Rami Issa Mohawesh, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Al Ain Campus

+971 3 7024888

rami.mohawesh@aau.ac.ae

Biography

Rami’s is a passionate researcher in information technology and security and a committed lecturer with extensive experience in teaching various computer science courses. He holds a Bachler’s and master’s degrees in computer science and worked in various research areas related to cloud computing security, natural language processing, and data science.  He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security from the University of Tasmania, Australia.He has published several journal and conference papers in cloud computing security, language processing and sentiment analysis during his research journey. His current research interest includes cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and distributed systems, extensive data analysis and networking.  

  A highly accomplished, creative, skilled, and knowledgeable Computer Scientist with advanced knowledge in most computer fields, particularly Networks and Cybersecurity. Extensive experience with more than ten years in teaching different computer science courses for undergraduate students at multiple universities. A highly motivated researcher with more than five years of experience. He is an innovative and energetic team player, relationship builder, flexible, confident, a problem solver, self-managed and highly effective communicator.

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber security, University of Tasmania, Australia 2022

Master’s degree in computer science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, AL-Albyat University, Jordan

Research Interests

cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and distributed systems, extensive data analysis and networking.  

Selected Publications

  • Rami Mohawesh, Son Tran, Robert Ollington, Shuxiang Xu. “Analysis of concept drift in fake reviews detection”. Expert Systems with Applications Journal. (Q1 Journal, IF: 8.6, H-Index: 227).  
  • Rami Mohawesh, Son Tran, Robert Ollington, Shuxiang Xu. “Fake Review Detection: A survey and Future Direction”. IEEE Access. (Q1 Journal, IF: 3.7, H-Index: 127). 
  • Maqsood, S., Xu, S., Springer, M. and Mohawesh, R., 2021. A Benchmark Study of Machine Learning for Analysis of Signal Feature Extraction Techniques for Blood Pressure Estimation Using Photoplethysmography (PPG). IEEE Access, 9, pp.138817-138833. (Q1 Journal).
  • Maqsood, S., Xu, S., Springer, M. and Mohawesh, R. A SURVEY: FROM SHALLOW TO DEEP MACHINE LEARNING APPROACHES FOR BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION USING BIOSENSOR. Expert Systems with Application Journal. (Q1 Journal).
  • Rami Mohawesh, Qutaibah Althebyan, Qussai Yaseen, and Yaser Jararweh, “A Knowledge Base Insider Threat Prevention Model in a Cloud Data Center”. International journal of cloud computing.

 

 

Conferences

  • Rami Mohawesh, Qutaibah Althebyan, Qussai Yaseen, and Yaser Jararweh, “A Knowledge Base Insider Threat Prevention Model in a Cloud Data Center”. 3rd International IBM Cloud Academy Conference, At Budapest, Hungary.
  • Islam Obaidat, Rami Mohawesh, Mahmoud Al-Ayyoub, Mohammad AL-Smadi and Yaser Jararweh. “Enhancing the Determination of Aspect Categories and Their Polarities in Arabic Reviews Using Lexicon-Based Approaches”. IEEE Jordan Conference on Applied Electrical Engineering and Computing Technologies (AEECT).
  •  Qutaibah Althebyan, Rami Mohawesh, Qussai Yaseen, and Yaser Jararweh.  “Mitigating insider threats in a cloud using knowledgebase         approach while maintaining data availability” , The 10th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2015), December 14-16, 2015, London, UK

Professional Experience

Teaching and Training Experience

 

  • Full Time Assistant Professor

 

     Irbid National University-Department of Cyber Security (October 2022-01/01/2022).

 

Tasks:

§  Teaching Undergraduate students Various Cyber security courses such as Introduction to Forensics, Secure communication Protocols, and Cyber Security Management and Hierarchy.

§  Preparing and developing reading materials, presentation, and support learning documentation and materials.

§  Collecting, investigating, and researching background materials.

§  Developing online assessments, labs, and activities.

 

 

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

 

     Deakin University (April 2022- October 2022).

 

Tasks:

§  Creating and developing “artificial intelligence” research papers. For detecting multilingual fake news detection.

§  Preparing and developing reading materials, presentation, and support learning documentation and materials.

§  Collecting, investigating, and researching background materials.

§  Developing online assessments, labs, and activities.

§  Creating multilingual fake news dataset (https://counterinfodemic.org/).

 

  • Tutor

 

     University of Tasmania (June 2020- June 2021).

 

Tasks:

§  Creating and developing “artificial intelligence” online course for postgraduate students

§  Preparing and developing reading materials, presentation, and support learning documentation and materials.

§  Collecting, investigating, and researching background materials.

§  Developing online assessments, labs, and activities.

§  Teaching Database design and Introduction to Information Technology (ITT) courses for Diploma students.

§  Offering individual and group learning experience for students.

§  Liaising with the main lecturer to tailor tutoring sessions around exam preparation and strategies.

§  Offering hands-on experience on various programing languages for students.

 

 

  • Sessional Academic (under-graduate and postgraduate students)

 

     University of Tasmania | August-2021-May-2022.

 

Tasks:

§  Taught artificial intelligence and cyber security courses.

§  Provide hands-on experience and training through guided and challenged labs.

§  Created comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.

§  Provided one-on-one and group tutoring instruction for students.

§  Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring.

§  Quizzed students on learning materials.

§  Offered students personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.

§  Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.

§  Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.

 

  • Supervision Assistant (for master students)

 

     University of Tasmania | 2019

Tasks:

§     Reviewed their works and providing constructive feedback

§     Helped to resolve problems

§     Provided suggestions and ideas to improve the quality of work

 

 

 

  • Lecturer

 

     Lecturer at Al-Ghad international Medical College (17/9/2016- 7/7/2019).

 

Tasks:

§     Planed lessons and activities that facilitate students' acquisition of basic and advanced computer skills.

§     Observed and managing classroom dynamics.

§     Invigilated and graded quizzes, and exams.

§     Tracked and communicated students' advancement throughout the semester.

§     Participated and Attended teacher-parent talk and school activities.

§    Teaching undergrad student fundamental computer science courses.

 

 

  • Research Assistant

 

     Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan | (2014-2016).

 

Tasks:

§     Lecturer at the faculty of Computer & Information Technology.  Teaching undergraduate students, the fundamental computer science courses.

§     Active participant in researching advanced fundamentals and applied models, methods, and tools. This position involves developing various systems such as recommender system, deep learning systems, and also develops prototypes to demonstrate the applications of research results in range of areas and disciplines (data analytics, data mining, information retrieval, social computing, security, cloud computing, large-scale distributed computing, Linked Data, and Web science).

 

 

  • Laboratory supervisor

 

     Jadara University. 27/07/2009 – 19/8/2014.

 

Tasks:

§     Running and teaching the computer labs for programming languages.

§     Proactively, identified variances of the project from the baseline and communicate that to Project/Program manager, to help creating a corrective or preventive action as necessary.

§     Hadoop and big data analysis.

 

  •  Computer Science teacher

 

     Ministry of Education in Jordan

 

 

 

  • Volunteer Experience

 

Reviewer

 

     Top-tier Journals and conference program committee member | 2018-present

 

Tasks:

§  Review articles in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Transaction on Industrial Informatics, Expert Systems with Application, Information Processing and Management, IEEE Transaction on Information Forensics and Security, IEEE Transaction on Knowledge, and Data Engineering, IEEE Transaction Dependable and Secure Computing, IEEE Access, and Security and Communication Networks (Hindawi).

 

 

 

  • Research leadership group && SEIT staff –student liaison committee Member  

 

     University of Tasmania |August 2020- February 2022.

 

Tasks:

§  Working with committees to shape and improve the research environment in University of Tasmania.

§  Contributing to the university’s decision-making in any matter related to research.

§  Acting as a conduit and liaison between students and University of Tasmania administrators.

§  Facilitating feedback on the needs, concerns, and views of HDR students, and bring any issues or suggestions to the university’s administration at meetings. 

§  Helping find solutions for students’ problems related to research and campus life

Teaching Courses

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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