Ad Dammām, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamer H. Farag Hanafy is an Assistant Professor with more than 28 years of university teaching, research, and academic service experience in higher education across Egypt, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Okayama University, Japan, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Electrical and Communication Engineering at the same institution. His teaching and research activities focus primarily on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Data Analytics, Optimization Algorithms, Information Systems, and Technology-Enhanced Learning. He has taught more than thirty undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems, and has successfully supervised postgraduate research and secured competitive research funding. Dr. Hanafy possesses extensive expertise in networking, network security, information assurance, operating systems, cloud-related technologies, decision support systems, and intelligent information systems. He has substantial experience in blended learning, educational technologies, and digital teaching platforms, and is committed to applying innovative teaching methodologies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. His research has been published in internationally recognized journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with contributions in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer networks, image processing, optimization algorithms, data analytics, and sustainable information systems. He has also served in academic leadership, quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum development, and institutional improvement initiatives, contributing to the advancement of higher education and student success. RESEARCH INTERESTS • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Cybersecurity and Cryptography • Computer Networks and Distributed Systems • Optimization Algorithms and Computational Intelligence • Data Analytics and Decision Support Systems • Information Systems and Digital Transformation • Supply Chain Analytics and Smart Systems • Technology-Enhanced Learning and Educational Analytics • Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Applications
teaching, research, and develop a scientific projects at MIS Deparment
teaching software engineering, image processing, artificial intelligence, and algorithms.
Conducted undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science. Supervised three master's students, focusing on research topics in image processing and computer networks. Contributed to the development and maintenance of the computer science program within the department. Actively participated in academic committees and provided support in curriculum innovations and improvements. Engaged in scholarly research, publishing papers, and contributing to the academic community. Advised and mentored students in their academic and research pursuits.
Wireless mesh network resources allocation and optimization, simulation and combinatorial optimization problems.