Dr Saleh Alyahya
Deputy Dean of Academics, Onaizaih College of Engineering and Information Technology, KSA
Deputy Dean of Academics, Onaizaih College of Engineering and Information Technology, KSA
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Dr Saleh Alyahya ([email protected]) is the Deputy Dean of Academics at the Onaizaih College of Engineering and information Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He got his Doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Manufacturing Engineering from the School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK. His research thesis is titled: Integration and Optimization of an RFID-Enabled Inventory Management System of a Future Generation Warehousing System’. He got his Master of Science (M Sc.) Technology Management, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK in 2011 with research dissertation titled: ‘A novel design of a manual assembly system incorporating walking workers’ 2010 Degree: He got his Bachelor in Engineering in Communications Engineering from the University of Portsmouth, UK in 2010 with final year research title as ‘Digital Speech Recorder’. His area of interest is RFID and Network security. He is the IEEE pattern for Onaiza college of E&IT.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Integration and Optimization of IoT- Enabled Systems
for Adopting Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Technologies
Integration and Optimization of IoT- Enabled Systems
for Adopting Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Technologies
Prof Siddeeq Yousif Ameen, BSc, MSc, PhD, SMIEE, FHEA
Research Center Director and Quality Assurance Advisor, Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq
Research Center Director and Quality Assurance Advisor, Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq
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Research center director and quality assurance advisor at Duhok Polytechnic University, Iraq, since Sep. 2018. Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of 32 years of academic profession in teaching, research, and administration. Earned Master's and PhD in Digital Data Communication and Processing from a leading University in the UK, Loughborough University. In 1990, teaching and academic experience started till now spreading from teaching data communication, computer networking, information, and network security, and information systems management and development. Participation in all academic activities was also being involved such as membership in academic committees and practicing academic administration responsibilities. Long experience in higher education practices allowed him to hold the head of the department, program coordinator, deputy dean in Computer Engineering Information Technology Department (Faculty) at the University of Technology, Baghdad, Dean of College of Engineering at Gulf University, Bahrain, and Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Applied Science University, Bahrain.
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Many workshops related to education and quality assurance have been attended especially in Bahrain arranged by the HEC, QAAET, UoB, GU, ASU, and HEA UK which offer me the HEA fellowship in 2016. Other workshops and certificates were also gained from international organizations such as UN IIE, ABET, British Council, and IREX Education. This experience allowed me to participate in reviewing university programmes and educational practices. The experience and practices also gave me the required skills of dealing with colleagues and managers in the higher education sector and helping me in programs and college establishment together with developing accurate and achievable plans. Research skills have been gained over 32 years achieving more than 130 publications over 120 PhD and MSc thesis supervision, book publication, patent, research awards, and promotion to Professor in 2003. Moreover, senior membership in IEEE Computer and Communication Societies, member of Journal’s editorial board, chairing and member of international conference TPCs, reviewer of scientific publications, organizing conferences, university research handbook auditing, research budget preparation, research groups establishment, and over 300 thesis examiners.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
6G Communication Networks: Needs, Challenges and
Future Communication Technologies
6G Communication Networks: Needs, Challenges and
Future Communication Technologies
Dr Fay Abdulla Al Khalifa
Director of E-Learning and Associate Professor, University of Bahrain
Director of E-Learning and Associate Professor, University of Bahrain
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Associate Professor holding a Ph.D. in Urban Sustainability and Cultural Change. Published 30+ publications aspiring to contribute to the understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements, Architecture and Urbanism, and Smart Sustainable Cities. Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about developing strategies to communicate and embed sustainability aims and ambitions and improving the effectiveness of ESG reporting. Experienced in ESG reporting frameworks, ISO standards and TCFD and GRI disclosures requirements.
The first Bahraini GRI Certified Sustainability Professional holding a number of professional certificates in sustainability, in addition to being a certified expert in blockchain technologies by the Blockchain Council, a fellow of the British Academy of Higher Education and an Associate of the American Green Building Council. |
Won the Golden Lion award for Bahrain with teammates in the Venice Biennially in 2010 and the RIBA’s president’s award in 2012. Also obtained the Emerging Scholar Award in 2018 and the Smart Urbanism Award in 2019. Enabled the university to win the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change in 2020 and Anthology's Excellence in Innovation Award in 2022.
Chairs the Board of Directors of Bahrain Smart City Society and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Technology and Business Society in Bahrain and the UK Alumni Network of the British Council in Bahrain.
Chairs the Board of Directors of Bahrain Smart City Society and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Technology and Business Society in Bahrain and the UK Alumni Network of the British Council in Bahrain.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Smart Sustainable Cities in Bahrain
Smart Sustainable Cities in Bahrain
Dr Hanan Albuflasa
Acting General Director of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs
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Dr Hanan currently working as acting General Director of Energy Efficinecy at Ministy of Electricity and Water Affairs, she was the head of the Department of Physics at the University of Bahrain. Albuflasa has a Ph.D. and an M.Sc in Renewable Energy from the Centre of Renewable Energy System Technologies, CREST, Loughborough University, UK. Albuflasa is Bahrain’s representative for the GCC Technical Standard Committee on Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems, a participating member and country representative of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for TC 82 and TC 88. She is a senior IEEE member, IEEE SIGHT chair and REGION 8 Power and Energy Society Representative.
She is the principal investigator of several research grants and collaborations between the University of Bahrain and other international institutions, including the Horizon2020 project. |
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Smart Computing for Sustainable Energy
Smart Computing for Sustainable Energy
Dr Aysha Alsayed
Head of Computer Engineering Department, University of Bahrain
Head of Computer Engineering Department, University of Bahrain
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Currently, Dr Aysha Al-Sayed serves as the Head of the Computer Engineering Department at the University of Bahrain, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of aspiring engineers. She is the chair of the Quality Assurance committee in the computer engineering department since 2018. She received her B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering with first class honors in 2009 from the University of Bahrain. She completed her M.Sc. degree, with distinction, in Electronic Engineering from the University of York in 2011. In 2016, she received her Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronic engineering from the University of Manchester. Aysha received a postgraduate certificate in academic practice (PCAP) from the University of Bahrain in 2017. |
Aysha is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA), a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), a board member in IEEE COMSOC Bahrain chapter, and has served in many IEEE functions including the organizing committee in IEEE MENACOM 2019 as well as Track Chair (TPC) in Globecom’18. In 2019, she received the best paper award in the prestigious IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (IEEE WCNC 2019).
Her research focuses on 5G and beyond wireless and cellular networks, MAC layer design for wireless communication systems, Internet of Things, green wireless networking, interference and radio resource management as well as machine learning in the MAC layer of communication networks. Her research work resulted in several publications in top IEEE transactions and conferences.
Her research focuses on 5G and beyond wireless and cellular networks, MAC layer design for wireless communication systems, Internet of Things, green wireless networking, interference and radio resource management as well as machine learning in the MAC layer of communication networks. Her research work resulted in several publications in top IEEE transactions and conferences.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Beyond Boundaries: Embracing AI's Partnership in Enhancing Human Intelligence
Beyond Boundaries: Embracing AI's Partnership in Enhancing Human Intelligence
Mr Ameen Altajer
CEO, Infiniteware
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Ameen is the CEO of INFINITEWARE, an artificial intelligence company that provides products and services to several clients across the globe, INFINITEWARE has been working with large clients such as Saudi Aramco, STC, Zain and the government of Bahrain. A Google Developer Expert (GDE) in machine learning and a recognized veteran speaker and a technical authority who spoke at major tech businesses ranging from Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and at huge conferences spanning Bahrain, Lebanon, Dubai and the rest of the world.
Ameen has been in the software business for more than 15 years, Ameen used to work in R&D in Saudi Aramco and the US, his experience spans multiple technical disciplines ranging from artificial intelligence (AI), security and penetration testing, 3D programming, and simulation, hardware design and programming, he’s the founder of the game development scene in Bahrain where he teaches the magic of game development and AI, an author with courses on artificial intelligence and blockchain. |
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe
Dr Fateh Muhammed Marri
Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University
Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University
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Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri is Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam who is known to be an academician, finest development economist, agricultural policy expert, educationist and management professional of Pakistan having served as the ‘Acting Executive Director’ and ‘Member Operations and Planning’ at the Higher Education Commission Pakistan besides the services rendered as the ‘Chief Economist of Sindh’ and Project Coordinator for donor funded projects in the fields of agriculture & irrigation. His over 2.5 decades highly versatile experience involves teaching, research, training, management, planning, fund raising, policy making, regulations and quality assurances in academia, agriculture, public, private and social sectors. His professional career is an exceptional example of excellence, commitment, quality, transparency and integrity, thereby, executing the complex organizations for national prosperity and societal transformation.
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He has successfully revived, executed and completed in time the dormant project of ‘Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project’ (worth US$ 332 million), without any cost escalation and having best quality of works. The project revived three major irrigation canal systems creating impact of billions of rupees on the agrarian economy. He has prioritized crop seed and animal breed improvement programs, value chain improvement, agricultural financing, water management, and agricultural financing for research in the university. Dr. Marri is the sincere son of soil who believes in serving his nation with all his zeal and zest.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Knowledge Economics and Higher Education
Knowledge Economics and Higher Education
Dr Selvakumar Manickam
Director and Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Dr Selvakumar Manickam is a highly accomplished academic in the field of computer science, specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. With a strong background in software development and a Ph.D. from a leading research institution in Malaysia, Dr Selva has made significant contributions to the development of advanced algorithms and models for solving complex problems in various domains. Dr Selva's expertise and innovative approach have led to numerous publications in top-tier journals and presentations at prestigious conferences. He is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring students and researchers, fostering their passion for cutting-edge research. He has given talks at esteemed forums and events sharing his views and thoughts on state-of-the-art. |
His expertise and insights have made him a sought-after source for journalists and reporters, who frequently turn to him for commentary and analysis on a wide range of topics. With his exceptional research record and commitment to advancing the field, Dr Selva continues to shape the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence and impact the academic community. Before transitioning to academia, he gained valuable experience at Intel Corporation and several start-ups, focusing on related areas. While establishing himself as an academic, he remains actively engaged in industrial projects centered around automation using computing technologies.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0
Prof Monika Foster
Head of Department of Marketing, Operations and Systems, Northumbria University, UK
Head of Department of Marketing, Operations and Systems, Northumbria University, UK
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Professor Foster is a successful and inspirational senior leader with over 30 years’ experience of working in industry and higher education nationally and internationally, including an international shipping industry experience and a track record of REF returned research in internationalization, cross-cultural leadership, and change management. Professor Foster has led successful change projects in portfolio re-alignment, digital reach, international partnerships, enterprise, research strategy, accreditations, industry relations and financial accountability. She has been instrumental in driving high quality performance in the rankings and AACSB, EQUIS and EPAS accreditations. Professor Foster offers an outstanding external profile having achieved the highest national recognition for leadership nationally and internationally as Principal Fellow of the HEA, National Teaching Fellow and Visiting Professor at Shandong University of Finance in China, and Heriot Watt University.
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
A Friend or a Foe? Examining the Impact of AI on Higher Education
A Friend or a Foe? Examining the Impact of AI on Higher Education
Dr Mahmood Shah
Faculty Director and Associate Professor, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK
Faculty Director and Associate Professor, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK
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Faculty Director (EDI) for the Faculty of Business and Law / Associate Professor in Information Management at the Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, UK. Dr Shah is an academic, researcher, as well as an author of 6 textbooks, 50 top quality journal papers and nearly 200 magazines/conference articles. Previously he held the academic posts at the Coventry University, University of Central Lancashire, Cranfield University, and the University of Hertfordshire. He was a consultant to several UK online retailers and banks in relation to e-banking management related issues since 1999. |
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KEYNOTE TITLE:
Cyber War: Methods and Strategies for National Defense
Cyber War: Methods and Strategies for National Defense
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