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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
- 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
- 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, doi: 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.
- 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
- Maryam Aljame, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mohammad Gh. Alfailakawi, “Apache Spark Implementation of Whale Optimization Algorithm”, Cluster Computing, Vol. 23, pp 2021-2034, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mohammad Alfailakawi, Mohammed El-Shafei, Imtiaz Ahmad, Ayed Salman, “FPGA-Based Implementation of Cuckoo Search”, IET Computers and Digital Techniques, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp 28-37, January 2019.
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: Microelectronics Reliability, Elsevier. 2021
- Reviewer, Machine learning with Application, Elsevier. 2022
- Reviewer, Integration, Elsevier, 2020
- Head of Judging Committee, Kuwait Science and Engineering Competition (2017-Present)
Other
Honors and Awards
- Unfunded Research Award, “Parallel and Distributed Implementation of Whale Optimization Algorithm on Apache Spark”, 2021.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Apache Spark Implementation of Whale Optimization Algorithm”, 2021.
- Gold medal recipient, 12th International Invention Fair in the Middle East, 16-19 February 2020, Kuwait.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Machine learning-based Auto-Scaling for Containerized Applications”, 2020.
- Ahmad, I., Imdoukh, M. and Alfailakawi, M. G., US patent US 20190103150A1, 2019
- Unfunded Research Award, “Harmony-search Algorithm for 2D Nearest Neighbor Quantum Circuit Realization”, 2019.
- Ahmad, I., Hamouda, A.H. and Alfailakawi, M. G., US patent US9891843B2, 2018
- Research Project Award, Project QE02/14, 2016.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Depth Optimization of Topological Quantum Circuits”, 2015.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Line ordering of reversible circuits for linear nearest”, 2013.
- Unfunded Research Award, “Broadcast scheduling in packet radio networks using Harmony Search algorithm”, 2012.
- Distinguished Teaching Award for sciences, Kuwait University, 2011.
- Best Electronic Course (2nd Place), College of Engineering and Petroleum, 2010.
- Best Electronic Course (1st Place), College of Engineering and Petroleum, 2006.
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