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Dr. Anis Zarrad is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, Dubai Campus, where he has been serving since 2018. He previously held the role of Digital Lead for computer and engineering programs from 2020 to 2022. His academic base is firmly rooted in computer science with a focus on innovative research and educational contributions.
Education:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of Birmingham
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Ottawa, Canada, 2010
- MSc in Computer Science, Concordia University, Canada, 2014
- BSc in Computer Science, University of Ottawa, Canada, 2010
- BSc in Software Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada, 2012
Dr. Zarrad's research interests span Search-Based Software Engineering (SBSE), Machine Learning applied to software testing, and teaching and learning through collaborative virtual environments. His work integrates algorithmic optimization, AI-driven testing, and cloud-based systems, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to modern software challenges. During his PhD, he developed a routing protocol for mobile collaborative virtual environments to reduce network traffic and improve efficiency.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying decision-making models like AHP-TOPSIS to technical debt evaluation, leveraging deep transfer learning for medical diagnosis (e.g., COVID-19 detection), and designing cloud-based disaster management systems. These works reflect his expertise in combining software engineering principles with machine learning and real-world applications in healthcare and emergency systems.
Professional Service:
- Member of over ten conference and workshop program committees
- Reviewer for journals published by Elsevier, Springer, and IEEE
Dr. Zarrad has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Professor Azzedine Boukerche in the PARADISE Computer Science Lab. While no formal students are listed, his role as an associate professor and active researcher suggests mentorship and advising responsibilities. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. There is no indication of grant details, but his publication record suggests involvement in funded research projects.
Laboratory and Research Group Affiliation:
He was actively involved in the PARADISE Lab (Parallel, Ad-hoc, and Distributed Systems Laboratory) during his PhD at the University of Ottawa, working under the supervision of Professor Azzedine Boukerche. This lab focuses on networking, distributed systems, and simulation environments, aligning closely with his early work on routing protocols for mobile CVEs.
