Nabil Yousif

Nabil Yousif is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Fort Valley State University, Georgia, USA. He has served the university continuously since 1997, advancing from Instructor to Assistant Professor and then to Associate Professor in August 2014.

Education

• MS in Computer Science, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL (Dec 1984)
• BS in Computer Science, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL (May 1982)

Research Interests

Dr. Yousif’s scholarly work centers on computer science education, with particular emphasis on student performance assessment, project-based learning and curriculum development. His research explores how pedagogical interventions—such as microprocessor-based laboratories, software engineering techniques, and pre-assessment instruments—affect student outcomes in courses like data structures and systems analysis. Complementing these educational studies, he has investigated medical image denoising, texture segmentation and neural network modeling of migration, demonstrating an interdisciplinary reach that blends computer vision, machine learning and applied computing.

Publications & Trends

Across more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations (2002–2014), two dominant themes emerge. First, a sustained focus on CS pedagogy: six works evaluate factors influencing student success in programming, data structures and systems courses, often introducing novel assessment tools or project-centric curricula. Second, an applied computing strand addresses image processing, embedded systems and network simulation, frequently in collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects. These strands collectively highlight Dr. Yousif’s commitment to both advancing computer science education and leveraging computing solutions in engineering and health domains.

Professional Certifications & Industry Experience

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – 2007
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – 2003
• CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional – 2003

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Yousif accumulated over a decade of industrial experience, including senior programmer/analyst roles at the Saudi Agricultural Bank and RF design support at Integrated Wireless Communication, grounding his teaching in real-world practice.

Collaboration & Outreach

His publication record reveals extensive collaboration with colleagues such as Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Sanjeev Arora and Xiangyan Zeng, often integrating engineering contexts into computer science courses. While no dedicated laboratory or research group is explicitly named, the breadth of interdisciplinary projects suggests active engagement in cross-departmental initiatives at Fort Valley State University.