Computer Science & Information Technology

About the department

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Jeddah International College, aims to represent an inspiring model for private education in the field of computing and information technology, by providing a distinguished education related to Jeddah International College style within the framework of Ministry of Education directions, contribute in the achievement of the national aspirations of Kingdom’s vision 2030, pursuit the scientific developments, and meet the renewed needs of the labor market. The department mainly seeks to develop competitive competencies equipped with scientific foundations, technical skills, and ethical and professional values, capable to provide intelligent, secure and reliable computer-based solutions to complex technical problems to meet the business needs, and play a leadership role in the Society development and its civilized advancement. Therefore, the department is committed to recruit highly qualified and distinguished faculty staff, develop its programs academically and technically, improve the teaching, learning and assessment strategies to qualify its students to analyze complex computing problems in the actual environment, design effective computer-based systems, projects and solutions, develop software systems and algorithmic applications, and manage the IT infrastructure.
The Department also seeks to create a stimulating research environment to produce high-ranked scientific papers and patents that contribute to the development of society, enrich knowledge and improve the lifestyle. In addition, the department strives to strengthen the college’ social responsibility by building effective and sustainable community partnership.

Majors

Computer Science

Information Technology

Faculty Members
  • Dr. Nadine Akkari

    Associate Professor

    Nadine Akkari received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Engineering from University of Balamand, Lebanon, in 1997 and 1999, respectively. She received her Master degree in Telecommunications Networks (D.E.A.) from the Faculty of Engineering, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon in 2001 and a Ph.D. degree in Next Generation Networks from National Superior School of Telecommunications (ENST, Paris), France, in 2006. She worked as associate professor with the faculty of Computing and Information Technology at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 2009 till 2019 where she led many funded interntaional projects. She is currently an associate professor with Jeddah International College, Computer Science department. Dr. Akkari is an editorial boad member of Elsevier Journal AdHoc Networks and a senior member of IEEE since 2015. Her current research interests are in 5G/6G, smart cities, IoT, AI, and nano-sensor networks.

  • Prof. Mostafa Nofal

    Head of Computer Science - Professor

    Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing, Chairman of Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Jeddah International College, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD in 1991 in Mobile Radio Networks by joint supervision from Menoufia University in Egypt, in collaboration with the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at Southampton University in the United Kingdom. In 1994 and 1999 he was a visitor professor and consultant in Southampton University, United Kingdom. He supervised more than 20 master’s and doctoral degrees in the field of wireless networks and cybersecurity. He has more than 40 publications in reputable scientific journals. His research interests include wireless networks, cybersecurity, satellite communications and computer networks.

  • Dr. May Alashwal

    Assistant Professor - Vice dean

    Assistant Professor of Information Technology, Faculty Member in Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Jeddah International College, Saudi Arabia. She received her PhD in 2019 in the use of Web 2.0 in higher education from the University of Central Florida, United States. She has more than 10 published papers in reputable scientific journals. Her research interests include machine learning, trends in technology and its application to education, and STEM education.

  • Dr. Mohamed Khamis

    Assistant Professor

    Assistant Professor of Systems and Computer Engineering. His current research interests are Distributed Systems, mobile applications for smart homes and intelligent system automation. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Ghent – Belgium in 1996, entitled “Fault Diagnosis of Sequential Logic Circuits.” He obtained a M.Sc. in systems and computer engineering in 1987 and B.Sc. in electrical and communications engineering from Al-Azhar University – Egypt in 1980. He was appointed as a lecturer in the computers and Systems Engineering dept, and he was promoted to Assistant Lecturer in 1987, and Assistant Professor In 1996. In 2000, he worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at the College of Science at KAU, and in 2007 as an assistant professor at the faculty of Computers and Information Technology at KAU. He joined JIC in 2022.

  • Ms. Ghadeer Attar

    Lecturer

    Lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Jeddah International College. Saudi Arabia. She obtained her master’s degree in Intelligent Information Systems Engineering from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, In 2020. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information System from King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2014. Her research interests include AI, Natural language processing and data science.

  • Mr. Mohammed Ishaque

    Lecturer

    Faculty of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Jeddah International College. Mohamed Ishaque, an accomplished educator and researcher, boasts more than 20 years of experience in academia. He is pursuing Ph.D. in Computer Science, he has excelled in diverse roles, notably serving as the Head of the Department at Jeddah International College. His accolades include awards for teaching excellence and impactful presentations at conferences. With a robust publication record, Ishaque is affiliated with esteemed organizations, including the King Abdulaziz University Jeddah and Management and Science University Malaysia. His research interest includes Intrusion detection systems, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security, and Smart cities.

  • Mr. Baker Soubani

    Lecturer

    Lecturer at Jeddah International College, Saudi Arabia, holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Al Balqa Applied University, Jordan (2008). Specialized in Network and Database Administration, and Datamining. Awarded the Best Teaching Award at King Abdulaziz University in 2018. Possesses extensive teaching experience, including coordinating courses and supervising Bachelor students. Skilled in Networks and Databases. Current research focuses on Networks and Databases.

  • Ms. Hanouf Albatati

    Lecturer

    Lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Jeddah International College (JIC), in Saudi Arabia. She obtained her Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence with distinction from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, in 2020. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2017. She has prior teaching experience at King Abdulaziz University.

  • Ms. Shahad Alsofyani

    Lecturer

    Lecturer in Computer Science and Information Technology at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Jeddah International College (JIC), in Saudi Arabia. She achieved Excellent honors when earning her Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2021. Additionally, she obtained Excellent honors in Pedagogy and Psychology from Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2018. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with Excellent honors from Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2015. She has prior teaching experience at King Abdulaziz University and the University of Jeddah. Moreover, she holds multiple professional certifications in various Cybersecurity fields. She has also published three papers in scientific journals and conferences. Her research interests encompass Cybersecurity Technology Trends, Cybersecurity Regulation and Governance, and Cybersecurity Blockchain and Encryption.

  • Ms. Amnah Al-Sulami

    Lecturer

    Lecturer of Computer Science and Information Technology in Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Jeddah International College (JIC), Saudi Arabia. She received her Master in 2022 in Information Technology from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia. She has published works in reputable scientific journals, her research interests include data science, big data, deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.

  • Dr. Ehab AbouBAkr

    Assistant Professor

    He earned his PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt 2017. His academic journey encompasses roles in the Computer Engineering Department at the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, AlBehera, Egypt, as well as previous positions at Buraydah Private Colleges and Onizah Private Colleges in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abou-Bakr is not only recognized for his expertise in cryptology and image encryption, as evidenced by his scholarly publications, but also for his significant contributions to the field of academic quality assurance and control. This experience highlights his commitment to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring excellence in academic delivery. In the classroom, Dr. Abou-Bakr is known for his interactive and practical approach to teaching, fostering an environment that encourages lively discussions and hands-on learning. His methods effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, preparing students for the challenges of the evolving technological landscape.

  • Prof. Khaled ElBahnasy

    Professor

    Prof. Dr. Khaled ElBahnasy, a distinguished Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Computer Science and Information Technology Department of Jeddah International College in Saudi Arabia, has made significant contributions to the field of AI. He obtained his PhD in Computer Sciences in 2005 from the prestigious Faculty of Computer and Information at Cairo University, Egypt. His academic journey further led him to a research visit at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany in 2007, an endeavor funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
    A mentor and guide, Prof. Dr. Bahnasy has supervised over 25 master’s and doctoral students, fostering the next generation of AI experts. He is a prolific researcher, with more than 80 publications in esteemed scientific journals, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing knowledge. His scholarly impact is evident in his impressive h-index of 12 and i10-index of 15 on Google Scholar. Prof. Dr. ElBahnasy’s research spans various domains, leveraging Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, bioinformatics, satellite technology, and cybersecurity, among others. His work is not just a testament to his expertise but also to his passion for applying AI to solve real-world challenges.

  • Ms. Bushra Al-Anesi

    Lecturer

    Lecturer of Computer Science and Information Technology in Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Jeddah International College (JIC), Saudi Arabia. She joined the JIC in 2023. Previously, she lectured at King Abdulaziz University and University of Jeddah. She received her Master’s degree in Computer Science from King Abdulaziz University in 2008. She has conducted research the area of natural language processing and image recognition using neural networks.

Credit Hours:

132 hours

Study Language:

English

Duration:

4 years

Average fees for 15 credit hours per semester:

24000 SR

Tuition fees:

1600 SR / HOUR

Mode Of Study:

On-campus

Mode Of Learning:

Theoretical and Practical

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