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Mohammed Azmi Al Betar

  • Mohammed Azmi Al Betar

  • Professor
  • Ext: 5183
  • CV

Prof. Mohammed Azmi Al-Betar is the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC) and the coordinator of the Master of Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program at Ajman University, a position he has held since 2020. He also leads the Evolutionary Computation Research Group (ECRG), which has contributed over 300 high-quality scientific publications in prestigious journals and conferences. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field, Dr. Al-Betar has been ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford University for four consecutive years (2021-2024). With more than 17 years of teaching experience in higher education, he has taught various courses in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Prior to his tenure at Ajman University, Dr. Al-Betar held several distinguished roles at Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan, including Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs, Deputy Dean of Scientific Research for Quality Assurance and Development, and Head of the Information Technology Department. In addition to his academic and research achievements, Dr. Al-Betar is proficient in developing web-based applications and has created over 12 academic systems focused on research, quality assurance, e-learning, and postgraduate studies.

Education
  • Ph.D., School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, June 2007 - October 2010.
  • M.Sc., Computer Science Department, Yarmouk University, November 2001 - September 2003.
  • B.Sc., Computer Science Department, Yarmouk University, November 1997 - September 2001.
Experience
  • Coordinator, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSc-AI), Ajman University, UAE, March 2021 – Present.
  • Head of Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC), Ajman University, UAE, January 2021 – Present.
  • Full Professor, Master of Artificial Intelligence Program, Ajman University, UAE, August, 2020 - Present.
  • Deputy Dean of Academic Affair, Al-Hoson University College, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Jordan, September 2019 - August 2020.
  • Deputy Dean of Scientific Research for Development and Quality Assurance, Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan, September 2018 - September 2019.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, September 2017 – August 2020.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Al-Huson University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, September 2013 – September 2017.
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department, Jadara University, Jordan, September 2012 – September 2013.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan, November 2010 – September 2012.
  • Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Jerash Private University, Jordan, October 2003 – June 2007.
Teaching Area
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Evolutionary Computation
  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning
  • Data science
  • Web Applications
  • Data Engineering
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Biomedical informatics
Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Mining
  • Optimization
  • Evolutionary Computation
  • Machine Learning
  • Timetabling and Scheduling
  • Medical Diagnosis
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Awadallah, Mohammed A.; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Doush, Iyad Abu; "cJAYA: Cellular JAYA Algorithm," 2020 International Conference on Promising Electronic Technologies (ICPET), pp. 155-160, 2020, IEEE.
  • Doush, Iyad Abu; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Awadallah, Mohammed A.; Hammouri, Abdelaziz I.; El-Abd, Mohammed; "Island-based Modified Harmony Search Algorithm with Neighboring Heuristics Methods for Flow Shop Scheduling with Blocking," 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence (SSCI), pp. 976-982, 2020, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; "Optimal EEG Signals Denoising Using Hybrid ß-Hill Climbing Algorithm and Wavelet Transform," ICISPC'17, pp. 144-152, 2017.
  • Abasi, Ammar Kamal; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Naim, Syibrah; Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; "An Improved Text Feature Selection for Clustering Using Binary Grey Wolf Optimizer," Proceedings of the 11th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2019, pp. 503-516, 2019. Springer, Singapore.
  • Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Abasi, Ammar Kamal; Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; "EEG Signal Denoising Using Hybridizing Method Between Wavelet Transform and Genetic Algorithm," Proceedings of the 11th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2019, pp. 449-469, 2019. Springer, Singapore.
  • Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Naim, Syibrah; Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Abasi, Ammar Kamal; "A Min-Conflict Algorithm for Power Scheduling Problem in a Smart Home Using Battery," Proceedings of the 11th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2019, pp. 489-501, 2020. Springer, Singapore.
  • Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; "Optimal Electroencephalogram Signals Denoising Using Hybrid β-Hill Climbing Algorithm and Wavelet Transform," Proceedings of the International Conference on Imaging, Signal Processing and Communication, pp. 106-112, 2017.
  • Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Naim, Syibrah; Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Abasi, Ammar Kamal; "Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Power Scheduling Problem Using Smart Battery," 2019 IEEE Jordan International Joint Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (JEEIT), pp. 672-677, 2019, IEEE.
  • Abasi, Ammar Kamal; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Naim, Syibrah; Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; "A Text Feature Selection Technique Based on Binary Multi-Verse Optimizer for Text Clustering," 2019 IEEE Jordan International Joint Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (JEEIT), pp. 1-6, 2019, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Zaid Abdi Alkareem; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Abasi, Ammar; Makhadmeh, Sharif; Ali, Nabeel Salih; "The Effects of EEG Feature Extraction Using Multi-Wavelet Decomposition for Mental Tasks Classification," Proceedings of the International Conference on Information and Communication Technology, pp. 139-146, 2019.
  • Hammouri, Abdelaziz I; Samra, Enas Tawfiq Abu; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khalil, Raid M; Alasmer, Ziad; Kanan, Monther; "A Dragonfly Algorithm for Solving Traveling Salesman Problem," 2018 8th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE), pp. 136-141, 2018, IEEE.
  • Makhadmeh, Sharif Naser; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Naim, Syibrah; "An Optimal Power Scheduling for Smart Home Appliances with Smart Battery Using Grey Wolf Optimizer," 2018 8th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE), pp. 76-81, 2018, IEEE.
  • Aldeeb, Bashar A; Norwawi, Norita Md; Al-Betar, Mohammed A; Jali, Mohd Zalisham Bin; "Solving University Examination Timetabling Problem Using Intelligent Water Drops Algorithm," International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing, pp. 187-200, 2014, Springer, Cham.
  • Asaju, L.B.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Mohammed, A.; "Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Curriculum-Based Course Timetabling Problem," Fifth International Conference on Information Technology, IEEE, pp. 546-552, 2011.
  • Alomari, O.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; "A Hybrid Filter-Wrapper Gene Selection Method for Cancer Classification," 2018 2nd International Conference on BioSignal Analysis, Processing and Systems (ICBAPS), pp. 113-118, 2018, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Papa, J.P.; Alomari, O.A.; Makhadmeh, S.N.; "An Efficient Optimization Technique of EEG Decomposition for User Authentication System," 2018 2nd International Conference on BioSignal Analysis, Processing and Systems (ICBAPS), pp. 1-6, 2018, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Papa, J.P.; Alomari, O.A.; "EEG-Based Person Authentication Using Multi-Objective Flower Pollination Algorithm," 2018 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), pp. 1-8, 2018, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; "Optimal Electroencephalogram Signals Denoising Using Hybrid β-Hill Climbing Algorithm and Wavelet Transform," Proceedings of the International Conference on Imaging, Signal Processing and Communication, pp. 106-112, 2017.
  • Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; "Electroencephalogram Signals Denoising Using Various Mother Wavelet Functions: A Comparative Analysis," Proceedings of the International Conference on Imaging, Signal Processing and Communication, pp. 100-105, 2017.
  • Shehab, M.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Abualigah, L.M.; "Hybridizing Cuckoo Search Algorithm with Hill Climbing for Numerical Optimization Problems," 2017 8th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT), pp. 36-43, 2017, IEEE.
  • Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Abualigah, L.M.; "ECG Signal Denoising Using β-Hill Climbing Algorithm and Wavelet Transform," 2017 8th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT), pp. 96-101, 2017, IEEE.
  • Al-Betar, M.A.; Awadallah, M.A.; Bolaji, A.L.; Alijla, B.O.; "β-Hill Climbing Algorithm for Sudoku Game," 2017 Palestinian International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (PICICT), pp. 84-88, 2017, IEEE.
  • Abualigah, L.M.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Alyasseri, Z.A.A.; Alomari, O.A.; Hanandeh, E.S.; "Feature Selection with β-Hill Climbing Search for Text Clustering Application," 2017 Palestinian International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (PICICT), pp. 22-27, 2017, IEEE.
  • Abualigah, L.M.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Hanandeh, E.S.; "Unsupervised Text Feature Selection Technique Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Improving the Text Clustering," 1st EAI International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering, p. 169, 2016, European Alliance for Innovation (EAI).
  • YA, Z.A.A.; Venkat, I.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Khader, A.T.; "Edge Preserving Image Enhancement via Harmony," IEEE 2012 4th Conference on Data Mining and Optimization, pp. 02-04, 2012.
  • Aldeeb, B.A.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Norita, M.N.; "Intelligent Water Drops Algorithm for University Examination Timetabling," International Parallel Conferences on Researches in Industrial and Applied Sciences, Dubai, UAE, pp. 18-30, 2014.
  • Abualigah, L.M.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Hanandeh, E.S.; "A New Hybridization Strategy for Krill Herd Algorithm and Harmony Search Algorithm Applied to Improve Data Clustering," 1st EAI International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering, pp. 54, 2016, European Alliance for Innovation (EAI).
  • Abualigah, L.M.; Sawaie, A.M.; Khader, A.T.; Rashaideh, H.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Shehab, M.; "β-Hill Climbing Technique for the Text Document Clustering," New Trends in Information Technology (NTIT)–2017, pp. 60, 2017.
  • Bolaji, A.L.; Khader, A.T.; Al-Betar, M.A.; Awadallah, M.A.; "A Modified Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Post-Enrolment Course Timetabling," International Conference in Swarm Intelligence, pp. 377-386, 2013, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.
  • Al-Betar, M.A.; Khader, A.T.; Muslih, O.; "A Multiswap Algorithm for the University Course Timetabling Problem," 2012 International Conference on Computer & Information Science (ICCIS), pp. 301-306, 2012, IEEE.
  • Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Ahmad, Osama Nasif; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Awadallah, Mohammed A; "Incorporating Great Deluge with Harmony Search for Global Optimization Problems," Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2012), pp. 275-286, 2013, Springer.
  • Asaju, La'aro Bolaji; Awadallah, Mohammed A; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; "Solving Nurse Rostering Problem Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm," Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT'15), pp. 32-38, 2015.
  • Lim, Ting Yee; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; "Monogamous Pair Bonding in Genetic Algorithm," 2015 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), pp. 15-22, 2015, IEEE.
  • Abualigah, Laith Mohammad; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; "Multi-Objectives-Based Text Clustering Technique Using K-Mean Algorithm," 2016 7th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT), pp. 1-6, 2016, IEEE.
  • Abualigah, Laith Mohammad; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; "Unsupervised Feature Selection Technique Based on Genetic Algorithm for Improving the Text Clustering," 2016 7th International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT), pp. 1-6, 2016, IEEE.
  • Anwar, Khairul; Awadallah, Mohammed A; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Hyper-heuristic approach for solving nurse rostering problem,2014 IEEE symposium on computational intelligence in ensemble learning (CIEL),1-6, 2014, IEEE.
  • Bolaji, Asaju La’aro; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Awadallah, Mohammed A; Thomas, J Joshua; The effect of neighborhood structures on examination timetabling with artificial bee colony,9th International Conference on the Practice and Theories of Automated Timetabling (PATAT 2012),131-144, 2012.
  • Alkareem, YA Zaid Abdi; Venkat, Ibrahim; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Edge preserving image enhancement via harmony search algorithm,2012 4th conference on data mining and optimization (DMO),47-52, 2012, IEEE.
  • Abualigah, Laith Mohammad; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Awadallah, Mohammed A; A krill herd algorithm for efficient text documents clustering,2016 IEEE symposium on computer applications & industrial electronics (ISCAIE),67-72, 2016, IEEE.
  • Bolaji, Asaju La’aro; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Awadallah, Mohammed; Artificial bee colony algorithm for curriculum-based course timetabling problem,5th international conference on information technology (ICIT 2011), 2011.
  • Awadallah, Mohammed A.; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Woon, Phuah Chea. "Office-Space-Allocation Problem Using Harmony Search Algorithm." International Conference on Neural Information Processing, 2012, Springer, pp. 365-374.
  • Nadi, Farhad; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi. "Adaptive Genetic Algorithm Using Harmony Search." Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, 2010, pp. 819-820.
  • Bolaji, Asaju La'aro; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Awadallah, Mohammed A. "An Improved Artificial Bee Colony for Course Timetabling." 2011 Sixth International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications, IEEE, 2011, pp. 9-14.
  • Moh’d Alia, Osama; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Mandava, Rajeswari; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin. "Data Clustering Using Harmony Search Algorithm." International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing, 2011, Springer, pp. 79-88.
  • Alijla, Basem O.; Peng, Lim Chee; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi. "Intelligent Water Drops Algorithm for Rough Set Feature Selection." Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems, 2013, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, pp. 356-365.
  • Awadallah, Mohammed A.; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Bolaji, Asaju La'aro. "Nurse Scheduling Using Harmony Search." 2011 Sixth International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications, IEEE, 2011, pp. 58-63.
  • Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Thomas, J. Joshua. "A Combination of Metaheuristic Components Based on Harmony Search for the Uncapacitated Examination Timetabling." The 8th International Conference on Practice and Theory of Automated Timetabling (PATAT 2010), 2010, Belfast, Northern Ireland, pp. 57-80.
  • Awadallah, Mohammed A.; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Bolaji, Asaju La’aro. "Nurse Rostering Using Modified Harmony Search Algorithm." International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing, 2011, Springer, pp. 27-37.
  • Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin. "A Hybrid Harmony Search for University Course Timetabling." Proceedings of the 4th Multidisciplinary Conference on Scheduling: Theory and Applications (MISTA 2009), 2009, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 157-179.
  • Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahamad Tajudin; Nadi, Farhad; ,Selection mechanisms in memory consideration for examination timetabling with harmony search,Proceedings of the 12th annual conference on Genetic and evolutionary computation,1203-1210,2010.
  • Al-Betar, Mohammed Azmi; Khader, Ahmad Tajudin; Liao, Iman Yi. "A Harmony Search with Multi-Pitch Adjusting Rate for the University Course Timetabling." Recent Advances in Harmony Search Algorithm, 2010, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, pp. 147-161.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • "Top Computer Science Scientists in the United Arab Emirates (#17)." Research.com, 2022.
  • Top 2% Scholar in the World According to Stanford University, USA, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
  • Al-Balqa Applied University, Highly Cited Researcher, 2018.
  • High Impact Publications Award, University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, 2010-2014.
  • Full PhD Fellowship for 3 years, Malaysia.
  • University Sains Malaysia, Best Thesis Award, 2010.