| Dr. Najla Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Nabhan |
| E-mail address: nalnabhan@ksu.edu.sa |
Education:
PhD in computer science, college of computer & information sciences, King Saud University. GPA:4.52.
Visiting PhD student at George Washington University, USA.
Master of science in computer science, college of computer & information sciences, King Saud University. GPA:4.64.
Bachelor degree (with second class honor) in computer and information sciences, in the field of computer applications, King Saud University. GPA: 4.25 |
Work Experience:
Currently: Assistant professor at Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS), King Saud University (KSU).
Previously:
Assistant professor at College of Applied Studies and Community Service (CASCS), King Saud University.
Head of Academic Unit, CASCS, KSU.
Reviewer for a number of specialized journals including: IET Wireless Sensor Systems (ISI Journal), Ad Hoc Networks, and Computer Networks.
Lecturer, Computer science department, Riyadh Community College, KSU.
Supervisor and vice director, General directorate of private training, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
Teaching assistant, Art Department, KSU.
Manager, Al-Ertiqa institute. |
Publications
- ISI Journal Papers
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, A. Al-Dhelaan, and X. Cheng, “Connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks,” International Journal of Sensor Networks (IJSNet), vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 121–134, May 2013.
- N. Al-Nabhan, B. Zhang, X. Cheng, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Three connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks,” International Journal of Sensor Networks (IJSNet), to appear, in press, 2014.
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Cooperative Approaches for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Extreme Wireless Sensor Networks,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 14, no. 11, pp.3782-3790, Nov. 2014.
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Distributed Energy-Efficient Approaches for Connected Dominating Set Construction in Wireless Sensor Networks,” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (IJDSN), International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 2014, Article ID 625061, 11 pages, 2014.
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “A Distributed Self-Healing Approach for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Wireless Sensor Networks,” World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol. 31, no. 3, p357-366, May 2014.
- Conference Papers
- N. Al-Nabhan, B. Zhang, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “Two connected dominating set algorithms for wireless sensor networks.,” in WASA 2012, Yellow Mountains, China, 2012, pp. 705–713.
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, A. Al-Dhelaan, and X. Cheng, “Distributed Algorithm for Connected Dominating Set Construction in Sensor Networks,” in SMC 2013, Manchester, UK, 2013.
- N. Al-Nabhan, M. Al-Rodhaan, and A. Al-Dhelaan, “A Distributed Self-Healing Algorithm for Virtual Backbone Construction and Maintenance in Wireless Sensor Networks,” in WISEE, Baltimore, US, 2013.
- Najla Al-Nabhan and Sami Al-Wakeel, A Cooperative Learning Scheme for Energy Efficient Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks, The 11th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, (ICMLA2012), Florida, USA, 2012.
- Najla Al-Nabhan and Sami Al-Wakeel, A Cooperative Energy Efficient Packet Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks, The 3rd International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics, (ecm3), Aberdeen, UK, 2015. (Invited Speakers)
- Najla Al-Nabhan and Sami Al-Wakeel, Intelligent Energy-Efficient Packet Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks, Intelligent Systems Conference 2015 (IntelliSys), London, UK, 2015.
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Awards:
- 2016: Awarded the top prize in the “King’s Ambition For a Nation’s Future” competition.
- 2013: Awarded US Patent, on Cooperative Packet Routing for Wireless Sensor Networks, Patent ID: US8,606,903B2.
- Appreciation letters for job well done and achievements.
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Languages:
Arabic & English. |
Professional Affiliations and Achievements
- 2016-current: Member of the “KSU SSRI Standard 11 Accreditation Committee”, King Saud University.
- 2015-current: Chair of the “CCIS External Participation Committee”, at College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University.
- 2015-current: Chair of the “CS Practical Training Committee”, at Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University.
- 2015-current: Member of the “CS Master Academic Advising Committee”, at Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University.
- 2015-current: Member of the “ABET Committee”, at Computer Science Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University.
- December 2015, Effective participation in organizing “CCIS 1st Annual Coursework Expedition”, at College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University.
- 2014-2015: Member of the “Human Resources Committee”, at Natural Sciences and Engineering Department, College of Applied Studies and Community Services, King Saud University.
- 2014: Member and coordinator of the “ISO2009 Committee”, at College of Applied Studies and Community Services, King Saud University.
- 2014-2015: Chair of the “Orientation Committee”, at College of Applied Studies and Community Services, King Saud University.
- 2014-2015: Organizing three orientation programs, at College of Applied Studies and Community Services, King Saud University.
- July 2014: Initiative of the employment of “KSU New Identity”, at College of Applied Studies and Community Services, King Saud University.
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Research Interest:
Interested in computer networks, energy efficiency, smart systems, emergency management systems, security and privacy, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technologies, Green, cloud and mobile computing. |
Community Services:
A discussion session within “Career Week” exhibition, King Saud University, 2016.
Volunteering in many local social activities and services. |
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