Faouzi Alaya Cheikh

Faouzi Alaya Cheikh is a Professor of Computer Science at NTNU, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He holds a BSc in Electronics (ENIT, Tunisia, 1992), MSc in Signal Processing (TUT, 1997), and a Dr. Tech. in Signal Processing (TUT, 2004). His career includes roles as an Associate Professor at Gjøvik University College (2006–2015), researcher at TUT (1994–2006), and Electronics Engineer at Société Tunisienne de l'Éléctricité et du Gaz (1992–1993). He leads the Intelligent Systems and Analytics (ISA) research group at NTNU.

His research focuses on machine learning, 3D imaging, video surveillance, biometrics, and healthcare applications. Notable projects include Alameda, HiPerNav, and INID. Key areas of innovation include liver surgery visualization, polyp segmentation, facial expression recognition, and IoT-driven healthcare solutions. His work bridges computer vision, medical imaging, and biomedical signal processing.

Publications span 2018–2025, emphasizing biomedical applications, autonomous systems, and deep learning frameworks. Recent contributions include real-time liver resection planning, polyp segmentation networks, and emotion recognition for neurological care. Collaborations span industries and institutions globally, addressing challenges in healthcare technology, surgical navigation, and smart cities.