Dr. Sadia Syed

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kingdom University - Bahrain
Dr. Sadia Syed

Dr. Sadia Syed

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kingdom University - Bahrain
Dr. Nasr Bensalah is a Professor of Chemistry with the department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, at College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University. Before that, he held positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor at University of Gabes in Tunisia. He received his PhD in Chemistry in 2002 from University of Monastir, Tunisia. His research interests are focused on the applications of electrochemical technologies for energy storage, water treatment, and chemical analysis. Prof. Bensalah received several internal and external grants to develop research in the field of electrochemistry. He supervised 12 MSc-students and 9 PhD- students.

Biography

Dr. Sadia Syed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Kingdom University, Bahrain, with over a decade of experience in academia and research. She holds a Ph.D. in Cloud Computing and Data Security from Vikrama Simhapuri University, India, where she received the UGC National Fellowship for Research (2013-2018).
Her research spans Data Science, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning, with publications in esteemed journals. Dr. Sadia Syed’s current projects include enhancing skin cancer detection using 3D Total Body Photography (3D-TBP). She recently presented her paper, “Exploiting Big Data and Machine Learning for Enhanced Flash Flood Prediction in Wadi Systems” (Paper ID: 2069), at the Eighth International Symposium on Flash Floods in Wadi Systems at UAE University.
In addition to her research, Dr. Syed is dedicated to teaching and professional development. She has trained students and professionals in data science, Python programming, and cloud computing, guiding them to earn industry-recognized certifications. Her teaching focuses on practical skills and real-world problem-solving, equipping students to effectively apply theoretical knowledge. Many of her students at KU have successfully earned certifications, thanks to her hands-on training approach.
A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, Dr. Sadia Syed inspires the next generation of computer scientists, helping them build the skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic field like computer science. Her interdisciplinary approach continues to have a lasting impact on both her students and the academic community.