Mehdi Saadallah | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehdi Saadallah | Computer Science
| Best Researcher Award

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Netherlands

Mr. Mehdi Saadallah research focuses on advancing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in cybersecurity operations, emphasizing the intersection between technology, human behavior, and organizational structures. It investigates how AI-driven tools influence professional identity, decision-making, and collaboration within Security Operations Centers (SOCs), where analysts and algorithms coexist in dynamic threat environments. By applying frameworks such as Paradox Theory, Organizational Routine Theory, and Identity Work Theory, the work uncovers the tensions, adaptations, and emergent practices that arise when automation transforms traditional cybersecurity routines. Empirical insights are drawn from multinational enterprises across diverse sectors, revealing how organizations balance efficiency, control, and trust in AI-augmented defense systems. The research also develops conceptual and operational models for AI-assisted vulnerability management and SOC modernization, providing a blueprint for improving detection, response, and resilience in complex digital ecosystems. Beyond theory, it delivers applied innovations that enhance cybersecurity governance, human–AI trust calibration, and automation ethics. Through interdisciplinary methods combining qualitative inquiry, computational analysis, and organizational modeling, the work contributes to redefining cybersecurity as a socio-technical discipline—bridging academic rigor and industrial application to guide the future of intelligent, adaptive, and human-centered cyber defense frameworks.

Featured Publications

Saadallah, M. (2025). Harmonizing paradoxical tensions in SOCs: A strategic model for integrating AI, automation, and human expertise in cyber defense and incident response. In Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-58). https://doi.org/10.24251/HICSS.2025.723

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2025). Reconciling tensions in Security Operations Centers: A Paradox Theory approach. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 9(11), 278. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9110278

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2025). Optimizing AI and human expertise integration in cybersecurity: Enhancing operational efficiency and collaborative decision-making. PriMera Scientific Engineering, 6(1), 177. https://doi.org/10.56831/psen-06-177

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2024). Multi-method approach to human expertise, automation, and artificial intelligence for vulnerability management. In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (pp. xxx–xxx). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65175-5_29

 Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2024). Synergizing human expertise, automation, and artificial intelligence for vulnerability management. PriMera Scientific Engineering, 5(10), 160. https://doi.org/10.56831/psen-05-160

Sharmila More | Machine Learning | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Sharmila More | Machine Learning | Women Researcher Award

MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College| India

Dr. Sharmila More is an accomplished academician and researcher, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Computer Science at MIT ACSC, Alandi (D), Pune. With over nine years of teaching and administrative experience, along with eight years of dedicated research expertise, she has significantly contributed to the fields of computer science, data science, cyber security, and artificial intelligence. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MATS University, Raipur, an MCA from Pune University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Core Competency from Shivaji University. Dr. More has published 18 research papers in reputed journals, presented 20 papers at national and international conferences, and authored a book titled Solving Security Issues in Personal Identification using Fuzzy Approach and Multimodal Images. She has also guided several students in research and academic projects. Her innovations are reflected in multiple patents, including an Indian patent at the FER stage, one design patent, and granted patents in Australia, Germany, and the UK. She is actively engaged in academic committees, curriculum development under the NEP framework, and serves as an editorial board member for journals. Her professional memberships include the Computer Society of India, Indian Science Congress Association, and Soft Computing Research Society. Recognized for her excellence, she has received prestigious honors such as the International Research Excellence Awards for Outstanding Researcher and Distinguished Researcher, Best Teacher Award, and multiple prizes at research competitions. A sought-after resource person and reviewer, she has delivered expert lectures and contributed as co-supervisor and examiner for Ph.D. programs. Her citation index stands at 67, reflecting her impactful scholarship. Dr. More continues to advance interdisciplinary research in computer science, focusing on biometric systems, machine learning, cryptography, and emerging technologies, while inspiring future scholars through teaching, mentorship, and innovation.

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Featured Publications

More, S. S. (2025). Revolutionizing military operations: The role of deep learning with YOLO v7 in the evolution of drones. Advancements in Intelligent Systems, 33–43. Computing & Intelligent Systems.

More, S. S. (2024). Pythonic learning: Advancements and innovations in machine intelligence. International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology.

More, S. S. (2023). Statistical and fuzzy inference system analysis of multimodal. Solovyov Studies ISPU.

More, S. S. (2023). Statistical and fuzzy inference system analysis of multimodal images using NMRSA. Solovyov Studies ISPU, 71(11), 122–127.

More, S., Narain, B., & Jadhav, B. T. (2023). Privacy conserving using fuzzy approach and blowfish algorithm for malicious personal identification. In Institute of Engineering (pp. xx–xx). Springer.