Assistant Professor of Applied AI
Department of Information Systems & Technology
Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET)
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
I study how to build secure, trustworthy, and explainable AI systems. My research spans AI-driven cybersecurity, software engineering, high-performance computing, and data science, with applications in food safety, media forensics, health, and education.
Recent highlights
Biography
Dr. Anas M. R. AlSobeh is an Assistant Professor of Applied AI in the Department of Information Systems & Technology at Utah Valley University (UVU). He previously served as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Information Technology & Cybersecurity at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (R1), and brings more than ten years of academic and research experience across the United States, Jordan, and Bahrain. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Utah State University and holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Computer Information Systems from Yarmouk University.
His research spans AI-driven cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, software engineering, cloud computing, and data science, with applications in malware and adversarial robustness, media forensics, and public-interest systems. He is Principal Investigator on a USDA-funded project (2024–2026) on rapid Salmonella detection in onions using microscopic imaging and AI, and on a 2026 Perkins V grant to build an Applied AI Incubator at UVU.
He has published 50+ peer-reviewed papers in leading venues (Q1/Q2) and received the IACIS 2024 Best Paper Award for work on deepfake detection and the Best Paper Award at IEEE SaTC 2026. He has contributed to and led international initiatives funded by EU Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, GIZ, DAAD, and Nuffic in refugee education, health and public-interest data systems, and cybersecurity capacity building, and has served as an expert consultant with ICMPD on AI and statistical analysis in migration contexts.
Dr. AlSobeh is an IEEE Senior Member and an ACM member, and an active mentor and reviewer with service roles across major journals and conferences. His training includes NVIDIA’s Building Transformer-Based NLP Applications, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA
GPA 3.94 (95.5, Excellent)
Dissertation: Improving Reuse of Distributed Transaction Software with Transaction-Aware Aspects
Mentor: Stephen Clyde
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
GPA 88.2 (Excellent)
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
GPA 86.2 (Excellent)
Utah Valley University (UVU), Orem, Utah, USA
Department of Information Systems & Technology, Smith College of Engineering and Technology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (R1), Illinois, USA
School of Computing
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
MCP Med TI
Kingdom University, Bahrain
College of Information Technology
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Information Systems Department
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Jordan
Funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Information Systems Department
Earlier career
Focus areas
Interdisciplinary work at the intersection of cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, software engineering, and scalable computing, grounded in applications that serve the public interest.
Malware and intrusion detection, adversarial robustness, prompt-injection defenses, exploit prediction, and agentic-AI security.
Selected work. Android malware detection (Cluster Computing, 2024); CodeLLM-Auth (COMPSAC 2026); PoC2Defense (CYBER-AI 2026).
Explainable, fair, and compliant AI for high-stakes decisions, including federated learning and counterfactual reasoning.
Selected work. AspectFL (Information, 2025); XAIPath (ICPP 2025); tax-fraud detection with XAI (IACIS 2025).
Aspect-oriented programming, model checking, runtime monitoring, and transaction-aware software design.
Selected work. BlockASP (IEEE Access, 2023); OSM (OJCMT, 2023); AI-Powered AOP (IJACSA, 2024).
HPC-enabled AI/ML pipelines for microscopy-based pathogen detection and scalable scientific workflows.
Selected work. USDA-NIFA Salmonella detection project; Journal of Food Protection (2026); BactoDetect.
Deepfake detection, microscopic image analysis, aerial change detection, and image immunization against diffusion-based editing.
Selected work. IACIS 2024 Best Paper (deepfakes); ImageArmor (IJCNN 2026); YOLOv8 microcolony detection (Applied Sciences, 2026).
Domain-adapted LLMs, Arabic NLP, sentiment and radicalization detection, and LLM evaluation.
Selected work. SiAraSent (BDCC, 2026); RADAR# (Information, 2025); TAMUSA-Chat (arXiv, 2026).
Secure cloud-native and IoT architectures, blockchain frameworks, and distributed transaction reliability.
Selected work. Cloud-based IoT water distribution framework; secure fog-based health monitoring (ICCNS 2024); TransJ.
E-health frameworks, refugee education and empowerment, and AI-supported teaching and workforce training.
Selected work. Student-in-the-loop AI framework (SIGITE 2023); RAISD, NeuCARE, and LSFR projects; Perkins V Applied AI Incubator.
Scholarship
39 journal articles and 42 conference, workshop, and preprint entries, plus works in progress. Dr. AlSobeh is shown in bold. Profiles: Google Scholar, ORCID, ResearchGate.
BactoDetect: Real-Time Bacterial Colony Detection on Heterogeneous HPC Architectures for Scalable Food Safety Monitoring
Submitted to Supercomputing (SC), 2026.
Rapid Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium Microcolonies Using Phase-Contrast Imaging and Deep Learning
Journal of Food Protection, 2026, 100934.
Backbone and Feature Fusion Design for YOLOv8-Based Bacterial Microcolony Detection in Microscopy Images
Applied Sciences 16(9), 4241. MDPI, 2026.
SiAraSent: From Features to Deep Transformers for Large-Scale Arabic Sentiment Analysis
Big Data and Cognitive Computing 10(2), 49, 2026.
PoC2Defense: A Benchmark for Exploit Prediction from Early Vulnerability Signals
2nd IEEE International Conference on Cybersecurity and AI-Based Systems (CYBER-AI 2026), Bucharest, Romania, Sept. 22-25, 2026.
CodeLLM-Auth: Multimodal Authorship Attribution and Verification via Supervised Contrastive Code Embeddings
IEEE 50th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC 2026), Madrid, Spain, pp. 732-737.
Teaching Exposure Management Without Production Data: A Real-World KEV/EPSS Analysis for an AI Cybersecurity Sandbox
35th CCSC Rocky Mountain Conference, Regis University, Denver, CO, Oct. 16-17, 2026.
MIA-Bench: Quantifying the Phase Transition of User Re-Identification from Sparse Social Media Text
Proc. 17th International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS), pp. 1-10, 2026.
Secure-by-Design Framework for Agentic AI: Mitigating Toxic Flows and Adversarial Exploits in Multi-Agent Ecosystems
2026 Intermountain Engineering, Technology and Computing (IETC), IEEE, pp. 1-6.
SeatLux: Explainable AI for Seat-Level Visual Comfort Prediction and Illuminance Targets in Fluorescent and LED Classrooms
2026 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Secure IoT, Assured and Trusted Computing (SATC), pp. 1-5.
Translator-Oriented AI for Medical Record Reconciliation (TOAI-MR)
2026 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Secure IoT, Assured and Trusted Computing (SATC), pp. 1-5.
ImageArmor: Simple, Yet Effective Image Immunization Against Diffusion-Based Editing
IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (IJCNN), Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 21-26, 2026.
From Transcript to Trusted Portfolio: A Provenance-Centered Model for Building Trusted AI and Cybersecurity Transfer Pathways
4th BRICCs-Pathways Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, March 15-17, 2026.
A Reproducible Framework for Institutional Domain Adaptation of LLMs via Supervised Fine-Tuning and Retrieval-Augmented Generation
2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS 2026), Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Beyond Trust: An Evidence-Based Benchmark for AI Decision Readiness in High-Stakes Operational Environments
66th Annual IACIS Conference; under revision for Issues in Information Systems (IIS).
From Transcript to Trusted Portfolio: A Provenance-Centered Model for AI and Cybersecurity Transfer Pathways
66th Annual IACIS Conference; under revision for Issues in Information Systems (IIS).
Applied AI for Fair Mortgage Lending: A Fairness-Constrained Gradient Harmonization Framework
66th Annual IACIS Conference; under revision for Issues in Information Systems (IIS).
LLM-Enhanced Ensemble Learning for Android Malware Analysis and Zero-Day Intrusion Detection
ICFT 2026.
Do Small Language Models Verify What They Can Solve? Synthetic Derivations with Planted Errors
NeurIPS 2026, 6th Workshop on Mathematical Reasoning and AI.
Attributing Evaluation Awareness: Which Training Prompts and Input Cues Drive an Evaluation-Aware Provider
NeurIPS 2026, Workshop on Attributing Model Behavior at Scale (ATTRIB).
TAMUSA-Chat: A Domain-Adapted Large Language Model Conversational System for Research and Responsible Deployment
arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.09992, 2026.
A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Sustainable AI-Driven Entrepreneurship in Resilient Economies
arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.08692, 2026.
Proximity-Constrained Counterfactuals for Explainable Diabetic Risk Assessment
Submitted to Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing (Wiley), 2025.
AspectFL: Aspect-Oriented Programming for Trustworthy and Compliant Federated Learning Systems
Information 16(12), 1048, 2025.
LinguTimeX: A Framework for Multilingual CTC Detection Using Explainable AI and Natural Language Processing
CMC: Computers, Materials & Continua, 2025.
Evaluating Deep Learning Change Detection in Aerial Imagery: A New Multi-Metric Benchmarking Framework
Submitted to International Journal of Aerospace Engineering (Wiley), 2025. Preprinted.
A Student-Centric Evaluation Survey to Explore the Impact of LLMs on UML Modeling
Information 16(7), 565, 2025.
Enhanced Detection of Intrusion Detection System in Cloud Networks Using Time-Aware and Deep Learning Techniques
Computers 14(7), 282, 2025.
RADAR#: An Ensemble Approach for Radicalization Detection in Arabic Social Media Using Hybrid Deep Learning and Transformer Models
Information 16(7), 522, 2025.
The Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Support-Based Program in Raising Legal Empowerment among Refugees in Jordan (in Arabic)
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences (University of Jordan) 52(1), 18-31, 2025.
An Improved Tweet Classifier with a Hybrid Text and Graph-Based Representation
2025 International Conference on Cybersecurity and AI-Based Systems (Cyber-AI), Varna, Bulgaria, pp. 298-307.
ResiliAI: A Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Framework for AI-Driven Economic Shock Resilience and Adaptive Policy Simulation
8th International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI), 2025.
Background-Aware Instance Segmentation for Early Detection of E. coli and Salmonella in Time-Stamped Microscopy Images
24th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA), Dec. 3-4, 2025.
XAIPath: Temporal-Environmental Explainable AI Framework for Co-Contaminated Food Pathogen Detection in Microscopic Imaging
ICPP Companion '25: 54th International Conference on Parallel Processing Companion, San Diego, CA, Sept. 8-11, 2025.
ADT++: Advanced Adversarial Distributional Training with Class-wise Robustness
12th IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Advanced Analytics (DSAA), Oct. 9-12, 2025.
MuAE: A Mutation Testing Framework for Evaluating Autoencoders
2025 IEEE 49th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), Toronto, ON, pp. 1015-1020.
ShadowPlay: Engineering Defenses Against Role-Based Prompt Injection and Dependency Hallucination in LLM-Powered Development
Cyber-AI 2025 (International Conference on Cybersecurity and AI-Based Systems), Sept. 2025.
Proactive Detection of Tax Fraud Using Explainable AI Techniques: A Hybrid Approach
65th IACIS Annual Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, Oct. 1-4, 2025; published in Issues in Information Systems (IIS).
Tailored Large Language Models for Spam Detection: From Model Customization to Benchmarking Effectiveness
2025 5th Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC), Tampa, FL, pp. 264-271.
SlangLLM: Dynamic Detection and Contextual Filtering of Slang in NLP Applications
2025 1st International Conference on Secure IoT, Assured and Trusted Computing (SATC), Dayton, OH, pp. 1-6.
From Pixels to Policy: RDM Strategies for AI-Driven Bacterial Detection in Food Safety Research
BRICCs Research Data Management (RDM) Conference, Alexandria, VA, July 9-11, 2025.
AI-Powered AOP: Enhancing Runtime Monitoring with Large Language Models and Statistical Learning
International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 2024.
Enhancing Integration Testing Efficiency Through AI-Driven Combined Structural and Textual Class Coupling Metric
Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies 14(4), e202460, 2024.
Android Malware Detection Using Time-Aware Machine Learning Approach
Cluster Computing, 2024, 1-22.
Beyond Word-Based Model Embeddings: Contextualized Representations for Enhanced Social Media Spam Detection
Applied Sciences 14, 2254, 2024.
Emo-SL Framework: Emoji Sentiment Lexicon Using Text-Based Features and Machine Learning for Sentiment Analysis
IEEE Access, 2024.
Predictive Analytics in Mental Health: Leveraging LLM Embeddings and Machine Learning Models for Social Media Analysis
International Journal of Web Services Research (IJWSR), 2024.
The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Health Education in Improving Health Empowerment Level among Refugees in Jordan
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2024.
Identifying the Origins of Business Data Breaches Through CTC Detection
International Conference on Network and System Security (NSS), Springer, pp. 387-406, 2024.
Unmasking Media Illusion: Analytical Survey of Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights
64th IACIS Annual Conference, Atlantic Beach, Florida, Oct. 2-5, 2024; published in Issues in Information Systems (IIS).
Blockchain-Based National Digital Identity Framework: Case of Palestine
2024 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Communication, Networking and Services (ICCNS), Dubrovnik, Croatia, pp. 76-83.
A Secure IoT Framework for Remote Health Monitoring Using Fog Computing
2024 ICCNS, Dubrovnik, Croatia, pp. 17-24.
Vehicle Trajectory-Based Intersection Classification Using Deep Transfer Learning
2024 ICCNS, Dubrovnik, Croatia, pp. 158-165.
A Survey Analysis of Internet of Things (IoT) Education Across the Top 25 Universities in the United States
Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA 2024), Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol. 203, Springer, Cham.
BlockASP: A Framework for AOP-Based Model Checking Blockchain System
IEEE Access 11, 115062-115075, 2023.
OSM: Leveraging Model Checking for Observing Dynamic Behaviors in Aspect-Oriented Applications
Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies 13(4), e202355, 2023.
Cybersecurity Awareness Factors Among Adolescents in Jordan: Mediation Effect of Cyber Scale and Personal Factors
Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies 13(2), e202312, 2023.
AI as a Partner in Learning: A Novel Student-in-the-Loop Framework for Enhanced Student Engagement and Outcomes in Higher Education
SIGITE '23, Marietta, GA, Oct. 11-14, 2023, ACM.
Integrating Data-Driven Security, Model Checking, and Self-Adaptation for IoT Systems Using BIP Components: A Conceptual Proposal Model
International Conference on Advances in Computing Research (ACR'23), Orlando, FL, May 8-10, 2023; Springer LNNS.
The Repercussions of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Higher Education and Its Implications for Syrian Refugees Students (An Analytical Descriptive Study)
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences 49(5), 150-166, 2022.
The Effectiveness of a Program Based on Psychosocial Support in Raising the Level of Family Empowerment among Refugees in Jordan
International Journal of Psychological and Educational Research 1(4), 2022.
The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Psychosocial Support to Improve Psychological Empowerment Level among Refugees in Jordan (in Arabic)
International Journal of Psychological and Educational Research 1(2), 2022.
A Cloud-Based IoT Smart Water Distribution Framework Utilizing BIP Component: Jordan As A Model
International Journal of Cloud Computing (Inderscience), 2021.
High-Performance Implementation of Wideband Coherent Signal-Subspace (CSS) Based DOA Algorithm on FPGA
Journal of Circuits, Systems, and Computers (World Scientific), 2021.
WeaveSim: A Scalable and Reusable Cloud Simulation Framework Leveraging Aspect-Oriented Programming
Jordanian Journal of Computers and Information Technology (JJCIT) 6(2), 2020.
An Evaluation of the Usage of Aspect Orientation and the Gap Between Academic Research and Industry Needs
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 2019.
Online Mobile-Based Personal Tour Application Using Artificial Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 2019.
Performance Enhancement of the Advanced Encryption Standard Via Pipelined Implementation
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology 97(15), 4213-4226, 2019.
A Modular Cloud-Based Ontology Framework for Context-Aware EHR Services
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 60(4), 339-350, 2019.
A National Framework for E-Health Data Collection in Jordan with Current Practices
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology 59(1), 64-73, 2019.
A Survey on Parallel Join Algorithms Using MapReduce on Hadoop
2019 IEEE Jordan International Joint Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (JEEIT), Amman, pp. 381-388.
Runtime Reusable Weaving Model for Cloud Services Using Aspect-Oriented Programming: The Security-Related Aspect
International Journal of Web Services Research 15(1), 71-88, 2018.
Architectural Aspect-Aware Design for IoT Applications: Conceptual Proposal
International Journal of Computer Science & Information Technology (IJCSIT) 10(6), 1-8, 2018.
Securing Software Development Stages Using Aspect-Orientation Concepts
International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA) 9(6), 57-71, 2018.
TransJ: An Abstract Independent-Framework for Weaving Crosscutting Concern into Distributed Transactions
Journal of Computer Technology and Application 7(4), 173-195, 2016.
Examining Web Search Trends Across Arab Countries
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 37(6), 1585-1593 (Springer), 2012.
A Multilingual and Location Evaluation of Search Engines for Websites and Searched for Keywords
Brazilian Journal of Information Science: Research Trends 4(1), 2010.
An Aspect-Oriented with BIP Components for Better Crosscutting Concerns Modernization in IoT Applications
5th International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering (CSEN-2018), Dubai, UAE, pp. 21-31.
Aspect-Oriented Software Security Development Life Cycle (AOSSDLC)
5th International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering (CSEN-2018), Dubai, UAE, pp. 33-47.
Transaction-Aware Aspects with TransJ: Initial Experiment Show Promising Improvements in Reusability of Distributed Transactions
11th International Conference on Software Engineering Advances (ICSEA 2016), Rome, Italy, July 2016 (IARIA).
Unified Conceptual Model for Joinpoints in Distributed Transactions
9th International Conference on Software Engineering Advances (ICSEA'14), Nice, France, pp. 8-15, Oct. 2014 (IARIA).
Transparency and Efficiency in Cloud Forensics: A Novel DF-CFI Approach Using Explainable AI
To be submitted to the Journal of Computer Information Systems (JCIS) (Scopus Q1).
Vanguard: Post-Generation Filter for Safe Text-to-Image Diffusion Model Content
In preparation.
A Hybrid Reasoning Framework to Identify Cross-Cutting Concerns Using Aspect-Oriented Techniques
In preparation (2024).
Funding
Externally funded projects spanning food-safety AI, applied-AI education, refugee education, psychosocial support, and cloud and IoT infrastructure. Amounts are the project budgets listed in the CV.
Perkins V Grant Award, Utah Valley University
USDA-NIFA, Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture (Grant No. 2024-70001-43667; Proposal No. 2024-02854)
European Union, Horizon 2020
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies, Yarmouk University
Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies, Yarmouk University
European Union, HOPES-MADAD
European Union, HOPES-MADAD
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Nuffic, Orange Knowledge Programme (Tailor-Made Training / Plus)
European Union, Erasmus+ (Capacity Building in Higher Education, Joint Projects)
Instruction
Student-centered teaching and curriculum development in AI, cybersecurity, programming, and information systems, plus supervision of graduate theses and undergraduate research.
Submitted a 2026–2027 SoTL Institute proposal (UVU Office of Teaching & Learning), Structured AI Scaffolding for Novice Python Learning (INFO 1200), with data collection planned for Spring 2027. Recognized as a UVU Faculty Innovator (2026).
Community
Conference talks and participation, workshop and session organization, program-committee and reviewing service, professional training, and media and outreach.
35th CCSC Rocky Mountain Conference
Author & reviewerRegis University, Denver, CO
Paper submitted: Teaching Exposure Management Without Production Data: A Real-World KEV/EPSS Analysis for an AI Cybersecurity Sandbox. Assigned two submissions for review.
2nd IEEE International Conference on Cybersecurity and AI-Based Systems (CYBER-AI 2026)
PresenterRomanian-American University, Bucharest, Romania
Presented PoC2Defense: A Benchmark for Exploit Prediction from Early Vulnerability Signals.
RCSI 2026: Research Computing for Science and Innovation
Invited speakerSwarthmore College
Accepted invited talk: Building AI-Ready Infrastructure at a Regional Teaching University: A Phased Approach to Integrating Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Cybersecurity at Utah Valley University. NSF travel support awarded (up to $1,680).
IEEE SaTC 2026 (Secure IoT, Assured and Trusted Computing)
Author · Best Paper AwardHouston, Texas
Papers: Translator-Oriented AI for Medical Record Reconciliation (TOAI-MR) and SeatLux. Received the conference Best Paper Award.
BRICC Research Data Management Conference (Texas A&M University) / 4th BRICCs-Pathways Conference
PresenterAlexandria, Virginia
Presented From Transcript to Trusted Portfolio: A Provenance-Centered Model for Building Trusted AI and Cybersecurity Transfer Pathways.
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference
Academic advisor & mentorWashington, D.C.
Travel award recipient.
NAIRR Classroom Pilot Expansion Conference, Computing Research Association (CRA)
ParticipantMiami Dade College, Miami, FL
65th IACIS Annual Conference
AuthorClearwater Beach, Florida
Proactive Detection of Tax Fraud Using Explainable AI Techniques: A Hybrid Approach, published in Issues in Information Systems.
BRICCs Research Data Management (RDM) Conference (Texas A&M University)
PresenterAlexandria, Virginia
Presented From Pixels to Policy: RDM Strategies for AI-Driven Bacterial Detection in Food Safety Research.
PEARC25 (Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing)
Travel awardee & mentor
NSF CCMNet Travel Award; participated in the CCMNet workshop and mentoring commitments.
WiCyS 2025 Conference
Workshop · Poster reviewerDallas, USA
Workshop: Media Literacy and Deepfake Detection: Enhancing Cognitive Skills through Adaptive Educational Interventions. Volunteer reviewer for research-poster submissions; WiCyS Scholarship recipient ($500).
64th IACIS Annual Conference
Presenter · Best Paper AwardAtlantic Beach, Florida
Unmasking Media Illusion: Analytical Survey of Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights.
ACM SIGITE 2023
Author · Session chairMarietta, Georgia
AI as a Partner in Learning: A Novel Student-in-the-Loop Framework. Chaired the Education and AI session.
International Conference on Advances in Computing Research (ACR'23)
Author · Session chairOrlando, Florida
Integrating Data-Driven Security, Model Checking, and Self-Adaptation for IoT Systems Using BIP Components. Chaired the Cybersecurity and Networking and Communication session.
International Conference on Smart Sustainable Material and Technologies
Guest speakerBerlin, Germany (online)
NCyTE Webinar: Teaching AI Security: Hands-On LLM Hardening with Docker Desktop and Security Gateways (participant).
Research Security Training Certificate, Utah Valley University Office of Sponsored Programs.
OSG School 2026, Open Science Grid (participant); OSPool computing account approved.
Facilitator / participant, From Draft to Done: Research Support Group (Works in Progress) Learning Circle, Utah Valley University.
Recognized as a UVU Faculty Innovator at the Utah Valley University Faculty Institute for work on AI agents in coding and debugging for programming education.
FABRIC KNIT10 & KNIT11 (travel stipend registration confirmed; KNIT10-2025 award, $1,106).
CI Pathways Training Program, Machine Learning & AI Track (NSF Award #2417789; PSC & NCSA): competitive cohort-based training in applying cyberinfrastructure tools to ML and AI workflows.
NVIDIA certificate: Building Transformer-Based Natural Language Processing Applications.
PACES Research Training Workshop, Albuquerque: advanced CI/HPC training.
SecureAI certificate, Loyola University Chicago.
ACES HPC platform: active user running AI/ML workflows for microscopy and cybersecurity projects (model training and evaluation, containerized pipelines, CI/CD to HPC).
ACCESS Campus Champion (SIU Carbondale): institutional liaison for national cyberinfrastructure; onboarding, training, and outreach.
MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS): Data Science and Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions.
AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate, Amazon Web Services.
Institutional / Signatory Official, Human Subject Research, CITI Program.
Recognition & service
Best paper awards, travel and mentor awards, certifications, editorial responsibilities, and reviewing and institutional service.
IEEE Conference on Secure and Trustworthy CyberInfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics (SaTC 2026)
Utah Valley University Faculty Institute; AI agents in coding and debugging for programming education
Utah Valley University; Principal Investigator
RCSI 2026, Swarthmore College (invited talk)
Women in Cybersecurity Conference, Washington, D.C.
Utah Valley University, Office of Sponsored Programs, May 27, 2026
Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work, and Life (Jan 2026); .NET MAUI for Beginners; Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT
PEARC25, July 2025; CCMNet workshop and mentoring commitments
Southern Illinois University, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research; project Benchmarking Integrated Detection of LLM-Generated Deepfakes Across Modalities on Social Media (2025 – 2026), with undergraduate student stipend
Building Transformer-Based Natural Language Processing Applications, issued May 9, 2025 (ID btma_Dy6SHWe331LF_w71w; verify at learn.nvidia.com/certificates)
Loyola University Chicago
WiCyS 2025 Conference
FABRIC KNIT10
64th IACIS Annual Conference: Unmasking Media Illusion: Analytical Survey of Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights
Research Mentor, STEM Research Academy, SIU STEM Education Research Centre
Data Science and Machine Learning: Making Data-Driven Decisions
Amazon Web Services
Human Subject Research, CITI Program
Utah State University
Utah State University
Yarmouk University, Jordan
Yarmouk University, Jordan
Earlier reviewing (2021 – 2023) includes International Journal of Web Services Research, Journal of Software, Sustainability, Applied Sciences, Future Internet, IEEE Access, The Journal of Supercomputing, Journal of Software: Evolution and Process (Elsevier), IET Computers & Digital Techniques, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, International Journal of Grid and High-Performance Computing, SN Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Sensors, and Vehicles.
Connect
Open to research collaborations, student mentorship, invited talks, and academic and industry partnerships in applied AI and cybersecurity.
Department of Information Systems & Technology
Smith College of Engineering and Technology
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah 84405, USA
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