江南体育

Dr Mahmoud Mousa

Section
School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences

About

Dr. Mahmoud Mousa is an assistant professor in Computer Science at 江南体育 University. Dr. Mousa is the programme director for BSc Computer Science programme and the deputy director of studies in the school of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.  Dr. Mousa earned his PhD from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 2018. His earlier research focused on optical text recognition and optimisation and approximation techniques. His current research includes AI and deep learning applications, computer vision, trust and reputation systems, optimisation and approximation algorithms, and blockchain-based solutions. He teaches Computer Science courses such as Language Processors, Hardware-Software Interface, Programming Languages, and Industrial Programming.  

Dr Mousa has several years of experience in  conducting and  supervising  theoretical  and  applied  research  in  the area of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and robotics applications. He also supervises MSc students pursuing research in AI-related topics.鈥� 

Biography

Academic Leadership and Affiliations: 

  • Assistant Professor (BSc Computer Science Programme Director), School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus: December 2023 鈥� Present鈥� 
     
  • Assistant Professor and Programme Leader for Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) Programme, University of Hertfordshire, Egypt Campus: March. 2021 鈥� November 2023鈥� 
     
  • Assistant Professor, Computers and Systems Department,
    Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt: September 2018 鈥� August 2022.鈥� 

Qualifications: 

  • July 2018: PhD. in Computer Science from Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK. 
  • October 2013: Master of Engineering Science (M.Sc.) from Department of Computers and Systems, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt.  
  • May 2009: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Computers and Systems) from Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt.  
Research

Dr. Mousa鈥檚 earlier research work focused on optical text recognition and optimisation techniques. Currently he is conducting research in AI combined with several technologies such as blockchain, robotics, and IoT. Dr Mousa鈥檚 current research includes AI applications, deep-learning models in computer vision, trust and reputation systems, optimisation and approximation algorithms, and blockchain based solutions. His research would serve several fields such as enhancing educational quality, helping people with special needs, energy-efficient usage and process automation using robotics. 

Additionally, he has contributed to designing and manufacturing a cubic satellite (ZUSAT) as a joint project between his previous university in Egypt, Zagazig University, and the Egyptian Space Agency. Moreover, he contributed with a team of Egyptian and American experts to design new multidisciplinary programmes that links education, science, Engineering, technology and arts

Publications

[1] Mousa, M. A., Elgohr, A. T., & Khater, H. A. (2024). Whale-Based Trajectory Optimization Algorithm for 6 DOF Robotic Arm.鈥疉nnals of Emerging Technologies in Computing,鈥�8(4), 99-114.鈥忊�� 

[2]Talaat, M., Mohamed, A. R., Sedhom, B. E., Mousa, M. A., Song, D., & Alblawi, A. (2024). A novel technology by using three-stage opamp design based on feedback capacitor for islanded mode microgrid stability control.鈥疛ournal of Energy Storage,鈥�99, 113232.鈥� 

[3] Mousa, M. A., Elgohr, A. T., & Khater, H. A. (2024). A Novel Hybrid Deep Neural Network Classifier for EEG Emotional Brain Signals.鈥疘nternational Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications,鈥�15(6), 1045-1055.鈥� 

[4] Mousa, M. A., Elgohr, A. T., & Khater, H. A. (2024). Trajectory Optimization for a 6 DOF Robotic Arm Based on Reachability Time.鈥疉nnals of Emerging Technologies in Computing,鈥�8(1), 22-35.鈥忊�� 

[5] Mousa, M.A. (2018).鈥疧ptimisation in multi-mode systems. The University of Liverpool (United Kingdom).鈥� 

[6] Mousa, M. A., Schewe, S., & Wojtczak, D. (2017). Optimal control for multi-mode systems with discrete costs. In鈥疐ormal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems: 15th International Conference, FORMATS 2017, Berlin, Germany, September 5鈥�7, 2017, Proceedings 15鈥�(pp. 77-96). Springer International Publishing.鈥忊�� 

[7] Mousa, M. A., Schewe, S., & Wojtczak, D. (2016, October). Optimal control for simple linear hybrid systems. In鈥�2016 23rd International Symposium on Temporal Representation and Reasoning (TIME)鈥�(pp. 12-20). IEEE.鈥忊�� 

[8] Mousa, M. A., Sayed, M. S., & Abdalla, M. I. (2015). An efficient algorithm for Arabic optical font recognition using scale-invariant detector.鈥疘nternational Journal on Document Analysis and Recognition (IJDAR),鈥�18, 263-270.鈥�