Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Head of Department
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at American University of Sharjah (AUS). The current CSE curriculum is crafted from the three pillars of artificial intelligence, data science and smart cities. Our goal is to provide our students with an amazing educational experience to help them achieve their long-term goals. Our curriculum is continuously upgraded to meet need of the changing world. We use hands-on laboratories to enrich the students’ experience and our students often work on industry-sponsored graduation projects.
With a truly international faculty and student body, our department offers two degree programs at the undergraduate level, as well one master’s degree program. Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE) degree and our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree have received accreditation from the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. The Computer Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The Computer Science (B.S.) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs. |-BREAK-|
Even though both of our undergradute programs share a common set of courses, they each have a different and distinct flavor. While the BSCS focuses on software, Internet technologies and programming, the BSCoE covers a balanced mix of topics in the area of hardware, networks and software. Both degrees appeal to technically minded students with a curiosity for today's fast-changing technology. The curricula for both programs is grounded in academic excellence and designed to produce graduates who are exceptionally competent and whose work is notable for its technical excellence.
Located in the Engineering and Sciences Building, our department has state-of-the-art smart classrooms and labs, including more than 10 labs related to hardware, software and networking. We also use various smart digital services to improve students’ learning and university experience, including electronic advising and attendance monitoring.
Please feel free to explore our website to learn more about our programs. If you would like to drop by for a visit, we would be happy to show you around.
Imran Zualkernan, PhD
Professor and Interim Department Head
Programs
Faculty
Our faculty members come from diverse backgrounds and have the required knowledge and expertise in their respective fields of specialization to deliver a quality education.
The AUS Department of Computer Science and Engineering has a total of 15 full-time faculty, seven lab instructors and an administrative assistant. Twelve of the 15 members obtained their PhDs from leading universities in the US and Canada, with three receiving their degrees from leading universities in UK and Europe. Most faculty have prior industry and teaching experience in the US, Canada or elsewhere. All our lab instructors have a master's degree.
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Alumni
Many of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in computer science and engineering and related disciplines, with some gaining entry into master’s and PhD programs at prominent universities in North America and Europe including Stanford University, Oxford University, Columbia University, Iowa State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Toronto, Missouri University of Science and Technology, McGill University, Carleton University, Concordia University, University of Ottawa and University College London.
We encourage entrepreneurship, and some of our graduates have started their own companies, such as Musafir.com, Global Invisions Group, Keno, Aebiss, Tayar, CG-Interactive and DanaTek. All our graduates are well-positioned to contribute in the workforce immediately upon graduation.
SEE WHERE OUR ALUMNI ARE HAVING AN IMPACT.
- Defense, Aviation, Space & Maritime | Banking | Entrepreneurship & Startups
Defense, Aviation, Space & Maritime
- Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT)
- Abu Dhabi Airport
- Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)
- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
- Dubai International Airport
- Dubai Maritime City
- Etihad Airways
- Global Aerospace Logistics LLC
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
- Sharjah International Airport
- Yahsat
Banking
- Raytheon Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Backbase
- Barclays Bank
- Commercial Bank of Dubai P.S.C.
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Emirates National Bank of Dubai
- HSBC Bank
- National Bank of Abu Dhabi
- Standard Chartered Bank
Entrepreneurship & Startups
- Aebiss
- CG-Interactive
- DanaTek FZC
- GFX Fitness Club
- Keno.ae
- Musafir.com
- Tayar.ae
- uCloudERP
- Education and Research
Education and Research
- Abu Dhabi University
- Al Mawakeb School
- Al Nahda National School
- Al Rawafed Private School
- American University of Sharjah
- Carleton University (Canada)
- Carnegie Mellon University (CMUSAU)
- Choueifat School
- Dubai Arab American Pvt. School
- Higher Colleges of Technology
- INSEAD
- Infocenter
- Iowa state university (USA)
- Khalifa University
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KSA)
- Laureate Vocational (KSA)
- MATR (Canada)
- Middlesex University
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center
- Princess Nora University
- The University of Western Ontario
- University College London
- University Of Sharjah (KSA)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (USA)
- University of Ottawa (USA)
- Financial & Consultancy
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Accenture
- Al Dawliya Insurance
- AXA Insurance
- AY&R Management Consultants
- Deloitte & Touche
- Dubai Financial Market
- Eastern Networks
- Ernst and Young
- Etihad Credit Insurance
- Grand Capital LLC
- H&R Block
- ITQAN Businessmen Services
- Mc Analytics
- Mentor Global Consultants
- Oliver Wyman
- Orion Brokers
- PWC
- Sharjah Asset Management
- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Sharjah Economics Development
- Shuaa Securities SHUAA Capital
- The Benefit Company
- Value Partners Management Consulting
- Governmental Agencies | Hospitality and Events Management
Governmental Agencies
- Ajman Free Zone
- Bee'ah
- Crown Prince Court
- Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
- Dubai Government
- Dubai Health Authority
- Dubai Police General HQ
- Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)
- Emirates Scientists' Council
- EXPO 2020
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry of Labor
- Office of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah
- Prime Minister's Office
- Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
- Sharjah Airport Free Zone
- Sharjah Department Of e-Government
- Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA)
- Sharjah Govt. Town Planning and Survey
- The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates
Hospitality & Events Management
- Dubai World Trade Center
- Equinox Fitness
- Jumeirah Group
- Mariott
- Dubai Parks Resorts
- Hospitality Marketing Concepts
- Information Technology
- Al Hosn Information Security Consultancy
- Al Rowad IT Solutions
- Alibaba Group
- Almoayyed International Group
- Apple VAD Middle East
- Aptec Distribution
- Beta Information Technology
- BIOSMe
- Brightpoint Inc.
- Canon
- Centurylink
- Cisco Systems
- Comba Telecom
- Compart AG (Germany)
- ConSol MENA Ltd.
- DELL EMC
- Ejada Systems Co.
- Emaratech
- Emirates Computers Co.
- Emitac
- Enigmatis
- Fractal Systems
- Fujitsu Middle East
- Futures Business Development
- General Electric
- GISTEC
- GPC Group
- Gulf Business Machines
- Hardware Solutions Builders (KSA)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- HP Inc.
- HTC
- IBM Middle East
- Injazat Data Systems
- Intracom Jordan
- Kazarooni
- Kiitos Technologies
- Linkin Soft
- Microsoft
- Microsystems Company
- MiX Telematics
- Motorola
- Naseej
- Nokia Siemens Networks
- Nova Unlimited Engineering
- Nuaxis Innovations
- ONE ECM
- Oracle
- Philips
- Red Hat
- Sahab Smart Solutions
- Samsung Electronics
- SAP Middle East & North Africa
- Siemens
- SITA
- Sony Gulf
- Superior Technologies
- Symantec
- Systems and Electronic Development Cooperation
- Technolous
- Tibco Software
- TransferTo
- VMware
- Wipro Ltd
- Xerox
- Investment | Manufacturing | Marketing | Oil and Gas
Investment
- Alfardan Group Holdings
- Aujan Group Holding
- Bin Kamil Investment Group
- Dubai Holding
- Majid Al Futtaim Group
- Mubadala Development Company
- Pragma Group
- SGroup
Manufacturing
- Al Khowahir Chemicals Trading LTD
- Bin Ghalib Engineering
- Bosch
- PepsiCo
- PROTECH
- SMA Solar
- Techno Stream FZCO
- United Packaging Factory
Marketing
- Amco Global Marketing
- Hashtag Studio
- House of Comms
- ICMB Call Services
- Nielsen
- Omnicom Media Group
Oil and Gas
- Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Co.(ADGAS)
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company(ADNOC)
- Al Jaber Energy Services
- Baker Hughes
- Dragon Oil plc
- Kuwait National Petroleum Company
- National Drilling Company
- National Petroleum Construction Company
- Petrofac International Ltd.
- Schlumberger Oilfield Services
- Sharjah National Oil Corporation
- Shell
- Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Takreer
- Weatherford Oil & Gas
- Zakum Development Company(ZADCO)
- Publishing, Media & Broadcasting | Real Estate & Construction | Telecommunication
Publishing, Media & Broadcasting
- Abu Dhabi Media Company
- Dubai Media Inc.
- ITP Publishing
- Kalimat Group
- MBC Group
- News Service Group Middle East
- Pearson Education
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Real Estate & Construction
- Akar Properties
- Al Habtoor Eng. Enterprise Co.
- Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC)
- Dubai Civil Engineering
- Dubai Properties
- Dubai World
- Engineering team services
- Engineer's Office
- Jacobs International Holdings
- JMT
- Meraas
- Miami Contracting LLC
- Parsons Corporation
- Turner Construction
- White Diamond Real Estate
Telecommunication
- AT&T
- Du
- Etisalat
- Professional communication Corporation NEDAA
- Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
- Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications
Hear from our Students
We have a diverse student body that consists of over 800 students representing more than 40 nationalities.
Our students regularly win awards and compete in international competitions and hackathons including the AUS Awards for Excellence in Graduate Studies, Sandooq Al Watan Research Award, Sharjah Islamic Bank Annual Student Research Award, Microsoft's Imagine Cup, ACM/Gulf Programming Contest, IEEE UAE Student Day, Cyber Quest Security Competition, GE DigiNation Hackathon, Accenture Hackathon, KPMG Innovation and Collaboration Challenge Competition, Dubai Police Capture the Flag Cyber Security Challenge, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Hackathon, MBRSC Space Hackathon Challenge, Mobile Application Contest and Emirates Think Science Competition.
Research
We provide undergraduate research experiences, and our undergraduate and graduate students regularly publish in top journals and conferences.
- Dr. Gerassimos Barlas | Parallel Algorithms, Distributed VoD, High Performance Computing, Biomedical Signal Compression
- Dr. Hicham Hallal | Gamification in Education, Distributed System Analysis, Embedded Systems’ Development and Applications, Formal Modeling of Systems
- Dr. Imran Zualkernan | Deep Generative Models, AI for Security, Semi-Suprevised Learning, AI for IoT, Edge Analytics, Educational Analytics
- Dr. Khaled El-Fakih | Testing of Systems Modeled as Timed, Untimed and Extended Finite State Machines. Synthesis of Distributed Systems (Decomposition of Petri Net Services, Solving Automata Equations). Optimization With Application to Protocol Synthesis, Testing, And Multimedia Content Delivery.
- Dr. Michel Pasquier | Cognitive Computing and Systems, Adaptation and Learning, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, Approximate Reasoning and Decision Support; Intelligent Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Sensor Fusion, Medical Informatics.
- Dr. Ra'afat Aburukba | Cloud/fog Computing, Decentralized Scheduling, Privacy in distributed systems, and Smart Space Environments. More information can be found at: www.ccssresearch.com
- Dr. Rana Ahmed | Computer Networks; Wireless Networks; Network Management; Fault-Tolerant Computer Architectures; System Testing
- Dr. Salam Dhou | Medical Imaging and Informatics, Machine Learning and Data Mining, Computer Vision
- Dr. Taha Landolsi | Optical and Wireless Networks, Wavelet Applications to Optical Switching and Computing, Multimedia Networking.
- Dr. Tamer Shanableh | Digital Video Coding/Transcoding/Processing, Applications of Machine Learning to Video Coding
- Dr. Ali Al Shatnawi | Analysis of dataflow graphs, Computer Architecture: cache design, superscalar computer design, Scheduling of iterative data flow graphs, High level synthesis for DSP applications
- Dr. Omar Arif | Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Medical Image Processing, Robotics.
- Dr. Rami Alazrai | Machine learning and pattern recognition, Image and signal processing
- Dr. Mohammad Al-Zinati | Software Engineering, Multi-Agent Systems, Autonomic Systems
- Ahmad Al Nabulsi | Embedded Systems, Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Mechatronics, Renewable Energy
- Salsabeel Shapsough | Internet of things, Education Technologies, Smart Cities, Smart Energy systems, Deep Learning
- Sameer Alawnah | Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning in the Medical applications, Smartphones performance metrics collection and power modeling
Contact
Have a question? We would like to hear from you. Get in touch today.
- Department Head
Interim Head of Department
Dr. Imran Zualkernan
Tel +971 6 515 2953
[email protected]- Talk to someone about undergraduate programs
Administrative Assistant
Diane Gregorio
Tel +971 6 515 2969
[email protected]- Talk to someone about graduate programs
Academic Programs Coordinator
Rhodalyn Diola
Tel +971 6 515 4902
[email protected]- Postal address
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
College of Engineering
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666
Sharjah, UAE
