Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Ali M. AbdelAziz is a cybersecurity expert, researcher, and educator with a strong record of academic and professional achievements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at Alamein International University (AIU).
Dr. AbdelAziz holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Aswan University.
He is certified as a Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) by EC-Council, an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), a Google Cybersecurity Professional, and an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
His research focuses on AI-driven vulnerability assessment, IoT security for smart systems, and transportation mode detection using ubiquitous devices.
With over eight years of experience teaching cybersecurity courses—including Secure Programming, Cryptography, and Cyber Forensics—across multiple universities, Dr. AbdelAziz has developed curricula aligned with ACM/IEEE standards and supervised more than ten M.Sc. theses in cybersecurity and AIoT.
He has conducted penetration testing for government agencies, contributing to their ISO 27001 certification, and has published research in reputable venues such as the IEEE Sensors Journal, as well as at SECON, MobiSys, and VTC conferences. His applied research includes developing real-time health monitoring systems using wearable technology, achieving latency of less than two seconds.
Dr. AbdelAziz’s technical expertise covers:
- Offensive Security: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite
- Security Frameworks: NIST, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK
- Programming: Python, C++, Java, PHP
- Cloud Security: AWS, Azure
His work has earned several distinctions, including the Kaspersky Competition Award (CAISEC 2023), recognition for contributing to Aswan University’s top ranking in the THE Impact Rankings in the Arab World (2021–2023), and an ACM MobiSys Travel Grant (2016).
Dr. AbdelAziz is dedicated to bridging academic research with real-world security challenges through hands-on, impactful education and innovation.
- Academic Positions
- Administrative Positions
- Teaching Summary
- Journal Publications
- Conference Publications
- Funded Research Grants
- Assistant Professor
Al-Alamin International University (AIU)
*School of Computer Science and Engineering* | *Sept. 2024 – Sep.2025*
– Teach courses: *Introduction to Cybersecurity, Security of Information Systems, Cryptography, Secure Programming, Cyber Forensics, Web Programming*
– Develop/update curricula aligned with ACM/IEEE standards
– Mentor students in cybersecurity research and projects
– Contribute to Artificial Intelligence Arab Olympiad 2025
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
King Salman International University
*Computer Science and Engineering Department* | *Jan. 2024 – July 2024*
– Teach *Secure Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Security of Information Systems*
– Supervise student projects and theses
– Organize workshops on emerging technologies
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)
*Jun. 2022 – 2024
– Lead lectures/labs: *Cybersecurity Fundamentals, AI Techniques, Web Design*
– Focus on hands-on training for industry-ready skills
– Prepare students for cybersecurity certifications
- Assistant Professor
Aswan University
*Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science Department* | *Feb. 2021 – Aug. 2024*
– Teach *Cybersecurity, Software Engineering*
– Supervise undergraduate/graduate research
– Coordinate curriculum improvements integrating new technologies
- Teaching Assistant
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
*Computer Science and Engineering Department* | *Oct. 2016 – Apr. 2017*
– Teach advanced topics: *Cybersecurity, Data Analysis*
– Assist in curriculum development and academic planning
– Mentor graduate students in thesis research
- Teaching Assistant
National Institute of Informatics (NII), Japan
*The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI)* | *2016*
– Train interns in research methodologies for wireless networks
– Guide best practices in data analysis
- Teaching Assistant
Aswan University
*Electrical Engineering, Computer and Systems Department* | *Nov. 2009 – Sept. 2013*
– Assist in teaching *Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems*
– Support lab sessions for practical applications
# Academic Manager
National Telecommunications Institute (NTI)
– Oversaw academic programs, ensuring alignment with national education standards .
– Led curriculum development for cybersecurity and IT courses.
– Coordinated faculty training and student admissions processes .
# Web Portal Manager
Aswan University
*Communications and Information Technology Center*
– Directed the university’s web portal modernization , enhancing functionality for 20,000+ users.
– Spearheaded a team of developers to implement secure, user-friendly features.
– Contributed to Aswan University’s #1 ranking in Egypt/Arab region (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2021–2023).
# Vice Manager, Central Printing Unit
Aswan University
– Managed operations of the university’s printing services.
– Upgraded systems to digital workflows , improving efficiency by 30%.
– Provided technical support across departments.
# Certified Trainer & TOT (Supreme Council of Universities – SCU)
– Trained university staff in Management Information Systems (MIS) and IT best practices.
– Developed programs to enhance digital literacy for faculty and administrators.
# Core Cybersecurity Courses
– Secure Programming (AIU, King Salman University, E-JUST)
– *Topics:* OWASP Top 10, cryptographic implementations, secure coding in C/Python
– Cryptography (AIU, Aswan University)
– *Topics:* Symmetric/asymmetric encryption, PKI, blockchain security
– Cyber Forensics (AIU)
– *Tools:* Autopsy, FTK, Wireshark, Volatility Framework
– Security of Information Systems (AIU, King Salman University, NTI)
– *Focus:* ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, risk assessment
# Web & Software Development
– Web Programming (AIU, Aswan University)
– *Stack:* HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React
– *Security:* XSS/CSRF mitigation, HTTPS configuration
– Software Engineering (Aswan University)
– *Emphasis:* Secure SDLC, threat modeling
# Artificial Intelligence & IoT
– AI for Cybersecurity (AIU, King Salman University)
– *Labs:* ML-based intrusion detection, adversarial attacks
– IoT Security (NTI)
– *Projects:* Smart agriculture threat analysis, Zigbee/Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
# Foundational CS Courses
– Computer Networks (Aswan University)
– *Labs:* Packet analysis, firewall configurations
– Operating Systems Security (E-JUST)
– *Topics:* Memory protection, sandboxing, SELinux
# Certification-Focused Training
– Cybersecurity Cert Prep (NTI)
– *Coverage:* CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+
– TOT for MIS (Supreme Council of Universities)
– *Audience:* Faculty/staff training on IT systems
Teaching Innovations
– Curriculum Development: Aligned courses with ACM/IEEE standards.
– Hands-On Labs: Designed exercises using Kali Linux, OWASP Juice Shop.
– Industry Collaboration: Integrated TrendMicro , WedgeNetworks case studies.
A. M. AbdelAziz, A. Shoukry, M. Youssef (2021).
*Ubiquitous Transportation Mode Detection Using Single Cell Tower Information.*
IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(7), 9250–9259.
DOI: [10.1109/JSEN.2020.3041424](https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2020.3041424)
1. A. M. AbdelAziz (2024).
*Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation Using Advanced AI Analysis.*
IEEE 12th International Japan-Africa Conference on Electronics, Communications, and Computations (JAC-ECC).
2. A. M. AbdelAziz, A. Shoukry, M. Youssef (2019).
*Trans-Sense: Real-Time Transportation Schedule Estimation Using Smartphones.*
IEEE International Conference on Sensing, Communication and Networking (SECON).
3. A. M. AbdelAziz, M. Youssef (2015).
*The Diversity and Scale Matter: Ubiquitous Transportation Mode Detection Using Single Cell Tower Information.*
IEEE 81st Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring).
1. Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) Cybersecurity Fund (2024)
– Purpose: Support for graduation projects in cybersecurity
– Role: Principal Investigator
2. National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) Grant (2023)
– Purpose: E-health project focusing on patient data security enhancement
– Role: Principal Investigator