Mrs. Hadeel Surougi | Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Hadeel Surougi , Imperial College London , United Kingdom
Hadeel R. Surougi is currently pursuing a PhD in Computing Research at Imperial College London, UK, building on a solid academic foundation that includes a Master’s degree in Advanced Distributed Systems from the University of Leicester, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with first-class honors from Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. She serves as a PhD student in the Adaptive Emergent Systems Engineering group at Imperial College and holds multiple roles, including Co-Founder and Strategic Head of the Mariffa Platform for electronic conferences and courses. With a diverse professional background, Hadeel has also contributed significantly as a Teacher Assistant at King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, and held managerial and coordination positions in various educational and technical platforms. Her achievements include securing second place in a prestigious book cover design competition organized by the College of Pharmacy at King Abdul-Aziz University in 2013.
Professional Profile:
🎓Education:
Hadeel R. Surougi is currently pursuing a PhD in Computing Research at Imperial College London, UK, continuing her academic journey that began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where she graduated with first-class honors in 2012. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Advanced Distributed Systems at the University of Leicester, UK, achieving distinction upon graduation in 2018. Her doctoral studies at Imperial College focus on Computing Research, where she is actively engaged in the Adaptive Emergent Systems Engineering group, contributing to advancements in computational sciences. Alongside her academic pursuits, Hadeel has played pivotal roles as a Co-Founder and Strategic Head of the Mariffa Platform, facilitating electronic conferences and courses, and has made significant contributions as a Teacher Assistant at King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Her academic achievements and professional roles underscore her commitment to both education and innovative technological solutions.
🏢Work Experience:
Hadeel R. Surougi is a dedicated PhD student in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, UK, specializing in Adaptive Emergent Systems Engineering since 2019. She co-founded and currently serves as the Strategic Head of the Mariffa Platform, a pioneering initiative facilitating electronic conferences and courses. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, followed by a Master’s degree in Advanced Distributed Systems at the University of Leicester, UK, where she graduated with distinction in 2018. Alongside her doctoral studies, Hadeel has held significant roles as a Teacher Assistant in the Department of Computer Science at King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Her professional experience includes positions such as Technical Affairs Manager for an online consultation platform, Secretary of the Saudi Society at the University of Leicester, and various leadership roles at the Deanship of e-Learning and Distance Education in Jeddah. Hadeel’s multifaceted contributions underscore her commitment to education and technological innovation in both academic and professional spheres.
🏆Awards:
Hadeel R. Surougi’s achievements include securing second place in a prestigious book cover design competition organized by the College of Pharmacy at King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2013. This accolade highlights her creative abilities and dedication to artistic endeavors alongside her academic and professional pursuits.
Publication Top Notes:
- A Second Life for KAU Practicum Courses: Computer Science Undergraduates Create Virtual Worlds in Second Life
- Authors: N Al-Malki, L Baharith, M Almasre, H Surouji, A Al-Marzougi
- Year: 2015
- Cited by: 3
- Evaluating the Potential of Second Life as a Learning Environment vs. the Virtual Classroom System (Centra) Used in King Abdulaziz University
- Authors: N Al-Malki, M Almasre, HBL Surouji, L Baharith
- Cited by: 3
- ARAware: Assisting Visually Impaired People with Real-Time Critical Moving Object Identification
- Authors: JAMC Surougi, Hadeel, Cong Zhao
- Journal: Sensors
- Real-Time Optimization-Based Path Planning for Visually Impaired People in Dynamic Environments
- Authors: HR Surougi, JA McCann
- Year: 2023