Prof. Dr. Mufti Mahmud, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mufti Mahmud is a renowned Professor of Cognitive Computing, currently serving in the Department of Information and Computer Science at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With a rich academic and research background, he specializes in artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, data analytics, neuroscience, and ethics, with a commitment to developing safe and trustworthy AI systems. Dr. Mahmud has been recognized as one of the world’s top 2% cited scientists in computer science and has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications across journals, conferences, and books. He has also received prestigious accolades, including the Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Researcher Award from Nottingham Trent University. His interdisciplinary research, which he terms ‘Brain Informatics,’ merges applied data science, big data analytics, healthcare, computational neuroscience, cybersecurity, and machine learning to advance health-care access, particularly in low-resource settings. Dr. Mahmud has held significant roles at institutions like Nottingham Trent University, the University of Padova, and the University of Antwerp, where he contributed to high-impact research and guided numerous students and junior researchers. In addition, he serves as the Chief Editor for the “Applied Intelligence and Informatics” book series and as an editor for several prominent journals. Dr. Mahmud’s work continues to bridge the interface of technology and healthcare, making meaningful contributions to both fields.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Mufti Mahmud stands out as an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his deep expertise, extensive contributions, and influential impact in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analytics, cognitive computing, and neuroscience. His commitment to advancing safe and ethical AI technologies that prioritize healthcare access and quality of life, particularly in low-resource settings, reflects his dedication to meaningful and responsible innovation.
Education:
- Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Fellowship of Higher Education Academy), 09/2018 – 05/2020
- University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Ph.D. in Information Engineering (Bioengineering Curriculum), 01/2008 – 03/2011
- University of Trento, Trento, Italy
- M.S. in Nano and Micro Electromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS), 10/2006 – 02/2008
- University of Mysore, Mysore, India
- M.Sc. in Computer Science, 07/2001 – 06/2003
- University of Madras, Madras, India
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, 07/1998 – 06/2001
Work Experience:
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Professor of Cognitive Computing in the Information and Computer Science Department, 10/2024 – Present
- Conducts research in safe AI, emphasizing methodologies for AI system reliability, fairness, and transparency. Generates research income through grants, publishes in top journals, and supervises students and mentors colleagues.
- Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
- Director of Cognitive Computing and Brain Informatics Research Group, 08/2022 – 10/2024
- Associate Professor in Cognitive Computing, 08/2021 – 10/2024
- (Senior) Lecturer of Computer Science, 04/2018 – 07/2021
- Focused on safe AI, leading B11 REF Unit of Assessment, organizing seminars, securing competitive research grants, and supervising students.
- University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, NeuroChip Lab, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 03/2015 – 03/2018
- Postdoctoral Researcher, 01/2011 – 01/2013
- Research Assistant, 01/2008 – 12/2010
- Led research on in-vivo neuronal networks with high-resolution CMOS chips, securing grants, publishing research, and mentoring students.
- University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher in Theoretical Neurobiology & Neuroengineering Lab, 02/2013 – 01/2015
- Conducted research on in-vitro neural networks using MEA, secured research funding, published in prominent journals, and supervised students.
- Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Assistant Professor at the Institute of Information Technology, 09/2011 – 01/2016
- Applied for grants, supervised student research, published findings, and designed curricula for doctoral and professional master’s programs.
- Molecular Stamping S.r.l., Trento, Italy
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