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Dr. Hazem Al-Najjar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Al-Balqa Applied University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2018 with honors, where his research focused on distributed computing and job scheduling algorithms for grid environments
Dr. Al-Najjar has over 12 years of academic and research experience across several international institutions, including the University of Petra, Istanbul Gelisim University, Luminus University College, Nizwa University, Jouf University, Misurata University, and Taibah University
. His multidisciplinary expertise spans Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Image Processing, Bioinformatics, and Wireless Sensor Networks.
He has co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed papers published in leading ISI and Scopus-indexed journals, covering topics such as AI applications, smart-grid scheduling, image encryption, and intelligent financial analytics
Beyond his research output, Dr. Al-Najjar has contributed significantly to academic program development, including the establishment of cybersecurity and network engineering departments at Misurata University (Libya) and Nizwa University (Oman)
. He also serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international journals and conferences in AI, computing, and information systems.
Driven by his passion for innovation and applied research, Dr. Al-Najjar continues to explore cutting-edge applications of AI and data science for solving real-world challenges in digital analytics, sustainable technologies, and intelligent systems.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in intelligent and digital systems.
Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) for predictive modeling and decision-making.
Information and Cybersecurity, including data encryption and chaos-based security models.
Data Analytics and Digital Analytics for technological, financial, and medical domains.
Cloud Computing and Distributed/Grid Computing, with emphasis on job scheduling and performance optimization.
Digital Image Processing and Image Encryption using mathematical and AI-driven approaches.
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) security and optimization in distributed and environmental applications.
Internet of Things (IoT) integration with AI for smart systems and real-time monitoring.
Bioinformatics and medical data analysis using AI and statistical models.
Intelligent and Sustainable Systems, focusing on renewable energy, smart grids, and agriculture.
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| 1 | PHD | Universiti Sains Malaysia | computer engineering | 2018 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | Jordan University of Science and Technology | computer engineering | 2011 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | Yarmouk University | computer enigneering | 2008 |
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1- Advancements and Challenges in Mobile Payment Security: An Investigation of Vulnerabilities ,Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
2- Cryptocurrency in a Time of Conflict: Assessing the Russo-Ukrainian Wars ,Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
3- Machine learning framework for forecasting air pollution: Evaluating seasonal and climatic influences in Istanbul, Turkey ,plos one , 2025,Vol. e0330716,no. e0330716.
4- Machine learning models to predict desktop activity recognition based on
low-point gaze features ,array, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
5- Evaluation of the effects of MERCK, MODERNA, PFIZER/BioNTech, and JANSSEN COVID-19 vaccines on vaccinated people: A metadata analysis?
,Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 2024,Vol. 49,no. .
6- Hybrid grey wolf and whale optimization for enhanced Parkinson prediction based on machine learning models using biomedical sound
,Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2024,Vol. 48,no. .
7- Optimized deep neural network to estimate orientation angles for solar photovoltaics intelligent systems
,Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2024,Vol. 20,no. .
8- The impact of Russo-Ukrainian war, COVID-19, and oil prices on global food security
,Heliyon, 2024,Vol. 10,no. 8.
9- Ramadan effect and indices movement estimation: a case study from eight Arab countries ,Journal of Islamic Marketing, 2023,Vol. 14,no. 8.
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| 1 | International Conference on Computational Intelligence Approaches and Applications | Jordan | 2025/04 | | 2 | The 1st International Conference on Computational Intelligence Approaches and Applications | Jordan | 2025/04 |
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