Prof. Dr. Wael Badawy | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Egyptian Russian University | Egypt

Prof. Wael Badawy, is a distinguished engineer, researcher, and academic leader with over 28 years of experience in higher education, research, technology commercialization, and innovation management. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA, and an equivalent Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering recognized by the Egyptian Higher Council of Universities, complemented by M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Computer Science and Automatic Control Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt. Prof. Wael Badawy has held senior academic and leadership positions, including Executive Director of ABM College, Canada, Program Head of Data Science and Cybersecurity at the Egyptian Russian University, and professorships at Nile University, Badr University, and the American University in Cairo, where he has taught and supervised students in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Multimedia Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology Management. His research contributions encompass over 400 publications in high-impact journals and conferences, 56 books and proceedings, and 34 co-invented patents, with highly cited work including the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology (2018). Prof. Badawy has received more than 90 prestigious awards and honors, including the QS Reimagine Education Awards (2023, shortlisted), Silicon Review “30 Innovative Brands of the Year” (2022), and multiple distinctions in STEM, business innovation, and leadership. He actively serves on international standardization committees, professional organizations such as IEEE and ACM, and national research councils, contributing to curriculum development, program design, and strategic planning in higher education. Prof. Wael Badawy’s extensive contributions to research, innovation, and education demonstrate his sustained impact on technology, society, and the global academic community, making him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Featured Publications

Du, S., Ibrahim, M., Shehata, M., & Badawy, W. (2012). Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR): A state-of-the-art review. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, 23(2), 311–325.

Rahman, C. A., Badawy, W., & Radmanesh, A. (2003). A real-time vehicle’s license plate recognition system. In Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Advanced Video and Signal Based Surveillance.

Shehata, M. S., Cai, J., Badawy, W. M., Burr, T. W., Pervez, M. S., Johannesson, R. J., … (2008). Video-based automatic incident detection for smart roads: The outdoor environmental challenges regarding false alarms. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 9(2), 349–360.

Ghallab, Y. H., Badawy, W., Kaler, K. V. I. S., & Maundy, B. J. (2005). A novel current-mode instrumentation amplifier based on operational floating current conveyor. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 54(5), 1941–1949.

Du, S., Shehata, M., & Badawy, W. (2011). Hard hat detection in video sequences based on face features, motion and color information. In 2011 3rd International Conference on Computer Research and Development, 4, 25–29.

Ghallab, Y., & Badawy, W. (2004). Sensing methods for dielectrophoresis phenomenon: From bulky instruments to lab-on-a-chip. IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine, 4(3), 5–15.

Badawy, W., & Gomaa, H. (2015). Analyzing a segment of video. U.S. Patent No. 9,014,429.

Ghallab, Y. H., & Badawy, W. (2010). Lab-on-a-chip: Techniques, circuits, and biomedical applications. Artech House.

Badawy, W. (2009). Mesh based frame processing and applications. U.S. Patent No. 7,616,782.

Badawy, W. (2009). Video based monitoring system. U.S. Patent No. 7,612,666.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenbo Shen | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Wenbo Shen is a tenured Associate Professor at the College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University. He is a highly regarded researcher in computer software and system protection, with expertise in program analysis, operating system security, and energy-efficient system defense. With a career spanning academia and industry, Dr. Shen has established himself as an innovative scholar whose work has advanced the field of computer security on a global scale.

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Education

Dr. Wenbo Shen earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, where his dissertation focused on wireless security and physical layer signal design under the supervision of distinguished professors. Prior to this, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, graduating in the top tier of his class. This solid academic foundation has shaped his excellence in research and teaching.

Experience

Dr. Wenbo Shen’s professional journey reflects a balance of academic leadership and industrial innovation. He began his career as a Senior Research Scientist at Samsung Research America, where he contributed to advanced security solutions for operating systems. He later joined Zhejiang University, first as an Assistant Professor and then progressing to a tenured Associate Professor. His teaching and supervision experience has nurtured the next generation of scholars, while his leadership in funded research projects has strengthened collaborations between academia and industry.

Research Interest

Dr. Wenbo Shen’s research focuses on protecting computer software and systems through advanced program analysis techniques. His contributions span detecting software bugs in major operating systems such as Linux, FreeBSD, and Fuchsia, while also developing lightweight protection mechanisms for mobile systems, containerized environments, and edge computing. He is particularly known for creating resource- and energy-friendly defense strategies, bridging theoretical innovation with practical application in real-world computing systems.

Awards

Dr. Wenbo Shen has been recognized with multiple Distinguished Paper Awards from top international security conferences, including the European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, the Annual Computer Security Applications Conference, ACM Asia Conference on Computer and Communications Security, and the Network and Distributed System Security Symposium. These honors highlight the significance and impact of his research contributions in advancing secure computing.

Publication

Dr. Wenbo Shen has contributed extensively to high-impact journals and conferences in computer security, with his works widely cited by international researchers.

Title: Hypervision across worlds: Real-time kernel protection from the arm trustzone secure world
Published on: 2014
Citation: 400
Title: SKEE: A lightweight Secure Kernel-level Execution Environment for ARM
Published on: 2016
Citation: 126
Title: Ally friendly jamming: How to jam your enemy and maintain your own wireless connectivity at the same time
Published on: 2013
Citation: 101
Title: {PeX}: A permission check analysis framework for linux kernel
Published on: 2019
Citation: 98
Title: Is link signature dependable for wireless security?
Published on: 2013
Citation: 75
Title: Ptrix: Efficient hardware-assisted fuzzing for cots binary
Published on: 2019
Citation: 68
Title: NORAX: Enabling execute-only memory for COTS binaries on AArch64
Published on: 2017
Citation: 65

Conclusion

Dr. Wenbo Shen’s career reflects excellence in scholarship, innovation in security research, and dedication to advancing computer system protection. His pioneering contributions in operating system defense, his recognition through prestigious international awards, and his consistent high-impact publications make him a deserving nominee for the Best Researcher Award. His work continues to influence the field globally, shaping both academic research and practical applications in secure computing.

Wenbo Shen | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award