 2006.

24. S. Al-Sharhan. A fast evolutionary algorithm for multicast routing in wireless networks. In The IASTED international Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems, and Applications. Hawaii, USA,

25.  S. AL-Sharhan and W. Gueaieb. A hybrid approach for the optimization of fixed-topologies in wireless networks. In The IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Simulation, and Optimization. Panff, Canada, 2004.

26. S. Al-Sharhan and F. Al-Anzi. A population-based multicast routing algorithm for multimedia communication. In IASTED International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks. Spain, 2003

27. W Bazzi, F Karray, and S. Al-Sharhan. Mobile position estimation using an rbf network in cdma cellular systems. In In Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Signals, Systems, Decision and Information Technology. 2003

28. S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, and W. Gueaieb. A novel computational intelligence approach for multiple-point routing in communication networks. In The 2002 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, volume 3, pages 6–pp. IEEE, 2002.

29. W. Gueaieb, F. Karray, S. Al-Sharhan, and O. Basir. A hybrid adaptive fuzzy approach for the control of cooperative manipulators. In The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2002. Proceedings. ICRA’02, volume 2, pages 2153–2158. IEEE, 2002.

30. Y. Sun, F. Karray, and S. Al-Sharhan. Hybrid soft computing techniques for heterogeneous data classification. In Proceedings of the 2002 IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, 2002. FUZZ-IEEE’02, volume 2, pages 1511–1516. Australia, 2002.

31. S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, and W. Gueaieb. An approach of optimizing computer networks using soft computing techniques. In The International Conference on Software, Telecommunications & Computer Networks, volume 2, pages 847–854. Croatia, 2001.

32. S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, and W. Gueaieb. Resource allocation in ATM networks: a fuzzy logic approach. In In Proceeding of the Tunisian-German Conference on Smart Systems and Devices, pages 421–426. Tunisia, 2001.

33. S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, and W. Gueaieb. Tools of computational intelligence as applied to bandwidth allocation in ATM networks. In IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2001. ICC 2001, volume 9, pages 2907–2911. Helsenki, Finland, 2001.

34. S. Al-Sharhan, F. Karray, W. Gueaieb, and O. Basir. Fuzzy entropy: a brief survey. In The 10th IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, 2001, volume 3, pages 1135–1139. IEEE, 2001.

35. W. Gueaieb, F. Karray, and S. Al-Sharhan. An adaptive fuzzy control approach for cooperative manipulators. In The Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, 2001.(ISIC’01)., pages 167–172. IEEE, 2001.

36. F. Karray, W. Gueaieb, S. Al-Sharhan, and A. Wong. Soft computing techniques as applied to expert tuning of pid controllers. In Intelligent Control, 2000. Proceedings of the 2000 IEEE International Symposium on, pages 91–96. Canada, 2000.

 INVITED TALKS  

1.      Plenary speaker, The Available opportunities in Digital Services. Global Informatics Forum 2015. Kuwait.

2.    Keynote. National e-learning strategies: success factors and challenges. The International Conference of Educational Technology  Oman, 2015

3.      Plenary speaker. The 2nd Industrial Automation and Control System Cyber Security Conference (KIACS) 2015

4.      Keynote: The Open and Distant Education in the Arab World: Towards Development and Innovation. 14th Congress of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arab World. Riyadh, 2014

 CONFERENCE ORGANIZING   

1.      Conference co-Chair:  the 14th International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS 2014)  http://www.mirlabs.net/his14/

2.      Program Chair: The International Conference on Technology, Communication andEducation , 2008

3.      Program Chair: Second Kuwait Conference on e-Services and e-Systems http://www.kcess.org/2011/

4.      Co-Chair. Conference on eLearning and eResearch, Part of The 5th Congress of Scientific Research Outlook and Technology Development (SRO5)