The Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC) at Ajman University was set-up in 2020 to strengthen the research related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) conducted by our faculty and students associated with the AI Graduate Program. The objective of this Center is to nurture and promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the area of Artificial Intelligence.
The AIRC consolidates our experience in the fields of AI, Robotics, evolutionary computation and Biomedical Data Science.
The aim of the AIRC is to achieve its objectives by fostering collaboration between professional research groups in the areas of AI, robotics, and biomedical engineering.
Evolutionary Computation:
Evolutionary Computation uses AI-enabled optimization algorithms to study evolution in nature. It has the potential to help us find answers to a myriad of complex problems in various scientific and medical fields.
At AIRC, we conduct high quality research in the field of Evolutionary Computation by addressing several complex real-world problems using optimization algorithms.
Machine Learning and Deep Learning:
Machine learning provides systems with the ability to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning focuses on developing computer programs that can access data and use it to learn for themselves.
The learning process begins with data acquisition and collection to find specific patterns in the data and make better decisions. Machine learning's primary aim is to make computers learn automatically without human intervention.
Data Science:
Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes computing technology to derive obvious and non-obvious relationships in data by developing the appropriate scientific algorithms and implement these methods to extract useful knowledge or insights from the data.
Data science is one of the most intensively researched areas within the field of AI and machine learning. The research carried out by AIRC will be at the cutting edge of new developments in this field.
Apart from the above, the AIRC also focusses on research in the areas of Robotics & Machine Vision and Natural Language Processing.
To become a leading center for AI-related research in the Arab region by making impactful research contributions in this field.
To nurture talent and an ecosystem of innovation in all areas related to AI and Machine Learning, with the active involvement and cooperation of industry and society in the UAE. To conduct impactful applied research in AI and ML and to foster strong industry academic synergy for AI adoption.
The following research groups within the AIRC will conduct fundamental and applied research in the respective subject areas:
1- Deep Learning/Machine Learning research group.
2- Data Science research group.
3- Robotics and Machine Vision research group.
4- NLP and Speech Recognition research group.
5- Evolutionary computation research group
Name |
Affiliation and Position |
AU Title |
Dr. Mohammed A. Awadallah |
Al Aqsa University, Palestine (Dean, Associate Professor) |
Adjunct Research Associate |
Prof. Muhammad Ali Imran |
University of Glasgow, UK (Dean University of Glasgow UESTC, Professor of Communication Systems) |
Adjunct Research Professor |
Dr. Mohamed Abd Elaziz |
Zagazig University |
Adjunct Research Associate |
Prof. Seifedine Kadry |
Noroff University College |
Adjunct Research Associate |
Name |
Affiliation and Position |
AU Title |
Eng. Sana Ali Ahmed Abouelnour | Ajman University (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence) | Research Associate |
Eng. Leen Mohammad Adnan Alakhras | Ajman University (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence) | Research Associate |
Two faculty members from Ajman University's Artificial Intelligence Research Centre (AIRC) and College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) has made an achievement in the realm of scientific research by publishing a paper in the prestigious IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence journal, that has been listed as one of the 50 most frequently accessed documents on the Journal website (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/topAccessedArticles.jsp?punumber=7433297). This journal is considered a top-tier journal and boasts a remarkable CiteScore percentile of 98% on Scopus with an impressive impact factor of 4.851. The research paper, titled "Edge-Native Intelligence for 6G Communications Driven by Federated Learning: A Survey of Trends and Challenges," is co-authored by Prof Khaled Assaleh and Prof Kamran Arshad from AIRC. The IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence focuses on publishing original and innovative articles on emerging aspects of computational intelligence, including theories, applications, and surveys. The paper is an outcome of Ajman University's Internal Research Grant, and collaboration with international collaborators from distinguished universities such as the University of Glasgow (UK), Technology Innovation Institute (Abu Dhabi, UAE), Khalifa University (UAE), and Carleton University (Canada), have played a significant role in making this research a success. This work paves the way for Edge-Native Intelligence and Federated Learning, which can revolutionize the way we approach 6G Communications.
The AIRC at Ajman University is organizing the 3rd International Workshop on Data-Driven Security (DDSW 2022) which focuses on using machine learning algorithms for cybersecurity solutions. The workshop, which will be held in Porto, Portugal, focuses on new security techniques that use machine learning, data mining and statistical analytical techniques to solve nowadays security challenges.
Prospective authors are invited to submit unpublished papers before December 20, 2021.
For more information, please visit the official DDSW website. https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/ddsw
LaTeX is not a word processor! Instead, LaTeX encourages authors not to worry too much about the appearance of their documents but to concentrate on getting the right content.
The AIRC has organized a workshop, titled LATEX workshop - The Gate for Professional Document, for the MSAI students on 23/01/2022.
The AIRC has provided a participation certificate for the participants.
The LATEX workshop - The Gate for Professional Document is prepared and presented by:
Eng. Shaimaa Mahmood Mounir Kouka
The main outlines of the LATEX workshop - The Gate for Professional Document are:
Python is an open-source (free) programming language that is used in web programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and many scientific applications. Learning Python allows the programmer to focus on solving problems, rather than focusing on syntax. Its relative size and simplified syntax give it an edge over languages like Java and C++, yet the abundance of libraries gives it the power needed to accomplish great things.
The AIRC has organized a new workshop for MSAI students at Ajman University, titled Python and Data Engineering Workshop, on 20/02/2022.
The AIRC has provided a participation certificate for the participants.
The Python and Data Engineering Workshop is prepared and presented by:
Eng. Shaimaa Mahmood Mounir Kouka
The main outlines of the Python and Data Engineering Workshop are:
Python Basics
Data Engineering
Learn python language starting from basics to advanced topics and apply your knowledge in voice assistant applications. This workshop aims to teach python language to students without prior programming experience and deliver the basic programming principles such as operations, control structures, data types, etc. Also, it covers advanced topics in python such as dictionaries and list manipulation, creating and calling functions, and file manipulation. Our workshop includes practice and debugging sessions to enrich the students' knowledge and grasp of python and enhance their problem-solving skills. Finally, applying the knowledge of the course content in an innovative voice assistant application. At the end of the workshop, students have a comprehensive understanding of python and implement practical and innovative speech assistant project.
The Hands-On Python Workshop is prepared and presented by:
Eng. Shaimaa Mahmood Mounir Kouka
This workshop is oriented around building a 3D rocket game using unity engine along with covering the basics of programming in unity with C# language, dives into the 3D game development fundamentals such as controlling objects in the game environment, scripting its functionality using C# language, simulating and applying physics laws in the game environment for a more realistic user experience. The aim of this workshop is to practice professionally creating 3D high-quality games efficiently using unity game engine with Graphical User Interface and deploy it for many platforms.
The Master Unity 3D Game Development Workshop is prepared and presented by:
Eng. Shaimaa Mahmood Mounir Kouka