Benlamri Rachid

Benlamri Rachid

Category : Mathematics - Computer science - Artificial intelligence

BENLAMRI Rachid

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Vice President Academic

University of Doha for Science and Technology, Qatar

Field(s) of expertise: Mathematics - Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence

Origins & Education

Born in 1961 in Constantine, Algeria, Rachid Benlamri completed his secondary education at Hihi El-Mekki High School before pursuing higher education at the University of Constantine. He later completed his studies in the United Kingdom, where he obtained both his Master's degree and PhD from the University of Manchester, specializing in artificial intelligence and knowledge engineering.

Scientific Career

Professor Rachid Benlamri currently holds the position of Vice President Academic at the University of Doha for Science and Technology in Qatar. Prior to this appointment, he served as a Professor of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University in Canada, where he also headed the Semantic Web and Mobile Computing Lab.

His main research areas include:

  • Semantic Web
  • Context-Aware Computing
  • Ubiquitous Computing
  • Mobile Knowledge Management
  • Semantic Video Analysis

His research has been supported by numerous funding institutions, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Ontario Center of Excellence, Connect Canada, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Academic Health Science Centers (AHSC) of Ontario, and the Ontario Partnership for Innovations and Commercialization (OPIC).

Throughout his academic career, Professor Benlamri has supervised over 70 students and postdoctoral fellows, significantly contributing to the development of the next generation of researchers in computer science and artificial intelligence.

Distinctions & Recognition

With over 160 scientific publications to his credit, Professor Benlamri has gained international recognition in his fields of expertise. He has regularly been invited as a keynote speaker at prestigious international conferences.

He has also taken on important responsibilities in organizing international conferences, notably as:

  • General Chair for the International Conference on Web and Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL'2014) in Dubai
  • General Chair for the 6th Joint IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference (WMNC2013)
  • General Chair for the 4th International Conference on Networked Digital Technologies (NDT'2012)
  • General Chair for the 5th International Conference on Digital Information Management (ICDIM2010)

Professor Benlamri also holds important editorial positions in several scientific journals:

  • Associate Editor for the International Journal of Ubiquitous Learning
  • Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Learning Technologies
  • Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Mobile Communications
  • Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Web Intelligence
  • Member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Electronic Government

Impact & Influence

The impact of Professor Benlamri's work extends beyond the academic world. As a pioneering researcher in the field of semantic web and context-aware computing, his contributions have influenced the development of mobile technologies and intelligent systems. His work on mobile knowledge management has practical applications in numerous sectors, from healthcare to education.

As Vice President Academic at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, he is helping to shape the next generation of leaders in the fields of science and technology in the Middle East, strengthening Qatar's role as a center for academic excellence and innovation in the region.

The supervision of over 70 students and postdoctoral researchers also testifies to his commitment to mentoring and talent development, creating a multiplier effect of his influence in the field of computer science and artificial intelligence.

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