Mohammed Almutairi | Cloud Computing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mohammed Almutairi | Cloud Computing | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student, University of Idaho, United States

๐ŸŒŸ Mohammed Almutairi is a passionate IT professional and dedicated educator with a strong foundation in computer science and cybersecurity. With a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University and teaching experience at the University of Hafr Al Batin, he brings a unique blend of academic expertise and technical skills to his work. Mohammed thrives on leveraging technology to benefit organizations and individuals, reflecting his ambition to make a meaningful impact in the tech world.

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Education

๐ŸŽ“ Mohammed earned his Master’s degree in Systems with a minor in Cybersecurity from Central Michigan University (2019โ€“2021), achieving an impressive 3.83 GPA. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor’s in Computer Science with a minor inย  Technology at Almajmaah University (2010โ€“2014), graduating with a stellar 4.42 GPA.

Experience

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Currently, Mohammed serves as a Lecturer at the University of Hafr Al Batin, where he teaches computer science and cybersecurity, guiding undergraduate students through lessons and assessments. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ As an IT Specialist at Salama Insurance Company (2021โ€“2022), he worked on system development with C# and database management. ๐Ÿ’ป Earlier roles include teaching computer skills at Taibah Institute (2017) and serving as an HR Assistant at Bin Laden (2014โ€“2016), where he managed recruitment processes effectively.

Research Interests

๐Ÿ“š Mohammed’s research interests center around cybersecurity, systems, and programming. He is particularly drawn to exploring innovative solutions to enhance digital security and optimize system performance, reflecting his commitment to technological advancement.

Awards

๐Ÿ† Mohammed’s academic excellence has been recognized through his achievements, including graduating with distinction in both his Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. His consistent dedication to professional growth and education exemplifies his commitment to lifelong learning.

Publications

 

Meikang Qiu | Cloud Computing | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Meikang Qiu | Cloud Computing | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Augusta University,United States

๐Ÿ“š Dr. Meikang Qiu is a tenured full professor at the Department of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University. With a rich research background spanning artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity, he has published over 550 papers, books, and book chapters. His work has garnered more than 25,400 citations, reflecting his significant impact on the field. As an ACM Distinguished Member and IEEE Distinguished Visitor, Dr. Qiu has supervised 12 Ph.D. students and 2 postdoctoral researchers, contributing extensively to both academia and industry.

Profile

Strengths for the Award

  1. Diverse Research Interests: Meikang Qiu’s work spans numerous fields, including AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, IoT, Data Analytics, and more. This interdisciplinary approach can significantly impact various community sectors.
  2. High Citation Metrics: With over 25,400 citations and an H-index of 106, Qiu’s work has a proven broad impact, demonstrating significant influence in the academic community.
  3. Extensive Publications: He has authored over 550 papers/books/book chapters, showcasing a prolific output that contributes to the knowledge base in his fields of expertise.
  4. Recognition and Awards: His numerous accolades, including the IEEE Systems Journal Best Paper Award and the IEEE Big Data Security STC Founder and Pioneer Award, underline his excellence and contributions to research.
  5. Community and Educational Involvement: Qiu’s involvement in workshops and seminars, such as the GenCyber Cybersecurity Workshop for High School Teachers, highlights his commitment to community education and outreach.
  6. Leadership and Mentorship: Supervision of 12 Ph.D. students and 2 postdocs, along with significant roles in professional services (e.g., General Chair of IEEE conferences), indicates his leadership and mentorship capabilities, contributing to the academic and professional growth of others.
  7. Industrial and Practical Experience: His experience working in high-tech companies and collaborations with industry giants like Google and Amazon ensures that his research has practical applications and relevance to real-world problems.

Areas for Improvement

  1. Focus on Direct Community Impact: While Qiuโ€™s research undoubtedly has broad implications, more emphasis on direct, measurable impacts on specific communities could strengthen his case. Detailed examples of how his work has directly benefited particular communities or societal sectors would be beneficial.
  2. Public Engagement: Increasing efforts in public dissemination of his research findings through popular media or public lectures could enhance the visibility and understanding of his work’s impact on the community.
  3. Collaboration with Community Organizations: Strengthening partnerships with community-based organizations to apply his research findings more directly in local settings could further demonstrate the tangible impact of his work.

Education

๐ŸŽ“ Dr. Meikang Qiu earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas in May 2007. Prior to that, he completed his M.S. in Computer Science with a perfect GPA of 4.0 from the same institution in December 2003. He also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management (March 1998) and a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture & Engineering (July 1992), both from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Experience

๐Ÿ’ผ Before joining academia, Dr. Qiu gained nine years of industry experience working with high-tech companies, where he secured over $2 million in funding and established strong connections with major tech firms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. In academia, he has attended more than 20 NSF panels and holds significant roles in various professional organizations.

Research Interests

๐Ÿ” Dr. Qiu’s research interests are vast and multidisciplinary, encompassing artificial intelligence, reinforcement learning, data analytics, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer security, mobile systems, cloud computing, robotics, cyber-physical systems, real-time embedded systems, sensor networks, ubiquitous and pervasive computing, heterogeneous mobile networks, and smart computing and software systems.

Awards

๐Ÿ† Dr. Qiu has received numerous awards, including the 2021 IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor, 2021 Founder and Pioneer Award from IEEE Big Data Security STC, 2021 Senior Leadership Award from IEEE Bio-inspired Computing STC, and has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate/Web of Science in 2020. Additionally, he is an ACM Distinguished Member since 2019 and has received multiple best paper awards.

Publications

  1. ๐ŸŒŸ J. Li, M. Qiu, Z. Ming, G. Quan, X. Qin, Z. Gu, “Online Optimization for Scheduling Preemptable Tasks on IaaS Cloud Systems,” Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Vol. 72, No. 5, pp. 666-677, May 2012.
  2. ๐ŸŒŸ K. Gai, M. Qiu, H. Zhao, L. Tao, Z. Zong, “Dynamic Energy-Aware Cloudlet-based Mobile Cloud Computing Model for Green Computing,” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 46-54, 2016. (Best Research Paper 2018)
  3. ๐ŸŒŸ M. Qiu, Z. Ming, J. Li, K. Gai, Z. Zong, “Phase-Change Memory Optimization for Green Cloud with Genetic Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Computers, Vol. 64, No. 12, pp. 3528-3540, Dec. 2015. (Hot Paper 2017, Highly Cited Paper 2017-2021)
  4. ๐ŸŒŸ Y. Li, W. Dai, Z. Ming, M. Qiu, “Privacy Protection for Preventing Data Over-Collection in Smart City,” IEEE Transactions on Computers, Vol. 65, No. 5, pp. 1339-1350, May 2016. (Highly Cited Paper 2017-2018)
  5. ๐ŸŒŸ X. Gao, M. Qiu, “Energy-Based Learning for Preventing Backdoor Attack,” 15th Intl. Conf. on Knowledge Science, Eng., and Management (KSEM, Springer), Vol. 3, pp. 706-721, Aug. 2022. (Best Student Paper Award)
  6. ๐ŸŒŸ Y. Zeng, H. Qiu, G. Memmi, M. Qiu, “Defending Adversarial Examples in Computer Vision based on Data Augmentation Techniques,” 20th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing (ICA3PP 2020), Oct. 2020. (Best Paper Award)
  7. ๐ŸŒŸ Y. Zhang, M. Qiu, C.-W. Tsai, M. Hassan, A. Alamri, “Health-CPS: Healthcare Cyber-Physical System Assisted by Cloud and Big Data,” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 88-95, 2017. (Best Paper Award, Highly Cited Paper 2017-2019)