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Dr. Sami Miniaoui

Dr. Sami Miniaoui

Associate Professor

+971 4 5566 940

+971 4 5566 940

sminiaoui@ud.ac.ae

Overview
Dr. Sami Miniaoui is an Associate Professor in the college of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Dubai. He has more than 15 years teaching experience in several countries (France, Switzerland and UAE). He is a Ph.D. holder in Information System from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. His main research interest is on Smart City applications. He published several research papers on use of emergent technologies in re-engineering business processes (RFID, Wireless sensor network and NFC). He also focuses on artificial intelligence and its techniques (Machine learning and Deep learning) as well as technology adoption and diffusion.

Q1 Scopus journals



  1. Liu, J., Prabuwono, A.S., Abulfaraj, A.W., Miniaoui, S., Taheri, N. Cognitive cloud framework for waste dumping analysis using deep learning vision computing in healthy environment (2023) Computers and Electrical Engineering, 110, DOI: 10.1016/j.compeleceng.2023.108814

  2. Dongbo, M., Miniaoui, S., Fen, L., Althubiti, S.A., Alsenani, T.R. Intelligent chatbot interaction system capable for sentimental analysis using hybrid machine learning algorithms; (2023) Information Processing and Management, 60 (5); DOI: 10.1016/j.ipm.2023.103440

  3. Atalla, S., Daradkeh, M., Gawanmeh, A., Khalil, H., Mansoor, W., Miniaoui, S., Himeur, Y. An Intelligent Recommendation System for Automating Academic Advising Based on Curriculum Analysis and Performance Modeling; (2023) Mathematics, 11 (5), DOI: 10.3390/math11051098

  4. El Hendy, M.; Atalla, S.; Miniaoui, S.; Daradkeh, M.; Mansoor, W.; Bin Hashim, K.F. Hybrid Approach for Developing Strategic ICT Framework for Smart Cities—A Case Study of Dubai’s Toll Gates (Salik). Smart Cities 2022, 5, p.1554-1573. DOI: 10.3390/smartcities5040079


Q2 Scopus journals



  1. Miniaoui S, Muamar S, Kakoko C, Fachkha C, “Comparing Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) with RFID Applications: Common attacks and Countermeasure challenges”, International Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol 40 (4), p.540-559, 2022

  2. Miniaoui S, “Surveying Web platforms serving Communities of Practice: Findings and opportunities”, International Journal of Web Based Communities, Vol 13(1), p.102-117, 2017

  3. Muammar S, Miniaoui S, “A Framework introducing implications of RFID network threats to Businesses”, International Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol 26 (1), p.112-138, 2017

  4. Miniaoui S, Kamoun F, “A Wireless Environmental Sensor Network for the Condition Monitoring of Paper Rolls at Printing Facilities”, International Journal of Business Information Systems Vol 15(4), p. 392-409, 2014

  5. Miniaoui S., Basel Al Mourad, “Towards Developing Activity-Oriented Platforms Serving Communities of Practice”, Int. Journal of Web Based Communities, Vol 9(1), p.111 - 121, 2013


 

Q3 Scopus journals



  1. Miniaoui S, Muammar S, El Hendy M, Atalla S, Bin Hashim K, “Innovative Payment System for Hospitality Sector using Near Field Communication Smart Bracelet and Arduino”, TEM Journal, 8(3), 1094-1099 2019

  2. Miniaoui S, Sukic E, Doğru N, “An Innovative RFID-Based Solution to Secure Parking Spots for Physically Challenged”, TEM JOURNAL, 5(2) 133–142, ICID: 1204068, 2016

  3. Miniaoui S., Halaweh M., “FACEBOOK for CoP of Researchers: Identifying the Needs and Evaluating the Compatibility". Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, Vol 6, No 4, pp.106-120, 2011


Other Journal papers



  1. Miniaoui S, Muamar S, Ayo Hamzat A, al Yassiri Y, “Virtual Optics Fitting System: An innovative system offering a new shopping experience for optical products”, TEST Engineering & Management magazine, Volume


81, p.2024 – 2028, 2019/12/11

  1. AlSaadi L, Miniaoui S, “Identifying Happiness Index Parameters in the United Arab Emirates to Develop Better User Feedback Tools”, International Journal of Happiness and Development, 2018 Vol.4, No.2. 2018(Scopus)

  2. Watfa M, Miniaoui S, Al-Hassanieh H, Salmen S “A Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Future Electrical Vehicular Adhoc Networks”, Journal of Networks JNW, Vol 10(9), 2015

  3. Kamoun F, Miniaoui S, “Towards a Better Understanding of Organizational Adoption and Diffusion of RFID Technology”, International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), 6(3), p 1-20, September 2015


Conference papers



  1. A. Marri, B. B. Jarn, W. Mansoor, S. Atalla and S. Miniaoui, "Measuring the Effects of Employee Face-to-Face interactions on their Productivity Through IR Badges," 2023 International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Communication, IoT and Security (ICISCoIS), Coimbatore, India, 2023, pp. 224-229, doi: 10.1109/ICISCoIS56541.2023.10100583.

  2. A. Marri, B. B. Jarn, W. Mansoor, S. Atalla and S. Miniaoui, "Measuring Employee Productivity Through Copresence Using RFID Within the Workplace," 2022 5th International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Security (ICSPIS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022, pp. 129-133, doi: 10.1109/ICSPIS57063.2022.10002497.

  3. KF Hashim, NL Hashim, S Ismail, S Miniaoui, S Atalla, Citizen Readiness to Adopt the New Emerging Technologies in Dubai Smart Government Services,  2020 6th International Conference on Science in Information Technology (ICSITech), 2020

  4. Biron K, Mansoor W, Atalla S, Mukhtar H, Bin Hashim K, Miniaoui S, “Data Science tools for Crime Investigation, Archival, and Analysis”, International Workshop on Pervasive Healthcare 2019, 2019

  5. Al tawil Y, Mansoor W, Atalla S, Mukhtar H, Bin Hashim K, Miniaoui S, “Performance and Endurance Training for Equine Racing (PETER)”, International Workshop on Pervasive Healthcare 2019 - Per-Health 2019, 2019

  6. Bin Hashim K, Zaheruddin O, Atalla S, Miniaoui S, “Online Political Engagement using Twitter among Malaysian Parliamentary Members”, 7th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICoICT) 2019/8

  7. Miniaoui S, Atalla S, Bin Hashim K, “Introducing innovative item management process towards providing Smart Fridges”, 2nd International Conference on Communication Engineering and Technology ICCET 2019, Nagoya Japan

  8. Miniaoui S, Atalla S, Bin Hashim K, “Car Tracking System: Availing RFID Business Value in Reducing Banks’ Loss From Car Loans”, 2nd International Conference on Communication Engineering and Technology ICCET 2019, Nagoya Japan

  9. Miniaoui S, Muammar S, Atalla S, Bin Hashim K, “Innovating Plant-Care Applications by Combining QR-Technology & Image Search”, International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Security (ICSPIS 18), 2018.

  10. Atalla S, Miniaoui S, Bin Hashim K, “Smart Happiness Meter”, International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Security (ICSPIS 18), 2018.

  11. El hendy M, Miniaoui S, Atalla S, Bin Hashim K, “A survey on smart city technologies, initiatives and global technology providers”. In Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Internet of things, Data and Cloud Computing (ICC '17). ACM, Article 84, 7 pages. 2017 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3018896.3025132

  12. Kamoun F, Alfandi O, Miniaoui S, “An RFID Solution for the Monitoring of Storage Time and Localization of Perishable Food in a Distribution Center”, Global Summit on Computer & Information Technology(GSCIT), IEEE, Jun 2015, DOI:1109/GSCIT.2015.7353319

  13. El Hendy M, Miniaoui S, Fakhry H, “A New Strategic ICT Framework For Smart Cities”, 11th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IEEE, Nov 2015

  14. Miniaoui S., Halaweh M., El Mourad, B., “Evaluating the appropriateness of FACEBOOK for a community of practice (CoP) of researchers”, International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT - 2011), October 4-5 2011, Singapore

  15. Halaweh M.,Al Mourad B., Miniaoui S., “Identifying the needs of community of practice (CoP) for researchers within UAE”, European, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems 2011 (EMCIS2011), May 30-31 2011, Athens, Greece

Education
  • Ph.D. - Information System HEC Lausanne Information System Institute- Switzerland (2009)
  • M.Sc. - Computer Sciences University Lumi Lyon 2- France (2001)
  • B.Sc. - Computer Sciences University of Tunis- Tunisia- (1999)
Teaching Areas
  • Data Base Management Systems: ORACLE- PL/SQL
  • Object- Oriented Programming: JAVA and VB
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Process Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Strategic Management
  • Project Management
  • IT procurement and Contract Management
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Capstone Project
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Enterprise Architecture
Work Experience
Teaching (16 years) :
  • University of Fribourg, Switzerland
  • University of Lausanne, Switzerland
  • University of Lumiere Lyon 2, France
Industry (5 years )
Memberships
  • Member- European Network of Excellence- Kaleidoscope
  • Member- European Association Open to the World for Knowledge- Sharing and Reuse (ARIADNE)
  • Member- Association for Computing Machinery- (ACM)
  • Member- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
  • Member- Association of Information systems (AIS)
  • Member of IEEE
Research
  • Laila AlSaadi, Sami Miniaoui, “Identifying Happiness Index Parameters in the United Arab Emirates to Develop Better User Feedback Tools”, International Journal of Happiness and Development, 2018 Vol.4, No.2. 2018
  • Miniaoui, S., 2017, Surveying web platforms serving communities of practice: Findings and opportunities, 13 (1), pp. 102-117, International Journal of Web Based Communities
  • Hendy, M.E., Miniaoui, S., Fakhry, H., 2016, Towards strategic information & communication technology (ICT) framework for smart cities decision-makers, 2nd Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, APWC on CSE 2015
  • Watfa M, Miniaoui S, Al-Hassanieh H, Salmen S “A Wireless Charging Infrastructure for Future Electrical Vehicular Adhoc Networks”, Journal of Networks JNW, Vol 10(9), 2015
  • Hendy M, Miniaoui S, Fakhry H, “A New Strategic ICT Framework For Smart Cities”, 11th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology, IEEE, Nov 2015
  • Kamoun F, Miniaoui S, “Towards a Better Understanding of Organizational Adoption and Diffusion of RFID Technology”, International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), Vol 6(3), 1-20, September 2015
  • Kamoun F, Alfandi O, Miniaoui S, “An RFID Solution for the Monitoring of Storage Time and Localization of Perishable Food in a Distribution Center”, Global Summit on Computer & Information Technology(GSCIT), IEEE, Jun 2015
  • Miniaoui S, Kamoun F, “A Wireless Environmental Sensor Network for the Condition Monitoring of Paper Rolls at Printing Facilities”, International Journal of Business Information Systems Vol 15(4), pp 392-409, 2014
  • Miniaoui S, Kamoun F, “Innovative RFID Solution for Tracking and Control”, Sixth International Conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE), p 41 – 45, IEEE, Dec 2013
  • Miniaoui S., Basel Al Mourad, “Towards Developing Activity-Oriented Platforms Serving Communities of Practice”, Int. Journal of Web Based Communities, Vol 9 (1), pp.111 - 121, 2013
  • Miniaoui S., Halaweh M., “FACEBOOK for CoP of Researchers: Identifying the Needs and Evaluating the Compatibility". Journal of Technology Management & Innovation, Vol 6(4), pp.106-120, 2011
  • Miniaoui S., Halaweh M., El Mourad, B., “Evaluating the appropriateness of FACEBOOK for a community of practice (CoP) of researchers”, International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT - 2011), October 4-5 2011, Singapore
  • Halaweh M., Al Mourad B., Miniaoui S., “Identifying the needs of community of practice (CoP) for researchers within UAE”, European, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems 2011 (EMCIS2011), May 30-31 2011, Athens, Greece