
Said A. Salloum
Said A. Salloum
Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and AI in Education
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Introduction
I hold a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, from the University of Salford, Manchester, UK. Notably, I have been recognized as one of the top 2% of scientists globally, a distinction affirmed in the Stanford University reports published in October 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024.
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October 2019 - January 2025
Position
- Resercher
Description
- • Develop, implement, and evaluate statistical machine learning algorithms to uncover hidden information and patterns from a diverse collection of massive datasets, including social media, structured and unstructured text, geospatial, time series, and imagery data. • Development and deployment of novel Deep Learning algorithms, implementation and evaluation using multi-modal Bosch data from application areas such as autonomous driving and robotics.
June 2014 - October 2016
Position
- Managing Director
Description
- • Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs. • Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. • Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes. • Recommend new equipment or software packages.
October 2012 - May 2013
Position
- Oracle DBA
Description
- • 24 X 7 Production database administration, support and monitoring to ensure a proactive problem recognition and resolution of database issues Plans and implements backup and recovery of the Oracle database. • Optimization and tuning SQL queries using TRACE FILE, TKPROF, EXPLAIN PLAN. • Install new versions of the Oracle RDBMS and its tools and any other tools that access the Oracle database. • Installing RHEL for Oracle 10g testing and development purpose.
Education
October 2020 - October 2023
Publications
Publications (307)
This book compiles a comprehensive collection of pioneering research that addresses the multifaceted challenges and theoretical aspects of Generative AI in creative industries. Generative AI, a groundbreaking technological development, has been carving a significant niche within the creative industries. This innovative form of AI, exemplified by mo...
The integration of artificial intelligence in educational environments has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning by enabling real-time analysis of students’ emotions, which are crucial determinants of engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. However, accurately detecting and responding to these emotions remains a significant ch...
This survey review provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature on the use of soft power in online journalism. Soft power, a term coined by Joseph Nye, refers to the ability to influence and attract others through cultural and ideological means rather than coercion or payment. In the context of digital journalism , this concept has...
An established understanding of cybersecurity and its counter parts, including cryptography and biometrics, is vital for increasing and developing security measures. As technology advances, it is imperative to stay up to date on the topic in order to increase awareness of emerging cyber threats and malware as well as prevent more sophisticated cybe...
The rapid growth of online news content necessitates efficient automated categorization systems to manage and organize vast amounts of information. This study addresses the gap in effective news article classification by utilizing a Naive Bayes (MultinomialNB) classifier. We leverage the "News Aggregator" dataset from the "UCI Machine Learning Repo...
In the realm of public health, the discourse surrounding diseases significantly impacts awareness, funding, and stigma. Traditional methods of analyzing disease mentions often overlook the intricate relationships and sentiments expressed in text, which can provide deeper insights into public perception and information dissemination. Existing litera...
Artificial intelligence is user-friendly and incorporates a useful number of characteristics that are common across the various services that are provided. By enhancing inventive engagement, artificial intelligence (AI) applications enable a more participatory setting in government agencies. The objective of this research is to find out how the UAE...
In the dynamic realm of educational technology, the integration of Chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) has become crucial in augmenting student support and engagement. The shift towards digital education platforms demands capable and prompt systems for addressing student inquiries. Chatbots and AI have seen widespread integration across educa...
In the dynamic field of cybersecurity within intelligent vehicle systems, the sophistication of threats necessitates continual advancements in security technologies. Traditional Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) often fall short in detecting emerging and sophisticated intrusion methods, primarily due to their reliance on static datasets th...
The extension of Big Data analytics to healthcare has radically altered how healthcare-related data is managed and used, presenting unequalled chances of augmenting patient experiences, boosting operational effectiveness, and customising treatment regimens. The prospective advantages of Big Data in medical fields have been ameliorated to a larger e...
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, e-learning methods have emerged as a highly influential phenomenon in higher educational institutions. The adoption of e-learning has transformed traditional face-to-face teaching environments into flexible and collaborative modes of education through the utilization of the metaverse platform. However, lim...
Understanding the factors that influence student performance is crucial for improving educational outcomes. Thus, this study aims to examine the impact of socio-economic and psychological factors on student performance, less is known about how students' personal attitudes and behaviors across different departments and activities correlate with thei...
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in the delivery of medical training across borders, posing challenges in observing and practicing advanced surgical techniques with cutting-edge medical equipment from foreign countries. However, the utilization of educational approaches centred on the "Metaverse" concept has emerged as a pro...
Unwanted email spam involves sending messages to numerous recipients, typically to market products, services, or scams without the recipient's consent. These messages often contain false information. The goal of identifying email spam is to recognize and filter out undesired communications before they reach recipients' inboxes. Detecting spam email...
Advancements in technology have had a profound impact on the way we learn, teach, and access knowledge. From online learning platforms to interactive educational games and virtual reality simulations, technology has transformed the traditional classroom into a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive space for education. One of the promising advancements i...
This study delves into the deployment of 3D holographic technologies within the realm of science education, with the goal of evaluating their effects on both student engagement and learning achievements. It also seeks to understand the perceptions of consumers in the UAE regarding the adoption of 3D holography in educational environments. The study...
Geomagnetic storms pose a significant risk to our increasingly technology-dependent society, with the potential to disrupt power grids, satellite operations, and global communication systems. These disturbances are primarily driven by solar wind, a stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun, which interacts with the Earth's magnetosphere. The d...
This dataset represents a meticulously curated collection of 300 emails, thoughtfully balanced to include an equal number of Arabic phishing attempts and legitimate correspondences. Compiled using the snowball sampling method, this dataset is designed to significantly bolster research and analysis within the field of cybersecurity, offering a compr...
This systematic review explores the relationship between knowledge management, the digital workplace, and the utilization of ChatGPT technology. The review investigates the impact of ChatGPT on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and learning in the digital workplace context. Additionally, it examines the alignment of ChatGPT with the principles of L...
The increasing reliance on ChatGPT for instant translation among researchers, professors, and students worldwide underscores its growing significance. Despite its widespread use, academic literature has not thoroughly examined the factors influencing the intention to use ChatGPT, particularly in the context of its impact. This study aims to bridge...
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has been a crucial research area recently, particularly for applications where transparency and interpretability are critical. In this paper, we propose a method for generating interpretable rationales for sequential predictions made by machine learning model. Our approach involves an enhanced sequential pr...
With the development of information technology and artificial intelligence in the twenty-first century, knowledge management appears to be more complex and advanced. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant role in knowledge management, as it can help organizations capture, store, retrieve, and analyze large volumes of data and knowledge. Sev...
Technological progress has reshaped the methods we use to gather, disseminate, and access information. The realm of education has undergone significant transformation, evolving from conventional classroom settings to a dynamic, all-encompassing digital environment featuring online education platforms, engaging educational games, and immersive virtu...
The metaverse is one of the recently developed to incorporate improve online learning platforms. It is equipped with many tools that make the learning style as an adventure that students thrive to be part of it. The study intends to evaluate the acceptance of the metaverse based on a conceptual model that is highly influential due to the use of the...
Artificial Intelligence provides many technologies that can be used in different fields. One of the technologies is the use of ChatGPT technology. This study examines the intention of adopting the ChatGPT technology by retailers in the UAE for training and educational purposes. This research employs TAM model to analyze the impact of user satisfact...
This paper explores the evolution, current state, and future prospects of ChatGPT, a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. Beginning with a historical overview, it traces the development of ChatGPT from its early predecessors to the latest GPT-4 model, emphasizing key technological breakthroughs and the evolution of AI. The...
This study investigates the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, data policies and regulations, trust, and their combined impact on educational sustainability in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through a comprehensive analysis, our findings reveal a significant and robust correlation between AI adoption and educational sustai...
With an eye toward the potential educational benefits of AI applications on the world structure, this study examines managers’ perspectives and motivations for learning when embracing AI applications to develop managerial decisions. TAM model is employed, and 325 surveys were used to collect data with details about educating managers in adopting AI...
The landscape of medical education is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by technological advancements. This abstract explores the potential of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, in revolutionizing medical education. ChatGPT’s capacity to understand and generate human-like text opens doors to interactive, personalized, and...
With the rise of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in the educational domain, a new horizon of individualized learning has been ushered in. While ChatGPT’s proficiency in delivering immediate, contextualized feedback offers transformative pedagogical potential, it simultaneously surfaces pressing ethical dilemmas. This paper aims to naviga...
Advancements in technology have dramatically reshaped our modes of learning, instruction, and information access. From immersive e-learning platforms to interactive educational simulations, technological tools have transformed traditional educational settings into dynamic, interactive, and comprehensive learning spaces. A notable stride in this dir...
In the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, characterized by interconnected technologies and unprecedented data generation, effective Knowledge Management (KM) emerges as an imperative. This systematic review delves into the intricate role KM plays within Industry 4.0, focusing not only on the management of vast information reservoirs but also on fo...
This review critically examines the integration of ChatGPT in the metaverse for educational purposes, delving into its potential to revolutionize teacher-student interactions and overall learning processes. While existing literature often addresses AI in education in silos, this paper offers a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT’s specific role withi...
With an eye toward the potential educational benefits of AI applications on the world structure, this study examines managers' perspectives and motivations for learning when embracing AI applications to develop managerial decisions. TAM model is employed, and 325 surveys were used to collect data with details about educating managers in adopting AI...
This research presents a novel, integrated model that blends elements from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with critical factors determining Chatbot efficiency. Utilizing TAM as a foundational framework, the study explores what drives the adoption of Chatbots, with a specific focus on their use in educational settings to improve interactions...
The rapid evolution of technology has ushered in transformative shifts in how we acquire knowledge, instruct, and access information. Beyond mere online learning platforms, the spectrum now extends to interactive educational apps, virtual reality lessons, and more, morphing the conventional classroom into a dynamic, immersive, and holistic learning...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in education, presenting both significant opportunities and challenges. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the goals and challenges associated with implementing AI in education. The goals of AI in education include personalized learning, increased efficiency, and...
This paper delves into the burgeoning integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational environments, highlighting the ethical challenges that emerge from its application in classrooms. As AI technologies increasingly influence the educational landscape, they bring forth a spectrum of ethical considerations that demand scrutiny. This resea...
In the digital era, the proliferation of malicious accounts in cyberspace presents a significant challenge to the security and integrity of online platforms, including advanced AI systems like ChatGPT. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current methodologies for detecting these harmful entities, highlighting their potential to bols...
Technological advancements have revolutionized educational methodologies, introducing a variety of tools from interactive digital platforms to VR simulations, thereby reshaping traditional learning environments into more dynamic and inclusive spaces. Among these innovations, ChatGPT emerges as a notable AI technology, offering tailored learning exp...
This paper delves into the crucial issue of trustworthiness in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a concern gaining prominence with the widespread adoption of AI systems in various sectors, including emerging technologies like ChatGPT. At the heart of this issue lies the complexity inherent in AI systems, particularly those based on deep learning models...
Technological advancements have revolutionized the avenues through which we acquire, impart, and access knowledge. The educational landscape has witnessed a paradigm shift, transitioning from traditional classrooms to a vibrant, immersive, and inclusive digital realm encompassing online learning platforms, interactive educational games, and virtual...
This study examines Emirati soft power strategies based on Arabic online journalism by analyzing and categorizing posts and comments on the Facebook pages of Arabic newspapers. This study focuses on the Facebook pages of five Emirate journals, encompassing 60,619 posts and comments. Applying Arabic topic modeling, this study identifies prevalent th...
BACKGROUND
ChatGPT is an innovative application of advanced artificial intelligence technology in the field of medical education and practice. This technology leverages the capabilities of large language models, such as OpenAI's GPT-3, to provide users with natural language processing and generation capabilities. In the context of medical education...
Phishing is a significant threat to the modern world, causing considerable financial losses. Although electronic mail has shown to be a valuable asset around the world in terms of facilitating communication for all parties involved, whether huge corporations or individuals communicating in their everyday lives, it has also brought with it its own s...
With the growing prominence of social media as a platform for expressing opinions and emotions, understanding the emotional undercurrents in large volu mes of text data has become increasingly crucial. Tweets, often reflecting public sentiment, contain a rich tapestry of emotions that can be harnessed for diverse applications ranging from market an...
This study introduces an innovative and integrated research model, synthesizing components from the established Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with key elements like content richness and personal innovativeness, essential for Chatbot effectiveness. TAM serves as a foundation to identify factors influencing Chatbot adoption. A notable aspect of t...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an unprecedented amount of information and misinformation, making it challenging for individuals to discern accurate information from false information. To understand the spread of false information during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers conducted a study using structural equation modeling among a sa...
Gamification holds significant importance as an efficacious means to motivate individuals, stimulate their engagement, and foster desired behaviors. There is an increasing interest among researchers in exploring the domain of gamification. Consequently, it becomes crucial to identify specific research trends within this field. This study employs a...
Misinformation remained a critical consideration during COVID-19 that further cultivated fears leading to strong unrest among the public globally. This study clarifies certain misconceptions related to the pandemic by investigating whether factors such as altruism, entertainment, information-sharing, information-seeking and comprehensibility have a...
Phishing involves malicious activity whereby phishers, in the disguise of legitimate entities, obtain illegitimate access to the victims' personal and private information, usually through emails. Currently, phishing attacks and threats are being handled effectively through the use of the latest phishing email detection solutions. Most current phish...
This study examines the detection of the denial of service (DoS) attacks on Wi-Fi-based unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The paper proposed an efficient DoS attack detection method based on Decision Tree classifier. The method consists of preprocessing, feature extraction, and DoS attack detection. The preprocessing was proved to save drones’ resour...
This study presents a research framework based on the underlying richness of social media capacity (usefulness) at the individual level of youngsters regarding their contribution to building social capital and civic engagement, which significantly leads towards better social outcomes. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) technique, analysis of...
ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI that has the ability to generate human-like text based on a prompt. This has significant potential for use in the field of education, as it allows for the creation of personalized, interactive learning experiences, automating assessment and grading, and more. In e-learning, ChatGPT can be used t...
The use of data mining to predict early employment readiness of students is gaining importance due to the expansion of data production in various industries. This study aims to address the em-ployability issue in Middle Eastern nations by utilizing an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) data mining technology. The experimental investigati...
This paper investigates adopting metaverse in academic institutions based on a conceptual model. The proposed conceptual model was created to empower future perspectives of the metaverse system. Even though the metaverses system was just recently launched, few attempts have been made to evaluate its impact on the educational sector. This paper atte...
The metaverse is an imaginary network of parallel universes. Using this technology might liven up dull lecture halls. By expanding synchronous communication into the "metaverse," many individuals may have meaningful conversations and exchange perspectives. This research focuses on finding out how medical students in the UAE feel about the metaverse...
This paper explores the impact of entrepreneurial education among international students studying higher education in the UAE. The authors examine the role of entrepreneurial education as an independent variable and as a moderating variable in the relationship between external factors (measured by the economy, institutions and society) and internal...
Business shapes have been changed these days. Change is the main dominant fact that change the way of business operations running. Topics such as innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, blockchain, mobile business, social media, e-learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence become essential to be considered by each institution within...
Aim: Medical training activities have been disrupted in many regions following the outbreak and rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across the globe. The most affected areas include organizations’ process of leveraging high-tech medical equipment from abroad to facilitate a practical approach to learning. Also, as countries impl...
It is widely acknowledged that knowledge management is critical to an organization's survival and growth. Every day, higher education institutions that are considered knowledge centers generate massive volumes of data. When this data is analyzed using appropriate computational methods and technology, it can provide knowledge to improve organization...
Aim: Comprehending the elements that influence COVID-19 vaccination acceptability and recognizing expediters for vaccination decisions are critical components of developing effective ways to increase vaccine coverage in the general population. This study aims to investigate the main factors affecting COVID-19 vaccination uptake among Dubai 'Airport...
Background: The purpose of this article was to review the published literature and evaluate the association between air quality/air pollution and the lockdown/stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to identify the various environmental factors, such as urban and rural air quality, which were affected by the lockdown during the co...
Aim: Maintaining service quality and value using quality and management tools is crucial in any organization. In essence, improving service quality boosts both efficiency of organizations and consumer pleasure. The deployment of quality development programs such as Total Quality Management (TQM) is one technique that businesses may employ to delive...
This study summarizes the findings of a sample of 385 students from the Faculty of Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University regarding fake news's propagation on COVID-19. In recent months, propagation of fake news on COVID-19 has risen, although the causes of this misinformation's spread are still not fully understood have a significan...
Although social media is a vital platform in our life, it is blamed for poor efforts to moderate content included mis/disinformation and fake news. This could have an impact on its legacy and on sustainability in society in the long term. This research examined the role of social media in spreading misinformation during the COVID-19 outbreak in Jor...
The purpose of this study is to review the research on the function and impact of project management offices (PMOs) in knowledge management (KM) and to establish the current body of knowledge by addressing the following questions: What function does the PMO play in the knowledge management process, and what types of knowledge does the PMO deal with...
It is widely acknowledged that knowledge management is critical to an organization's survival and growth. Every day, higher education institutions that are considered knowledge centers generate massive volumes of data. When this data is analyzed using appropriate computational methods and technology, it can provide knowledge to improve organization...
Mobile learning (e.g., WhatsApp) is considered a good platform for educational information and communication, but the educative value of this platform, especially during Covid-19, remains unexplored. This study investigates the factors of mobile learning acceptance (MLA) in Jordan, utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) alongside knowledge...
The purpose of this study is to review the research on the function and impact of project management offices (PMOs) in knowledge management (KM) and to establish the current body of knowledge by addressing the following questions: What function does the PMO play in the knowledge management process, and what types of knowledge does the PMO deal with...
This study summarizes the findings of a sample of 385 students from the Faculty of Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University regarding fake news's propagation on COVID-19. In recent months, propagation of fake news on COVID-19 has risen, although the causes of this misinformation's spread are still not fully understood have a significan...
This paper consolidates academic studies on knowledge sharing and acquisition. An effort is made to synthesize and establish the research perspectives and the link between knowledge sharing and knowledge acquisition in higher educational institutions based on a systematic review of literature retrieved from sources such as Google Scholar and the va...
This study aims to identify why firms, specifically SMEs in the hospitality and tourism
industry, downsized during the recent global economic distress caused by COVID-19. This study applied a quantitative methodology by distributing online questionnaires to SME owners and managers who operate in the tourism industry of the UAE. We analysed the coll...
The use of Big Data analytics is rabidly affecting our life and increasingly important to our day-today transactions. Big data is so-called the new weapon that could unlock many opportunities. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 as a global health crisis. Although the 1st case was reported ion the 31st of December...
The blockchain technology is rapidly growing allowing high potential use of technology to help educational organisations to reach to their goals while satisfying the learning process providing the student with a significant level of satisfaction inaccurate structure. This research will show six research papers discussed the Blockchain technology in...
The learning environment usually raises various types of anxiety based on the student’s abilities to use technology and their abilities to overcome the negative feelings of an individual being
watched all the time and criticized. Hence, learners still feel anxious while using computers and socializing in an e-learning environment. Learners who are...
Online transactions have been reported to be hindered by privacy concerns. Although
information privacy presents a threat to e-commerce adoption, cultural differences between nations can additionally impede this trend while raising people’s concerns about the privacy of their personal information. By removing geographic and time restrictions, the r...
In this study, we present the results of an assessment of an initiative that seeks to transcend the application of digital information in the higher education sector by recommending an integrative
approach that quantifies both the flow of digital information and tutors’ quality impacts concerning technology acceptance model (TAM) constructs and the...
Artificial intelligence applications (AIA) increase innovative interaction, allowing for a more interactive environment in governmental institutions. Artificial intelligence is user-friendly and embraces an effective number of features among the different services it offers. This study aims to investigate users' experiences with AIA for governmenta...
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How is machine learning deployed deeply in genomics?