Houda Chakiri

Dr. Houda Chakiri serves as a full-time Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the School of Science and Engineering. Her professional profile spans academia, entrepreneurship, and global STEM advocacy through leadership roles at AfChix, IEEE Women in Engineering Morocco, and Arab Women in Computing.

Her educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Computer Science from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
• MSc in Computer Networks from Al Akhawayn University
• MSc in Atomic Physics from Hassan II University

Her research synthesizes industry expertise with academic rigor, focusing on digital transformation ecosystems where process automation intersects with organizational change management. This work is informed by extensive hands-on experience in government digitization projects, addressing both technical implementation and human factors in technology adoption.

Her recognition includes:

• Techwomen Program Fellowship (2012 cohort)

Dr. Chakiri actively mentors through international programs while maintaining her industry engagement as founder of Enhanced Technologies, creating a unique bridge between academic research and real-world technology deployment in public sector contexts.