Adel R. Alharbi

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy – PhD in Computer Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dallas, TX, USA | Advisor: Prof. Mitchell A. Thornton | GPA: 3.6 out of 4 | Year: January 2013 – May 2017
  • Master of Science – MS in Computer Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dallas, TX, USA | Advisor: Prof. Mitchell A. Thornton | GPA: 3.5 out of 4 | Year: January 2013 – December 2015
  • Master of Science – MS in Security Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dallas, TX, USA | Advisor: Prof. Sukumaran Nair | GPA: 3.7 out of 4 | Year: May 2011 – December 2012
  • Bachelor of Science – BS in Computer Science, Qassim University, College of Computer, Al-Malida, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia | Advisor: Dr. Abdulnaser Rachid | GPA: 4.2 out of 5 | Year: March 2004 – September 2008

CERTIFICATION

  • Certificate in Software Design Engineering (CSDE) from Southern Methodist University in September 2014, the CSDE is designed to give the professional education of software engineering aspects in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and User Interface Design
  • Computer Security and Information Assurance Certificate (CSIAC) from Southern Methodist University in November 2013, the CSIAC is designed for the computer and network professional seeking education to support focused career objectives in computer security and information assurance

EMPLOYMENT

  • Associate Professor at University of Tabuk in College of Computing & Information Technology, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: August 2021 – Percent
  • Assistant Professor at University of Tabuk in College of Computing & Information Technology, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: September 2017 – August 2021
  • Adjunct Lecturer at Southern Methodist University in Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dallas, TX, USA | Year: January 2017 – May 2017
  • Lecturer at University of Tabuk in College of Computing & Information Technology, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: December 2015 – September 2017
  • Assistant Teacher at University of Tabuk in College of Computing & Information Technology, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: January 2009 – December 2015

POSITION

  • Vice Dean for Quality and Development in Human and Resources Deanship, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: May 2018 – September 2021
  • Chairman of Information Technology Department in College of Computing & Information Technology, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: November 2017 – May 2018
  • Consultant for Deanship of Faculty and Staff Affairs, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Year: November 2017 – November 2018

TRAINING COURSES & PROGRAMS

  1. Information protection and security, University of Tabuk, KSA, Morning Section, 10 Training Hours, November 23 - 24, 2022
  2. Cyber-Security In The Information Network, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) and Tabuk Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), KSA, Afternoon Section, 15 Training Hours, October 5 - October 7, 2021
  3. Big Data Analysis, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, May 30 - Jun 1, 2021
  4. Utilization of Office Applications in the Work Environment, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, May 23 - May 25, 2021
  5. Designing Smart Device Applications, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, February 28 - March 3, 2021
  6. Security and Preservation of Documents and Information, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, February 14-16, 2021
  7. Designing Smart Device Applications, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, June 1-4, 2020
  8. Modern Web Technologies, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Morning Section, 12 Training Hours, June 7-10, 2020
  9. Modern Web Technologies, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, June 7-10, 2020
  10. Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Makkah Al-Mukarama Region, KSA, Afternoon Section, 12 Training Hours, June 16-19, 2020

ACADEMIC POSTS & AWARDS

  • Poster Winner at the 3rd Annual Lyle Research Day in 2015
  • Twitter Winner at the 3rd Annual Lyle Research Day in 2015
  • Keynote Speaker, 11th International Conference on Wireless, Mobile Network & Applications (WiMoA-2019), Dubai, UAE, December 21-22, 2019

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Cyber Security and Information Assurance
  • Physical and Behavioral Biometrics
  • Machine Learning and Big Data Approaches and Schemas
  • Smart Device Applications and Embedded Systems