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Dr. Rania Hodhod is a Professor and Department Chair at the TSYS School of Computer Science, Columbus State University. She teaches and supervises undergraduate and graduate students, with over 100 refereed publications in fields spanning artificial intelligence, computational creativity, and serious games.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of York, UK (2010)
- M.Sc. in Computer and Information Sciences, Ain Shams University, Egypt (2002)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science and Pure Math, Ain Shams University, Egypt (1997)
- Certifications in Peer Reviewing (QM), PEGA Systems Architecture, Rubric Update Role Reinstatement, Personalized e-Learning, and Online Tutoring
Her research focuses on Intelligent Systems, particularly in Serious Games and Computational Creativity. She has pioneered work in digital improvisation environments, procedural content generation for games, and cognitive script modeling.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Office of Diversity Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award (2023)
- CSU Service Award (2023)
- CSU Chapel Graduate Award (2022)
- College Graduate Teaching Award (2021)
- Mentoring award from CUR (2021)
- Multiple teaching, scholarship, and international education awards (2014-2023)
Dr. Hodhod mentors over 80 students in research projects and leads the Turner College of Business and Technology as the Edwin and Florette Rothschild Chair.
