Prof. Dr. Hamid Alasadi | Network Protection Awards | Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Hamid Alasadi | Network Protection Awards | Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Hamid Alasadi, University of Basrah, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Hamid Ali Abed Alasadi is a distinguished academic and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Computer Science Department at CSPS, University of Basrah, Iraq. Born in Iraq, he earned his B.Sc. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Communication Engineering from Basrah University in 1987 and 1994, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Network Engineering at University Putra Malaysia in 2011. Prof. Alasadi has been a faculty member at Basrah University since 1995, achieving the rank of Full Professor in 2014. His leadership roles include serving as the Head of the Computer Science Department at Basrah University (2012–2016) and the Head of the Communication Engineering Department at Iraq University College (2018). His research spans optical communications, optical fiber, information theory, wireless networks, sensor networks, fuzzy logic, neural networks, swarm intelligence, computer engineering, and artificial intelligence. Prof. Alasadi is an active member of scientific and review committees for numerous journals and international conferences in computer and communications engineering.

Professional Profile:

SCOPUS

Summary of Suitability for Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Hamid Ali Abed Alasadi is highly suitable for the Research for Best Paper Award based on his extensive academic and research credentials. He has a robust background in electrical engineering, communication engineering, and computer and communication network engineering, with a Ph.D. from the University Putra Malaysia. His long-standing career as a faculty member, including leadership roles as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Communication Engineering, demonstrates his significant contributions to academia.

📘 Education:

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Basrah University, Basrah, Iraq (1987)
  • M.S. in Communication Engineering – Basrah University, Basrah, Iraq (1994)
  • Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Network Engineering – University Putra Malaysia (2011)

💼 Work Experience:

  • Faculty Member – Department of Computer Science, Basrah University (1995–2018)
  • Head of the Department of Computer Science – University of Basrah (October 2012–2016)
  • Full Professor – Basrah University (2014–Present)
  • Head of the Department of Communication Engineering – Iraq University College, Iraq (November 2018)
  • Head of the Department of Computer Science – CSPS, University of Basrah (Current Position)

🏆 Achievements, Awards, and Honors:

  • Research Contributions: Published extensively in fields such as optical communications, wireless networks, fuzzy logic, neural networks, swarm intelligence, and artificial intelligence.
  • Memberships: Active member of scientific and reviewing committees for numerous international journals and conferences in computer and communication engineering.
  • Global Recognition: Listed on platforms like ResearchGate, ORCID, Publons, Scopus, and Web of Science for research excellence.
  • Leadership: Successfully led academic departments and contributed to the advancement of computer science and engineering education in Iraq.
  • Editorial and Peer-Review Roles: Contributor to peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the quality of publications in his domain.

Publication Top Notes:

A secure and efficient blockchain enabled federated Q-learning model for vehicular Ad-hoc networks

Reliable Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks for Intelligent Transportation Systems based on the Snake Optimization Algorithm

A Provably Secure Anonymous Authentication Protocol for Consumer and Service Provider Information Transmissions in Smart Grids

A Blockchain-Enabled Trust Management Framework for Energy-Efficient and Secure Routing in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

An Optimized Link State Routing Protocol with a Blockchain Framework for Efficient Video-Packet Transmission and Security over Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

Dr. Ling Li | Information Security Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ling Li | Information Security Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ling Li, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China

Ling Li is a dedicated researcher and Doctorate at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, specializing in cyberspace security. She holds a Master’s degree from Southwest Jiaotong University and a Ph.D. from her current institution. With multiple SCI/EI-indexed publications in esteemed journals and conferences, she has established herself as a thought leader in her field. Ling has filed three Chinese invention patents and leads a project funded by the Central Universities Foundation, while also contributing to a National Natural Science Foundation project. Her research focuses on innovative approaches to federated learning, privacy protection in 6G networks, and statistical relational learning for data cleaning, underscoring her commitment to advancing technology and security in the digital landscape.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Ling Li has a Master’s degree from Southwest Jiaotong University and a Ph.D. in Cyberspace Security from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. She has published numerous SCI/EI-indexed papers in esteemed journals, including MDPI Sensors and Frontiers of Computer Science, and presented her work at significant conferences such as IJCNN and ISNCC. Her contributions include three Chinese invention patents and leadership roles in key research projects funded by national and central universities.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Cyberspace Security
    University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
    Currently enrolled
  • Master’s Degree in [Field]
    Southwest Jiaotong University
    Completed

Work Experience 💼

  • Key Researcher
    National Natural Science Foundation of China
    Research on Theory and Methods of Resilient Anti-jamming Transmission for Satellite Communications (62371098)
    Ongoing
  • Lead Researcher
    Sichuan Social Science Planning Project
    Research on Data Quality Issues of National Economic Accounting in the Context of Big Data (SC20B127)
    Completed
  • Researcher
    Open Project of Key Laboratory of Computer System State
    Monitoring online public opinion in minority areas based on multi-source spatio-temporal big data
    Completed

Achievements 🏆

  • Published Multiple SCI/EI-indexed Papers
    Journals: MDPI Sensors, Frontiers of Computer Science
    Conferences: IJCNN, ISNCC
  • Filed Three Chinese Invention Patents
    • Knowledge Graph Entity Recognition Method
    • Task Scheduling Method for Heterogeneous Edge Arithmetic Network
    • Automatic Data Cleaning Method

Awards and Honors 🌟

  • National Scholarship
    Awarded for academic excellence during Master’s studies
  • Citations
    Web of Science: Cited 11 times

Publication Top Notes:

Cloud–Edge–End Collaborative Federated Learning: Enhancing Model Accuracy and Privacy in Non-IID Environments

Dr. Nabil Abdoun | Information Security Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nabil Abdoun | Information Security Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Nabil Abdoun, Lebanese American University, Lebanon

Nabil Abdoun, based in Beirut, Lebanon, is a distinguished expert in network and telecommunication engineering with extensive academic and professional experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Network and Telecommunication Engineering from Nantes University, France, earned with the highest honors in 2019. His doctoral research focused on designing, implementing, and analyzing keyed hash functions using chaotic maps and neural networks, reflecting his deep interest in computer, information, and network security, as well as chaos theory. Dr. Abdoun has an impressive academic portfolio, including a Master’s in Sociology and Human Resources Management from the Lebanese University and a Master’s in Research in Networks and Telecommunication. He also earned a diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in Computer and Communication Engineering. His research contributions include several highly cited publications in top-tier journals and conferences, exploring innovative cryptographic approaches and the integration of artificial intelligence in secure systems.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for the “Best Researcher Award” – Nabil Abdoun

Dr. Nabil Abdoun holds a Ph.D. in Network and Telecommunication Engineering from Nantes University, France, with a distinguished academic record and thesis focused on cutting-edge topics such as chaotic maps, neural networks, and keyed hash functions. This specialization aligns with modern challenges in cybersecurity and network security, showcasing significant innovation and expertise.

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Network and Telecommunication Engineering (2015-2019)
    🎓 Nantes University / Polytech, IETR Laboratory, France
    📝 Thesis Title: Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Keyed Hash Functions Based on Chaotic Maps and Neural Networks
    🏅 Graduation with very honorable mention
    🌟 Research Interests: Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security, Hash Functions, Chaos Theory, Neural Networks
  • Professional Master 2 in Sociology & Human Resources Management (2020-2022)
    🎓 Lebanese University, Institute of Social Sciences, Lebanon
    📝 Thesis Title: The Impact of Evaluating HR Policies on Employee Performance
  • Master 2 Research in Networks and Telecommunication (2010-2011)
    🎓 Saint Joseph University & Lebanese University, Lebanon
    📝 Final Project: Multimedia Transmission in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2004-2009)
    🎓 Lebanese University, Faculty of Engineering, Lebanon
    📝 Specialty: Computer and Communication Engineering
    📝 Final Project: Advanced Resource Management for QoS in Wireless Mesh Networks

🎤 Conference Presentations:

  • 🧠 SISY 2024: Collision Detection in LoRaWAN Using Machine Learning
  • 🌐 INCOSE Symposium 2024: Integrating AI with MBSE for Data Extraction from Medical Standards
  • 🎓 RISE 2023: Artificial Intelligence for Effective Reward Systems

💡 Academic Contributions:

  • 📊 Supervised several master’s theses on AI, NLP, and cybersecurity
  • 🛡️ Organized the Smart Shield Workshop on digital protection
  • 🌟 Campus Director for the Hult Prize Program (2021-2022)

🌟 Skills & Expertise:

🔒 Cybersecurity | 🤖 Artificial Intelligence | 📡 Network Engineering | 🧠 Neural Networks | 🌐 System Design

Publication Top Notes:

Enhancing LoRaWAN Security: An Advanced AES-Based Cryptographic Approach

Authenticated Encryption Based on Chaotic Neural Networks and Duplex Construction

Designing Two Secure Keyed Hash Functions Based on Sponge Construction and the Chaotic Neural Network

Design and security analysis of two robust keyed hash functions based on chaotic neural networks

New Keyed Chaotic Neural Network Hash Function Based on Sponge Construction