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     Dr. YOUSEF FAZEA

                    Assistant Professor 

Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering 

      Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA

Inquisitive, energetic computer science specialist skilled in publishing, teaching, and leadership, with a strong foundation in wireless and optical communications. seeking to leverage solid development skills with a focus on collaboration, and communication. Independent, reliable, hard-working, conscientious, honest, peace-loving, mentally stable, passionate, and creativity as an assistant professor/ Senior Lecturer in the academic field. 

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DR. YOUSEF FAZEA

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About me

 

OBJECTIVES 

  • To make a positive contribution to the success and growth of a dynamic organization/institution that recognizes and encourages the highest level of professionalism, competence, intelligence, and innovative ideas.

  • To serve as a team member in academic institutions that creates wider opportunities for knowledge contributions.

  • To be a respected member of a creative team, divisions, and corporate departments that orchestrate intuitive campaigns for effectively reinforcing and building a future.

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MORE ABOUT ME 
Yousef Fazea is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, USA. He received his B.E. and M.S. degrees in Information Technology and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia. He is a guest editor for the MDPI Quantum Report Journal and an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Reconfigurable and Embedded Systems. Dr. Fazea has published over 50 international and scientific papers, two books, four book chapters, and two patents indexed in the ISI and Scopus databases. Two of his scientific papers were chosen for the best paper award at the IEEE Symposium on Computer Applications & Industrial Electronics (ISCAIE 2017) and the International Conference on Computer and Information Sciences (ICCIS2020). In addition, he won the Bronze Medal in the Innovation Research, Invention, and Application Exhibition (I-RIA) in 2019 and the summer research award from Marshall University in 2022.

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Additionally, Dr. Fazea won the 3-minute thesis competition (3MT) and was awarded as a second runner-up. He was honored by IEEE SB and CAS for his outstanding contribution toward student and alumni development in 2019. Later, he was appreciated as an excellent staff member by Inasis Grantt residential hall in 2019. Dr. Fazea is a member of IEEE and has been actively involved in IEEE activities as an executive and counselor for the IEEE UUM student branch for two consecutive terms.

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Furthermore, he is a member of IAES, IAENG, and UUM-IRL and a life member of the ISOC Malaysia chapter. He is a reviewer for many prestigious and leading computer science and information technology journals. Dr. Fazea’s research includes next-generation computing and telecommunication, wireless and optical sensors applications, digital signal processing, and channel modeling using different algorithms such as DNA and Neural Networks. Future Internet D2D communication, high-computing performance, digital communication networks, high-speed networks, SDN, ICN, and network security.

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EDUCATION

School of Computing, University Utara Malaysia

2017 - Ph.D. – Computer Science. Thesis Title: “Performance Enhancement of Mode Division Multiplexing using Mode Spacing, Singular Value Decomposition and Water-filling Algorithm for multimode Fibre”.

 

 School of Computing, University Utara Malaysia

2012 - M.Sc. – Information Technology. Thesis Title: “Performance Comparison between CWDM and DWDM for FTTH Technology”, overall CGPA 3.84/4.0 (Excellent).

 

 School of Computing, University Utara Malaysia

2011 - B.A. – Information Technology with honor. Final Project Title: “Scheduling-Based Learning Management System”, overall CGPA 3.01/4.0 (Very Good).

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​PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2022- 2023 

Faculty Senate Liaison for the Research Committee at Marshall University: 

  • Serve as a communication link between the university senate and the research committee

  • Attend both senate and research committee meetings and report back to the respective bodies

  • Provide updates to the research committee on any changes or updates to academic policies and procedures as directed by the senate

  • Provide the senate with updates and information related to the research committee's activities and initiatives

  • Facilitate the review of research proposals and communicate any concerns or issues to the research committee and/or senate as needed

  • Provide support to the research committee in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to research at the university

  • Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as faculty and staff, to ensure that research activities align with the university's mission and goals

  • Act as a liaison between the research committee and other university committees as needed.

2022- 2023 

Faculty Senate at Marshall University:

  • Serve as a representative for the faculty members in the university

  • Participate in discussions and decision-making processes regarding academic policies, programs, and resources

  • Collaborate with other faculty senate members, administration, and staff to address issues and concerns related to the academic community

  • Attend faculty senate meetings, committee meetings, and other relevant events

  • Advocate for the interests and needs of faculty members and students

  • Engage in research and analysis of academic policies and practices

  • Provide input and feedback on proposals related to curriculum, faculty hiring and retention, and other academic matters

  • Maintain confidentiality when required and act in the best interest of the university community

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2021- Present

Marshall University, Department of Computer and Information Technology. Assistant Professor:

Main Duties and Responsibilities in Research:

  • To undertake ongoing original research in my specialist field.

  • To publish research in peer-reviewed publications.

  • To seek internal and external research funding.

  • To produce research suitable for dissemination to conferences, workshops, and seminars (both national and international).

  • To forge collaborative research links within and outside the University.

  • To undertake student research supervision

  • To contribute fully to the University’s research activities.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities in Teaching:

  • To prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • To participate in the assessments for initial and higher degrees and diplomas of the University and to act as invigilator in such examinations as required.

  • To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management, where appropriate.

  • To support and comply with the University’s teaching quality assurance standards and procedures.

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2019-2021

University Utara Malaysia, School of Computing. Chair of SOC Internationalization Committee:

  • Oversee all international undergraduate and graduate students’ external relations matters related to:

  • Prof. Adjung, Prof. / Visitor Lecturer and Center Chair.

  • International student affairs.

  • Outdoor visitor tours.

  • Search for academic staff (with Ph.D.) from abroad.

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2019-2021

University Utara Malaysia, Student Affairs Department, Inasis Grantt. Assistant Principal:

  • Oversee all Inasis Grantt students’ affairs such as:

  • supervises the student’s activities and programs.

  • Assists in establishing the student college discipline plan for ensuring a safe and orderly environment.

  • Assists the college principal in ensuring that the college policies and procedures related to student discipline referrals and discipline action plans meet the university policies.

  • Stays informed and charged about student safety and orderly.

  • Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

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2019-2021

University Utara Malaysia, Department of Computer Science. IEEE UUM Student Branch Counsellor

  • Oversee all IEEE SB activities such as:

  • Ensure that information (via email generally) from IEEE Headquarters is transmitted to the student Officers.

  • Attend Executive Committee meetings and assist the committees.

  • Participate in Regional Activities Committee meetings.

  • Consult with the Section SAC Chair, Regional SAC Chair, or Region Director about activities or problems.

  •  Promote IEEE Student Membership (www.ieee.org/join).

  • Foster good relations with the local Section and encourage students to establish regular liaison with the Section SAC Chair.

  •  Promote student awareness of awards, contests, and benefits of IEEE Membership.

  • Establish industrial contacts for programs and activities.

  • Assist with promoting activities to other faculty members.

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2018-2021

University Utara Malaysia, Department of Computer Science. Assistant Professor:

Main Duties and Responsibilities in Research:

  • To undertake ongoing original research in my specialist field.

  • To publish research in peer-reviewed publications.

  • To seek internal and external research funding.

  • To produce research suitable for dissemination to conferences, workshops, and seminars (both national and international).

  • To forge collaborative research links within and outside the University.

  • To undertake student research supervision

  • To contribute fully to the University’s research activities.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities in Teaching:

  • To prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

  • To participate in the assessments for initial and higher degrees and diplomas of the University and to act as invigilator in such examinations as required.

  • To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management, where appropriate.

  • To support and comply with the University’s teaching quality assurance standards and procedures.

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2017-2018

University Utara Malaysia, Internetworks Research Laboratory. Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Mainly researching channel modeling for mitigating noise and modal dispersion of the multimode fiber.

  • Managing and monitoring the Laboratory publication outputs.

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2014-2016

School Teacher (Volunteer Work)

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AFFLIATION

1. Assistant Professor at Marshall University, West Virginia, USA (August 2021 - Present)

2.  Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at School of Computing, University Utara Malaysia, (January 2018 - May 2021) 

2. Assistant Principal of Inasis Grantt, University Utara Malaysia.

3. Counselor of IEEE UUM Student Branch.

#Final project STIK2044 OS A192, 2019

#Graduation Ceremony A182, 2018

#Appreciation certificate as IEEE Counselor  2018

#IRICT2019, JB, Malaysia

# Fellow for Inasis Grantt 2020

# Second runner-up in 3-minutes thesis competition 2015

# Best paper award IEEE ISCAIE2017

# IEEE TENCON2017

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • John Marshall Scholar Award 2024

  • Best Paper Award in IRICT2023 

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Award (SURE), Marshall University, 2023

  • Nominated for Pickens-Queen Teacher Award, 2023 

  • Summer Research Award, Marshall University, 2022

  • Best Paper Award in ICCIS2020, 2020

  • IEEE Contribution Award JASA CAS 2019, UUM student’s development and alumni, 2019.

  •  Field Supervisor, Universiti Tenaga National, 2019.

  • Session Chair, IRICT2019, 2019.

  • Award as best staff, Inasis Grantt, 2019.

  • Co-Technical Program Chair, 5th International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE2019), 2019.

  • Advisory Committee in the International Conference on Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Engi, Melange Publication, India, 2018, International, 2019.

  • Bronze Medal from Innovation Research, Invention and Application Exhibition 2019 (I-RIA2019), April 2019.

  • Technical Program Chair for ICFISA 2018, Melange Publication, India, 2018, International, 2018, Antarabangsa.

  • Best Paper Award in IEEE ISCAIE2017, ISCAIE2017, 2017, Kebangsaan.

  • Anugerah Sumbangsih (Contribution Award) from the Student Affairs department handed by Prof. DatoSeri D, Hal Ehwal Pelajar, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2016, Universiti

  • A second runner-up in the 3-minutes thesis competition at Universiti Utara Malaysia, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2015, Universiti

  • Postgraduate scholarship from Universiti Utara Malaysia., Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2012, Antarabangsa

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • CCNA

  • Quality Matter

  • Critical Thinking

  • CITI Program

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​RESEARCH INTEREST 

Research Expert Area including:

nOptical and Wireless Communications, Channel Modeling and Network Security, Next-Generation Computing, Enabling and Emerging Technologies.

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​PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

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  • 2024-Present: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE (Senior Grade)

  • 2022 - 2024: Member of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, CITI (Member Grade)

  • 2022-Present: Intenet Society Accessibility Standing Group (Member Grade) 

  • 2014-Present: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE (Member Grade)

  • 2018-Present: Internet Society Malaysian Chapter, ISOC Malaysia (Life Member Grade)

  • 2015-Present: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science, IAES (Member Grade)

  • 2015-Present: International Association of Engineers, IAENG (Member Grade)

  • 2014-Present: Internet Society ISOC (Member Grade) 

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Editor:

Peer-review Journals:​

  • 2022: OSA Optics Express [Q1, IF. 3.833], Reviewer 

  • 2022: IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, Reviewer 

  • 2022: IEEE Access Journal [Q1, IF. 3.745], Reviewer

  • 2021: IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, Reviewer

  • 2021: Wireless Personal Communications [IF. 1.2], Reviewer

  • 2020: IEEE Internet of Things Journal [Q1, IF. 11.750], Reviewer

  • 2020: IEEE Access Journal [Q1, IF. 3.745], Reviewer

  • 2020: Microelectronics Journal- Elsevier [Q2, IF. 1.480], Reviewer

  • 2020: Microwave and Optical Technology Letters [Q3, IF. 0.948], Reviewer

  • 2019: International Journal of Electronics and Communications-Elsevier [Q2, IF. 2.924], Reviewer

  • 2019: Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics-Elsevier [Q3, IF. 1.914], Reviewer

  • 2019: Fibre and Integrated Optics-Tylor and Francis [Q3, IF. 0.439], Reviewer

  • 2018: Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology –Springer (JESIT), Reviewer

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International Conferences:

  • 2024: Co-chair of the Publicity Committee for the 4th International Conference of Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIn2024), STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University, UK.

  • 2024: Track Chair for the 7th International Conference on Internet Applications, Protocols and Services (NETAPPS2024), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • 2024: Computer Science Symposium on Emerging Technologies (CSSET), Huntington, West Virginia, USA, reviewer

  • 2023: Computer Science Symposium on Emerging Technologies (CSSET), Huntington, West Virginia, USA, reviewer

  • 2022: Computer Science Symposium on Emerging Technologies (CSSET), Huntington, West Virginia, USA, reviewer

  • 2021: IRICT2021, a reviewer.

  • 2020: Track Chair for the 1st International Conference of Advance Computing and Informatics, Casablanca, Morroco

  • 2010-2019: A reviewer for the following international conferences: IRICT 2020, ICACIN 2020, IRICT 2019, GCC2019, ICCAIS2019, DISP2019, JSEE2019, ICFISA2018, CSPA2018, ICCISN'2018, NETAPPS2017, WSCAR2017, CSPA2017, ICCAT2017, ICITeS’ 2017, ISAPE'2017, KMICE2016, ICCDMTA2016, FIRES2016, NETAPPS2015, NETAPPS2010

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CONFERENCES ACTIVITIES​

  • 2024: Attending ASEE’s 2024 Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Symposium

  • 2024: Attending GenCyber Teacher Conference, Marshall University April 20, 2024 

  • 2021: Keynote Speakers Moderator for the 6th International Conference of Reliable Information and Communication Technology, Malaysia, on December 22-23, 2021

  • 2020: Publication Chair for the Sixth International Conference on Internet Applications, Protocols, and Services (NETAPPS2020), Kedah, Malaysia, on 2nd -3rd December 2020 

  • 2018: Technical Program Chair for the International Conference on Future Internet Systems and Applications (ICFISA2018), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 10th-11th December 2018

  • 2015: Publication Co-chair for the Fourth International Conference on Internet Applications, Protocols, and Services (NETAPPS2015), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 01-03, 2015.

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

  • 2024: Elevate and Innovate: Transforming College Assignments with AI

  • 2024: How AI is Transforming Cybersecurity in virtual Cengage Computing Experience 04/16/2024

  • 2024: Digital Forensics Investigations and IT Security in virtual Cengage Computing Experience 04/16/2024

  • 2024: Mental Health on Campus: What can faculty do? in Cengage Computing Experience 04/16/2024

  • 2024: GRFP-NSF 

  • 2023: Grantsmanship 101/Proposal Basics 09/21/2023

  • 2023: Introduction to MURC Process Training  09/13/2023

  • 2023: Building Supportive Communities: Clery Act and Title IX (Full Course)

  • 2022: MURC Sponsored Grant Writing Workshop, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, United States

  • 2022: "New Faculty Promotion & Tenure Session I," Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, United States.

  • 2021: Critical Thinking, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, United States.

  • 2021: Accelerating Research Activities, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, United States.

  • 2020: Introduction to CyberSecurity, CISCO

  • 2019 - date: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

  • 2019: Training on designing & and 3d printing using Tinker Cad, UUM, Malaysia    

  • 2019: Portfolio applications for teaching & learning, 2019 SOC, UUM, Malaysia             

  • 2019: Program research coaching by emeritus Prof. Keith A. Houghton, 2019 SOC, UUM

  • 2019: Packet tracer workshop, 2019, SOC, UUM, Malaysia  

  • 2019: Talk: Cyber Security Landscape in Malaysia, 2019 University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia

  • 2019: Teh Tarik Session -Innovative Research, Invention and Application (I-IRIA) 2019, UUM, Malaysia 

  • 2019: 2Program Graduate Supervision: Roles & Responsibilities, 2019 University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia

  • 2019: Sesi Perkongsian Ilmu: Storytelling Techniques in Teaching & Learning For Higher Education, 2019, University Utara Malaysia

  • 2019: Strategic planning & QWSR by subject student center, 2019, University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia 

  • 2018: Thesis writing & examination from the perspective of examiners, 2018 UUM, Malaysia

  • 2018: Innovative Research, Invention, and Application Exhibition (I-RIA) 2018, University Utara Malaysia.

  • 2018: Publication Opportunity Briefing Through UUM Press, 2018, University Utara Malaysia

  • 2018: MyLab Grant Briefing Session, 2018, University Utara Malaysia

  • 2018: A Journey Towards Q1 Publication, 2018, University Utara Malaysia

  • 2018: Talk on Successfully Publishing Research Outputs in International Journals, 2018, University Utara Malaysia.

  • 2018: Talk on Effective Publishing to Escalate Citations, 2018, University Utara Malaysia

  • 2018: Strengthening Nation's Cyberspace Via Collaborative Capacity Building 2018, University Utara Malaysia.

  • 2016: Malaysian Research and Education Network (MYREN) FutureScape2016, Putrajaya, Malaysia 22nd-24th November 2016

  • 2016: Commonwealth Broadband Asian Forum, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 21st-23rd September 2016.

  • 2016: First National Workshop on Future Internet Research (FIRES 2016), Gurun Jerai. Kedah, Malaysia. 2nd-3rd May 2016.

  • 2016: International   Research Workshop: UUM & SIT. School of Computing Universiti Utara Malaysia in Conjunction with Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan. 28th February, 9th March 2016.

  • 2016: International conference on “Business, Economics, Social Science & Humanities”-BESSH 2016, Jakarta; 2016.

    ADMIN DUTIES AND SERVICES

  • 2024: Member of Curriculum Committee in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering.  

  • 2024: A one-day takeover of a local high school: the Tri-State STEM+M School in Southpoint, Ohio State, April 19, 2024

  • 2024: Representative of the CSEE Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall Univ., Feb 2, 2024

  • 2023: Representative of the CSEE Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall Univ., Sep 22, 2023

  • 2023: Welcoming Session for a new class 2027, Marshall Univ, 2023

  • 2023: Representative of the CIT Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall Univ., April 1, 2023

  • 2023: Representative of the CIT Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall University, Jan 5, 2023

  • 2022:  Serving as an usher at Marshall's winter commencement of 2022

  • 2022:  MSA Advisor 

  • 2021: Representative of the CIT Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall Univ., Nov 13, 2022

  • 2022: Representative of the CIT Department in the recruitment fair at College of Science, Marshall University, Sep 17, 2022

  • 2022 - 2023: Member of the Grants and Scholarships Committee (College of COS Level)

  • 2022 - 2023: Liaison in the University Research Committee (MU Level)

  • 2022 - 2023: Committee Member, Faculty Senate Representative (MU Level) 

  • 2022: Committee Member, Recruitment Activities to Attract Students for CIT, Marshall University. 

  • 2021: Non-voting member of the promotion committee at CIT, Marshall University, USA

  • 2021: Representative of the CIT Department in the recruitment fair at College of Science, Marshall University, Sep 23, 2021

  • 2021: Representative of the CIT Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall University, Oct 16, 2021

  • 2021: Representative of the CIT Department in the Green and White Day Academic Showcase, Marshall University, Nov  21, 2021 

  • 2020: Member of new master's program (Data Science Committee) at University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, January 2020

  • 2019: Chair and member of the Internationalization Committee at University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, January 2019

 

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