Department of Information Systems & Technology | Utah Valley University

Dr. Anas M.R. AlSobeh

Assistant Professor of Applied AI | Ph.D.

College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

50+

Publications

$3M+

Research Funding

15+

Funded Projects

10+

Years in Academia

Advancing secure and intelligent systems through AI-driven cybersecurity, trustworthy & explainable AI, software engineering, and high-performance computing research.

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IEEE Senior Member ACM SIGHPC WiCyS Faculty Advisor ACCESS Campus Champion

About Me

Over 10 years of academic and research experience across the United States, Jordan, and Bahrain.

Dr. Anas M. R. AlSobeh is an Assistant Professor of Applied AI in the Department of Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) at Utah Valley University (UVU) and formerly served as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Information Technology & Cybersecurity at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (R1).

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 the Principal Investigator on a USDA-funded project (2024–2026) focused on rapid Salmonella detection in onions using microscopic imaging and AI.

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. Beyond academia, he has contributed to international initiatives funded by EU Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, GIZ, DAAD, and Nuffic.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

2011 – 2015

Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA

Dissertation: Improving Reuse of Distributed Transaction Software with Transaction-Aware Aspects

GPA: 3.94 (95.5 – Excellent) | Mentor: Dr. Stephen Clyde

M.Sc. in Computer Information Systems

2007 – 2010

Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

GPA: 88.2 (Excellent)

B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems

2003 – 2007

Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

GPA: 86.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, Applied AI

Utah Valley University (UVU), Orem, Utah, USA

Dept. of Information Systems & Technology, College of Engineering and Technology

Jan 2026 – Present

Teaching AI, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems courses (75%)
Conducting research in Applied AI and related areas; submitting proposals (15%)
Departmental, college, and university committee service; AI workforce training (10%)

Assistant Professor & ITEC Program Coordinator

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (R1), Illinois, USA

School of Computing, IT & Cybersecurity

Jan 2023 – Dec 2025

Research in AI security, software systems, and funded innovation (30%)
Teaching, curriculum development, and academic mentoring (50%)
ITEC/CTEC program coordination; committee service and outreach (20%)

Expert Consultant, Course Development

ICMPD (International Centre for Migration Policy Development)

Jul – Aug 2025

Designed two EQF/MQF Level-4 vocational courses: “Migration and AI” and “Statistical Analysis in a Migration Context”

Associate / Assistant Professor

Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Information Systems Department

Jan 2016 – Sep 2022

Promoted to Associate Professor in April 2020
Supervised graduate students and theses; published in academic journals
Secured international research funding (EU Horizon 2020, GIZ, DAAD, Nuffic)

Director, Refugees & Forced Migration Studies Centre

Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Sep 2019 – Oct 2021

Developed collaborations between academia and organizations to support refugees
Established partnerships for higher education and career opportunities

Data Science Consultant

ICMPD — MIDAM Project (Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

2021 – 2022

Led migration assessment analytics team; designed data analysis training for government staff

Professional Memberships & Certifications

IEEE Senior Member (2023–present)

ACM SIGHPC Member (2025–2026)

Women in Cybersecurity – WiCyS (2024–present)

ACCESS Campus Champion (2025–present)

NVIDIA: Transformer-Based NLP Applications

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate

MIT Data Science & Machine Learning

SecureAI – Loyola University Chicago

Human Subject Research (CITI Program)

Research

Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, software engineering, and scalable computing.

Software Engineering Cybersecurity AI/ML HPC Data Science Computer Vision Explainable AI NLP AOP Cloud Computing Health Systems Distributed Systems

AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Malware detection, adversarial robustness, and deepfake analysis for resilient digital systems.

Trustworthy & Explainable AI

Explainable AI frameworks, counterfactual reasoning, and federated learning for transparent decisions.

Software Engineering & AOP

Aspect-oriented programming, model checking, scalable architecture, and transaction-aware design.

High-Performance Computing

HPC-enabled AI/ML pipelines for microscopy, forensics, and large-scale scientific computation.

Cloud & Distributed Systems

Secure cloud-native systems, IoT, blockchain frameworks, and distributed reliability.

Data Science & Analytics

Applied analytics for policy, healthcare, migration systems, NLP, and decision support.

Computer Vision & Media Forensics

Deepfake detection, microscopic image analysis, aerial change detection, and image immunization.

Health & Public-Interest Systems

E-health frameworks, mental health analytics, refugee education, and food safety monitoring.

50+

Publications

$3M+

Research Funding

15+

Funded Projects

Q1/Q2

Journal Quality

Publications

50+ peer-reviewed papers in leading Q1/Q2 venues including IEEE Access, Springer, Wiley, and ACM.

SiAraSent: From Features to Deep Transformers for Large-Scale Arabic Sentiment Analysis

O Almousa, Y Tashtoush, A AlSobeh, P Zahariev, O Darwish

Big Data and Cognitive Computing 10(2), 49, Scopus Q1

2026Journal

AspectFL: Aspect-Oriented Programming for Trustworthy and Compliant Federated Learning Systems

A AlSobeh, A Shatnawi, A Magableh

Information 16(12), 1048, Scopus Q2

2025Journal

LinguTimeX: A Framework for Multilingual CTC Detection Using Explainable AI and NLP

O Darwish, S Al-Eidi, A Al-Shorman, M Maabreh, A Alsobeh, Y Tashtoush, P Zahariev

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Q1

2025Journal

Enhanced Detection of IDS in Cloud Networks Using Time-Aware and Deep Learning Techniques

N Terawi, HI Ashqar, O Darwish, A Alsobeh, P Zahariev, Y Tashtoush

Computers 14(7), 282, Scopus Q1

2025Journal

RADAR#: An Ensemble Approach for Radicalization Detection in Arabic Social Media

EM Al-Shawakfa, AMR Alsobeh, S Omari, A Shatnawi

Information 16(7), 522, Scopus Q2

2025Journal

Android Malware Detection Using Time-Aware Machine Learning Approach

AMR AlSobeh, K Gaber, MM Hammad, M Nuser, A Shatnawi

Cluster Computing, ISI Q1

2024Journal

Beyond Word-Based Model Embeddings: Contextualized Representations for Enhanced Social Media Spam Detection

S AlShattnawi, A Shatnawi, AMR AlSobeh, AA Magableh

Applied Sciences 14(6), 2254, ISI Q1

2024Journal

Predictive Analytics in Mental Health: Leveraging LLM Embeddings and ML Models for Social Media Analysis

A Radwan, M Amarneh, H Alawneh, HI Ashqar, A AlSobeh, A Magableh

International Journal of Web Services Research (IJWSR), ISI Q1

2024Journal

BlockASP: A Framework for AOP-based Model Checking Blockchain System

AMR AlSobeh, AA Magableh

IEEE Access 11, 115062-115075

2023Journal

Runtime Reusable Weaving Model for Cloud Services Using AOP: The Security-Related Aspect

AMR Alsobeh, AAAR Magableh, EM AlSukhni

International Journal of Web Services Research 15(1), 71-88, Thomson Reuters-ISI

2018Journal

XAIPath: Temporal-Environmental Explainable AI Framework for Food Pathogen Detection

A AlSobeh, A AbuGhazaleh, N Dhahir, M Rababa

ICPP Companion '25, San Diego, CA

2025Conference

ShadowPlay: Engineering Defenses Against Prompt Injection in LLM-Powered Development

A AlSobeh, Z Gwarzo, A Shatnawi

Cyber-AI 2025

2025Conference

Unmasking Media Illusion: Analytical Survey of Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights

Best Paper Award

A AlSobeh, A Franklin, B Woodward

64th IACIS Annual Conference, Atlantic Beach, Florida

2024Conference

AI as a Partner in Learning: A Novel Student-in-the-Loop Framework for Enhanced Student Engagement

A AlSobeh, B Woodward

SIGITE '23, Marietta, GA, ACM

2023Conference

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Funded Research Projects

Over $3 million in research funding from USDA, EU Horizon 2020, DAAD, GIZ, Nuffic, and Erasmus+.

$3M+

Total Funding

15+

Projects Led

Years Active

Principal Investigator (PI)

Enhancing Food Safety: Rapid Detection of Salmonella in Onions Using Microscopic Imaging and AI

USDA-NIFA, Grant No. 2024-70001-43667

$150,000

2024 – 2026

RAISD – Reshaping Attention and Inclusion Strategies for Distinctively Vulnerable People

European Union, Horizon 2020 (H-2020)

€2,662,128

2019 – 2023

Psychosocial Support and Trauma Work in Jordan

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)

€121,677

2019 – 2021

YUCloud – Interactive, Secure Learning and Research Cloud Environment

Yarmouk University

$60,846

2018 – 2020

PFISR – Providing Fundamental ICT Skills for Syrian Refugees

European Union, HOPES-MADAD (€53,375)

2017 – 2019

TEFSR – Transferring E-Commerce Fundamentals for Syrian Refugees

European Union, HOPES-MADAD (€39,250)

2017 – 2019

Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

PIANO – Pharmaceutical Initiative for Medicinal Plants

DAAD

€198,7802021–2022

JUICEE – Jordanian Universities’ Innovation Capacities

DAAD

€225,1502021–2022

LSFR – Learning & Development for Sustainable Future

Nuffic (Orange Knowledge Programme)

€531,7782020–2022

NeuCARE – Neurodevelopmental Care for Refugees

EU Erasmus+ Programme

€668,7502019–2022

Teaching & Supervision

Student-centered teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring the next generation of computing professionals.

Teaching Interests

Web Security Software Engineering AI/ML Data Science Database Systems Python/Java/C# HCI Cloud Computing OOP

Undergraduate Courses

CIS 101: Computer Skills

IT 102: Intro to Computing Applications

CIS 214: Visual Programming (C#)

CIS 227: Human Computer Interaction

ITEC 280: Discrete Math for IT

CIS 260: Database Management Systems

CIS 311: Internet Applications

ITEC 312: Programming II – Python

CIS 341: Website Design

CIS 382: Cloud Computing

ITEC 409: Java Programming

CIS 411: Client/Server Programming

ITEC 410: Web Security

ITEC 419: Occupational Internship

CIS 499: Graduation Project (BSc)

INFO 1200/2200: Computer Programming I & II

Graduate Courses

CIS 642: Software Design and Modelling

CIS 683: Web Technology

CIS 699: Graduation Project (MSc)

IT 6740: Advanced Network Defense and Countermeasures

Workshops & Trainings

E-Psychology Entrepreneurship Digital Transformation E-commerce HPC ML/AI

Thesis & Dissertation Supervision

Malek AlRababah

PhD Computer Science | Supervisor

Rapid Detection of Objects Using Artificial Intelligence

Khalid Hamdan Jaber

MS CIS | Co-Supervisor

Context-Aware Android Malware Detection Using Machine Learning

Sahar AlOmari

MS CIS | Co-Supervisor

Social Media Text Radicalization Detection Based on Deep Learning (Arabic)

Abeer Algazo

MS, Yarmouk University | Main Advisor

Secure EHR Framework Based on Microservices and Blockchain

Alhan Jamil

MS, Yarmouk University | Main Advisor

Runtime Monitoring for Aspect-Oriented Programs Using Model Checking

Abdel Rahman Alasmar

MS, Yarmouk University | Main Advisor

Hybrid Reasoning Framework for Cross-Cutting Concerns Using AOP

Awards, Service & Leadership

Recognition for research excellence, professional development, and extensive academic community service.

2025

NSF CCMNet Travel Award

National Science Foundation – PEARC25

REACH Faculty Mentor Award ($2,000)

SIU Vice Chancellor for Research

NVIDIA: Transformer-Based NLP

NVIDIA Certification

2024

Best Paper Award – IACIS 2024

Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights

MIT Data Science & ML Certificate

MIT IDSS | AWS Cloud Practitioner

Service & Leadership Highlights

NSF Panelist (2024) STEM Trainer AI/LLM, IMSA (2024) Guest Editor, MDPI Systems Editorial Board, JCIS (Taylor & Francis, Q1) Chair, AI-Driven IoT Security (SaTC 2025) Chair, DIAC-2024 (AINA-2024) Chair, SIGITE 2023 Session ACCESS Campus Champion WiCyS Academic Advisor (2026) NAIRR Pilot, CRA (2026)

Journal & Conference Reviewing

IEEE Access (15+) • Electronics (20+) • Future Internet (11+) • Computers (12+) • Applied Sciences • IJWSR (7+) • Environmental Modelling & Software • Sensors • Mathematics • Sustainability • OJCMT • IET Computers

SIGITE (ACM) • AINA • IACIS • COMPSAC (IEEE) • WiCyS • ICMLSC • CMVIT • CCEAI • AAIEE • ICSED • ACAI • ICOIACT

Dr. Anas M.R. AlSobeh

About Me

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

M.Sc. in Computer Information Systems

B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems

Work Experience

Assistant Professor, Applied AI

Assistant Professor & ITEC Program Coordinator

Expert Consultant, Course Development

Associate / Assistant Professor

Director, Refugees & Forced Migration Studies Centre

Data Science Consultant

Professional Memberships & Certifications

Research

AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Trustworthy & Explainable AI

Software Engineering & AOP

High-Performance Computing

Cloud & Distributed Systems

Data Science & Analytics

Computer Vision & Media Forensics

Health & Public-Interest Systems

Publications

SiAraSent: From Features to Deep Transformers for Large-Scale Arabic Sentiment Analysis

AspectFL: Aspect-Oriented Programming for Trustworthy and Compliant Federated Learning Systems

LinguTimeX: A Framework for Multilingual CTC Detection Using Explainable AI and NLP

Enhanced Detection of IDS in Cloud Networks Using Time-Aware and Deep Learning Techniques

RADAR#: An Ensemble Approach for Radicalization Detection in Arabic Social Media

Android Malware Detection Using Time-Aware Machine Learning Approach

Beyond Word-Based Model Embeddings: Contextualized Representations for Enhanced Social Media Spam Detection

Predictive Analytics in Mental Health: Leveraging LLM Embeddings and ML Models for Social Media Analysis

BlockASP: A Framework for AOP-based Model Checking Blockchain System

Runtime Reusable Weaving Model for Cloud Services Using AOP: The Security-Related Aspect

XAIPath: Temporal-Environmental Explainable AI Framework for Food Pathogen Detection

ShadowPlay: Engineering Defenses Against Prompt Injection in LLM-Powered Development

Unmasking Media Illusion: Analytical Survey of Deepfake Video Detection and Emotional Insights

AI as a Partner in Learning: A Novel Student-in-the-Loop Framework for Enhanced Student Engagement

Funded Research Projects

Principal Investigator (PI)

Enhancing Food Safety: Rapid Detection of Salmonella in Onions Using Microscopic Imaging and AI

RAISD – Reshaping Attention and Inclusion Strategies for Distinctively Vulnerable People

Psychosocial Support and Trauma Work in Jordan

YUCloud – Interactive, Secure Learning and Research Cloud Environment

PFISR – Providing Fundamental ICT Skills for Syrian Refugees

TEFSR – Transferring E-Commerce Fundamentals for Syrian Refugees

Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

PIANO – Pharmaceutical Initiative for Medicinal Plants

JUICEE – Jordanian Universities’ Innovation Capacities

LSFR – Learning & Development for Sustainable Future

NeuCARE – Neurodevelopmental Care for Refugees

Teaching & Supervision

Teaching Interests

Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Courses

Workshops & Trainings

Thesis & Dissertation Supervision

Malek AlRababah

Khalid Hamdan Jaber

Sahar AlOmari

Abeer Algazo

Alhan Jamil

Abdel Rahman Alasmar

Awards, Service & Leadership

NSF CCMNet Travel Award

REACH Faculty Mentor Award ($2,000)

NVIDIA: Transformer-Based NLP

Best Paper Award – IACIS 2024

MIT Data Science & ML Certificate

Service & Leadership Highlights

Journal & Conference Reviewing

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