Mrs. Ghaida Balhareth | Protection Award | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Ghaida Balhareth, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Ghaida M. Balhareth is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA, where she has been pursuing her studies since 2021. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University (2017) and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia (2008), she brings over 14 years of academic and teaching experience. Ghaida has held multiple leadership and committee roles, including serving as a Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University since Fall 2023, and previously as the Coordinator of the Information System Department at Najran University from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she has contributed to various committees, such as the Disciplinary Committee and Alumni Unit. Her research interests focus on IoT security, blockchain technology, and machine learning applications in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Ghaida has published several papers, including contributions to the IEEE conferences and the International Multi-Conferences on Complexity, Information, and Cybernetics.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ghaida M. Balhareth has demonstrated significant academic and professional contributions that make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University and has earned a Master’s degree in the same field. Her fourteen years of experience in teaching and various academic roles demonstrate her leadership, commitment to education, and skill development.

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science
  Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA (2021 – Present)
• Master’s in Computer Science
  Clark Atlanta University, Georgia, USA (2017)
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science
  King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia (2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Teaching Assistant
  Florida Atlantic University (Fall 2023 – Present)
• Coordinator, Information System Department
  Najran University (2019 – 2020)
• Member, Disciplinary Committee
  Najran University (2018 – 2020)
• Coordinator, Alumni Unit
  Najran University (2018 – Present)
• Coordinator, Computer Labs and Halls Committee
  Najran University (2018 – Present)
• Member, Exams Committee
  Najran University (2012)
• Member, Control Committee, The National Center for Assessment in Higher Education (Qiyas)
  (2011 – 2013)
• Teacher Assistant
  Najran University, College of Computer Science and Information Systems (2009 – Present)
• Computer Teacher
  Ministry of Education, Second High School (2008 – 2009)

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