Kuwait University
College of Life Sciences

Information Science Department
ABET Accredited in General Computing

Research Projects

Year 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Total Projects 2 1 1 9 5 7 13 17 17 5 16 14

2021
  1. Geodesic-transversal problem in large-scale networks, QI 01/20, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2021-2022.
  2. Semantic Segmentation and Categorization of Printed-Media Pages Using Deep Neural Networks, Abdullah Almutairi, FI 01/20, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Abdullah Almutairi, Contributor: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2021-2023.
2019
  1. Computational complexity of isometric path partition problems, QI 02/18, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2018-2019.
2018
  1. Graph Theory General Position problem with Applications, QI 02/17, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2017-2018.
2017
  1. Prediction of Proteins using Machine Learning Approaches, QI 03/14, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. M. Sarfraz, Co-I: Fawaz Al-Anzi, 2015-2017.
  2. Using Value Methodology for Deployment of Scrap Tires to Fight Desertification in Kuwait and Ration Water, KFAS, Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Fawaz Al-Anzi, Abdirashid Elmi, Abdul Rehman Khan, 2017.
  3. Investigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Adopting Health Information Technology Solutions. ZQ01/17, Kuwait University, PI: Dari Alhuwail.
  4. Health Informatics: Uncovering Pressing Challenges and Opportunities in the State of Kuwait. Kuwait University, PI: Dari Alhuwail
  5. A Novel Measure for Predicting Move Method Refactoring Opportunities in Object-Oriented Code, PI: Jehad Al Dallal, QI01/15, Kuwait University.
  6. Empirically Exploring the Impact of Fault Data Completeness over Time on Predicting Class Fault-Proneness, PI: Jehad Al Dallal, QI02/15, Kuwait University.
  7. An exploratory study on the structure and performance of FLOSS communities, Co-Investigator: Jehad Al Dallal, IQ04/16, Kuwait University.
  8. Geodetic problems with application in social networks, PI: Paul Manuel, QI01/16, Kuwait University
  9. Using Value Methodology for Deployment of Scrap Tires to Fight Desertification in Kuwait and Ration Water, Co-I: Prof. Sarfraz, KFAS
2016
  1. The Impact of Computer Aided Education on Dyslexic Students- A Kuwait case study, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Eiman Shammari, 2016.
  2. Prediction of Proteins using Machine Learning Approaches, QI 03/14, Kuwait University, PI: M. Sarfraz, Co-I: Fawaz Al-Anz, 2015-2017.
  3. Using Value Methodology for Deployment of Scrap Tires to Fight Desertification in Kuwait and Ration Water, Kuwait University, Team members: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), Prof. M. Sarfraz (ISC, KU), Dr. Abdirashid Elmi (ETM, KU), Dr. Abdul Rehman Khan (KISR), Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2014-2016.
  4. Paper currency recognition system, QI 01/13, Kuwait University, Team Members: A. B. Sargano, N. Haq, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2013-2016.
  5. License Plate recognition system, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Co-I: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), 2013-2016.
2015
  1. Prediction of Proteins using Machine Learning Approaches, QI 03/14, Kuwait University, PI: M. Sarfraz, Team Leader: Fawaz Al-Anzi, 2015-2017.
  2. Assessment of the Levels of Particulate Matter (pM2.5) Concentrations in Several Indoor Public Venues in Kuwait, RQ021/13, Kuwait University , PI: Dr. Sana BuHamra, 2014-2015.
  3. Using Value Methodology for Deployment of Scrap Tires to Fight Desertification in Kuwait and Ration Water, Kuwait University, Team members: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), Prof. M. Sarfraz (ISC, KU), Dr. Abdirashid Elmi (ETM, KU), Dr. Abdul Rehman Khan (KISR), Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz,, 2014-2016.
  4. A Novel Measure for Predicting Move Method Refactoring Opportunities in Object-Oriented Code, QI01/15, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2014-2015.
  5. Bootstrapping Quality of Online Services, QI04/13, Kuwait University, PI:Dr. Zainab Al Jazzaf, 2014-2015.
  6. Paper currency recognition system, QI 01/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Team members: A. B. Sargano, N. Haq,2013-2016.
  7. License Plate recognition system, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Co-I: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), 2013-2016.
2014
  1. Assessment of the Levels of Particulate Matter (pM2.5) Concentrations in Several Indoor Public Venues in Kuwait, RQ021/13, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Sana BuHamra, 2014-2015.
  2. Towards effective tools to enable Arabic speaking early-stage Alzheimer/dementia patients stay on track with daily life through ubiquitous technology, ZQ03/14, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Zainab Al Meraj, 2014.
  3. Using Value Methodology for Deployment of Scrap Tires to Fight Desertification in Kuwait and Ration Water, Kuwait University, Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Team member: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), Prof. M. Sarfraz (ISC, KU), Dr. Abdirashid Elmi (ETM, KU), Dr. Abdul Rehman Khan (KISR), 2014-2016.
  4. A Novel Measure for Predicting Move Method Refactoring Opportunities in Object-Oriented Code, QI01/15, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2014-2015.
  5. Assessment of Academic Programs in the Field of Computing Sciences on the Current and Future Needs of Labor Market, RW01/12, Research Priority Project, PI: Dr. Eiman Al Shammari, Co-I: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, 2013-2014.
  6. Building Secure Digital Wallets for Bitcoins, PI: Omar Al Ibrahim, 2014.
  7. Bootstrapping Quality of Online Services, QI04/13, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Zainab Al Jazzaf, 2014-2015.
  8. Towards an authoring tool to help special needs in Kuwait, create computer-based Arabic Social Stories for their students, ZW05/13, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Fatima Boujarwah, 2013-2014.
  9. Topological and physicochemical descriptors of Nano Structures, KFAS, Kuwait, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, Team Member: Dr Thalaya Al-Fozan, 2013-2014.
  10. Paper currency recognition system, QI 01/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Co-I: A. B. Sargano, N. Haq, 2013-2016.
  11. Empirical Evidence on the Link between Object-Oriented Internal Quality Measures and Refactoring Activities, QI02/14, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2013-2014.
  12. License Plate recognition system, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Co-I: Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), 2013-2016.
  13. Design and Analysis of Novel Arithmetic Structures/Algorithms for Cryptographic Applications-I, WI 04/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, Co-I: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2012-2014.
2013
  1. Topological and physicochemical descriptors of Nano Structures, KFAS, Kuwait, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, Team member: Dr Thalaya Al-Fozan, 2013-2014.
  2. Paper currency recognition system, QI 01/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Team: M. Sarfraz, A. B. Sargano, N. Haq, 2013-2016.
  3. Renewable Energy Photovoltaic cell Parameters identification, WI01/13, Kuwait University, PI: Helal M. Al-Hamadi, 2013.
  4. Towards an Authoring Tool to Help Special Needs Teachers in Kuwait Create Computer-based Arabic Social Stories for their Students, ZW05/13, PI: Dr. Fatima Boujarwah, 2013-2014.
  5. A framework for proposing and assessing object-oriented code refactoring techniques, QI03/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2013-2014.
  6. Empirical Evidence on the Link between Object-Oriented Internal Quality Measures and Refactoring Activities, QI02/14, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2013-2014.
  7. License Plate recognition system, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Team: Prof. M. Sarfraz (ISC, KU), Prof. Fawaz Al-Anzi (CE, KU), 2013-2016.
  8. Assessment of Academic Programs in the Field of Computing Sciences on the Current and Future Needs of Labor Market, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Eiman Al Shammari, Co-I: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, 2013-2014.
  9. Mining Featured Data from the Generic Shapes, WI05/12, Kuwait University, Co-I: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  10. Weighted-Based Object-Oriented Class Cohesion Metrics, WI01/12, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  11. Constructing Models for Predicting Move Method Refactoring Opportunities Using Object-Oriented Quality Measure, WI02/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  12. A practical approach of trust management system for cloud environment, WI07/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2012-2013.
  13. Mining Featured Data from the Generic Shapes, WI05/12, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Team: Prof. M. Sarfraz and Prof. Jehad AlDallal (ISC), 2012-2013.
  14. Subword spectra and the Prouhet-Tarry-Escott problem, WI 06/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Anton Cerny, 2012-2013.
  15. Design and Analysis of Novel Arithmetic Structures/Algorithms for Cryptographic Applications-I, WI 04/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, Co-I: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2012-2014.
  16. Recognition and Verification System for Paper Currency, 16-22/CRGP/ CIIT/ABT/II, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Pakistan, Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
  17. Object Recognition using Moment Descriptors and Genetic Algorithm, 3/32, AlJouf University, Saudi Arabia, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
2012
  1. Mining Featured Data from the Generic Shapes, WI05/12, Kuwait University, Co-I: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  2. Weighted-Based Object-Oriented Class Cohesion Metrics, WI01/12, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  3. Constructing Models for Predicting Move Method Refactoring Opportunities Using Object-Oriented Quality Measures, WI02/13, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2012-2013.
  4. A practical approach of trust management system for cloud environment, WI07/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2012-2013.
  5. Mining Featured Data from the Generic Shapes, WI05/12, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, Co-I: Prof. Jehad AlDallal (ISC), 2012-2013.
  6. Subword spectra and the Prouhet-Tarry-Escott problem, WI 06/1, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Anton Cerny, 2012-2013.
  7. Facilitating the Authoring of Social Problem Solving Skills Instructional Modules, PI: Dr. Fatima Boujarah, 2012.
  8. Fighting Bullying via Interactive Digitial Storytelling- A Kuwaiti Case Study, PI: Dr. Eiman Al-Shammari, Co-I: Dr. Fatima Boujarah, 2012.
  9. Online Digital Identity, RIG project, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Bader Ali, 2012.
  10. Data Aggregation Technique for Air Pollution Application of Wireless Sensor Networks, WI04/12, Kuwait University, Contributor: Dr. Bader Ali, 2012.
  11. Design and Analysis of Novel Arithmetic Structures/Algorithms for Cryptographic Applications-I, WI 04/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, Co-I: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2012-2014.
  12. Data Aggregation Technique for Air Pollution Application of Wireless Sensor Networks, WI04/12, PI: Hanady Abdulsalam, 2012.
  13. Impact of accounting for special methods and method invocations when using cohesion metrics for object-oriented class reusability indication, WI03/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2011-2012.
  14. Computational aspects of topological indices of molecular graphs, WI05/1, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2011-2012.
  15. Recognition and Verification System for Paper Currency, 16-22/CRGP/ CIIT/ABT/II, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Pakistan, Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
  16. Object Recognition using Moment Descriptors and Genetic Algorithm, 3/32, Al Jouf University, Saudi Arabia, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
  17. A Soft Computing Approach for Outlines Capture of Planar Images, WI 05/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2012.
2011
  1. Impact of accounting for special methods and method invocations when using cohesion metrics for object-oriented class reusability indication, WI03/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2011-2012.
  2. Computational aspects of topological indices of molecular graphs, WI05/11, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2011-2012.
  3. Recognition and Verification System for Paper Currency, 16-22/CRGP/ CIIT/ABT/II, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Pakistan, Co-I: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
  4. Object Recognition using Moment Descriptors and Genetic Algorithm 3/32, AlJouf University, Saudi Arabia, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2013.
  5. A Soft Computing Approach for Outlines Capture of Planar Images, WI 05/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2011-2012.
2010
  1. Efficient Data Aggregation Technique for Wireless Sensor Networks, Kuwait University, Co-I: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2010.
  2. Generalization of Parikh matrix mapping in formal languages theory, E0 05/10, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Anton Cerny, Co-I: Hamed Alazemi, 2010.
  3. A New Heuristic for Vectorizing Outlines of Generic Shapes by Spline, KU project, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2010.
  4. Cluster-based Routing Protocol for Mobile Sensor Networks, WI 08/09, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Nidal Nasser Co-I: Prof. Kassem Saleh and Anwar AL-Yatama, 2010.
  5. Code-Based Cohesion Metric for Object-Oriented Classes, WI04/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2010.
  6. Computational Chemical Graphs in Bioinformatics, KFAS project, PI: Ahmed Al-Kandari, Co-I: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2010.
  7. Connectivity-Based Object-Oriented Class Cohesion Metric, WI04/08, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2010.
  8. Data Aggregation for Wireless Sensor Networks , Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2010.
  9. Design of a Novel Multiple-Valued logic (MVL) Circuits Using Evolutionary Techniques-II, WI 02/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, 2010.
  10. Distance-Based Class-Cohesion Metric for Object-Oriented Design, WI03/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2010.
  11. Impact of Inheritance on Class Cohesion Measurement, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2010.
  12. Instantaneous Voltage Flicker Tracking Using Rule-Based Fuzzy Logic and Kalman Filter for Power Quality Analysis, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Helal AL-Hamadi, 2010.
  13. Nanotechnology-based interconnection networks, UNESCO-HP project, PI: Prof. Mohsen Guizani, Co-I: Prof. Paul Manuel.
  14. Outlines of Generic Shapes by Spline using a Heuristic, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2010.
  15. Security in Mobile agent-based Wireless Sensor Network Applications, WI 04/09, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Kassem Saleh, Co-I: Anwar AL-Yatama and Dr. Nidal Nasser, 2010.
  16. Trust Monitoring System for Grid Computing, WI 02/08, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, Co-I: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, 2010.
2009
  1. Nanotechnology-based interconnection networks, XX06/09, UNESCO-HP, PI: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2009-2012.
  2. A New Heuristic for Vectorizing Outlines of Generic Shapes by Spline , Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2009.
  3. Cluster-based Routing Protocol for Mobile Sensor Networks, WI 08/09, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Nidal Nasser, Co-I: Prof. Kassem Saleh and Anwar AL-Yatama, 2009.
  4. Code-Based Cohesion Metric for Object-Oriented Classes, WI04/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2009.
  5. Computational Chemical Graphs in Bioinformatics, KFAS, PI: Ahmed Al-Kandari, Co-I: Prof. Paul Manuel, 2009.
  6. Connectivity-Based Object-Oriented Class Cohesion Metric, WI04/08, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2009.
  7. Data Aggregation for Wireless Sensor Networks , Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Hanady Abdulsalam, 2009.
  8. Design of a Novel Multiple-Valued logic (MVL) Circuits Using Evolutionary Techniques-II, WI 02/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, 2008-2009.
  9. Distance-Based Class-Cohesion Metric for Object-Oriented Design, WI03/07, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2009.
  10. Impact of Inheritance on Class Cohesion Measurement, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Jehad Al Dallal, 2009.
  11. Instantaneous Voltage Flicker Tracking Using Rule-Based Fuzzy Logic and Kalman Filter for Power Quality Analysis, Kuwait University, PI: Dr. Helal Al Hamadi, 2009.
  12. Outlines of Generic Shapes by Spline using a Heuristic, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Muhammad Sarfraz, 2009.
  13. Security in Mobile agent-based Wireless Sensor Network Applications, WI 04/09, Kuwait University, PI: Prof. Kassem Saleh, Co-I: Anwar AL-Yatama and Dr. Nidal Nasser, 2009.
  14. Trust Monitoring System for Grid Computing, WI 02/08, Kuwait University, PI: Paul Manuel, Co-I: Prof. Mostafa Abd-El Barr, 2009.