Hossam Magdy Balaha

Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, USA.
Assistant Lecturer with the Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Artificial Intelligence Engineer • Senior Full Stack Web and Cross-platform Mobile Developer/Instructor • Freelancer

Biography

Hossam Magdy Balaha, born in Egypt in 1993, is a Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville (UofL), USA. He also serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Computer Engineering and Control 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. (with Honors, 94.23%) and M.Sc. (GPA: 4.0/4.0) degrees from the Computers Engineering and Systems Department at Mansoura University. He has developed several educational courses on YouTube covering Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital histopathology, radiomics, web development, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and authored the book The AI Starter Kit: From Data to Models with Python (2025). His research portfolio includes over 50 peer-reviewed publications (e.g., in Nature Scientific Reports, IEEE Access, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence), one US patent on cervical vertebral maturation assessment using AI, and an H‑Index of 29 with 2,485 citations (as of Apr 11, 2026). He has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the Top 2% Scientists Globally (2025, Stanford/Elsevier), Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Award (2025), Exemplary Research Scholarship Award (2023, 2024), Outstanding International Student Award (2024), and a Best Student Paper Award at ICPR 2024. As a GTA, he teaches BE 544 (AI Techniques in Digital Histopathology) and BE 645 (AI and Radiomics), with course materials openly shared on GitHub and YouTube. His primary research interests span Medical Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Radiomics, Explainable AI, and System Development. He actively serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, IEEE Access, JAIHC, and Multimedia Tools and Applications.

Long Biography

Hossam Magdy Balaha, born in Egypt in 1993, is a dedicated scholar whose academic and professional trajectory reflects a deep commitment to advancing Bioengineering, AI, and interdisciplinary translational research. He is currently a Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville (UofL), USA, and concurrently holds the position of Assistant Lecturer at Mansoura University, Egypt.

As a GTA at UofL, Hossam contributes significantly to both instruction and mentorship. He has taught and co-developed core graduate courses such as BE 544: Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Digital Histopathology and BE 645: Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics (Summer 2024 and Spring 2025), with all instructional resources (including lecture videos and code repositories) publicly available via YouTube and GitHub. He also supports undergraduate teaching in BE 354: Anatomy and Physiology and BE 654: Advanced Physiology. His pedagogical development is further evidenced by completion of UofL's GTA Academy (Parts I & II), Publishing Academy, and Community Engagement Academy (2024-2025).

At Mansoura University, he has instructed over 20 courses (including Computer Programming, AI, Computer Graphics, FPGA, and Multimedia) and supervised over 30 graduation projects. His contributions to education extend beyond the classroom: he has delivered numerous YouTube courses (e.g., Full Stack Web Development, IoT with Raspberry Pi), trained hundreds of students across multiple training centers, and authored The AI Starter Kit: From Data to Models with Python (Vol. 1, Amazon KDP, Dec. 2025).

Hossam's research impact is substantial: as of April 11, 2026, he holds an H‑Index of 29 with 2K+ citations (Google Scholar), and his scholarly output includes 50+ peer-reviewed works spanning high-impact journals (Nature Scientific Reports, IEEE Access, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Cancers, Soft Computing, etc.), 15+ conference papers (e.g., ICPR 2024, ISBI 2024-2025, ICIP 2024-2025), 10+ book chapters, and 1 granted US patent on AI-based cervical vertebral maturation assessment. His work consistently emphasizes clinical translation, explainability (e.g., SHAP, EigenCAM), and multi-modal integration; applied to cancers (breast, bladder, prostate, Wilms' tumor), neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson's, AMD), and public health challenges (e.g., anosmia in COVID-19, smart city mobility).

His excellence has been widely recognized; in 2025 alone, he was named among the Top 2% Scientists Globally (Stanford/Elsevier), received the Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Award, Outstanding Student Employee Award, and Certificate of Nomination for Outstanding Adult Learner at UofL, and was a finalist for the Excellence in Teaching and Inclusive Excellence awards. Earlier honors include the Exemplary Research Scholarship Award (2023, 2024), Outstanding International Student Award (2024), and a Best Student Paper Award (Track 6) at ICPR 2024. He also earned APPKI Doctoral Student Exemplary Achievement and Graduate Student Inventorship awards (2025).

Complementing his research, Hossam is actively engaged in service and leadership: he serves as Vice President for Events and Activities in International OASIS, is a Graduate Student Ambassador in UofL's Graduate School, volunteers with the Cardinal Cupboard, and is a regular blood donor with the American Red Cross. His NSF I‑Corps™ training (Winter 2024) and participation in AIM‑AHEAD further underscore his commitment to responsible innovation and equity in science.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Hossam values fairness, mutual respect, and equitable opportunity in academic and professional settings. He actively fosters inclusive learning environments and supports student success through culturally responsive teaching, mentorship, and collaborative engagement across diverse backgrounds. Through sustained scholarly productivity, dedicated mentorship, and community service, he continues to make meaningful contributions across academia, industry, and society.

Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) / Research Assistant (RA)

University of Louisville
(Scholarship)

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.)

Mansoura University
(Present as Hold for Scholarship Pursuit)

Assistant Lecturer with the Computers Engineering and Systems Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Mansoura University

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)
  • Digital Image Processing (DIP)
  • Soft Computing
  • Meta-heuristic Optimization
  • Web Development
  • System Development
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Cloud Computing
  • Embedded Systems
  • Robotics

Education

Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering (PhD)

University of Louisville
From: Fall 2022 - To: Present

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Diploma (Graduate Certificate)

University of Louisville
Summer 2024 (Degree Date: Aug 09, 2024)

Verified International Academic Qualifications

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M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and Control Systems

Mansoura University
From: 2017-06 - To: 2020-11
  • 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.
  • For my U.S. World Education Services (WES) Evaluation, you can contact to retreive it.

B.Sc. in Computers and Systems Engineering

Mansoura University
From: 2011-06 - To: 2016-06
  • 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)

Patents

Authored Books

Communities

Omicron Delta Kappa

Active Student Initiate Membership

Official Scientific Awards

Top 2% Scientists Globally (2025)

Globally (by Stanford University; Ioannidis et al.)
With 2025 Rank: 201132 and Rank in the SubField 1 (Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing): 8,335 out of 458,615 authors
From: World's Top 2% Scientists
The "Top 2% Scientists Globally" for 2025 is an annual list compiled by Stanford University researchers (Ioannidis et al.) using Elsevier's Scopus data, identifying the world's most influential researchers based on citation metrics (career-long and single-year) across various fields, with institutions worldwide announcing their recognized faculty in late 2025, highlighting significant research impact in the scientific community.

Certificate of Nomination Recognition for the Outstanding Adult Learner Award (2025)

University of Louisville
From: 26th Annual UofL Student Awards
The Outstanding Adult Learner Award recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student, 26 years of age or older, who has made great strides in enhancing their education and improving their life. Students must be currently enrolled in 6 credit hours at UofL. Must have completed a minimum number of credit hours at UofL (15 cr.: undergraduate or 9 cr.: graduate).

Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Award (2025)

University of Louisville
From: 26th Annual UofL Student Awards
The Outstanding Student of the Year Award recognizes students at every academic level that have achieved academic and co-curricular success at UofL. Students should demonstrate excellence and have made a lasting contribution to the university community. They should be considered a role model for other students.

Outstanding Student Employee Award (2025)

University of Louisville
From: 26th Annual UofL Student Awards
The Outstanding Student Employee Award recognizes on-campus student staff for exemplary performance and dedication to their work. The student nominee must be at least a second semester employee, whose performance has been evaluated through commendation and/or positive performance appraisals.

Excellence in Teaching Award (Finalist) (2025)

University of Louisville
From: The Graduate Dean's Reception at University of Louisville
The Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) who have distinguished themselves by the care they have given and the excellence they have shown in meeting their instructional responsibilities. The purpose of this university-wide award is to recognize the best of our graduate teaching assistants and to highlight the significant contribution they make to undergraduate education (or in some cases, graduate instruction) at the University of Louisville.

Graduate Student Inventorship Award (2025)

University of Louisville
From: J.B. Speed School of Engineering Honors and Awards, University of Louisville
This award will be given to a graduate student in a Bioengineering program who has been included as an inventor on a patent award or application (including provisional) during the previous year and has substantially contributed to the innovation.

APPKI Doctoral Student Exemplary Achievement Award (2025)

University of Louisville
From: J.B. Speed School of Engineering Honors and Awards, University of Louisville
This award will be given to a student in the Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Translation Bioengineering program who has been recognized for their leadership and expertise in the bioengineering field as evidenced by extramural funding for their research, as an invited speaker presentation, a regional or national award from a professional society or conference, or other exemplary achievement within the previous year.

Best Graduate Student Peer-Reviewed Journal Paper Award (2025 and 2024)

University of Louisville
From: J.B. Speed School of Engineering Honors and Awards, University of Louisville
This award will be given to a masters student in Bioengineering or doctoral student in the Interdisciplinary Studies with Specialization in Translation Bioengineering program having a first-authored peer-reviewed original research journal paper. The study or technology described in the paper will be innovative, relevant, and have an impact on the field of bioengineering. The paper will demonstrate methodological rigor and convey an insightful interpretation and discussion of findings. Papers that have been accepted, in press, or published within the previous year are eligible.

Inclusive Excellence Award (Finalist) (2025 and 2024)

University of Louisville
From: The Graduate Dean's Reception at University of Louisville
The Graduate Dean's Reception Students honors graduate students who demonstrate dedication to their academic and/or professional development and success as graduate students and beyond, by actively engaging in their academic programs and/or participating in cross-disciplinary workshops, meetings, and events. These students represent the possibilities of interdisciplinary and commitment to continuous learning. Recognized students will be invited in the spring, and the event is traditionally held on Reading Day in the spring.

Certificate of Recognition for attending PLAN Workshops (2025 and 2024)

University of Louisville
From: The Graduate Dean's Reception at University of Louisville
The Graduate Dean's Reception Students honors graduate students who demonstrate dedication to their academic and/or professional development and success as graduate students and beyond, by actively engaging in their academic programs and/or participating in cross-disciplinary workshops, meetings, and events. These students represent the possibilities of interdisciplinary and commitment to continuous learning. Recognized students will be invited in the spring, and the event is traditionally held on Reading Day in the spring.

Best Student Paper Awards - Track 6

27th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR 2024)
Paper Title: A Cascading Approach with Vision Transformers for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and Explainability.
Authors: Ainhoa Osa-Sanchez, Hossam Magdy Balaha, Mahmoud Ali, Mostafa Abdelrahim, Mohmaed Khudri, Begonya Garcia-Zapirain and Ayman El-Baz
Selected by the ICPR-2024 Program Committee.
Certification: Open or Download

Bioengineering Department Newsletter Recognition (Spring 2024)

University of Louisville
From: J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Hossam Magdy Balaha has won the Outstanding International Student Award. This award is given to recognize international students who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the University of Louisville and represents the highest in academic achievement. Hossam is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Bioengineering and we are very proud and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. He is currently involved in a histopathology and radiology research project utilizing artificial intelligence to diagnose and provide treatment plans. He is also a Graduate Teaching Assistant for classes such as BE544, Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Digital Pathology.

Exemplary Research Scholarship Award (2024 and 2023)

University of Louisville
From: J.B. Speed School of Engineering Honors and Awards, University of Louisville
The award recognizes doctoral students who have a superior record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed manuscripts and intellectual property generation that demonstrate innovation and impact in the field of Bioengineering. This award can be awarded to any doctoral student at the University of Louisville mentored by a Bioengineering faculty member.

Outstanding International Student Award (2024)

University of Louisville
From: University of Louisville
Each year the University of Louisville recognizes the achievements made by our students, student organizations, and advisers. These awards are an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented students, not just the award winners but all the nominees.

Scientific Academies and Workshops

Publishing Academy

University of Louisville
The Publishing Academy is a six-week program that helps graduate students navigate academic publishing. Through online sessions led by faculty and librarians, participants learn about peer review, authors' rights, publishing agreements, and selecting venues. Interdisciplinary panels provide insights from tenured and early-career faculty. Topics include citation impact, copyright, open access, writing for publication, and AI in publishing. Participants complete a publishing workbook, gain practical strategies, and receive a certificate for their transcript and CV. The program is a collaboration between the Graduate School and University Libraries.
Cohort: Spring 2025
Date: March 2025

GTA Academy Part 2: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching

University of Louisville
Part 2 of the GTA Academy, titled "Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching," s a semester-long series of sessions designed to build on existing understanding, experience and skills in teaching and learning at the post-secondary level. Graduate students who have completed a prior GTA Academy, as well as those who have completed a course in college teaching or have a degree in teaching, are invited to apply to this more in-depth series of sessions designed to provide graduate students an opportunity to learn about college teaching in a deeper and more interactive way.
Cohort: Spring 2025
Date: March 2025

Fall 2024 Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Academy Part I: Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education

University of Louisville
Part 1 of the GTA Academy, titled "Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education," is a semester-long series consisting of nine sessions conducted in the fall. It aims to introduce graduate students to the fundamentals of college teaching. The program includes collaborative learning with faculty mentors who are experts in teaching. The sessions cover essential topics such as learning, motivation, and student development theories; assessment methods; proactive classroom management; assignment and lesson design; crafting a teaching philosophy statement; and practice teaching with peers. Upon completion, participants will have developed a teaching toolkit, a teaching philosophy statement, a teaching portfolio, and gained experience through a mini-teaching opportunity.
Cohort: Fall 2024
Date: December 2024
LinkedIn (University of Louisville Graduate School): More Information (Click to Open)

Fall 2024 Community Engagement Academy (Part I)

University of Louisville
Part 1 of the Community Engagement Academy is a semester-long program that introduces graduate students to key concepts, methods, and considerations in community-engaged scholarship. It is interdisciplinary, open to all academic disciplines, and involves collaboration between the Graduate School and campus faculty and staff.
Cohort: Fall 2024
Date: November 2024
LinkedIn (University of Louisville Graduate School): More Information (Click to Open)

Research Mentoring Program and Mentoring Academy (Part I)

University of Louisville
The Research Mentoring Program, spearheaded by Drs. Linda Fuselier and Michelle Rodems, emerged as the winning proposal in the Design Think Shark Tank at the University of Louisville during 2020-2021, aligned with the institution's strategic planning initiatives. Funded by an awarded grant, this program encompasses three parts, starting with "Developing Skills & Building Confidence."
Cohort: Summer 2024
Date: June 2024
LinkedIn (University of Louisville Graduate School): More Information (Click to Open)

Conferences and Talks

2nd Annual CAIRS Symposium (2023)

Omni Louisville Hotel, Commenwealth Ballroom
Talk: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Data Analysis: An Introductory Guide using Google Bard and ChatGPT.
Date: September 23, 2023

Teaching Experience

BE 544: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques in Digital Histopathology

Bioenegineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA): Teaching Assistant
Terms: Summer 2024 (Online) and Spring 2026 (Online)
YouTube Playlist Link - Spring 2026 (Recorded): Click to Open
YouTube Playlist Link - Summer 2024 (Recorded): Click to Open
GitHub Repo Link: Click to Open

BE 645: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Radiomics

Bioenegineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA): Teaching Assistant
Terms: Summer 2024 (Online), Spring 2025 (In Person), and Spring 2026 (In Person)
YouTube Playlist Link - Spring 2025 (AI-Generated Podcasts): Click to Open
YouTube Playlist Link - Summer 2024 (Recorded): Click to Open
GitHub Repo Link: Click to Open

BE 500: Differential Equations for Bioengineers

Bioenegineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA): Teaching Assistant
Terms: Summer 2024 (Online) and Spring 2026 (Online)
YouTube Playlist Link - Summer 2024 (Recorded): Click to Open
GitHub Repo Link: Click to Open

BE 354: Anatomy and Physiology

Bioenegineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA): Grader + Lab Assistant
Terms: Spring 2024 and Spring 2025 (In Person)

BE 654: Advanced Physiology

Bioenegineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA): Grader
Terms: Spring 2024 (Online)

Computer Graphics (2021, 2019, 2018, 2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: (Assistant Lecturer / Teaching Assistant): Lab Assistant + Grader

Database 2 (2021)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Assistant Lecturer: Lab Assistant + Grader

Control Engineering 2 (2021)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Assistant Lecturer: Lab Assistant + Grader

Computer Architecture (2) (2020, 2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: (Assistant Lecturer / Teaching Assistant): Lab Assistant + Grader

Elective Course 2 (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Digital Logic Design (2019, 2016)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Computer Architecture (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Advance Robots (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Data Structures and Algorithms (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Computer Maintenance (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Management Information Systems (2019, 2018)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Computer Programming using VB.Net (2019, 2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Microprocessors Design (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Language Processing (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Artificial Intelligence (2019, 2018, 2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Decision Support Systems (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Computer Control Systems (2) (2019)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Elective Course 5 - Multimedia (2018, 2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Elective Course 4 - FPGA (2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Statistics with SPSS (2017)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Elective Course 4 - Information Technology Management and Making Decisions (2016)

Computer Engineering and Control Systems Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Role: Teaching Assistant: Lab Assistant + Grader

Codes & Datasets

BE 645: Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics
Course Project Repository
BE 544: Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Digital Histopathology
Course Project Repository
BE 500: Differential Equations for Bioengineers
Course Resource Repository
Audio-Captioned Automated Transcription & Video Generation Suite
Flask API Suite Whisper + Kokoro TTS + FFmpeg Repository
Cervical Vertebral Maturation (CVM) Assessment using an Innovative AI-Based Imaging Analysis System
Research Paper Patent #24014 DOI Code
HMBO Metaheuristic Algorithm
Under Review MATLAB Repository
Research project under peer review; final version pending publication.
FWHM Calculation and Visualization Tool
Python Utility Spectral Analysis Repository
PIC2D2L: Precision and Interpretability in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis with Deep Learning
Research Paper YOLOv8 Framework Repository
Empowering Cognitive Disabilities in Transit: An Explainable, Emotion-Aware ITS Framework
Applied Research YOLOv8 + Emotion AI Repository
Hybrid COVID-19 Segmentation and Recognition Framework (HMB-HCF) using Deep Learning and Genetic Algorithms
Research Paper Repository
Towards Human Action Recognition based on Transfer Learning Approach
Research Paper Repository
An Optimized Transfer Learning-based Approach for Automatic Detection of COVID-19 from Chest X-ray Images
Research Paper Repository
BE 544: AI Techniques in Pathology (Final Course Project, Fall 2022)
Course Project Repository
BE 544: Weakly Supervised Nuclei Segmentation Project
Course Project Repository
CNN Hyperparameters Optimization using Metaheuristic Optimizers
Methodology Repository
Deep Learning Classification System using PHP and Keras
Application Repository
IoT Management System using Raspberry Pi and PHP
Application Repository

Published Journal Articles

From Hematoxylin and Eosin to Masson's Trichrome: A Comprehensive Framework for Virtual Stain Transformation in Chronic Liver Disease Diagnosis

Diagnostics (MDPI)
Published: March, 2026

Revolutionizing breast cancer diagnosis: A computer-aided diagnosis framework with Vision Transformers for multistage histopathology-based classification

Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Elsevier)
Published: December, 2025

Explainable Computational Imaging for Precision Oncology: An Interpretable Deep Learning Framework for Bladder Cancer Histopathology Diagnosis

Bioengineering (MDPI)
Published: December, 2025

Prompt-Driven Multimodal Segmentation with Dynamic Fusion for Adaptive and Robust Medical Imaging with Applications to Cancer Diagnosis

Cancers (MDPI)
Published: November, 2025

AI-driven prognostics in pediatric bone marrow transplantation: a CAD approach with Bayesian and PSO optimization

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making (Springer)
Published: October, 2025

ESARSA-MRFO-FS: Optimizing Manta-ray Foraging Optimizer using Expected-SARSA reinforcement learning for features selection

Knowledge-Based Systems (Elsevier)
Published: May, 2025

Challenging the status quo: Why artificial intelligence models must go beyond accuracy in cervical cancer diagnosis

Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (Elsevier)
Published: February, 2025

A novel rotation and scale-invariant deep learning framework leveraging conical transformers for precise differentiation between meningioma and solitary fibrous tumor

Journal of Pathology Informatics (Elsevier)
Published: February, 2025

Comprehensive multimodal approach for Parkinson's disease classification using artificial intelligence: insights and model explainability

Soft Computing (Springer)
Published: February, 2025

Advancing eye disease detection: A comprehensive study on computer-aided diagnosis with vision transformers and SHAP explainability techniques

Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering (Elsevier)
Published: December, 2024

Cervical vertebral maturation assessment using an innovative artificial intelligence-based imaging analysis system

Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (Elsevier)
Published: October, 2024

Early detection of monkeypox: Analysis and optimization of pretrained deep learning models using the Sparrow Search Algorithm

Results in Engineering (Elsevier)
Published: October, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help individualize wilms tumor treatment by predicting tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy

Investigative and Clinical Urology
Published: October, 2024

Artificial Intelligence-based Kidney Segmentation with Modified Cycle-Consistent Generative Adversarial Network and Appearance-based Shape Prior

IEEE Access (IEEE)
Published: October, 2024

Optimizing Vertebral Lesion Diagnosis: A CAD-Driven Machine Learning Classification System with Multi-Modal MRI Texture Analysis

IEEE Access (IEEE)
Published: September, 2024

DMDRDF: diabetes mellitus and retinopathy detection framework using artificial intelligence and feature selection

Application of Soft Computing (Springer)
Published: August, 2024

An Automated Metaheuristic-optimized Approach for Diagnosing and Classifying Brain Tumors Based on a Convolutional Neural Network

Results in Engineering (Elsevier)
Published: July, 2024

Advanced OCTA imaging segmentation: Unsupervised, non-linear retinal vessel detection using modified self-organizing maps and joint MGRF modeling

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine (Elsevier)
Published: June, 2024

Advancing feature ranking with hybrid feature ranking weighted majority model: a weighted majority voting strategy enhanced by the Harris hawks optimizer

Journal of Computational Design and Engineering (Oxford University Press)
Published: May, 2024

An aseptic approach towards skin lesion localization and grading using deep learning and harris hawks optimization

Multimedia Tools and Applications (Springer)
Published: February, 2024

A concentrated machine learning-based classification system for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosis using fundus images

Scientific Reports (Nature)
Published: January, 2024

Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Credit Scoring Using the LIME Explainer: A Comprehensive Approach

Mathematics (MDPI)
Published: October, 2023

A generic optimization and learning framework for Parkinson disease via speech and handwritten records

Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer)
Published: August, 2023

A comprehensive framework towards segmenting and classifying breast cancer patients using deep learning and Aquila optimizer

Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer)
Published: 07 April, 2023

A0198 - Tailored treatment of childhood renal tumors using artificial intelligence to predict tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy

European Urology (Science Direct)
Published: February 2023

An Analysis of Burnout among Female Nurse Educators in Saudi Arabia Using K-Means Clustering

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (MDPI)
Published: 30 December, 2022

Role of Imaging and AI in the Evaluation of COVID-19 Infection: A Comprehensive Survey

Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark (Landmark Edition)
Published: 30 September, 2022

Construction and Writing Flaws of the Multiple-Choice Questions in the Published Test Banks of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Adoption, Caution, or Mitigation?

Avicenna Journal of Medicine
Published: 31 August, 2022

A generic optimization and learning framework for Parkinson disease via speech and handwritten records

Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing
Published: 26 August, 2022

Classification of breast cancer using a manta-ray foraging optimized transfer learning framework

PeerJ Computer Science (PeerJ)
Published: 08 August, 2022

A3C-TL-GTO: Alzheimer Automatic Accurate Classification Using Transfer Learning and Artificial Gorilla Troops Optimizer

Sensors (MDPI)
Published: 02 June, 2022

An automated diagnosis and classification of COVID-19 from chest CT images using a transfer learning-based convolutional neural network

Computers in Biology and Medicine (Elsevier)
Published: 12 March, 2022

Hybrid deep learning and genetic algorithms approach (HMB-DLGAHA) for the early ultrasound diagnoses of breast cancer

Neural Computing and Applications (Springer)
Published: 31 January, 2022

A complete framework for accurate recognition and prognosis of COVID-19 patients based on deep transfer learning and feature classification approach

Artificial Intelligence Review (Springer)
Published: 29 January, 2022

CovH2SD: A COVID-19 detection approach based on Harris Hawks Optimization and stacked deep learning

Expert Systems with Applications (Elsevier)
Published: 09 September, 2021

Hybrid COVID-19 segmentation and recognition framework (HMB-HCF) using deep learning and genetic algorithms

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (Elsevier)
Published: 07 September, 2021

An optimized transfer learning-based approach for automatic diagnosis of COVID-19 from chest x-ray images

PeerJ Computer Science
Published: 27 May, 2021

Published Conference Papers

A Novel AI Framework for Breast Cancer Molecular Biomarker Response Score Detection on Cells Level Using Marker-Based Watershed Segmentation and Machine Learning Classifiers

2025 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP)
Published: August, 2025

A Dual-Track Framework for Enhancing Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis Through Embedding and Vision Classification

2025 IEEE 22nd International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI)
Published: May, 2025

A CT-based Prediction System for Determining Respiratory Support Level in COVID-19 Patients

ICASSP 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP)
Published: March, 2025

A Novel Vit-Based Multi-Scaled and Rotation-Invariance Approach for Precise Differentiation Between Meningioma and Solitary Fibrous Tumor

2024 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI)
Published: May, 2024

A Novel Machine Learning-Based Classification Framework for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diagnosis from Fundus Images

2024 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI)
Published: May, 2024

A novel textural and morphological-based cad system for early and accurate diagnosis of vertebral tumors

2023 IEEE 20th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI)
Published: May, 2023

Skills & Tools

Programming Languages

Python PHP SQL JavaScript C# Java C / C++ Visual Basic R MATLAB Arduino / MicroC VHDL / Verilog Processing

Web Backend

PHP SQL MySQL PostgreSQL Laravel WordPress

Web Frontend

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript ECMAScript / ES6+ Bootstrap SASS jQuery Vue.js Angular React

Mobile Development

React Native Ionic (Cross-platform) Android (Native)

Technologies & Practices

Git / Version Control AJAX / API Integration OAuth / Authentication Wireframing / Balsamiq Code Review / Unit Testing ORM / Database Abstraction DevOps Fundamentals

Published Book Chapters

Advances in human activity recognition: Harnessing machine learning and deep learning with topological data analysis

Advances in Neural Engineering: Brain-Computer Interfaces (Academic Press)
Published: November, 2024

Activities and Volunteering

Scholarship Application Reviewer

Community Foundation of Louisville
2024-Present (2 Years) General Scholarship Program Review Portal

Volunteer, Cardinal Cupboard

University of Louisville
2025-Present Food Security Initiative Learn More

Graduate Student Ambassador

University of Louisville Graduate School
2024-Present Student Outreach Learn More

Vice President for Events and Activities

International OASIS, University of Louisville
2024-2025 International Student Support Learn More

Blood and Platelet Donor

American Red Cross (Louisville, KY)
Recurring Volunteer Learn More

Recent Certifications

5-Day AI Agents Intensive Course with Google

Google and Kaggle
Certification: Open or Download

Machine Learning with Python: Foundations

LinkedIn Learning
Certification: Open or Download

Certification of Completion: AIM-AHEAD

VADSTI Data Science Training Program
Certification: Open or Download

Statement of Accomplishment of the NSF I-Corps™ Southwest Winter 2024

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF I-Corps™ Southwest Winter 2024
Certification: Open or Download

Human Research & Human Subjects and HIPAA Research

CITI Program Course
May 24, 2023
Certification: Open or Download

Conflicts of Interest (Basic Course)

CITI Program
August 19, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Human Research (Basic Course)

CITI Program
August 19, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Introduction to Python Programming

Coursera
May 09, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

Coursera
April 18, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Reinforcement Learning Qwik Start

Coursera
March 29, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Object Localization with TensorFlow

Coursera
Febreuary 19, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

Coursera
Febreuary 14, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

Coursera
Febreuary 14, 2022
Certification: Open or Download

Applied Text Mining in Python

Coursera
December 06, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Introduction to Data Science in Python

Coursera
November 09, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Getting started with TensorFlow 2

Coursera
November 03, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

Coursera
October 15, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Introduction to Genomic Technologies

Coursera
October 13, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

Coursera
October 08, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow

Coursera
August 27, 2021
Certification: Open or Download

Career Certifications & Examinations

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT)

ETS (TOEFL)
2021-09-11 (Score: 89)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

ETS (GRE)
2021-06-17 (Score: 304)

Scientific Publishing (النشر العلمي)

University Development Center (UDC) - Mansoura University
10 hours (17/06/2020 - 18/06/2020)

Quality Standards in the Teaching Process (معايير الجودة فى العملية التدريسية)

University Development Center (UDC) - Mansoura University
10 hours (13/06/2020 - 14/06/2020)

Research Ethics (اخلاقيات البحث العلمى)

University Development Center (UDC) - Mansoura University
10 hours (13/05/2020 - 14/05/2020)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Institutional Testing Program (ITP)

ETS
2019-02-06 (Score: 533)

The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

The Scientific Computing Center (SCC) - Mansoura University
2018-08-29 to 2018-09-20

References Management and Indexed Electronically Skills (ادارة المراجع و فهرستها الكترونيا)

University Development Center (UDC) - Mansoura University
10 hours (29/07/2018 - 30/07/2018)

Presentation Skills (العرض الفعال)

University Development Center (UDC) - Mansoura University
10 hours (10/07/2018 - 11/07/2018)

Scholarly Service

1K+ Reviews Completed
100+ Publications/Grants Reviewed
25+ Journals Served
2 Editorial Appointments

Editorial Appointments

Assistant Editor

Mansoura Engineering Journal

2026-Present Mansoura University, Egypt

Oversee manuscript evaluation workflows, coordinate peer review processes, and ensure adherence to publication ethics and quality standards for engineering research submissions.

Editorial Community Member

Discover Editorial Community (Springer Nature)

2026-Present Online / Global

Contribute to Springer Nature's open scholarly network, participating in editorial discussions, reviewer training initiatives, and community-driven improvements to peer review practices.

Peer Review Activities (Just a Selection of Journals)

  • IEEE Access IEEE

    Journal
  • IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics IEEE

    Journal
  • Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing Springer

    Journal
  • Multimedia Tools and Applications Springer

    Journal
  • Soft Computing Springer

    Journal
  • Cognitive Computation Springer

    Journal
  • Environment, Systems and Decisions Springer

    Journal
  • Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering Springer

    Journal
  • Artificial Intelligence Review Springer

    Journal
  • Processes MDPI

    Journal
  • Electronics MDPI

    Journal
  • Informatics in Medicine Unlocked Elsevier

    Journal
  • Computers in Biology and Medicine Elsevier

    Journal
  • ISA Transactions Elsevier

    Journal
  • Frontiers in Neuroinformatics Frontiers

    Journal
  • Frontiers in Public Health Frontiers

    Journal
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence Taylor & Francis

    Journal
  • Connection Science Taylor & Francis

    Journal
  • PeerJ Computer Science PeerJ

    Journal
  • International Journal of Intelligent Systems Wiley

    Journal
  • Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience Hindawi

    Journal
  • Machine Graphics and Vision SGGW

    Journal
  • The Imaging Science Journal Taylor & Francis

    Journal
Comprehensive review history verified via ORCID and Web of Science.

Educational Content & Courses

167+ Videos Published
7+ Course Series
Arabic / English
University + Public

BE 544: AI Techniques in Digital Histopathology

Playlist
English Graduate Level

Graduate course covering deep learning applications in computational pathology, including whole-slide image analysis, nuclei segmentation, and AI-driven diagnostic workflows.

BE 645: Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics

Playlist
English Graduate Level

Advanced exploration of radiomics pipelines, feature extraction from medical images, and machine learning models for predictive oncology and personalized medicine applications.

BE 500: Differential Equations for Bioengineers

Playlist
English Graduate Level

Foundational course on ordinary and partial differential equations with applications to biomedical systems, including modeling of physiological processes and transport phenomena.

Full Stack Web Development

Playlist
Arabic 69 Videos Laravel + Vue.js

Comprehensive tutorial series covering modern web development workflows, including RESTful API design, authentication, database modeling, and responsive frontend implementation.

IoT Management System using Pi and PHP

Playlist
Arabic 62 Videos Raspberry Pi + MQTT

Hands-on guide to building IoT solutions with Raspberry Pi, PHP backend services, sensor integration, and real-time data visualization for smart environments.

Raspberry Pi with Python

Playlist
Arabic 19 Videos GPIO + Automation

Practical introduction to Raspberry Pi hardware programming using Python, covering GPIO control, sensor interfacing, and embedded system prototyping.

Introduction to Algorithms

Playlist
Arabic 17 Videos Data Structures

Foundational computer science concepts including sorting, searching, graph algorithms, and complexity analysis with practical implementation examples.

Work Experience

Full Stack Web and IoT Instructor

Technical and Laboratory Services Center (TLSC)
July 2019 to May 2020

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

Egycet Training Center
January 2020 to February 2020

Technologies:

  • HTML/HTML5
  • CSS/CSS3
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Laravel

Full Stack Web Instructor

UTC Training Center
December 2019 to January 2020

Technologies:

  • HTML/HTML5
  • CSS/CSS3
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Laravel

Full Stack Web and Cross-platform Mobile Instructor

Blue Ocean Company
August 2019 to December 2019

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

Select Training and Development Company
February 2018 to November 2019

Graduated groups: 9.

Technologies:

  • HTML/HTML5
  • CSS/CSS3
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Laravel

Full Stack Web Instructor

ITI (Mansoura Branch)
2 days

Technologies:

  • ES6

Full Stack Web Instructor

ITI (Kafr El-Sheikh Branch)
5 days

Technologies:

  • PHP

Remote Part-time Full Stack Web Developer / SEO Specialist

Panorama Al-Qasim Company
January 2019 to April 2019

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

منصة تعليمية عربية متخصصة في تقديم خدمات متنوعة في مجال برمجة الأردوينو خاصة وبقية البرمجيات مفتوحة المصدر.

Invigilators Distribution for Faculty of Engineering

Mansoura University - Faculty of Engineering

Capsule System - A modern vision for generating reports

Mansoura University - Faculty of Engineering

Timetable Generator for the CSE Department

Mansoura University - Faculty of Engineering

المؤسسة الاهلية لمطوفي حجاج تركيا و مسلمي أوروبا و أمريكا و أستراليا

Complete Multiple AIO Systems

نظام المساهمين

Mobile Application using React Native

Asnaf for Building

System UI and backend improvements (Completed)

Panorama Al-Qasim

Updated the UI, content, and solved the backend bugs. Applied SEO on the website. (Completed)

E-Commerce Recommendation System (Lambda)

You can request the credentials for the control panel testing. (Completed)

Diwan (Archiving Management System)

Designing the database schema and building the backend of the website using the provided UI theme/template. (Completed)

Al-Mohtrfeen

Updated the UI, content, and solved the backend bugs. Applied SEO on the website. (Completed)

Al-Rowad Awazel

Applied SEO on the website. (Completed)

Eureka Masr

Updated the UI as required, and solved the required backend bugs. (Completed)

Smart Hand Sign Detection (Android) Mobile Application

(Completed)

Multiplayer Chess Game based on a C/S Architecture

Built using Java Desktop Application (Completed)

Online Games Store Website

(Completed)

Emails and Chatting Management C/S System

Built using Java Desktop Application (Completed)

Air2o (Android) Mobile Application

(Abandoned)

Rwad for Shipping

Dashboard and Database (Abandoned)

Team Spirit

Dashboard, API, and Database (Abandoned)

Freelance

2021

Completed more than 51 tasks (and/or projects).
A total success rate of 99.27%.

2020

Completed more than 135 tasks (and/or projects).
A total success rate of 99.64%.

<= 2019

Completed more than 325 tasks (and/or projects).
A total success rate of 97.43%.

Judgment

Lion Follower Competition Judge

Date: 2018-04-16
Location: Mansoura University

Competitions

ECO Smart Future House

Date: 2014-02-15

Mine Sweeper Contest

Date: 2013

Line Follower Contest

Date: 2012

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