Loay Aladib | Information Sciences |Young Scientist Award

Mr. Loay Aladib | Information Sciences |Young Scientist Award

PhD Research Scholar, University of Wollongong

Loay Aladib is a PhD Research Scholar at the University of Wollongong, Australia, specializing in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. With 12+ years of experience, he has led software teams to build efficient, elegant solutions across diverse platforms. His core strength lies in blending practical software design with deep technical research. Loay is currently immersed in developing advanced frameworks that integrate Runtime Verification with stream processing systems like Apache Spark. His work ensures scalable, real-time monitoring of distributed systems, driving innovations in safety-critical applications such as IoT and smart cities. Adept in various languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms, Loay exemplifies the role of a modern software architect and researcher. His commitment to excellence, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset has positioned him at the forefront of next-generation computing solutions. Loay is not only a passionate coder but also a visionary problem solver working at the intersection of code, logic, and impact.

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🎓 Education 

 Loay Aladib is currently pursuing a PhD in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wollongong, focusing on real-time distributed systems and formal verification techniques. His doctoral research bridges theoretical concepts like Linear Temporal Logic with practical big data stream frameworks. Before this, Loay earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering, followed by a postgraduate specialization (details not provided). His academic journey is driven by a desire to enhance software system reliability through intelligent automation and scalable architecture. Loay’s education is marked by continuous learning, technical proficiency, and interdisciplinary exploration, equipping him with the skills to address complex challenges in AI and software development. His PhD candidacy reflects his commitment to research excellence, innovation, and the application of formal methods in real-world computing environments. Through rigorous academic training and practical insight, Loay has developed a unique profile combining academic depth with industry-savvy problem-solving capabilities.

💼 Experience 

 With 12+ years of robust professional experience, Loay Aladib has led software development teams across various tech sectors, delivering high-performance, scalable solutions tailored to business and user needs. His role has spanned full-stack development, system architecture, and collaborative product engineering. Loay consistently combines technical depth with strategic vision, enabling teams to innovate rapidly while maintaining code quality and performance. Beyond corporate roles, his current work as a PhD researcher involves designing AI-integrated monitoring systems for distributed data streams, showcasing a unique fusion of industry expertise with academic rigor. Loay is proficient in cloud platforms, diverse programming languages, and modern software engineering practices. He brings creativity and adaptability to every project, turning technical constraints into scalable solutions. His leadership experience includes mentoring junior developers, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning technical goals with organizational objectives. Loay thrives in dynamic, challenge-driven environments, always pushing boundaries in software reliability and intelligent system design.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

 Loay Aladib has been nominated for prestigious awards such as the Best Researcher Award and Young Scientist Award in recognition of his impactful contributions to the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence. While specific award wins are yet to be listed, his nomination itself speaks volumes about the originality, utility, and future relevance of his work. His real-time verification framework for Apache Spark has received positive attention from peers and professionals alike for enhancing system reliability in distributed data environments. Loay’s IEEE membership also signifies his recognition and affiliation within a global community of innovators. His work is not just academic but designed for high-impact real-world applications, particularly in areas like smart cities, IoT, and industrial automation. These contributions underscore his potential for receiving honors in innovation, research excellence, and technology leadership. With several publications and ongoing collaborations, Loay stands out as a rising star in next-gen computing research.

🔬 Research Focus 

 Loay Aladib’s research is centered on enhancing real-time reliability in distributed systems using Runtime Verification (RV) and Linear Temporal Logic (LTL). His doctoral work proposes a novel runtime framework for monitoring LTL properties in streaming environments like Apache Spark, ensuring accurate real-time detection of safety and liveness violations in complex data flows. The research bridges formal verification with practical implementation, introducing scalable and reusable LTL patterns for system developers. A key application includes real-time weather data analysis, where his model detected anomalies in temperature and wind speed conditions efficiently. Loay’s research aims to simplify the adoption of formal methods in industry by making verification tools modular, performant, and adaptable across platforms like Apache Flink and beyond. This work has high potential for applications in IoT, smart infrastructure, and mission-critical industrial monitoring. By aligning correctness with efficiency, Loay’s focus sets a new standard in stream-processing reliability and system assurance.

Conclusion

Loay Aladib is a strong and promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award, especially given his interdisciplinary expertise, real-world applicability of his research, and dedication to bridging theoretical rigor with scalable implementation. While there is scope for academic profile expansion through more citations, publications, and collaborations, his current trajectory and innovations reflect significant potential. Recognizing his work through this award would not only be a timely encouragement but also propel further impactful contributions in AI-driven software engineering and distributed systems.

Publication

Author: Aladib, L. & Lee, S.P.
Title: Pattern Detection and Design Rationale Traceability: An Integrated Approach to Software Design Quality
Year: 2018
Citations: 10

Author: Aladib, L.
Title: Case Study of Object Constraints Language (OCL) Tools
Year: 2014
Citations: 3

Author: Aladib, L., Su, G., & Yang, J.
Title: Real-Time Monitoring of LTL Properties in Distributed Stream Processing Applications
Year: 2025
Citations: 0

Author: Aladib, L.
Title: Detecting Design Pattern and Tracing Its Design Rationale
Year: 2017
Citations: 0

Author: Loay, A.
Title: Detecting Design Pattern and Tracing Its Design Rationale / Loay Aladib
Year: 2017
Citations: 0

 

Author: Aladib, L.
Title: Task Management System (TMS) for University of Malaya Research Student
Year: 2015
Citations: 0

Author: Aladib, L.
Title: Case Study of Student Registration System (SRS) Domain
Year: 2015
Citations: 0

Author: Aladib, L., Fey, C.H., Ling, S.T.C., & Thamutharam, Y.N.
Title: Case Study of Online Properties Auction System (OPAS) Domain
Year: 2014
Citations: 0

Author: Aladib, L., Ling, S.T.C., Thamutharam, Y.N., Rosli, M.N. bin, & Ridzuan, E.A.
Title: Software Requirements Specification (SRS) Web Publishing System Domain
Year: 2014
Citations: 0

Sayandeep Dutta | Computer Science | Young Scientist Award

 Mr. Sayandeep Dutta | Computer Science | Young Scientist Award 

Mr. Doon Heritage School, India

👩‍🔬Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and cybersecurity, aims to excel as a developer and analyst, leveraging diverse skills in machine learning and creative writing. With a track record of achievements, including prestigious awards and contributions to projects like Krishi Sarthi and OWASP Juice Shop, they possess a strong foundation in tech innovation. As founder of Krishi Sarthi and a penetration tester, they combine technical expertise with leadership in organizing cybersecurity events. Certified in HTML and web application penetration testing, they exhibit a keen aptitude for continuous learning and advancement in the field.🌟

 

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🚀 Career Aspiration

Aspiring to excel as an entrepreneur, developer, and cybersecurity analyst, I aim to reach the pinnacle of success in my chosen field. With a diverse background in projects ranging from NFT artistry to ethical hacking and machine learning development, I strive to make a significant impact in the tech industry. Recognized for my dedication, I continuously engage with communities and contribute to public development research.

🎓  Education

  • High School Diploma (Class 10) – Jermel’s Academy, Siliguri (Apr 2011 – Apr 2022)
  • High School Senior Diploma (Class 12) – Doon Heritage School, Siliguri (Apr 2022 – Apr 2024)

🏆  Achievements

  • Nomination for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024
  • Youngest Participant at Young Scientist Conference, IISF 2023
  • Global Digital Innovation Award 2023

🔍Project Details

KrishiSarthi: Developed a project for calculating crop yield per hectare using geographical data. Bugbase Hall Of Fame: Recognized for contributions to bug bounty programs. CVE Issuances: Discovered and reported security vulnerabilities in web applications.

🛠️Projects

  • OWASP Juice Shop (Contributed): A sophisticated insecure web application for security training.
  • DialDetect (Self): A phone number details finder tool providing comprehensive information.

💼Work Experience

Founder, KrishiSarthi: Calculated Crop Yield per hectare using geographical data. Content Writer, MAGICSTEP SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED: Learned project management and teamwork. Penetration Tester, WPScan – WordPress Security: Discovered CVEs and contributed to cybersecurity magazines. Team Leader, CyRaksha: Organized cybersecurity events to nurture talents. Digital Artist, OpenSea: Created NFTs and connected with other artists.

📜 Certification

HTML Workshop (2021). Technical Workshop on Web Application Penetration Testing (2023). High School Certificates – Certificate for n00bzCTF2023 (2023). Advance Javascript (2022). Effective Listening (2021)

🔧  Skill Highlights

Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Conference Speaking, Team Management

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Development and bioavailability assessment of ramipril nanoemulsion formulation
    • Authors: S Shafiq, F Shakeel, S Talegaonkar, FJ Ahmad, RK Khar, M Ali
    • Journal: European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 66
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 227-243
    • Citations: 1006

 

  • Nanoemulsions as vehicles for transdermal delivery of aceclofenac
    • Authors: F Shakeel, S Baboota, A Ahuja, J Ali, M Aqil, S Shafiq
    • Journal: Aaps Pharmscitech
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 8
    • Pages: 191-199
    • Citations: 427

 

  • Formulation development and optimization using nanoemulsion technique: a technical note
    • Authors: S Shafiq-un-Nabi, F Shakeel, S Talegaonkar, J Ali, S Baboota, A Ahuja, …
    • Journal: AAPS pharmscitech
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 8
    • Pages: E12-E17
    • Citations: 420

 

  • Design, development and evaluation of novel nanoemulsion formulations for transdermal potential of celecoxib
    • Authors: S Baboota, F Shakeel, A Ahuja, J Ali, S Shafiq
    • Journal: Acta pharmaceutica
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 57
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 315-332
    • Citations: 397

 

  • A review on the strategies for oral delivery of proteins and peptides and their clinical perspectives
    • Authors: A Muheem, F Shakeel, MA Jahangir, M Anwar, N Mallick, GK Jain, …
    • Journal: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
    • Year: 2016
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 413-428
    • Citations: 384

 

Kulsoom Saima Bughio | Information System | Women Researcher Award

 Mrs. Kulsoom Saima Bughio | Information System| Women Researcher Award

 Mrs. Edith Cowan University Australia,  Australia

👩‍🔬A diligent and ambitious researcher nearing completion of a PhD in Computing and Security from the esteemed School of Science at Edith Cowan University, WA. My research endeavors focus on the intersection of Semantic modeling and reasoning applied to the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), aiming to identify and address cyberattacks and vulnerabilities in medical devices within healthcare systems. Alongside my academic pursuits, I’ve honed my teaching skills within the field of computer science, contributing to the academic growth of students. With a robust understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in computer science, I offer a unique perspective to my work and possess a penchant for thriving in challenging and dynamic environments. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations to foster innovation and advancement in the field.

 

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Experience💼

Jan 2022 – Present | Casual Academic Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus. Jan 2024 – Present | Academic Teacher
Curtin College and University. Mar 2018 – Present | Assistant Professor University of Sindh, Pakistan. Aug 2014 – Mar 2018 | Lecturer University of Sindh, Pakistan. Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Visiting Faculty (Computer Science) University of Sindh Pakistan, at Thatta Campus. Apr 2012 – Aug 2014 | Teaching Assistant University of Sindh Pakistan. Dec 2015 – Jun 2019 | Focal Person (Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Laptop Scheme) HEC: Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. Sep 2011 – Jan 2012 | Science Teacher City School, Thatta Pakistan. May 2011 – Aug 2011 | IT Trainer. GIBCE: Government Institute of Business and Commercial Education Mar 2010 – Mar 2011 | Lecturer. GGDCT: Government Girls Degree College Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan Jan 2010 – Dec 2014 | Volunteer and Supporter SHSO-Sindh Human Support Organization Sujawal, Thatta, Pakistan. Feb 2009 – June 2009 | IT Trainer BBSYDP Pakistan: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program.

Education🎓

2019 – Present | PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 2013 – 2015 | M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan GPA: 4.0/4.0 2010 – 2011 | C.T (Certificate in Teaching) Technical College, Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan Grade: A Division 2009 – 2010 | B. Ed (Bachelor of Education) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan GPA: 3.78/4.0 2004 – 2007 | BS (Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan

Skills🛠️

  • Project Management
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management

Certifications 📜

Various Certifications obtained during PhD study and Casual Teaching at Edith Cowan University, including PDA Trainings, Epigium, Risk management, Ethical Management, etc., spanning from 2019 to 2023. Certificate of participation as a Presenter and Team Leader for the “WA HEALTH HACKATHAN 2022” organized by WA Data Science Innovation Hub on August 18th, 2022. Certificate of participation as a Team Leader for “ECU Open Day” organized on July 31st, 2022. Worked as a Team Leader for the TCP-ECU program held at ECU Perth along with four campuses: Joondalup, Mount Lawley, Bunbury, and Southwest from August to November 2022. Certificate of Completion for Training as a Microsoft Office Specialist by Microsoft on December 30th, 2017. Training Workshop Certificate on “Social Research Methods (SRMs)” at FESEA Library, Area Study Centre for East and South Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro with the collaboration of Higher Education Commission, from February 6th to 17th, 2017. Certificate of Participation for the Seminar and Training, “Achieving Excellence in Research”, organized in Hyderabad, by the collaboration of Research Gateway Society and the Australian Islamic Library, on November 5th, 2016. Certificate of Participation for the training program on “Chinese Language Course” at Chinese Corner, Digital FESEA Library, Area Study Centre, University of Sindh, Jamshoro- Pakistan, from August to September 2016. Training Workshop Certificate on “Academic Excellence” at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, on November 26th, 2015. Training program Certificate on “Active Citizens Training of Facilitators” at the University of Sindh Pakistan, with the collaboration of the British Council and the University of Sindh, from September 4th to 18th, 2015. Certificate of Participation during the 1st International Conference on WSNs (Wireless Sensor Networks) for developing countries at Mehran EUT Jamshoro, Pakistan, from April 24th to 26th, 2013. Graduate Program Internship for a bachelor’s in education (B. Ed), at County Cambridge High School Hyderabad from April 27th, 2010, to May 28th, 2010. Certificate of Training on “Web Developer” under the project titled Benazir Shaheed Youth Development Program at AIMS from February 1st, 2009, to May 31st, 2009. OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) from APTECH, Karachi, Pakistan, in 2007, with a score of 96%.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

2024: School of Science Research Scholarship, $22,600. 2023-2024: School of Science HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship, $20,000. 2023: Nominated for Graduate Women in WA (GWWA) Centenary Dinner. 2022: Nominated for Judging Committee for School of Science Symposium. 2019-2024: School of Science HDR Research Funding for Travel and Publication, $4,500. 2019-2023: ECU-HEC Scholarship (Edith Cowan University-Higher Education Commission Pakistan), Fully Funded Scholarship for PhD Studies.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Knowledge organization systems to support cyber-resilience in medical smart home environments
    • Authors: KS Bughio, LF Sikos
    • Book: Cybersecurity for Smart Cities: Practices and Challenges
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 61-69

 

  • An interactive system for visualization of cultural heritage objects of Sindh in a web-based environment
    • Authors: KS Unar, AM Unar, Z Patoli
    • Conference: 2016 Sixth International Conference on Innovative Computing Technology
    • Year: 2016

 

  • Knowledge organization system for partial automation to improve the security posture of IoMT networks
    • Author: KS Bughio
    • Journal: Procedia Computer Science
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 225
    • Pages: 3471-3478

 

  • Developing a Novel Ontology for Cybersecurity in Internet of Medical Things-Enabled Remote Patient Monitoring
    • Authors: KS Bughio, DM Cook, SAA Shah
    • Journal: Sensors
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 2804

 

  • Reconstruction and archival approaches with 3D visualization of Cultural Heritage in Museums of Sindh Region
    • Authors: AM Unar, KS Unar, S Talpur, TJ Khanzada
    • Conference: 2019 IEEE 6th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and …
    • Year: 2019

 

  • Visualization and interaction methods for portable antiquities of Sindh
    • Authors: KS Unar, Z Patoli, S Chandio, S Solangi