About Me

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I received a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering with a concentration in Software Engineering in 2020 and a master’s in Computer Science in 2016 at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA. Khanfor received the Exceptional Achievement Award in 2020 from the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. He works as an Assistant Professor at the College of Computer Science and Information Systems at Najran University, Saudi Arabia. He manages the innovation and patents with a plan to increase the number of patents and licenses. Spread awareness of the impact of the patents as knowledge economic thrust and reflect the national strategies on the university. His research interests include the Internet of Things, graph theory, and machine learning.

What I Do

Research

Investigate various research topics and emerging technologies in Software Engineering, the Internet of Things, and Graph Theory to add a diminutive contribution to the body of knowledge.

Software & Systems Design

Defining the elements of a system and using architecture, modules and components to ensure a successful system that is scalable, adaptive, and resilient autonomy.

Patents & Innovation

Creating new ideas and innovative products that can enhance or provide value to the users is an excellent incentive for innovators, and registering these ideas is a great reward and recognition.

Teaching & Training

Having a long teaching experience. Besides, the novelty of guiding the learners to explore new knowledge and share experiences is one of my passions and strength.

Testimonials

Resume

Researcher and Software Engineer

Education

2021
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA

Doctor of Philosophy, Systems and Software Engineering

Dissertation: Service Discovery and Crowdsourcing Mobile Recruitment in Social Internet-of-things.

2015
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA

Master of Science, Computer Science

Courses: Cloud Computing, Web Programming II, Design & Analysis of Network Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining & Natural Language Processing, Agile Methods for Software Development, Casual Inference, Project Management of Complex Systems, Software Cost Estimations.

2011
King Khalid University, Abha, KSA

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Courses: Computer Modeling & Simulation, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms & Data Structure, Statistical Programming, Microprocessor & Assembly Language, Internet Technologies, Data Mining, Expert Systems & Knowledge Engineering, and Design & Analysis of Algorithms.

Experience

2023 - Current
Najran University, SA

Head of Intellectual Property Office

Increase awareness of the value of intellectual property matters. Enforce the intellectual property policies within the Najran University community. Also, managing and commercializing the intercultural property portfolio.

2022 - Current
Najran University, SA

Head of Operations of Intellectual Property Office

Handling request to filing patents and registering books for students, faculty and employee at Najran University. Establishing the processes for managing intellectual property portfolio. Singing agreements with patent law offices, organizations and businesses.

2021 - Current
Najran University, SA

Assistant Professor

Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses related to Software Engineering. Conducting research and publishing scientific papers.

2016 - 2018
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA

Research Assistant

Conducting research in Software Crowdsourcing Development.

2017
Stevens Technical Enrichment Program

Summer School Teacher

Teaching an introductory intensive one-week Software Engineering in summer program for high-school students.

2011 - 2012
Najran University

Lecturer

Teaching introductory undergraduate courses in Computer Science.

Skills

Python

100%

NetworkX

100%

HTML / CSS

100%

TensorFlow

95%

Web Design

95%

Graphic Design

90%

PHP

90%

JavaScript

65%

Portfolio

My Works
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SoundCloud Audio

SoundCloud
Media Project 2

Media Project 2

Media
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Vimeo Videos
Media Project 1

Media Project 1

Media
Mockup Design 1

Mockup Design 1

Mockups
YouTube Video 1

YouTube Video 1

YouTube Videos

Contact

Get in Touch

571-662-5884

New York City

a.i.khanfor (at) gmail.com

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