Prof. Sami Habib | Internet of Things | Best Research Article Award

Professor in Computer Engineering at Kuwait University, Kuwait

Professor Sami J. Habib is a distinguished academic in the field of computer engineering at Kuwait University, College of Engineering and Petroleum. With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California, his research focuses on the design and redesign automation of application-specific distributed systems using mathematical modeling and smart bio-inspired algorithms. Over the past two decades, Dr. Habib has held various leadership roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Research, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Graduate Studies, and Director of Graduate Studies in his department. He has served as an external examiner for international Ph.D. theses and has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in digital systems, software engineering, and distributed systems. His work exemplifies a deep commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and service in higher education.

Professional Profile

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Summary of Suitability for Best Research Article Award

rof. Sami J. Habib is a highly accomplished academic and researcher whose distinguished career spans over two decades in the field of Computer Engineering, with a specialized focus on the design and redesign automation of application-specific distributed systems. His expertise in integrating mathematical modeling and bio-inspired algorithms into engineering design is both forward-looking and impactful—precisely the kind of scholarship that aligns with the intent of the Best Research Article Award.

🎓 Education

• 🧠 Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
  University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA – 2001

• 🎓 M.S. in Computer Engineering
  University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA – 1995

• 💻 B.S. in Computer Engineering
  Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA – 1993

💼 Professional Experience

• 👨‍🏫 Professor, Computer Engineering Dept., Kuwait University (2020–Present)

• 🧾 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Engineering Research, Kuwait University & Elsevier (Dec 2023–Aug 2024)

• ✍️ Associate Editor, Journal of Engineering Research, Kuwait University (Jan 2021–Dec 2023)

• 🌐 Visiting Scholar, University of California, Irvine (May 2014–Mar 2015)

• 🎓 Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Graduate Studies, Kuwait University (2010–2014)

• 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Kuwait University (2007–2020)

• 🔬 Visiting Research Professor, University of Southern California (2003–2004)

• 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Kuwait University (2001–2007)

• 🧪 Research Assistant, Electrical Engineering – Systems, USC (1997–1999)

• 🧠 Research Assistant, Information Sciences Institute, USC (1995–1996)

• 🎓 Graduate Scholar, USC (1994–2001)

• 🛠️ Lab Engineer, Kuwait University (1993–1994)

🏆 Achievements & Honors

• 📚 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Engineering Research (2023–2024)

• 👏 Recognized leader in academia, holding multiple administrative and editorial roles

• 🧑‍🎓 Graduate Student Supervision

  • Supervised master’s projects on applied AI and distributed systems optimization

• 🌍 International Recognition

  • Served as external examiner for Ph.D. dissertations in Australia and Tunisia

• 🤝 Committee Contributions

  • Member/Coordinator of over 20 university, college, and department-level committees

🧠 Research Interests

• 🔄 Automation in design and redesign of application-specific distributed systems

• 🔍 Application of smart bio-inspired algorithms & mathematical modeling

📘 Courses Taught 

• 💡 Design Automation of Digital Systems (CpE465)

• 🖥️ Computer Organization (CpE368)

• ⚙️ Capstone Design (CpE495)

• 💾 Operating Systems Principles (CpE405, CpE445)

• 🌐 Wireless Sensor Networks (CpE580)

• 🧠 Redesign of Distributed Systems (CpE581)

• 📐 Physical Design Automation of Digital Systems (CpE570)

🌍 External Examiner Highlights

• 📝 La Trobe University, Australia

• 🛰️ University of Carthage, Tunisia

• Topics examined: XML validation, scalable security in heterogeneous networks, and sensor networks

📚 Top Noted Publications

Extracting the explore-exploit intelligence of Physarum to manage the sustainability of an enterprise network

Early Detection of Tonic-Clonic Seizure through Multimodal Physiological Vital Signs Relations

Exploiting Physarum-Inspired Vacant Particle Transport Model to Redesign an Enterprise Network

Physarum-Inspired Enterprise Network Redesign

A Fuzzy Framework for Self-Aware Wireless Sensor Networks