Hossam Magdy Balaha
Biography
Hossam Magdy Balaha, born in Egypt in 1993, is a Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Bioengineering Department, Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville (UofL), USA. He also serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Computers Engineering and Systems Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt. In addition to his academic roles, he is a Senior Full Stack Laravel Web Developer, AI Engineer, and Freelancer. Hossam earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the Computers Engineering and Systems Department at Mansoura University. He has created a range of educational courses on YouTube, covering topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques in digital histopathology and radiomics, web development, and the Internet of Things (IoT). His work includes the development of various web and mobile applications. He has actively contributed to numerous projects and competitions aligned with his fields of interest. Hossam's primary research interests include Medical Image Analysis, AI, Deep Learning (DL), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision (CV), Radiomics, Soft Computing, Web Development, and System Development. He has published several research papers, presented at conferences, and contributed to book chapters on these topics. He has been recognized by the University of Louisville with several awards, including the Outstanding International Student Award. Additionally, Hossam serves as a reviewer for several prestigious journals, including IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, the Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (JAIHC), and Multimedia Tools and Applications (MTAP).
Long Biography
Hossam Magdy Balaha, born in Egypt in 1993, is a dedicated scholar whose academic journey reflects his profound commitment to advancing the fields of Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. and serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville (UofL), USA. In addition, Hossam holds the position of Assistant Lecturer at Mansoura University, Egypt.
As a GTA, Hossam actively contributes to teaching and mentorship, focusing on key areas such as AI, Machine Learning (ML), Medical Image Analysis, Digital Histopathology, Radiomics, and Medical Image Processing. He supervises students and oversees graduation projects, fostering the development of future engineers and researchers. At Mansoura University, he teaches courses on Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, AI, Multimedia, and FPGA, broadening his impact on education.
Hossam's research contributions are substantial, with an H-Index of 21 and over 1,100 citations. He has published more than 40 research papers (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters) across a wide array of topics, including Medical Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Digital Histopathology, Radiomics, Web Development, Internet of Things (IoT), Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, and Soft Computing. His ongoing research also explores the integration of AI into personalized medicine, multi-modal medical data fusion, and improving interpretability in AI models, particularly for medical applications.
Hossam's work has been widely recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Exemplary Research Scholarship Award (2023 and 2024), the Outstanding International Student Award (2024), the Inclusive Excellence Award (Finalist, 2024), and the Best Graduate Student Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper Award (2024). In addition, he received a Certificate of Recognition for attending PLAN Workshops (2024).
Hossam earned his Master's degree in Computer Engineering and Control Systems from Mansoura University with a perfect GPA of 4.00/4.00. His research for this degree focused on developing a Deep Learning Framework Model for Arabic Handwritten Text Recognition. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computers and Systems Engineering from the same institution, demonstrating his consistent academic excellence.
In addition to his academic roles, Hossam is a Senior Full Stack Laravel Web Developer, AI Engineer, and Freelancer. He has created several educational courses on YouTube, focusing on AI techniques in digital histopathology, radiomics, web development, and IoT. His professional work spans building systems, web, and mobile applications, and contributing to numerous projects and competitions aligned with his research interests.
Hossam's commitment to fostering inclusive excellence is evident in his active engagement with diverse cultural perspectives and his effort to integrate diversity and inclusion into his teaching. His bilingualism enhances his ability to communicate across cultures, and his participation in the NSF's Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program underscores his commitment to incorporating diverse perspectives into entrepreneurial efforts.
A passionate advocate for social justice, Hossam supports initiatives addressing systemic issues like police brutality, White supremacy, systemic racism, and anti-Blackness. He is actively involved in community service, contributing to organizations like "International OASIS - Organization Assisting and Serving International Students and Scholars" and serving as a Graduate Student Ambassador for the University of Louisville. His dedication to service extends to regular blood donations and other volunteer efforts, exemplifying his values of empathy, compassion, and community engagement.
Through his academic, professional, and social initiatives, Hossam continues to make meaningful contributions to both his fields of expertise and society as a whole.
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) / Research Assistant (RA)
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) / Research Assistant (RA) at the Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, USA.
Assistant Lecturer (Assist. Lect.)
Assistant Lecturer with the Computers Engineering and Systems Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Teaching Assistant with the Computers Engineering and Systems Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Sci. Interests (Ordered by Priority)
- Medical Image Analysis
- Deep Learning (DL)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Computer Vision (CV)
- Soft Computing
- Meta-heuristic Optimization
- Digital Image Processing (DIP)
- Web Development
- System Development
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cloud Computing
- Embedded Systems
- Robotics
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering (PhD)
Verified International Academic Qualifications

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M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and Control Systems
- Country: Egypt.
- Duration: Two Years.
- Year: 2020.
- Major: Computer Engineering and Control Systems.
- U.S. Equivalency: Master's Degree.
- Research Title: Proposing a Deep Learning Framework Model for Arabic Handwritten Text Recognition.
- Percentage Score (According to Mansoura University): 98.75/100%.
- GPA Score (According to WES): 4.00/4.00 (Credit Hours: 28 Hours).
- Completed Seminar Course Title: Web Scraping Techniques.
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B.Sc. in Computers and Systems Engineering
- Country: Egypt.
- Duration: Five Years.
- Year: 2016.
- Major: Computers and Systems Engineering.
- U.S. Equivalency: Bachelor's Degree.
- Percentage Score (According to Mansoura University): The First – 94.23/100% (Excellent with Honour).
- GPA Score (According to WES): 3.99/4.00 (Credit Hours: 155.5 Hours).
- Graduation Project Title: Automated Attendance and Sharing Information Systems using Face Recognition, Control Design, and IoT. Grade: Excellent.
- For my U.S. World Education Services (WES) Evaluation, you can contact to retreive it.
Languages
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Professional)
Official Scientific Awards
Best Student Paper Awards - Track 6
Second Place - Doctoral Engineering Student Award (Fall 2024)
Bioengineering Department Newsletter Recognition (Spring 2024)
Exemplary Research Scholarship Award (2023 and 2024)
Best Graduate Student Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper Award (2024)
Outstanding International Student Award (2024)
Inclusive Excellence Award (Finalist) (2024)
Certificate of Recognition for attending PLAN Workshops (2024)
Scientific Academies and Workshops
Publishing Academy
GTA Academy Part 2: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching
Fall 2024 Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Academy Part I: Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
Fall 2024 Community Engagement Academy (Part I)
Research Mentoring Program and Mentoring Academy (Part I)
Conferences and Talks
2nd Annual CAIRS Symposium (2023)
Teaching Experience
BE 544: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques in Digital Histopathology
BE 645: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Radiomics
BE 354: Anatomy and Physiology
BE 654: Advanced Physiology
Computer Graphics (2021, 2019, 2018, 2017)
Database 2 (2021)
Control Engineering 2 (2021)
Computer Architecture (2) (2020, 2017)
Elective Course 2 (2019)
Digital Logic Design (2019, 2016)
Computer Architecture (2019)
Advance Robots (2019)
Data Structures and Algorithms (2019)
Computer Maintenance (2019)
Management Information Systems (2019, 2018)
Computer Programming using VB.Net (2019, 2019)
Microprocessors Design (2019)
Language Processing (2019)
Artificial Intelligence (2019, 2018, 2017)
Decision Support Systems (2019)
Computer Control Systems (2) (2019)
Elective Course 5 - Multimedia (2018, 2017)
Elective Course 4 - FPGA (2017)
Statistics with SPSS (2017)
Elective Course 4 - Information Technology Management and Making Decisions (2016)
Published Journal Articles
Advancing eye disease detection: A comprehensive study on computer-aided diagnosis with vision transformers and SHAP explainability techniques
Explainable AI-Based Approach for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Detection via Fundus Imaging
Incorporating Imaging, Clinical, Pathology, and Demographic Markers for Hormonal Therapy Prediction in Prostate Cancer
Early detection of monkeypox: Analysis and optimization of pretrained deep learning models using the Sparrow Search Algorithm
Artificial intelligence can help individualize wilms tumor treatment by predicting tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy
Artificial Intelligence-based Kidney Segmentation with Modified Cycle-Consistent Generative Adversarial Network and Appearance-based Shape Prior
Optimizing Vertebral Lesion Diagnosis: A CAD-Driven Machine Learning Classification System with Multi-Modal MRI Texture Analysis
DMDRDF: diabetes mellitus and retinopathy detection framework using artificial intelligence and feature selection
A Comprehensive Review of AI Diagnosis Strategies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
An Automated Metaheuristic-optimized Approach for Diagnosing and Classifying Brain Tumors Based on a Convolutional Neural Network
Advanced OCTA imaging segmentation: Unsupervised, non-linear retinal vessel detection using modified self-organizing maps and joint MGRF modeling
Insights into Personalized Care Strategies for Wilms Tumor: A Narrative Literature Review
Precise Prostate Cancer Assessment Using IVIM-Based Parametric Estimation of Blood Diffusion from DW-MRI
A Non-Invasive AI-Based System for Precise Grading of Anosmia in COVID-19 using Neuroimaging
Advancing feature ranking with hybrid feature ranking weighted majority model: a weighted majority voting strategy enhanced by the Harris hawks optimizer
Prostate cancer grading framework based on deep transfer learning and Aquila optimizer
An aseptic approach towards skin lesion localization and grading using deep learning and harris hawks optimization
A concentrated machine learning-based classification system for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosis using fundus images
Revolutionizing Oral Cancer Detection: An Approach Using Aquila and Gorilla Algorithms Optimized Transfer Learning-Based CNNs
Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Credit Scoring Using the LIME Explainer: A Comprehensive Approach
A generic optimization and learning framework for Parkinson disease via speech and handwritten records
A variate brain tumor segmentation, optimization, and recognition framework
A comprehensive framework towards segmenting and classifying breast cancer patients using deep learning and Aquila optimizer
A two-stage renal disease classification based on transfer learning with hyperparameters optimization
Comprehensive machine and deep learning analysis of sensor-based human activity recognition
A0198 - Tailored treatment of childhood renal tumors using artificial intelligence to predict tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy
Prediction of Wilms' Tumor Susceptibility to Preoperative Chemotherapy Using a Novel Computer-Aided Prediction System
An Analysis of Burnout among Female Nurse Educators in Saudi Arabia Using K-Means Clustering
A variate brain tumor segmentation, optimization, and recognition framework
Role of Imaging and AI in the Evaluation of COVID-19 Infection: A Comprehensive Survey
Skin cancer diagnosis based on deep transfer learning and sparrow search algorithm
Construction and Writing Flaws of the Multiple-Choice Questions in the Published Test Banks of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Adoption, Caution, or Mitigation?
A generic optimization and learning framework for Parkinson disease via speech and handwritten records
An optimized deep learning approach for suicide detection through Arabic tweets
Classification of breast cancer using a manta-ray foraging optimized transfer learning framework
A vision-based deep learning approach for independent-users Arabic sign language interpretation
A3C-TL-GTO: Alzheimer Automatic Accurate Classification Using Transfer Learning and Artificial Gorilla Troops Optimizer
A multi-variate heart disease optimization and recognition framework
An automated diagnosis and classification of COVID-19 from chest CT images using a transfer learning-based convolutional neural network
Hybrid deep learning and genetic algorithms approach (HMB-DLGAHA) for the early ultrasound diagnoses of breast cancer
A complete framework for accurate recognition and prognosis of COVID-19 patients based on deep transfer learning and feature classification approach
CovH2SD: A COVID-19 detection approach based on Harris Hawks Optimization and stacked deep learning
Hybrid COVID-19 segmentation and recognition framework (HMB-HCF) using deep learning and genetic algorithms
Recognizing arabic handwritten characters using deep learning and genetic algorithms
Human Action Recognition based on Transfer Learning Approach
An optimized transfer learning-based approach for automatic diagnosis of COVID-19 from chest x-ray images
Automatic Exam Correction Framework (AECF) for the MCQs, Essays, and Equations Matching
A new Arabic handwritten character recognition deep learning system (AHCR-DLS)
Automatic recognition of handwritten Arabic characters: a comprehensive review
Codes & Datasets
- Cervical vertebral maturation assessment using an innovative artificial intelligence-based imaging analysis system (Research Paper Script) (Link)
- BE 544 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques in Digital Histopathology (Summer 2024) (Link)
- BE 645 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Radiomics (Summer 2024) (Link)
- BE 544 AI Techniques in Pathology (Final Course Project Fall 2022) (Link)
- BE 544: Weakly Supervised Nuclei Segmentation Project (Link)
- CNN Hyperparameters Optimization using Metaheuristic Optimizers (Link)
- HMBD Dataset v1 (Link)
- Hybrid COVID-19 Segmentation and Recognition Framework (HMB-HCF) using Deep Learning and Genetic Algorithms (Research Paper Script) (Link)
- Towards Human Action Recognition based on Transfer Learning Approach (Research Paper Script) (Link)
- An Optimized Transfer Learning-based Approach for Automatic Detection of COVID-19 from Chest X-ray Images (Research Paper Script) (Link)
- Deep Learning Classification System using PHP and Keras (Link)
- IoT Management System using Pi and PHP (Link)
- Biomix Web Application (Link)
Published Conference Papers
Integrated Grading Framework for Histopathological Breast Cancer: Multi-level Vision Transformers, Textural Features, and Fusion Probability Network
Harnessing Vision Transformers for Precise and Explainable Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A Cascading Approach with Vision Transformers for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and Explainability
Histopathological Diagnosis of Meningioma and Solitary Fibrous Tumors Based on a Multi-scale Fusion Approach Utilizing Vision Transformer and Texture Analysis
A Multimodal MRI-based Framework for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Using eXplainable Machine Learning
A Neuroimaging Yolov8-Based Cad Framework for Anosmia Grading in Covid-19
A Novel Approach for 3D Renal Segmentation Using a Modified GAN Model and Texture Analysis
A Neuroimaging ML-Based Framework for Anosmia Grading in Covid-19
A Vision Transformer Approach for Breast Cancer Classification in Histopathology
Retinal Vascular System Segmentation based on Non-Linear Map-Based Estimation of Joint MGRF Model
A Novel Vit-Based Multi-Scaled and Rotation-Invariance Approach for Precise Differentiation Between Meningioma and Solitary Fibrous Tumor
A Novel Machine Learning-Based Classification Framework for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diagnosis from Fundus Images
Advancing Personalized Prostate Cancer Therapy Through Hormonal Treatment: Promising Findings
Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Using Parametric Estimation of IVIM from DW-MRI
A novel textural and morphological-based cad system for early and accurate diagnosis of vertebral tumors
A novel An ai-based cap framework for Wilms' tumor preoperative chemotherapy susceptibility
Skills & Tools
Web Frontend
Web Backend
Mobile
Known Languages
Techs
Published Book Chapters
Advances in human activity recognition: Harnessing machine learning and deep learning with topological data analysis
Framework for segmentation, optimization, and recognition of multivariate brain tumors
Sensor-Based Human Activity Recognition Analysis Using Machine Learning and Topological Data Analysis (TDA)
Precision Grading of Glioma: A System for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Enhancing Accuracy in Liver Tumor Detection and Grading A Computer-Aided Diagnostic System
Activities and Volunteering
Volunteer in Cardinal Cupboard (Spring 2025)
Graduate School Graduate Student Ambassadors (2024-Present)
Vice President for Events and Activities (2024-2025) - Volunteer
Blood and Platelet Donor (American Red Cross) - Volunteer
Recent Certifications
Machine Learning with Python: Foundations
Practical GitHub Actions
Certification of Completion: AIM-AHEAD
Statement of Accomplishment of the NSF I-Corps™ Southwest Winter 2024
Human Research & Human Subjects and HIPAA Research
Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub
Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow
Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch
Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing
Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow
Career Certifications & Examinations
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Scientific Publishing (النشر العلمي)
Quality Standards in the Teaching Process (معايير الجودة فى العملية التدريسية)
Research Ethics (اخلاقيات البحث العلمى)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Institutional Testing Program (ITP)
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
References Management and Indexed Electronically Skills (ادارة المراجع و فهرستها الكترونيا)
Presentation Skills (العرض الفعال)
Scientific Peer Reviews (As a Reviewer) (#23 Journals)
Processes (MDPI)
Machine Graphics and Vision
Informatics in Medicine Unlocked (Elsevier)
Cognitive Computation (Springer)
Electronics (MDPI)
PeerJ Computer Science (PeerJ)
Imaging Science Journal
Applied Artificial Intelligence (Taylor & Francis)
Connection Science (Taylor & Francis)
Environment, Systems and Decisions (Springer)
Frontiers In Neuroinformatics (Frontiers)
Frontiers In Public Health (Frontiers)
Multimedia Tools and Applications (Springer)
Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer)
IEEE Access (IEEE)
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics (IEEE)
Soft Computing (Springer)
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (Springer)
International Journal of Intelligent Systems (Wiley)
Artificial Intelligence Review (Springer)
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience (Hindawi)
Computers in Biology and Medicine (Elsevier)
ISA Transactions (Elsevier)
Work Experience
Full Stack Web and IoT Instructor
Full Stack Web and IoT Instructor at Technical and Laboratory Services Center (TLSC), Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, from July 2019 to May 2020. Graduated groups: 2.
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
- Python
- Raspberry Pi
- Arduino
Full Stack Web Instructor
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
Full Stack Web Instructor
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
Full Stack Web and Cross-platform Mobile Instructor
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
- SASS
- ECMAScript/ES6
- React
- React Native
Full Stack Web and Cross-platform Mobile Instructor
Graduated groups: 9.
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
Full Stack Web Instructor
Technologies:
- ES6
Full Stack Web Instructor
Technologies:
- PHP
Remote Part-time Full Stack Web Developer / SEO Specialist
Remote Part-time Full Stack Web Developer / SEO Specialist at Panorama Al-Qasim company.
Technologies:
- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Laravel
- SEO
Desktop, Web, and Mobile Applications
Arabuino
Invigilators Distribution for Faculty of Engineering
Capsule System - A modern vision for generating reports
Timetable Generator for the CSE Department
المؤسسة الاهلية لمطوفي حجاج تركيا و مسلمي أوروبا و أمريكا و أستراليا
نظام المساهمين
Asnaf for Building
Panorama Al-Qasim
E-Commerce Recommendation System (Lambda)
Diwan (Archiving Management System)
Al-Mohtrfeen
Al-Rowad Awazel
Eureka Masr
Smart Hand Sign Detection (Android) Mobile Application
Multiplayer Chess Game based on a C/S Architecture
Online Games Store Website
Emails and Chatting Management C/S System
Air2o (Android) Mobile Application
Rwad for Shipping
Team Spirit
Freelance
2021
2020
<= 2019
Judgement
Lion Follower Competition Judge
Competitions
ECO Smart Future House
Mine Sweeper Contest
Line Follower Contest
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