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4th Research Day 2025

February 25, 2025 - Bahrain

This year’s theme centers on emerging technologies and their real-world applications. We aim to bring together researchers from diverse fields and disciplines, including science, engineering, business, entrepreneurship, education, and academia. Emerging technologies offer a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics, blockchain, and more. It is dramatically reshaping the landscape and methodologies of research enabling new discoveries that were otherwise impossible/difficult and giving new solutions to tackle complex problem.

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AUBH Research Day is an annual event designed to bring together active researchers and experts while also encouraging promising young researchers and research-driven university students to share their most recent findings, ideas, and innovations. It particularly aspires to establish the AUBH as a research hub, both locally and internationally. The term “research” encompasses a broad range of scholarly and industrial developmental work in this context, including peer-reviewed papers, innovative student projects, and presentations at professional conferences or forums. University faculty and graduate students, especially those in Bahrain, are particularly encouraged to actively participate, both by presenting their work and attending the event.

Research Day is our focused frequent a platform for showcasing scientific research across multiple disciplines, fostering academic exchange, and promoting interdisciplinary ideas and collaboration. It offers an opportunity to explore cutting-edge research in fields such as natural sciences, financial and humanities. The event is designed to create thought-provoking debates/discussion, stimulate new ideas, and advance knowledge in both applied and theoretical domains.

The event is held in a hybrid format, allowing for broad participation from a diverse audience that includes university faculty, students, employers, industry professionals, and members of the community. This inclusive approach ensures that all those interested in the academic and scientific advancements of our region can engage with their latest research development within the context of a yearly theme. For this year’s theme on emerging technologies, we organized a full day of knowledge-sharing activities, including formal presentations, an informal poster session, and a panel discussion that highlighted the connection between finance and technology. Technologies involving blockchain, AI, and fintech and the like are transforming the financial sector, improving its efficiency, which in turn affects other areas. We also invited prominent guest speakers to share their insights in this regard. Thus, we also invited prominent guest speakers from both the finance and technology industries to share their insight in this regard in a panel discussion setting.

The term “research” is a very broad term in this context and includes scholarly papers, student projects, or presentations given at a professional meeting or forum. University students in Bahrain are particularly encouraged to both present at and attend the Research Day.

Research Day is a full-day event that is delivered in a hybrid mode to facilitate the attendance of all those interested, including university faculty, students, employers, and members of the community

Keynote Speaker

Professor Amro Awad

The University of Oxford, United Kingdom

High-Performance and Persistent Security Support for Emerging Memory Architectures

Dr. Amro Awad is an Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering (Focus on Digital Technologies) at the University of Oxford. Before moving to Oxford, he led the Secure and Advanced Computer Architecture (SACA) research group at NC State as a tenured Associate Professor. Besides academic experience, he had several industrial stints at HP Labs, AMD Research, and MediaTek USA. He also worked at US government labs, including Los Alamos National Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, and Air Force Research Labs. Dr. Amro has more than 8 granted U.S. patents, has been inducted to the prestigious IEEE TCCA HPCA Hall of Fame, and has been an Associate Editor (since Feb. 2024) of the ACM Transactions on Architecture and Code Optimization (TACO). He is a recipient of the Bennett Faculty Fellowship (2023) and Goodnight Early Career (2023) awards. He served as a Program Committee chair and General chair of major conferences such as IEEE ICCD’22 and IEEE IISWC’19, respectively. He supervised PhD students and post-doctoral scholars.

Presenters

Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar

Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar

Associate Professor
College of Media & Design, AUBH

Dr. Maryam Al Mahdi

Dr. Maryam Almahdi

Assistant Professor
College of Business & Management , AUBH

Dr. Hasan Kadhem

Dr. Hasan Kadhem

Dean
College of Engineering and Computing, AUBH

Dr. Fatema Akbar

Dr. Fatema Akbar

Assistant Professor
College of Engineering & Computing, AUBH

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Ms. Shada Kodumayil

Second Year Medical Student, RCSI - Bahrain

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Mr. Yousef Waly

Final Year Medical Student at RCSI – Bahrain

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Mr. Yahya Waly

First Year Medical Student at RCSI – Bahrain

Poster Presenters

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Ebtisam Ali Binrajab

MBA Student – AUBH

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Fatema Shakeeb & Amna Alkhenaizi

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain – Medical University of Bahrain

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Kawthar Ali

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain - Medical University of Bahrain

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Moath Daoud & Osama Zeidan

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain

Exchange information and ideas with fellow researchers and experts.

Sharpen your knowledge by attending several main talks and poster sessions.

Gain the latest updates on health and obesity from the keynote speaker.

Gain a hands-on learning experience by participating in live food experiments.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH

PLATFORM TO SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE

Full-day event on exchange of information and cross-fertilization of ideas from AUBH community and interested employers

Agenda

Time Event
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 09:45 Opening Speech
Dr. Bradley J. Cook
09:45 – 10:15 Keynote Speech
Professor Amro Awad
Title: High-Performance and Persistent Security Support for Emerging Memory Architectures
10:15 – 10:45 Presentation 1
Dr. Hasan Kadhem
Associate Professor of Computer Science, AUBH
Title: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Food Industry
10:45 – 11:15 Presentation 2
Dr. Maryam Almahdi
Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing, AUBH
Title: Customer Experiences Using Online Food Ordering and Delivery Platforms
11:15 – 11:45 Presentation 3
Dr. Fatema Akbar
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, AUBH
Title: Studying Food Consumption Through Social Media
11:45 – 12:15 Coffee/Prayer Break
12:15 – 13:30 Food Experiments & Poster Sessions
13:30 – 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Presentation 4
Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar
Associate Professor of Multimedia, AUBH
Title: An Islamic Framework for Animal Ethics: Widening the Conversation to Include Islamic Ethical Vegetarianism
14:30-15:00 Presentation 5
Mr. Yousef Mostafa Waly
Final Year Medical Student, RSCI
Title: Protective Effect of Emodin Against Gut Microbiota-induced Oxidative Stress Pathogenesis in Rats
15:00 – 15:30 Presentation 6
Ms. Shada Kodumayil
Second Year Medical Student, RCSI
Title: Impact of Sucralose Consumption on Insulin Response and Sensitivity: A Narrative Review
15:30 – 15:45 Awards
15:45 – 16:00 Closing Remarks & Group Photo

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Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar

Associate Professor

A media and communications expert with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and professional work, Dr. Mohammed Mukhtar serves as an Associate Professor at AUBH.
He also served as Director of the AUBH Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for the 2022/2023 academic year.

Dr. Mukhtar’s expertise extends beyond academia, as he has also been invited to serve as a jury member at various international film festivals. Notable events include the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Morocco International Film Festival of the South, the Bahrain Film Festival, the US Embassy Project Documentaries, and the Sultanate of Oman’s Media Excellence Awards. These opportunities allowed him to contribute his expertise and discerning eye to the world of cinema.

Before joining AUBH, he held esteemed academic positions at the University of Bahrain, California State University, Hayward, Texas A&M University, and California State University, Northridge.

During his time at the University of Bahrain, Dr. Mukhtar played a pivotal role as the founding director of the Bahrain Credit Media Center. Recognized by UNESCO as the first full-scale, multi-media center in the Middle East, the center boasts state-of-the-art TV, film, and radio studios. Driven by his vision, he designed, built, and managed these cutting-edge facilities.

Throughout his teaching career in both the United States and Bahrain, Dr. Mukhtar has received numerous accolades, including the ‘Most Inspirational and Best Teacher of the Year’ awards. These honors reflect his dedication to inspiring and nurturing his students’ growth.

Education:

  • BSC – Agricultural Biochemistry (Honors) – University of Khartoum
  • M.A. – University of Missouri at Columbia
  • Ph.D. – Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communication – University of Missouri at Columbia

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Dr. Maryam Al Mahdi

Assistant Professor – Program Coordinator

An academician, researcher, and trainer in the field of digital marketing, Dr. Maryam Almahdi serves as the BBA Program Coordinator for the BBA in Digital Marketing and Social Media, BBA in Human Resources Management, and BBA in Management Programs at AUBH. She also teaches marketing subjects (e.g., Online Marketing Channels, Integrated Marketing Communications in a Digital World, Consumer Behavior), and is responsible for developing new courses and contributing to events’ organization within the University.

Dr. Almahdi is especially interested in interactive technologies that enhance the online customer experience. This is reflected in her choice of research area, centring around the different manifestations of the user’s experience in the vast digital ecosystem. She won the best paper award, for her paper titled: “Social Commerce: A Concept Explication” at the EAMMIS conference (Istanbul, 2021). For her continuous efforts, she was awarded the Creative Teaching Competition at AUBH’s first research conference (2021).

Dr. Almahdi holds and conducts training for the Certified Digital Marketing Professional Certification (CDMP) from the Digital Marketing Institute in Ireland. She also provides digital marketing strategy consultation to businesses in Bahrain and the UK.

Prior to joining AUBH, Dr. Almahdi worked at Ahlia University as a faculty member in the Marketing and Management Department (2011-2023). While at Ahlia, she created and delivered a new digital and social media marketing course for undergraduate students in the College of Business and Finance. She has also delivered several professional talks about digital marketing to faculty, students, and international visitors.

Dr. Almahdi holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bath School of Management and a MSc. from the University of Leeds Business School.

Education:

  • BSc – Multimedia Technology – Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
  • MSc. – University of Leeds (Business School)
  • Ph.D. – University of Bath (School of Management)

Publications:

  1. Google Scholar

Dr. Hasan Kadhem

Associate Professor

With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Hasan Kadhem serves as the Program Lead of the College of Engineering and an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at AUBH. His vast experience in the IT industry includes academics, research, cybersecurity, software development, professional training, and consultation.

Dr. Kadhem’s research interests revolve around cybersecurity, cryptography, privacy-preserving, data science, web & mobile applications, and E-learning. He actively engages in research and has published numerous scientific research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including Best Scientific Paper, Presentation, and Distinguished Research accolades.

Prior to joining AUBH, Dr. Kadhem served in various roles, including Assistant Professor, IT and Analytics Manager, Computer Specialist, Professional IT Trainer, and IT Consultant. He boasts certifications in CEH, COBIT5, MCSE, and MCSD, reflecting his expertise and commitment to professional development.

Dr. Kadhem obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Qatar in 2003. He went on to complete his Master of Arts in Information Technology and Computer Security from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 2007. In 2011, he earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, where his research in database encryption was honored with the Computer Science Chairman Award.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science – University of Qatar
  • Master’s Degree – Information Technology and Computer Security – New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
  • Ph.D. Degree – Computer Science – University of Tsukuba – Japan

Dr. Fatema Akbar

Assistant Professor

A dedicated researcher and educator, Dr. Fatema Akbar serves as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at AUBH. Dr. Akbar specializes in informatics and human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on human factors in computing. Dr. Akbar has contributed significantly to the field through her publications in top journals and conferences.

Fatema’s commitment to mentoring the next generation of computer scientists is evident through her involvement as a judge in various local and international competitions, such as the Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award and the Telecommunications Regulation Authority Hackathon.

Dr. Akbar’s recent research projects involved the utilization of sensor technologies and computer activity logs to develop computational methods for identifying patterns and assessing the health effects of computer use in the workplace. This research gained significant attention and was featured in prominent U.S. media outlets, including the New Yorker and EHR Intelligence.

In addition to her research pursuits, Fatema is passionate about teaching and is actively involved in advancing computer science education. She is an Associate at the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the United States. In recognition of her teaching excellence, Dr. Akbar received a Certificate of Teaching Excellence from the University of California, Irvine.

Fatema holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. While at the university, she also served as a teaching and research assistant for five years. Prior to that, Fatema earned her master’s degree from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, specializing in Information Systems. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree – Information Systems – Carnegie Mellon University
  • Master’s degree – Information Systems – Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
  • Ph.D. – Informatics – Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Publications:

Media Coverage:

Ms. Shada Kodumayil

Second Year Medical Student, RCSI – Bahrain

Shada Kodumayil is a medical student at RCSI- Bahrain and part of the research team led by Dr. Nitya Kumar, Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology at RCSI Bahrain. 

Mr. Yousef Waly

Final Year Medical Student at RCSI – Bahrain

Final Year Medical Student at RCSI – Bahrain

Yousef Waly is a final-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain, where he also acts as the Chief Mentorship Officer and is an official TedX speaker. For years now, Yousef has been proactive through medical research, using it as a channel to educate many about prominent conditions in hopes of creating a more knowledgeable and aware society. Yousef dreams to one day help create a medical environment that provides equal accessibility and welcomes all free of prejudice.

Mr. Yahya Waly

First Year Medical Student at RCSI – Bahrain

Yahya Waly is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain. Yahya is passionately committed to conducting thorough research, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Whether delving into scientific inquiries or exploring the nuances of social phenomena, Yahya approaches each investigation with rigor, and a genuine enthusiasm for discovery.

Ms. Kawthar Ali

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Bahrain – Medical University of Bahrain

Ms. Kawthar Ali is a fourth-year medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland- Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain). She is dedicated to lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Driven by a profound passion for healthcare and an unwavering commitment to excellence, she constantly seeks to deepen her understanding and expand her skillset in preparation for a fulfilling career in medicine. Beyond her academic pursuits, Ms. Kawthar Ali is actively engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at broadening her horizons and enhancing her professional development. She is deeply committed to research and community outreach programs that help to enrich her medical education and allow her to make meaningful differences in her community.

Mr. Moath Daoud

First-year medical student at RCSI Bahrain

He participated in the 3rd Middle East Conference on Electron Microscopy as a poster presenter.