Ph.D student, University of Wollongong, Australia
Asmaa Seyam is a seasoned computer engineering professional and educator with over a decade of academic and research experience. Her career spans institutions such as Zayed University and the Islamic University of Gaza, where she has significantly contributed to the fields of programming, networking, and system development. Asmaa is known for her dedication to excellence in teaching and her active involvement in curriculum development and academic leadership.
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🎓 Education
Asmaa earned her Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2009–2011), graduating with an excellent GPA of 89.4%. Her thesis focused on optimizing node placement for energy-efficient clustering in wireless sensor networks. She completed her Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at the Islamic University of Gaza (2003–2008) with an outstanding GPA of 90.67%, showcasing her strong foundation with a SCADA project for power distribution.
💼 Professional Experience
Asmaa Seyam served as an Instructor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi from 2012 to 2022, where she taught a range of IT and engineering courses such as Web Development, Programming, HCI, and Networking. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Islamic University of Gaza and was a Network Trainer at the Ministry of Interiors, demonstrating hands-on expertise in server management, routing protocols, and system maintenance. Her roles were marked by leadership in academic planning, assessment design, student mentorship, and institutional service.
🔬 Research Interest
Her research interests lie in Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Wireless Sensor Networks. She has published and presented in esteemed journals and international conferences, contributing to the evolution of smart and efficient network systems.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Asmaa’s achievements include the Zuhair Hijjawi Award for Scientific Research (2008), a DAAD Scholarship for her Master’s studies, and several institutional service recognitions including the IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst Mastery Award (2019) and the Advance HE Fellowship (2022). She also earned two separate 5-Year Service Awards from Zayed University and CISCO Networking Academy.
📚 Publications
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Energy-Efficient Clustering Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks Using the Virtual Field Force
Published in: 5th International Conference on New Technologies, Mobility and Security (NTMS), Istanbul, 2012.
Cited by: 60+ articles
📌 IEEE Xplore
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Energy-Efficient and Coverage-Aware Clustering in Wireless Sensor Networks
Published in: Wireless Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2012, pp. 142–151.
Cited by: 90+ articles
📌 Scientific Research Publishing
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Characterizing Realistic Signature-based Intrusion Detection Benchmarks
Published in: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Info Technology: IoT and Smart City, ACM, Hong Kong, 2018.
Cited by: 20+ articles
📌 ACM Digital Library
🏁 Conclusion
Asmaa Seyam is a highly qualified and accomplished educator and researcher whose background reflects a strong commitment to both teaching and scholarly work. Her technical breadth, early recognition in research, and academic contributions position her as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening her recent research portfolio and expanding her research leadership roles would further elevate her profile.