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Dr. Zahraa Marafie, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Kuwait University, holding both a master's and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. With expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), with focus on Real-Time Systems and Service-Oriented Computing. During her doctoral research, Zahraa designed and implemented the "AutoCoach" system, an innovative solution that leverages AI and IoT technologies to analyze and personalize driver behavior feedback, enhancing road safety through tailored alerts and analytics. Currently, her research explores practical AI and IoT applications, including HeatWatch, a real-time heat exhaustion detection system; CarPark, a smart parking assistant application; and Business Data Analysis to optimize real estate operations. Beyond her academic and research pursuits, Dr. Zahraa proudly supervises the ClickIT Club at the ISC Department, fostering innovation and collaboration among students in information systems and computing.
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
- University of California, Irvine
- Master's in Computer Engineering
- University of California, Irvine
- B.Sc. of Science in Information Science
- Kuwait University
- Assistant professor (2021 - Present)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Teaching Assistant (2018-2019)
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, USA
- Scholarship Teaching Assistant (2014 - 2021)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Henry Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine
- Computer Programmer (2011 - 2014)
- Center of Information Systems, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait
- Internship Programmer (2011)
- Information Systems Unit, Kuwait University
- Teaching Assistant (2011)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Administrative Coordinator (2010-2011)
- Department of Visual Communication, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Graphic Designer (2009 - 2010)
- Department of Information Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Further details on my LinkedIn page.
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Edge and Fog Intelligence
- Real-time Systems
- Service-oriented Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- ISC 240 - Introduction to Programming (Java)
- ISC 357 - Operating Systems and File Organization
- ISC 130 - Ethics and Practices
- CLS 161 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- ISC 100 - Introduction to Personal Computers
- ETM 450 - Applications of Information Systems in Environmental Management
- Developing an Instrument for Assessing Self-Efficacy Confidence in Data Science
- S Malallah, EU Osiobe, Z Marafie, P Henriquez-Coronel, L Shamir, Ella Lucille Carlson, Joshua Levi Weese
- 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
- Building Intelligent IoT Agents Using Personality-Based Service Models
- Z Marafie
- University of California, Irvine
- AutoCoach: An Intelligent Driver Behavior Feedback Agent with Personality-Based Driver Models
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, D Wang, H Lyu, Y Liu, Y Meng, J M
- Electronics 10 (11), 1361
- AutoCoach: Driving Behavior Management Using Intelligent IoT Services
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, D Wang, H Lyu, Y Meng, T Ito
- 2019 IEEE 12th Conference on Service-Oriented Computing and Applications
- Proactive fintech: Using Intelligent IoT to Deliver Positive InsurTech Feedback
- Z Marafie, KJ Lin, Y Zhai, J Li
- 2018 IEEE 20th Conference on Business Informatics (CBI) 2, 72-8121
- Energy Optimization for Two-Dimensional NoCs Using Genetic Algorithms
- Z Marafie
- University of California, Irvine