Dr. Shuaa S. Alharbi | Bioimage informatics | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Department of Information Technology, College of Computer, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

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👩‍💻 Summary

Dr. Shuaa S. Alharbi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the College of Computer, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. With a strong interdisciplinary background, she specializes in machine learning and image processing, particularly their applications in biomedical fields. Her research focuses on leveraging deep learning techniques to analyze medical images and improve diagnostic accuracy. Dr. Alharbi is dedicated to advancing bioinformatics and medical image analysis using cutting-edge technology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Alharbi holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Durham University, UK (2020), and both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Computer Science from Qassim University (2007) and King Saud University (2014), respectively. Her academic journey has provided her with a solid foundation in computer science, further augmented by extensive research in machine learning and bioimaging.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Alharbi has accumulated years of academic experience. She started as a Teaching Assistant at Qassim University in 2008, then progressed to Lecturer in 2015. Since 2020, she has served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution. Throughout her career, she has mentored students and contributed significantly to the academic environment at Qassim University, particularly in the Information Technology Department.

📝 Academic Committees & Administrative Roles

Dr. Alharbi has been deeply involved in various administrative roles at Qassim University. She served as E-content Supervisor (2020-2022), and currently coordinates the IT Department (2020-present). She is also a Postgraduate Supervisor (2023-present) and has been a Permanent Member of the Standing Committee for Assistance in the Scientific Council since 2023, contributing to the advancement of educational practices and research policies at the university.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Alharbi’s research interests are at the intersection of machine learning, image processing, and bioinformatics. She focuses on the application of deep learning for medical image analysis, working to enhance disease detection and diagnostic precision. Her work includes developing novel deep learning architectures and data-driven models to solve complex problems in medical and biological imaging.

🖥️ Technical Skills

Dr. Alharbi is proficient in a range of technical skills, including machine learning and deep learning frameworks, image and signal processing, computer graphics, and bioinformatics. She is experienced with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, and Java, and is adept at using these tools to solve complex problems in medical image analysis and other interdisciplinary fields.

📚 Teaching Experience

In addition to her research, Dr. Alharbi has taught several graduate-level courses, including Data Science, Computer Graphics, and Health Information Systems. She has also supervised Master’s theses in fields like cybersecurity, blockchain, and medical image processing, contributing to the academic growth of students in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs.

🌍 Conferences & Seminars

Dr. Alharbi has presented her work at prestigious international conferences, such as the IEEE BIBM International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (Spain) and the Medical Image Computing Summer School at UCL (London). These platforms have allowed her to collaborate with global experts and stay at the forefront of research in bioimaging and machine learning.

💡 Research Grants

Dr. Alharbi was awarded a Coffee Research Grant from the Saudi Ministry of Culture, under the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society, showcasing her active involvement in research funding and promoting innovation in her fields of expertise.