Modafar Ati
Abu Dhabi University, Oman Medical College, Newcastle University, International College of Engineering and Management
Research areas: Health Professions · Health Information Management · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare · Innovative concrete reinforcement materials · Innovation in Digital Healthcare Systems
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About
Professor Modafar Ati, a distinguished faculty member at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has achieved significant milestones throughout his career journey. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the prestigious University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, a beacon of academic excellence.
Dr. Ati's professional odyssey seamlessly navigates the realms of both industry and academia, reflecting his multifaceted expertise. Following the conferral of his Ph.D. in 1992, he embarked on an illustrious corporate path. His tenure included serving as a Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer at Westinghouse Systems Ltd. in the United Kingdom, a role that acuminates his practical acumen in the application of cutting-edge technology.
Subsequently, Dr. Ati joined the esteemed Academy of Information Systems within the renowned Capita Group in the UK. Here, he assumed pivotal roles as a Senior Technical Consultant and Project Manager. In these capacities, he played a vital role in providing expert guidance and delivering sophisticated solutions to local authorities, particularly pertaining to the implementation of innovative system generations.
Dr. Ati's academic voyage also shines brightly, marked by his esteemed tenure as the Dean of the College of Science at Sohar University in the Sultanate of Oman. During this transformative period, he was instrumental in introducing novel academic programs that received the coveted approval of the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman. His visionary leadership extended further as he forged affiliations with prestigious international universities, including Queensland and Victoria universities.
Transitioning back to the United Kingdom, Dr. Ati made significant contributions in the public sector. Here, he excelled as a Senior Software Specialist, playing a pivotal role in spearheading the implementation of groundbreaking E-Government initiatives. His sphere of influence expanded as he became an integral part of a group entrusted with the complex task of establishing the infrastructure necessary to seamlessly integrate services into a cohesive entity. Dr. Ati's leadership was recognized when he was elected as a member of the NROSH-UK project, under the auspices of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. In this capacity, he took on the formidable responsibilities of migrating, integrating, and implementing housing systems across local authorities in the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Wales into a unified entity.
In the realm of academia and research, Dr. Ati emerges as a consummate professional. His illustrious career showcases his extensive experience in academic teaching and leadership, underscored by his pivotal role in developing academic programs across a spectrum of computing, software engineering, networking, and ICT-related studies. These programs have received international acclaim, securing approval from globally recognized institutions such as ABET, Edexcel, Queensland University, University of Central Lancashire, and Trinity University. Dr. Ati's proficiency in curriculum development and adeptness in personnel supervision have significantly contributed to the academic arena.
Moreover, Dr. Ati boasts a robust industrial background, underscored by his expertise in project management, software development, systems integration, brokerage technologies (facilitating the linkage of legacy systems with contemporary counterparts), networking, ICT, and, more recently, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Cyber Security. His intellectual contributions are evident through a plethora of published papers and articles. Notably, his research has had a profound impact on the landscape of Artificial Intelligence and smart systems, particularly in the realm of E-Health, with a special focus on Chronic Disease Management and diabetes management in the UAE.
Dr. Ati extends his influence further into academia through his roles as a Senior Reviewer and esteemed member of the editorial boards of numerous international journals and high-ranking conferences. His commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry is exemplified by his development of transformative academic courses. These courses, including Data Science and Big Data Analytics (in collaboration with DELL EMC2), as well as Cisco Networking and Cisco Security, serve as a testament to his unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation of tech-savvy professionals.
Employment
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Abu Dhabi University Associate Professor2008 - Present
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Oman Medical College Associate Dean2007 - 2008
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International College of Engineering and Management Associate Dean for Academic Affairs2005 - 2006
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Sentinel Management Group Inc Senior Software Specialist2003 - 2005
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Sohar University Dean1999 - 2003
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Capita (United Kingdom) Senior Technical Consultant1996 - 1998
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Schneider Electric Senior Analyst and Programmer1993 - 1996
Education
- 1987 - 1992
Projects & Funding
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Automatic Sketch Builder of Criminals for Forensic Analysis Abu Dhabi university2022 - 2023
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Analysis of Social Media Influence on Society in the Arab World using Big Data Abu Dhabi University2021 - 2022
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Utilization of Laser Light for The Prediction of Glucose Level in Urine of Diabetic Patients Abu Dhabi University2021 - 2022
Publications (19)
- Texture-aware diffusion modelling for severity-conditioned synthetic progression-like visualization of diabetic foot ulcers from single images Save
- Oral tumor detection and localization using detection transformer (DETR) with multi-scale feature extraction and self-supervised learning Save
- AI-driven blockchain lending for sustainable development: a machine learning framework for loan risk and eligibility classification Save
- HC-CSBA: Hash-Chained Collaborative Swarm-Based Batch Authentication for Secure UAV Communications in Satellite–Terrestrial Integrated Networks Save
- Neuroinfinity: A Lightweight Prompt-Driven Vision–Language Framework for Alzheimer’s Disease Stage Classification Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Save
- Swin Transformer and Momentum Contrast (MoCo) in Leukemia Diagnostics: A New Paradigm in AI-Driven Blood Cell Cancer Classification Save
- Unveiling Facial Fidelity: A Novel Approach to Synthesizing High-Quality Face Images Using Generative Adversarial Networks Save
- Innovative Methodologies for Mobile Security and Cryptography Save
- Multi Artificial Intelligence Approaches Comparisons for Chronic Disease Prediction Save
- Application of ANN for prediction of chloride penetration resistance and concrete compressive strength Save
- Application of ANN for prediction of chloride penetration resistance and concrete compressive strength Save
- Application of Ann for Prediction of Chloride Penetration Resistance and Concrete Compressive Strength Save
- Implementation of artificial neural networks for prediction of chloride penetration in concrete Save
- Implementation of augmented reality in the teaching of young children Save
- Predicting compressive strength of sustainable self-consolidating concrete using random forest Save
- Validation of the splitting tensile strength formula for concrete containing blast furnace slag Save
- Using artificial neural networks to predict chloride penetration of sustainable self-consolidating concrete Save
- Using artificial neural networks to predict the compressive strength of sustainable self-consolidating concrete Save
- Smart diabetes management system based on service oriented architecture Save