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Academic
Dr.
Mohammad Gh. Al-Failakawi
Associate Professor
Office Location:
S02E1191
Education
| Degree | Discipline | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Electrical Engineering | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 2002 |
| M.S. | Electrical Engineering | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1999 |
| B.S. | Computer Engineering | University of Missouri, Columbia | 1996 |
| B.S. | Electrical Engineering | University of Missouri, Columbia | 1996 |
Research Interests
Digital testing, Non-volatile memory technology, optimization algorithms, Computer architecture, and machine learning.
Courses Taught
CPE
262
Fundamentals of Digital Logic
CPE
363
Introduction to Embedded Systems
CPE
368
Computer Organization
CPE
468
Computer Architecture
CPE
464
Testing of Digital Systems
CPE
494
Computer Systems Engineering
CPE
495
Capstone Design
Selected Publications
- Shadan Alsaqer, Sarah Alajmi, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Alfailakawi, "The potential of LLMs in hardware design", Journal of Engineering Research, accepted to appear, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2024.08.001
- Maryam Aljame, Aisha Alnoori, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, Imtiaz Ahmad, "A Spark-Based Parallel Implementation of Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm", International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing, Vol 14, issue 1, pp 1-27, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/IJAMC.318642
- Jassim Alfadhli, Ali Jaragh, Mohammad Alfailakawi, Imtiaz Ahmad, “FP-SMA: An Adaptive, Fluctuant Population Strategy for Slime Mould Algorithm”, Neural Computing and Applications, Vol. 34, pp 11163-11175, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-022-07034-6
- Mohammad Alfailakawi, Maryam AlJame, Imtiaz Ahmad,“Parallel and Distributed Implementation of Sine Cosine Algorithm on Apache Spark Platform” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 77188-77202, 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3082026
- Hala Al-Faisal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Ayed A Salman, and Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, “Adaptation of Population Size in Sine Cosine Algorithm”, IEEE Access, Vol. 9, pp 25258-25277, 2021, DOI:10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3056520
- Marwa Kandil, Ali Kelkawi, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, ”COVID-XIX-Net: Deep Learning Empirical Comparison Between X-ray Imaging and POCUS for COVID-19 Detection”, Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 9, No. 4A, pp 87-97, 2021. https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.12233
- Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Alfailakawi, asayel Almutawa, Latifah alsalman, “Container Scheduling Techniques: A survey and Assessment”, Journal of King Saud University – Computer and Information sciences, Vol. 34, Issue 7, pp 3934-3947, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksuci.2021.03.0
- Maryam Aljame, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, “Apache Spark Implementation of Whale Optimization Algorithm”, Cluster Computing, Vol. 23, pp 2021-2034, 2020. DOI:10.1007/s10586-020-03162-7
- Mahmoud Imdoukh, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, “Optimizing scheduling decisions of container management tool using many-objective genetic algorithm”, Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, Vol. 32, No. 5, e5536, 2020. DOI:10.1002/cpe.5536
- Mahmoud Imdoukh, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, “Machine learning-based Auto-Scaling for Containerized Applications”, Neural Computing and Applications, Vol. 32, pp 9745-9760, 2020. DOI:10.1007/s00521-019-04507-z
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait University | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | 2012 |
| Kuwait University | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 2002-2012 |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Deanship of Admission & Registration | Acting Vice dean for Admission & graduates affairs | 2023-present |
| Computer Engineering Department | Acting chairman | 2022-2023 |
| Computer Engineering Department | Chairman | 2018-2022 |
| Delft University of Technology | Visiting Researcher | 2016 - 2017 |
| College of Computing Sciences & Engineering | Acting Dean | 2016 - 2016 |
| College of Computing Sciences & Engineering | Acting Vice Dean for Academic Affairs | 2015 - 2015 |
| College of Computing Sciences & Engineering | Vice Dean for Academic Affairs | 2013 - 2015 |
| College of Engineering and Petroleum | Director of Engineering Training and Alumni Center | 2009 - 2012 |
| PAAET, Electronics Engineering Department, Kuwait | Lecturer | 2002 - 2002 |
| Ministry of Electricity & Water - Kuwait | Engineer | 1996 - 1997 |
Professional Organizations
IEEE, Member, 1998 - 2018
Community Service
Service Activities
- Gave many tutorials for College of Engineering, College of Education, and College of Shariaa & Islamic Studies on MS teams and other distant
- learning tools during covid-19 pandemic, 2020.
- Reviewer, Machine Learning with Application, 2022
- Reviewer, Microelectronics reliability, 2021.
- Program Committee Member, International Design & Test Symposium, 2012-2016
- Head of Judging Committee, Kuwait Science & Engineering Competition, Kuwait Science Club (2015-present).
Other
Honors and Awards
- Patent: Ahmad, I., Imdoukh, M. and Alfailakawi, M. G., Minimizing two-step and hard state transitions in multilevel STT MRAM devices, US patent US 20190103150A1, 2019
- Patent: Ahmad, I., Hamouda, A.H. and Alfailakawi, M. G., Odd/even invert coding for phase change memory with thermal crosstalk, US patent US9891843B2, 2018
- Gold medal recipient, 12th International Invention Fair in the Middle East, 16-19 February 2020, Kuwait.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Parallel and Distributed Implementation of Whale Optimization Algorithm on Apache Spark”, 2021.
- Distinguished Teaching Award Was awarded Kuwait University Distinguished Teaching Award for sciences, 2011.
- Best Electronic Course (1st Place), College of Engineering and Petroleum Best Electronic course, 2006.
Recent Professional Development Activities
Attended the following workshops:
- Workshop on “Designing Effective Learning Experiences”, Teaching excellence program, Kuwait University, March, 2019
- Workshop on “Marketing your invention”, Oxford’s global innovation consultancy, Kuwait University, February, 2019.
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