Prof Fatemah Alharbi | Cybersecurity | Best Researcher Award |

Prof. Fatemah Alharbi | Cybersecurity | Best Researcher Award |Β 

Assistant Professor, at Taibah University, Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Fatemah Mordhi Alharbi is a cybersecurity and AI researcher, educator, and industry consultant specializing in AI-driven cyber defense, federated learning, and digital resilience. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Taibah University, a Visiting Assistant Researcher at UC Riverside, and a Research Advisor at Cybersee Company. Prof. Alharbi has been recognized among the Top 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity (2024) and the Top Cybersecurity Women of the World (2024). Her research focuses on securing Industry 4.0 systems, IoT networks, and critical infrastructures, with multiple papers under review in top-tier IEEE and Elsevier journals. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to global cybersecurity awareness as the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia for the Global Council of Responsible AI and a peer reviewer for leading cybersecurity journals.

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Education πŸŽ“

Prof. Fatemah Alharbi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside (2020), where she specialized in cybersecurity and AI-driven security frameworks. She earned her M.S. in Computer Science from California State University, Los Angeles (2013) and completed her B.S. in Computer Science at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia (2009).

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

Prof. Alharbi is an Assistant Professor at the Computer Science Department, Taibah University (Yanbu Campus, Saudi Arabia) and a Visiting Assistant Researcher at the University of California, Riverside. She also serves as a Research Advisor at Cybersee Company and holds a part-time Assistant Professor position at the University of Prince Mugrin. Previously, she worked as a Cybersecurity Consultant at Dera Company and led the Cybersecurity Awareness Month Initiative as CEO. In 2025, she was appointed as the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia for the Global Council of Responsible AI.

Research Interests 🌍

Her research explores cybersecurity, AI-driven cyber defense, federated learning, and digital resilience, with a strong emphasis on protecting Industry 4.0 systems, IoT security, and critical infrastructures. She has contributed to hierarchical federated learning, adaptive cyber defense for renewable energy grids, and cyber resilience in Saudi Arabia. Her work bridges the gap between AI, security, and real-world applications in smart grids, healthcare, and digital forensics.

Awards & Honors πŸ†

Prof. Alharbi has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the “Top International 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity” (2024) and the “Top Cybersecurity Women of the World” (2024) awards. She was honored with the “Excellence Woman Award” (2024) and was previously featured in the Cybersecurity Women of the Year Awards (2023). In 2021, she was named among the “15 Remarkable Arab Female Scientists”, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to cybersecurity.

Top Noted Publications πŸ“š

“Collaborative Client-Side DNS Cache Poisoning Attack” – F. Alharbi, J. Chang, Y. Zhou, F. Qian, Z. Qian, N. Abu-Ghazaleh | IEEE INFOCOM | Citations: 65 | Year: 2019

“Zombie Awakening: Stealthy Hijacking of Active Domains Through DNS Hosting Referral” – E. Alowaisheq, S. Tang, Z. Wang, F. Alharbi, X. Liao, X.F. Wang | ACM SIGSAC Conference on Computer and Communications Security | Citations: 31 | Year: 2020

“DNS Poisoning of Operating System Caches: Attacks and Mitigations” – F. Alharbi, Y. Zhou, F. Qian, Z. Qian, N. Abu-Ghazaleh | IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing | Citations: 22 | Year: 2022

“CSProp: Ciphertext and Signature Propagation – Low-Overhead Public-Key Cryptosystem for IoT Environments” – F. Alharbi, A. Alrawais, A.B. Rabiah, S. Richelson, N. Abu-Ghazaleh | USENIX Security Symposium | Citations: 8 | Year: 2021

“Opening Digital Borders Cautiously Yet Decisively: Digital Filtering in Saudi Arabia” – F. Alharbi, M. Faloutsos, N. Abu-Ghazaleh | USENIX Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet (FOCI) | Citations: 8 | Year: 2020

Conclusion

Dr. Alharbi has exceptional qualifications, particularly in cybersecurity and AI. If she strengthens her accepted publications, grant funding, and research impact metrics, she would be a top contender for the Best Researcher Award.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Linchang Zhao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award |

Assoc. Prof. Dr Linchang Zhao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Guiyang University, at School of Computer Science, China.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linchang Zhao is an accomplished academic and researcher at Guiyang University in China, specializing in machine learning, deep learning, few-shot learning, and optimization algorithms. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Chongqing University, with additional degrees in Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science. Dr. Zhao’s research focuses on data mining, imbalanced learning, and software defect prediction, where he has made significant contributions through innovative techniques like cost-sensitive meta-learning classifiers and deep neural networks. His work has been widely published in prominent journals such as IEEE Access and Neurocomputing, and he holds patents related to small sample data learning and imbalanced data prediction. With experience as a graduate tutor and mentor, Dr. Zhao continues to shape the next generation of researchers while actively contributing to high-impact projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Linchang Zhao completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Chongqing University (2017–2021), where he focused on advancements in deep learning and machine learning. He also holds a Master of Engineering in Mathematics and Statistics from Qiannan Normal College for Nationalities (2015–2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northeast Petroleum University (2009–2013).

Experience πŸ’Ό

Dr. Zhao currently serves as an Associate Professor and graduate tutor at Guiyang University, where he mentors students and leads research initiatives. His academic career is highlighted by his active participation in several high-impact projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His work on machine learning, especially in software defect prediction and optimization, has garnered attention in both academic and industrial circles.

Research Interest πŸ”¬

Dr. Zhao’s research primarily revolves around machine learning, few-shot learning, deep learning, optimization algorithms, and meta-learning. He is particularly interested in data mining, imbalanced learning, and software defect prediction, using cutting-edge techniques such as cost-sensitive meta-learning classifiers and deep neural networks. His work aims to address challenges in real-world applications, particularly in small datasets and imbalanced data contexts.

Award πŸ…

Throughout his career, Dr. Zhao has made substantial contributions to his field, earning recognition for his innovative research. He has been awarded various honors for his work on software defect prediction and cost-sensitive machine learning methods. His contributions to machine learning in the context of small sample data and imbalanced datasets have been highly praised.

Top Noted Publication πŸ“‘

Design and Implementation of GPU Pass-Through System Based on OpenStack Computation

Authors: Linchang Zhao, Yu Jin, Guoqing Hu, Wenxi Zhou, Hao Wei, Ruiping Li, Xu Zhu, Yongchi Xu, Jiulin Jin, Qianbo Li

Journal: Computation

DOI: 10.3390/computation13020038

Year of Publication: 2025

 

RFAConv-CBM-ViT: Enhanced Vision Transformer for Metal Surface Defect Detection

Authors: Hao Wei, Linchang Zhao, Ruiping Li, Mu Zhang

Journal: The Journal of Supercomputing

DOI: 10.1007/s11227-024-06662-0

Year of Publication: 2025

 

Siamese Dense Neural Network for Software Defect Prediction With Small Data

Authors: Linchang Zhao, Zhaowei Shang, Ling Zhao, Anyong Qin, Yuan Yan Tang

Journal: IEEE Access

DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2889061

Year of Publication: 2019

 

A Cost-Sensitive Meta-Learning Classifier: SPFCNN-Miner

Authors: Linchang Zhao

Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems

DOI: 10.1016/j.future.2019.05.080

Year of Publication: 2019

 

Software Defect Prediction via Cost-Sensitive Siamese Parallel Fully-Connected Neural Networks

Authors: Linchang Zhao, Zhaowei Shang, Ling Zhao, Taiping Zhang, Yuan Yan Tang

Journal: Neurocomputing

DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2019.03.076

Year of Publication: 2019

Conclusion

Linchang Zhao’s combination of advanced research, practical innovations, and contributions to education makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His ability to address real-world problems through machine learning and his efforts to foster academic growth through mentorship positions him as a leader in his field. To further solidify his position as a top researcher, increased interdisciplinary collaborations and global visibility would be beneficial.