Mahmoud Alfadel

Mahmoud Alfadel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on software ecosystems, build systems, security vulnerabilities, and mining software repositories. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering from Concordia University (2021), an M.S. from KFUPM (2017), and a B.S. from Damascus University (2013).

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Damascus University (2013)
• Master of Science in Software Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM, 2017)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Software Engineering, Concordia University (2021)

His research emphasizes empirical studies in DevOps practices, continuous integration, and software security. Recent work explores vulnerability lifecycle analysis in Golang, fuzz testing adoption in open-source projects, and dependency-induced waste in CI pipelines. His publications reflect a focus on improving software quality and security through automated tools and empirical analysis.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the profile. His work is supported through empirical studies and academic collaborations.

Advising and Labs: No student advisees or specific lab affiliations are noted in the provided materials. His research is likely conducted through collaborative projects with students and industry partners.