e-AGE24

Bio

Mohamad collaborates with the community to foster a more open, equitable, and trusted research ecosystem. In his role at DataCite, he supports institutions and communities across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, implementing Open Research principles. Mohamad contributed to launching the ORCID Arabic interface in the Arab world and served as a volunteer Crossref Ambassador for the MENA region, advocating for Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) adoption and open infrastructure. Passionate about Open Science, he has extensive experience in scholarly publishing, focusing on Open Access journals and books. In promoting research integrity, Mohamad conceived 'Think. Check. Attend.' an initiative endorsed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It helps academics in selecting the right conferences for attending or presenting their research, thereby avoiding misleading events.

Title

"Enhancing Open Research Infrastructure in the Arab World through Persistent Identifiers"

Bio

Dr. Emily Choynowski is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for the Forum for Open Research in MENA (a non-profit independent initiative founded and funded by the Knowledge E Foundation) where she works with key regional stakeholders to promote the development and implementation of open science policies and practices across the Arab region. She also works as the Chief Academic Officer at Knowledge E, overseeing the Research Development and Dissemination division, which provides scholarly content, academic publishing solutions, manuscript preparation support, and capacity-building services to a wide range of government organisations, funding bodies and academic entities across the globe. Meanwhile, as an independent scholar working in the field of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature and culture, Emily serves as Director of The Byron Society (a UK-based literary charity), regularly publishes in leading journals, presents at conferences, and gives lectures at schools, museums and universities across the world.

Title

"Mapping the Arab region’s academic publishing landscape"

Bio

Franciska de Jong has been professor of e-Research for the Humanities at Utrecht University since September 2015 and is the former director of CLARIN ERIC, the European research infrastructure for language data. For thirty years she was a full professor of language technology at the University of Twente. At Erasmus University Rotterdam she led the institute for e-research. In Horizon Europe project EOSC Focus, she is leading the work package on the sustainability of the European Open Science Cloud and she is a member of the Steering Board of Open Science-NL. For a comprehensive profile, see http://www.uu.nl/staff/FMGdeJong.

Session

"Open Science Cooperation"

Bio

Tasnim AlGhorra is a PhD candidate in Business Administration at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Originally from Gaza Strip, Palestine, she holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Business Administration. Tasnim is a dedicated content writer and translator, with a keen interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance her work. Her academic and professional journey reflects her passion for interdisciplinary research and effective communication across diverse fields.

Title

"Leveraging AI Tools in Business: Transforming NRENs for the Digital Age'"

Bio

Ahmed Siyad is the CEO of the Somali Research and Education Network (SomaliREN), the National Research and Education Network (NREN) for Somalia. He is also the co-founder and current chairman of the Somali Network Operators' Group (SomNOG), a forum dedicated to fostering technical capacity and knowledge sharing among Somali ICT professionals through research and training. Previously, he served as a Senior MIDA/IOM Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Communications and Technology, FGS. Ahmed holds a Master of Science in Telecommunications and Networking and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications. He is deeply involved in initiatives related to digital transformation, digital policy, e-governance, and connecting communities. His work focuses on enhancing connectivity and promoting innovation within the Somali education and research community, as well as driving digital transformation in the health sector. Currently, he is focusing on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

Title

"Leveraging NRENs for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to Address VUCA Challenges: Insights from SomaliREN"

Bio

·He is currently the President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt.
· He is also acting the Counsellor for the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Space Technology and African Affairs.
· He is the former Deputy CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency
· He is the former Vice-President of the National Authority for remote sensing and space sciences.
· Prof. Abou El-Magd has obtained his PhD from the School of Civil Engineering and The Environment, University of Southampton, UK where he also worked there for more than 5 years, 10 years in total in UK.
· Prof. Abou El-Magd is heavily involved in many international and national committees that contribute to the society in policy, technology and applications such as:

o Chair of the Committee assembled by the Prime Minister to restructure and prepare the national space program.
o Chair of the working group that prepared the Egypt file for hosting the African Space Agency.
o Member of the Space Working Group developed the African space policy and strategy.

Session

"Women in STEM, Overcoming Challenges, Inspiring Success "

Bio

Professor Jamila EL ALAMI holds a Ph.D. in Applied Sciences, as well as a Certificate in Research Preparation and a State Engineer Diploma from the Mohammadia School of Engineering in Rabat. She has more than 35 years of experience in Higher Education, Management, and Scientific Research. She began her career as a Professor at the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (formerly CNCPRST), where she led multidisciplinary teams to produce the first directory of Moroccan research units and the first directory of Moroccan researchers. Later, she joined the High School of Technology 'ESTS', Mohammed V University in Rabat. Ms. EL ALAMI has gained extensive experience in various fields, including pedagogy, administrative management, and the structuring of scientific research in Mohammed V University in Rabat. This includes the establishment and leadership of the multidisciplinary research laboratory "Laboratory of Systems Analysis, Information Processing, and Industrial Management (LASTIMI)."

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Dr. Enas Mohammed Al-Qodsi is an Assistant Professor of Civil Law at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), with a PhD in Private Law from Cairo University. With over 20 years of academic and professional experience, she has held roles as a faculty coordinator at Abu Dhabi University and a legal advisor at Palestine's Supreme Court. Dr. Al-Qodsi has published 18 research papers in top international journals, focusing on civil law, contracts, consumer protection, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Her work has earned her multiple awards, including the Community Service Award (2019/2020) and the Teaching Award (2020/2021) from Abu Dhabi University. She actively contributes to international conferences, serves on editorial boards of Scopus-indexed journals, and has received significant research funding.

Title

"Open Data and Digital Governance: The Legal Dimensions of Enhancing Educational Innovation in the UAE through Scientific Clouds"

Bio

I am a Network & Production Engineer at the Research and Education Network for Uganda - RENU, driven by a passion for designing and optimizing connectivity solutions that address real-world challenges. With over three years of experience in creating sustainable systems to enhance Internet access, I am currently focused on the production of solar-powered Wi-Fi routers. These solutions provide reliable and sustainable connectivity for underserved and remote communities, helping bridge the digital divide. My work at RENU is guided by a mission to expand access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities by harnessing cutting-edge technology and renewable energy. Through these efforts, I aim to create lasting impact and enable transformative digital inclusion across communities.

Title

"Greening the Internet Revolutionizing Research and Education Access with Solar Energy"

Bio

Director General, CCK, Tunisia

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Currently working as the Head of Information Instantiations and Professional Skills Department, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Holding many positions in different committees: Chair for the VIAF Council, Member in the IFLA Cataloguing Committee, Chair of the Arabic translation team of the RDA (Resource Description and Access) and The National representative member for Africa in the RDA Board. Leading many translation projects; developing Arabic versions of the 23rd edition of DDC and the 5 formats of MARC 21 and recently developing an Arabic version of the RDA Toolkit. Being a professional interpreter in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) annual Conference since 2016. Presented and published many publications in different topics in library and Information studies including Big Data, Library bibliographic Standards, Digital Humanities, and Translation challenges of Library tools. In October 2014, obtained a Master of Library and Information Studies degree from University College London (UCL), London.

Title

"Empowering Communities Through Understanding: The Library of Alexandria's Approach to Artificial Intelligence"

Bio

Dr Ryma Abassi is Associate Professor at ISETCOM and the Director of the Institute, too (the first female ever). She is also a researcher at SUP’COM, Tunisia. Dr Ryma Abassi obtained the SSHN (Séjour Scientifique de Haut Niveau) grant two times in 2014 and 2017 and was a visiting professor at University of Limoges, France. In 2017, Dr Ryma Abassi received the prestigious Fulbright visiting scholarship at Tufts University, MA, USA. In 2024, she was listed in the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 Honorees as well as in the Security's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024. In November 2022, she was recognized as one of the TOP 3 researcher in cybersecurity in the Middle East by the WiCSME, in July 2020, she was recognized as one of the TOP 50 women in cybersecurity in Africa and in September 2020 as the best young researcher in Computer science in Tunisia by the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts. Her current research work is focusing on cybersecurity, MANET/VANET security, trust management, security protocols validation, IoT security, artificial intelligence, etc.

Title

"Women in STEM: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success"

Bio

Born on 2 March 1964 in Settat/Morocco. I obtained my engineering degree in scientific computing from ENSIMAG Grenoble in 1989, After my PhD in applied mathematics (Joseph Fourier University in Grenoble) in 1992, I joined the CEA Cadarache as a research software engineer in the field of uncertainty evaluation of Nuclear Power Plants accident simulation. In 2002 I joined the SOLEIL Synchrotron leading the Software development of control, acquisition and data reduction high level applications. Since 2016 I am in charge of SOLEIL Synchrotron onboarding in Open Science. I am its representative in RDA and the EOSC Association, and also co-leading the Data Working group of LEAPS.

Title

"Open Science: a tremendous opportunity for scientists all over the world"

Bio

Dr. Asli A. Hassan is an accomplished educator, researcher, and leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education across the USA, UAE, and globally. She is a multilingual professional with expertise in fostering innovative teaching practices, developing faculty and student success initiatives, and advancing institutional excellence. Dr. Hassan is currently the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, she spearheads faculty development initiatives, including workshops, curriculum design, and strategic leadership programs across colleges of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences. She has successfully introduced transformative programs such as graduate teaching assistant training, e-learning strategies, and professional development weeks.

Title

"GENS 101: Integrating Experiential Learning & Interdisciplinary Collaboration in STEM Education"

Bio

Dr. Safa Nassereldin is a highly respected Palestinian leader known for her passion and dedication to education, research, business and community development. With more than 25 years of experience, she has proven as an effective manager and catalyst for positive change. Serving as the Presidential Secretary-General at Al-Quds University has held various prominent roles, including Vice President for Jerusalem Affairs as well as Dean of Hind Husseini Faculty for Women. She was the Minister Telecom & Information Technology, where she successfully implemented reforms and fostered a competitive telecommunications environment. Recognized for her exceptional contributions has been honored with prestigious awards. She holds a Doctorate in Electronic Engineering from France besides many other certifications.

Title

"Women in STEM: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success"

Bio

Winner - 2020 African Excellence Awards [Higher Education Communication]
Winner- 2019 #Invest2Impact 5 Country Grand Challenge Award
Nominee- 2015 King Baudouin African Development Prize
Experienced Founding Director with a demonstrated history of working in professional training and research capacity. Has experience in, Government and Donor Relations ,Research Analytics , Management, Data Analysis, and Business Strategy. Mission- Democratizing higher education through access to high impact open data

Title

"Introducing the Digital Object Container Identifier (DOCiD) : A Multilinear Object & Identifier Approach in Using PIDs to Build Equity"

Bio

Former Finance Minister, Republic of Tunisia

Title

"ELM platform for Arabic countries"

Bio

I am Dr. Nidhal Ziadi Ellouze, a PhD and Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in financial analysis, fintech, and academic research, with numerous indexed publications through the LARIMRAF Research Laboratory. In addition to my teaching roles at the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis and University of Tunis El Manar, I also train professionals in areas such as design thinking, quality assurance, soft skills, and project management.

Title

"Export Forecasts and Economic Recovery 2024: An Analysis of Tunisian Trade through Data Science Predictions."

Bio

As an independent consultant, Nabil advises and represents ORCID in the MENA region, is the Africa PID Alliance’s Project Lead, and consults on the AfricArXiv initiative. Having worked at ORCID for many years growing international adoption and creating communities of practice, Nabil brings his expertise to foster meaningful connections and drive participation in global initiatives. His focus lies in spearheading engagement strategies, driving growth in membership, and establishing strategic partnerships to enhance ORCID's impact worldwide.

Title

"Driving Research Innovation: ORCID and ASREN's Collaborative Vision for North Africa"

Bio

Najah’s career spans over two and a half decades witnessing and navigating major programs and projects in both public and private sectors. Currently she is the Director General of Innovation Center at MOHERI. Her exceptional leadership and communication skills have consistently delivered impressive results across diverse fields including Projects Management, Finance, Budgeting, Audit, HR, Business Strategies, Transformation, and Innovation. Najah's influence extends to board memberships across various sectors including banking and manufacturing, alongside leadership roles in numerous project committees. She also serves on the technical committee for startups, and the advisory board for the Industrial Innovation Academy. She holds an MBA from Lincoln University, UK. And a BA (honors) in Accountancy with Management from Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. She is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Business Consultant (CBC) She graduated from the leadership and competitiveness program for executive leaders at Oxford Business School.

Title

"Women in STEM: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success"

Bio

President of the Union of Arab Academics and Scientists, UAE

Title

"Open Scientific Collaboration in the Age of Innovation"

Bio

-Young scientist in microbiology with a PhD in Medical Microbiology (2024).
-Head of virology department at El Hadi Flici Hospital in Algiers.
-Skilled in diagnostics, public health strategies, and advanced research methodologies.
-Developed and managed the COVID-19 diagnostic unit at El Hadi Flici Hospital.
-Promoter of gamification and digital tools for learning, showcased at International events (SIFEM 2024, Marrakesh).
-Passionate about digital health innovation and AI integration in medical education.
- Founder of the YouTube channel "Dr. Benadda", dedicated to simplifying microbiology and medical sciences for students and professionals.
-Host of a podcast focusing on learning microbiology through” Story Telling”.
-Creator of the Facebook group "Microbiology Lovers", a vibrant community for sharing knowledge, discussing research, and fostering collaboration among microbiology enthusiasts.

Title

"Using Artificial Intelligence for Image Analysis of Microscopic Slides in Microbiology"

Bio

I am Ouafa Bentaleb, a doctor researcher from Algeria, renowned for my expertise in distributed computing infrastructure. With years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing advanced computing systems within the Algerian Research Network (ARN) and CERIST, I have been at the forefront of supporting scientists across diverse disciplines, to enable them seamless migration of their data-intensive calculations to Algeria's national computing infrastructure, empowering researchers to achieve breakthroughs in their respective fields. I played a pivotal role in the implementation and operation of the Algerian National Identity Federation (ARNaai), a significant member of the global interfederation initiative eduGAIN. My contributions in this area underscore my commitment to advancing secure and efficient access to resources within the academic and research communities. With a robust academic background, I hold multiple advanced degrees, including a doctorate in science. My doctoral research focused on Parallel Scientific Applications on Distributed Computing Infrastructures, reflecting my dedication to pushing the boundaries of computational research and high-performance computing.

Title

"Women in STEM: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success"

Bio

Science Engagement Officer, ASREN

Title

"Towards Arab Regional Open Science Cloud"

Bio

Raed K. Al-Zoubi is the Library Director at Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST). Raed has more than 29 years of management/technical experience in ICT/IS/Libraries, during the last 14 years Raed was dedicated to Academic libraries services. In the last few years Raed is working as Open Science Expert and support ASREN in their projects and initiatives in the areas of Open Science, Open Access & Libraries.

Session

"Open Science Cooperation "

Bio

A seasoned marketing Ph.D. with extensive experience and a background as a certified trainer in multiple domains, also serving as a university professor.

Title

"Playful Learning in the Age of Advanced Technologies: How AI and HPC Are Revolutionizing Education Through Play"

Bio

Youssef Benrached is a Master's 2 student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data at Khemis Miliana University, Ain Defla, Algeria. His expertise spans computer vision, data science, and advanced AI models, with a strong focus on practical applications. Youssef’s academic journey has included notable research achievements, such as his recent thesis on medical label detection and text extraction using Tesseract OCR. He is driven to apply AI for real-world problem-solving, with research interests that include wildfire spread prediction and healthcare innovations.

Title

"AI-Powered Medical Label Detection and Text Extraction Using Tesseract: Algeria as a case study"

Bio

Dr. Amal Shaikhah is a pioneering researcher in Biomedical Informatics and Medical Statistics. Her groundbreaking Ph.D. work, conducted in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NIH), applies advanced machine learning algorithms to predict outcomes of colorectal cancer treatments, bridging data from Palestine to a global comparison. Passionate about integrating machine learning into healthcare, she also explores chronic disease management, biostatistics, and personalized medicine. In academia, Dr. Shaikhah serves as University lecturer at Al-Azhar University's and Islamic University of Gaza, Faculty of Medicine where she directs and teaches courses like Research Methodology and Biostatistics. Her pedagogy focuses on empowering students to master data analysis, from foundational techniques to complex models in R and SPSS, preparing the next generation of healthcare researchers. She brings a wealth of experience to the classroom, emphasizing practical applications, critical thinking, and evidence-based approaches in medical research.

Title

"Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting the Outcome of Therapeutic Intervention of Colorectal Cancer Patients in Palestine with a Global Comparison"

Bio

Hager Fathi Mohammed, born on March 23, 1995, is an Assistant Lecturer specializing in Bioarchaeology at Ain Shams University's Faculty of Archaeology. She holds a BA (2016) and an MA (2021) in Egyptian Archaeology, with her thesis focusing on diet and dental diseases in the Maadi Civilization. Her fieldwork experience includes excavations at notable sites such as Deir El-Medina in Luxor and Deir Al-Banat in Fayoum. Hager has published research on dietary impacts on oral health and has presented a poster on this topic at a German Institute conference. She participated in several workshops on scientific writing and bioarchaeological methodologies.

Title

"Osteoarchaeological insights into climate change and its effects on the population of the Predynastic Maadi Civilization "

Bio

A distinguished public speaker, social entrepreneur, and changemaker from Lebanon with a PhD in Management from the University of Leicester. With a background in computer and communications engineering, she began her career in multinational telecommunications before transitioning to academia as a lecturer and coordinator of entrepreneurship initiatives at the American University of Beirut. Currently, she is an assistant professor of entrepreneurship at AUB’s Olayan School of Business, focusing on ethics, innovation, and women in entrepreneurship. As the founder of Riyada for Social Innovation, she leads transformative programs like Shabab Lab, the Arab world’s first social innovation e-learning platform. Her initiatives, such as Girls Got IT, have empowered thousands of young women in technology and engineering. She has received numerous accolades, including the IEEE Inspiring Women in Engineering Award (2016) and being a finalist in the WE Empower Challenge (2021).

Title

"Women in STEM: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Success"

Bio

Danya Issa Abualrish holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information System from the University of Jordan. I worked as a computer teacher for two years at an UNRWA school in Jordan and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Informatics at Palestine Polytechnic University. Passionate about cyber-security, I am focused my research on information security and is presenting my innovative idea at this conference.

Title

"Leveraging AI to Forge Zero Trust Security in Smart Meters IoT Systems"
To be presented by

Radwan Tahboub

Bio

· PPU Vice President for IT and Digital Transformation.
· Dean of College of Information Technology and Computer Engineering, 2016-2018.
· Chairperson, CE and CS Department, College of Information Technology and Comp Eng., 2012-2016, PPU.
· Security Consultant
· Director, Computer center1994-2004) and IT Center of Excellence, 2005-2010, Palestine.
· Assistant Professor, ECE Department, College of Engineering and Technology, 1994 - present, PPU.

Bio

Asma Hadyaoui is a researcher and educator specializing in the application of Artificial Intelligence to enhance distance learning. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science with distinction from the jury in 2024 for her work on intelligent assessment in collaborative e learning environments. As the laureate of the 2023 edition of "Ma thèse en 180 secondes – Tunisia," she demonstrated exceptional skill in communicating complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. Her research focuses on integrating AI-driven assessment frameworks and collaborative technologies into education to improve evaluation practices and foster accessibility. Among her achievements, she developed adaptive educational scenarios tailored for learners with mild cognitive disabilities. Driven by a commitment to inclusive and effective education, she continues to explore the transformative potential of AI to advance teaching and learning practices.

Title

"Adaptive Intelligent Collaborative eAssessment: A Generative AI-Driven Framework for Enhancing Collaborative Learning"

Bio

Erik Huizer is a Senior Advisor at GÉANT, Europe's leading collaboration on e-infrastructure and services for research and education. From 2017 to November 2024 he was the CEO of GÉANT. He is a member of various advisory committees and has held many non-executive board positions with organisations related to Internet, technology, media, research and education. From 2012-2017 he was CTO at SURFnet, the Dutch national academic and research network. From 2008 - 2012 Erik Huizer was Managing Director (Algemeen Directeur) for the Information Sciences and Space technology division at TNO (The Netherlands organization for applied scientific research). From 1988 - 2000 Erik also worked at SURFnet as a project and (later) program manager. He chaired various RARE (later Terena) WGs. He was a member of the Terena technical committee. From 2000 - 2015 he was a part time Professor Internet Applications. Most recently at Utrecht University and before that at the faculty of computer science of the University Twente. He remains a research associate at Utrecht University. For over 30 years he has been involved in education and research networking, Internet standardization and Internet governance. In the nineties he was Area Director for Applications of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and a member of the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG). From 1995 till 1999 member of the Internet Architecture Board. Responsible for restructuring of the Internet standards process (IETF). From 1999 till 2001 Chair of the Internet Research task force. From 2001 onwards, he had various roles in ICANN and IGF.

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Dr. Abdelmajid BenAmara is a full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM) in Tunisia. He is elected to be the Director of the ENIM since August the 1st 2011. He is also elected to be the President of Tunisian Mechanical Engineering Society and to be the President of the Mediterranean Network for Engineering Schools and Technical Universities-RMEI. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science and Automation, respectively, from National Engineering School of Tunis {Tunisia) and Valenciennes University (France) in 1998. After a long experience in teaching and scientific research at the National Engineering School of Monastir, He was appointed as the Director-General of Scientific Research in the MHESR - Tunisia for 3 years (16-19), and then as the Director-General of Higher Education in the MHESR – Tunisia (19-22). Before his election as Secretary-General of the FASRC in 2022, he held the position of Director-General of the National Publishing Center – Tunisia.

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Dr. George Konnis is the Managing Director of CYNET, (Cyprus Research and Academic Network), Head of the Cyprus Academic Computer Security Incident Response Team (CYNET-CSIRT) and Member of the Board of Directors, GÉANT Association (GÉANT) He received his Diploma in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in 1992 and his Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering in 1998 from the same institution, where he worked as a Researcher, Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems from 1992, 1998 and 2003 respectively.

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region"

Bio

I have spent the past 20 years at ISPs, Telcos, and research institutions doing international relations, technical and services strategy, systems design & management, software development, computer networks, voice, and mobile. I have worked as a researcher, as a developer, and as a manager. In recent years I have been involved in governance of large, international efforts (policy committee & Executive Board of GÉANT European R&E Network, co-chair GLIF Technical Workgroup), worked on European framework program projects (GEANT, FEDERICA, NEXPReS), worked with technical communities (TERENA taskforces, chaired the TERENA Networking Conference, CERN & LHC networking). I have worked with network architecture and service strategy, advanced network service technologies, and global high-capacity networks.

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region"

Bio

Ruta Zarnauskaite joined Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations as Head of Unit in August 2024, leading regional cooperation with the Southern Neighbourhood. Previously, she was an EU negotiator vis-à-vis countries outside the EU for Horizon Europe Association in Directorate General for Research and Innovation and served as EU’s trade negotiator in Directorate General for Trade.

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Giuseppe Perrone entered the Italian diplomatic career in 1990 after graduating from the University of Turin in political science. He served at the Italian Embassy in Algiers during the ‘Black Decade of Terrorism’ and the country’s transition to democracy. In the second half of the 90s, he served at the Italian Embassy in Washington, dealing with relations between the two countries in the field of culture. Returning to the Farnesina, he dealt with political relations with the countries of the Middle East, before moving to the Presidency of the Republic (during President Ciampi’s term of office) in the office of the Diplomatic Adviser.

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia

Session

"Opening"

Bio

In 1989, I started as Engineer at Computer Center at Jordan University of Science and Technology, and then I had successfully established and managed the New Computer and Information Center at Jordan University of Science and Technology in 1999 (serving around 16000 students, 3500 faculty and staff members), then, and at the national level, established the Jordanian National Research and Education Network (serving 11 Universities with more than 250000 students and 25000 faculty and staff members). After that, and at the international level, I played a prominent and key role in the efforts and initiatives that aim to establish a Pan Arab regional e-Infrastructure for scientific research since more than 5 years. These efforts were concluded by the establishment of the Arab States Research and Education Network – ASREN – (hoping to serve more than 400 Universities in the Arab Region).

Bio

Président de l'Université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Deputy Minister, Higher Education and Research, Palestine

Session

"Opening"

Bio

Head of International Relations at GÉANT

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region"

Bio

As part of the International Relations team at the pan-European networking organisation GÉANT, for 20 years Helga has been involved in network development across the globe, primarily in the context of EU-funded research and education networking projects. She supported the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) in the implementation of AfricaConnect3 in north Africa and EUMEDCONNECT in the Eastern Mediterranean and was instrumental in securing the EU_funded EUMEDplus projects for the next 4 years. Helga current focus is on GÉANT’s global partnership engagement in Asia-Pacific. Helga joined GÉANT in 2004, holding various positions as the organisation has evolved, but always driven by arguing the case for NRENs and R&E networking and compellingly showcasing the impact.

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region"

Bio

Dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia,

Title

"Digitalization in Humanities and Social Sciences: Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences in Tunis as Example "

Bio

Director General of Road security, issues and threats, ONSR, Ministry of Interior, Tunisia

Title

"Road Security: opportunities and threats"

Bio

Digitalization for students’ services, Director General, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia

Session

"Tunisian Successes in Digitalization "

Bio

Advisor of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia

Session

"Tunisian Successes in Digitalization "

Bio

Retired CIO, Georgetown University Qatar, Malaysia

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region "

Bio

Expert ICT Leader with focus in scientific research and technology infrastructure development and support services, currently leading as the Acting Director at the Egyptian National S&T Information Network and General Manager of the Scientific Statistics Department at the Academy of Scientific Research & Technology. With a career spanning over two decades, and with a proven record of accomplishment of leading and managing large-scale national projects, building, and managing IT teams, and developing strategic plans for scientific and technological information dissemination. Skilled in data analysis, network security, and virtualization technologies. He has contributed significantly to various national projects and committees including the ICT Committee of the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO and the Egyptian Reference Genome National Project. His dedication to advancing science and technology is evident through his active participation in councils and committees focused on future studies, risk management, and high-energy physics.

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region"

Bio

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation, AASTMT, Egypt

Session

"Tunisian Successes in Digitalization"

Bio

Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer, AUB, Lebanon

Session

"Future of NRENs in the Arab Region "

Bio

Deputy Minister, Higher Education and Research, Palestine

Title

"Scientific Research for the benefit of road safety"

Bio

Mohamed, A geographer specialized in Geospatial Technologies. My research interest focuses in integrating GIS and Remote Sensing applications for environmental and natural resources modeling and assessment for purposes of sustainable utilization and management. I am currently a PhD candidate at Geomatics Institute, the University of Sopron, Hungary. I hold a position of lecturer at Dept. of GIS and Cartography, University of Khartoum. Sudan. I have number of published research and had been invited to three international conferences.

Title

"Open Cloud Geospatial Data as Catalyst to Leverage Environmental Management in Sudan Amidst Wartime"

Bio

Coordinator, Erasmus+, Tunisia

Session

"Open Science Cooperation"

Bio

Ines Sbai is currently an Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Computer Science of Kef. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the higher institute of management of Tunis, ISG University of Tunis, Tunisia in 2021. She is currently a Member of the Larodec laboratory (ISG). Her current research interests include combinatorial optimization problems, optimization algorithms (metaheuristics), especially genetic algorithms, and their application to real-parameter benchmarking and real-world problems in the domain of road-traffic optimization. Because of this work, she has published several papers in referred to international journals, international and national conferences and book chapters

Title

"Artificial Intelligence algorithms for Ambulance Routing Problem: Tunisian hospitals case study"