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Academic
Dr.
Abdulla M. Al-Mutawa
Associate Professor
Office Location:
S02E1134
Dr. Abdullah Muhammad Al-Mutawa is an international expert with UNESCO at the United Nations on issues of ethics in artificial intelligence, a scientific advisor to the World Organization of MILSET, the Asia branch, an advisor to the former Minister of Education in the States of Kuwait, a member of an academic body at the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University, and the founder of the robot laboratories, AI International Consultant & Faculty Member at Kuwait University and Guest Professor employment, Computer Sciences Department, University of Hamburg, Germany, 2023-02-05 to 2025-12-31
Education
| Degree | Discipline | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Computer Science | Syracuse University | May, 1999 |
| M.S. | Computer Science | Syracuse University | 1996 |
| BS.C. | Computer Engineering | Kuwait University | 1994 |
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Expert Systems
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Pattern Recognition
- Deep Learning
- e-Learning
- Robotics
- Expert Systems
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Pattern Recognition
- Deep Learning
- e-Learning
Courses Taught
CPE
523
Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
CPE
436
Machine Learning
CPE
434
Robotics
CPE
300
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CPE
435
Expert Systems
Selected Publications
- A. M. Mutawa, A. Alshaibani and L. Anwer Almatar, "A Comprehensive Review of Dust Storm Detection and Prediction Techniques: Leveraging Satellite Data, Ground Observations, and Machine Learning," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 39694-39710, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3541075.
- A. M. Mutawa, "Analyzing Gender-Based Satisfaction Disparities in Online Learning: A Quantitative Survey in GCC Nations," in IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3572351.
- A. Alshaibani, A. M. Mutawa and L. A. Almatar, "GANs for Satellite-Based Next-Frame Prediction of Dust," in IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3569451.
- A. M. Mutawa, G. R. Hemalakshmi, N. B. Prakash and M. Murugappan, "Randomization-Driven Hybrid Deep Learning for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 38901-38913, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3546359.
- Mutawa, A. M., & Sruthi, S. (2025). A Comparative Evaluation of Transformers and Deep Learning Models for Arabic Meter Classification. Applied Sciences, 15(9), 4941. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15094941
- Mutawa, A.M.; Sruthi, S. A Comparative Evaluation of Transformers and Deep Learning Models for Arabic Meter Classification. Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 4941.
- Mutawa, A. M. (2025). Predicting Intensive Care Unit Admissions in COVID-19 Patients: An AI-Powered Machine Learning Model. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 9(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9010013
- Mutawa, A. M. (2025). Attention-Based Hybrid Deep Learning Models for Classifying COVID-19 Genome Sequences. AI, 6(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ai6010004
- Mutawa, A. M., & Sruthi, S. (2023). Enhancing Human–Computer Interaction in Online Education: A Machine Learning Approach to Predicting Student Emotion and Satisfaction. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 40(24), 8827–8843. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2023.2291611
- Mutawa, A. M., Allaho, M. Y., & Al-Hajeri, M. (2024). Machine Learning Approach for Arabic Handwritten Recognition. Applied Sciences, 14(19), 9020. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14199020
- Mutawa, A. M. (2025). Enforcing the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education: To Prevent or Brace AI Tools in the Educational System. In A. Mutawa (Ed.), Impacts of Generative AI on the Future of Research and Education (pp. 143-168). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0884-4.ch007
- Mutawa, A. M. & Sruthi, S. (2025). UNESCO's AI Competency Framework: Challenges and Opportunities in Educational Settings. In A. Mutawa (Ed.), Impacts of Generative AI on the Future of Research and Education (pp. 75-96). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0884-4.ch004
- Mutawa, A.M.; Allaho, M.Y.; Al-Hajeri, M. Machine Learning Approach for Arabic Handwritten Recognition. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 9020.
- Martis, J. E., M S, S., R, B., Mutawa, A. M., & Murugappan, M. (2024). Novel Hybrid Quantum Architecture-Based Lung Cancer Detection Using Chest Radiograph and Computerized Tomography Images. Bioengineering, 11(8), 799. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11080799
- A.M. Mutawa, Aya Hassouneh, Multimodal Real-Time patient emotion recognition system using facial expressions and brain EEG signals based on Machine learning and Log-Sync methods, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Volume 91, 2024, 105942, ISSN 1746-8094, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2023.105942.
- Mutawa, A. M., Al-Sabti, K., Raizada, S., & Sruthi, S. (2024). A Deep Learning Model for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy Stages with Discrete Wavelet Transform. Applied Sciences, 14(11), 4428. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14114428
- Mutawa, A. M., Hemalakshmi, G. R., Prakash, N. B., & Murugappan, M. (2024). Advanced Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy: Employing Hybrid Deep Neural Networks and Multi-Scale Image Analysis Techniques. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.2082.v1
- Mutawa, A. M., Allaho, M. Y., & Al-Hajeri, M. (2024). Machine Learning approach for Arabic handwritten recognition. Applied Sciences, 14(19), 9020. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14199020
- Martis, J. E., S, S. M., R, B., Mutawa, A. M., & Murugappan, M. (2024). Novel hybrid Quantum Architecture-Based lung cancer detection using chest radiograph and computerized tomography images. Bioengineering, 11(8), 799. >https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11080799
- Mutawa, A. (2023). An end-to-end Tacotron model versus pre trained Tacotron model for Arabic text-to-speech synthesis. Journal of Engineering Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2023.08.016
- Mutawa, A. M., Mudhahkah, H. M. A., Al-Huwais, A., Al-Khaldi, N., Al-Otaibi, R., & Al-Ansari, A. (2023). Augmenting Mobile App with NAO Robot for Autism Education. Machines, 11(8), 833. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11080833
- Mutawa, A. M., Alnajdi, S., & Sruthi, S. (2023). Transfer Learning for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection: A study of dataset combination and model performance. Applied Sciences, 13(9), 5685. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095685
- Mutawa, A., Muttawa, J. a. K. A., & Sruthi, S. (2023). The effectiveness of using H5P for undergraduate students in the asynchronous distance learning environment. Applied Sciences, 13(8), 4983. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084983
- Abisha, S., Mutawa, A. M., Murugappan, M., & Krishnan, S. (2023). Brinjal leaf diseases detection based on discrete Shearlet transform and Deep Convolutional Neural Network. PLoS ONE, 18(4), e0284021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284021
- Mutawa, A. M. (2023). Perspective Chapter: MOOCS at Higher Education – Current state and Future Trends. In IntechOpen eBooks. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1001367
- AM, M., & AS, T. (2022). Digital twin of a data center at an educational institution. Journal of Engineering Research. https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.15973
- Mutawa, A. M., & M, A. (2021). Antecedences of Continued Blended Learning adoption Intentions: A Framework for Acceptance of Blended Distance Learning. Journal of Engineering Research. https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.14171
- Mutawa, A., & Sruthi, S. (2021). Students’ perspective towards online proctoring in exams during COvid-19. Journal of Engineering Research. https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.14749
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M, M., & A, M. (2021). Facial geometric feature extraction based emotional expression classification using machine learning algorithms. PLoS ONE, 16(2), e0247131. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247131
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period | FT/PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait University | Associate Professor | Jul 2012 - Present | FT |
| Kuwait University | Assistant Professor | May 1999 - Jul 2012 | FT |
| Kuwait University | Scholarship Teacher Assistant | Jan 1994 - May 1999 | FT |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Education | President of MILSET Asia | 2023 - 2024 |
| MILSET organization | Consultant to HH Ministor or Education of Kuwait State | Feb 2025 - Present |
| University of Hamburg | Visiting Professor | Feb 2023 - Feb 2025 |
| PLOS-ONE | Editorial Board Member in the PLOS-ONE Journal | Nov 2022 - Present |
| MILSET | Scientific Consultant and Steering Board Member | 2022 - 2024 |
| UNISCO-UN | International Expert and Consultant in AI-Ethical issues | Jan 2020 - Nov 2021 |
| GCC, Committee for Deanship of Community Service of Arab Gulf Cooperation Council Countries | Head of The Secretariat | Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 |
| The E-learning Directors Committee at the Universities and Higher Education Institutions of Arab Gulf Cooperation Countries | Head of The Secretariat | Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 |
| Kuwait University | Acting Vice President for Academic Support Services | Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 |
| Kuwait University | Assistant Vice President for IT | Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 |
| College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University | Director of E-Services and Engineering Education at the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University | Sep 2017 - Sep 2019 |
| Arab Robotic and AI Association | Board member of the Arab Robotic and AI Association | Oct 2016 - Present |
| ROBOTEC, Consultations in IT | Founder and CEO | Apr 2016 - Present |
| Kuwait University | Assistant Vice President for academic services for computer systems and distance learning | Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 |
| Office of Engineering Education, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University | Director of the Office of Engineering Education | 2005 - 2012 |
| Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kuwait University | Computer Lab Engineer and Teaching Assistant | 1994 |
| Continuing Education, Kuwait University | Computer Lab Teacher | 1993 |
| Engineering and Petroleum Association, Kuwait University | Training Course Teacher | 1993 |
| Sycracuse, NY, USA | Computer Instructor | Sep, 1997 - Jun, 1998 |
Professional Organizations
- IEEE Robotics and Automation Society: Piscataway, NJ, US
- IEEE Computer Society: Washington, DC, US
-IEEE Computational Intelligence Society: Piscataway, NJ, US
- IEEE: New York, NY, US
- Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence: Palo Alto, CA, US
- Association for Computing Machinery: New York, NY, US
- Arab Robot and AI Association: Amman, JO
- Mouvement International pour le Loisir Scientifique Et Technique (MILSET): Paris, FR
- UNISCO: Paris, FR
- Arab Robotic and AI Association: Amman, JO
- GCC Standardization Organization: Riyadh, Riyadh, SA
Full CV