Youakim Badr

Prof. Youakim Badr is a Professor of Data Analytics in the Engineering Division at Temple University's Great Valley campus. His research focuses on advancing interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. He has contributed to over 134 publications, emphasizing trust frameworks in decentralized systems, privacy-preserving machine learning, and smart service ecosystems.

Research Interests: Prof. Badr’s work spans AI-driven systems, blockchain applications for identity management, secure IoT architectures, and innovative frameworks for data analytics. He actively explores how AI can enhance service ecosystems and address societal challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in healthcare and smart infrastructure.

Collaborations: His recent research involves international collaborations in blockchain-based trust systems, cybersecurity for AI, and IoT-enabled medical devices. These efforts have led to impactful solutions like the TrustLend platform for decentralized lending and frameworks for resilient dynamic data-driven applications.

Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his research has been supported by grants focusing on AI ethics, secure smart cities, and crisis management systems. He has co-authored seminal papers on federated learning, adversarial testing for AI, and artifact-centric process modeling.

Labs/Teams: His contributions include foundational work in the TrustLend platform and collaborations on resilient DDDAS (Dynamic Data-Driven Application Systems) for crisis environments. He also leads initiatives integrating business artifacts with modern IT infrastructure.