Prof. Ouajdi Korbaa | AI in Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Ouajdi Korbaa | University of Sousse | Tunisia

Prof. Ouajdi Korbaa is a distinguished researcher and professor at the Institute of Computer Science and Communication Techniques, University of Sousse, Tunisia, and a member of the Modeling of Automated Reasoning Systems Laboratory. His research focuses on modeling, discrete optimization, scheduling, and artificial intelligence, contributing significantly to the development of advanced methodologies in these areas. He has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students and actively participates in academic juries, reflecting his commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers. Prof. Korbaa has authored 157 documents cited by 998 sources, achieving an h-index of 18, demonstrating his strong impact and influence in the field. His work integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, advancing computational techniques for problem-solving and decision-making. Recognized for his expertise in optimization and AI, he has made substantial contributions to both the academic community and the broader field of computer science, fostering innovation in modeling and automated reasoning systems.

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Featured Publications

Nssibi, M., Manita, G., & Korbaa, O. (2023). Advances in nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization for feature selection problem: A comprehensive survey. Computer Science Review, 49, 100559.
Jemili, F., Meddeb, R., & Korbaa, O. (2024). Intrusion detection based on ensemble learning for big data classification. Cluster Computing, 27(3), 3771–3798.
Benzarti, S., Triki, B., & Korbaa, O. (2017). A survey on attacks in Internet of Things based networks. In Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS) (pp. 1–7).
Meddeb, R., Jemili, F., Triki, B., & Korbaa, O. (2023). A deep learning-based intrusion detection approach for mobile Ad-hoc network. Soft Computing, 27(14), 9425–9439.
Abid, A., Jemili, F., & Korbaa, O. (2024). Real-time data fusion for intrusion detection in industrial control systems based on cloud computing and big data techniques. Cluster Computing, 27(2), 2217–2238.
Korbaa, O., Camus, H., & Gentina, J. C. (1997). FMS cyclic scheduling with overlapping production cycles. In Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Application and Theory of Automation in Technology (pp. 1–10).
Lee, J., & Korbaa, O. (2004). Modeling and scheduling of ratio-driven FMS using unfolding time Petri nets. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 46(4), 639–653.
Meddeb, R., Triki, B., Jemili, F., & Korbaa, O. (2017). A survey of attacks in mobile ad hoc networks. In Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS) (pp. 1–7).

Mr. Eze Jude Uche | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Eze Jude Uche | The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy | United States

Mr. Eze Jude Uche is a dedicated and accomplished researcher in pharmacoepidemiology, patient-reported outcomes, cancer therapy, infection prevention, and predictive modeling. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Services & Outcomes Research at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, where he is recognized as a Dean’s Distinguished Fellow and receives advanced training in pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, survival analysis, causal inference, and bioinformatics. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a distinction in Pharmacy Administration and Management; his thesis focused on assessing malaria treatment patterns and costs in community pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Nsukka and Enugu. He has 2 published documents to his credit. Mr. Uche has extensive research experience, including a tenure as a Graduate Research Assistant and Intern Pharmacist at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development in Abuja, where he conducted comprehensive literature reviews, analyzed and interpreted experimental results, and authored detailed research reports. His hands-on experience spans microbial preparation, standardization of bacteria and Candida species, extraction of plant materials, chromatographic separation for pharmacologic screening, in-vitro drug testing using animal models, and qualitative and quantitative pharmaceutical analysis, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical and healthcare research.

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Featured Publication

Uche, E. J.,(2025). Optimizing unsupervised feature engineering and classification pipelines for differentiated thyroid cancer recurrence prediction. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. Advance online publication.