Dr.HASNA ALSAEED
Sitra
Summary
Artificial Intelligence researcher and educator with a Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences (GPA 4.00/4.00) and 18 years of experience spanning teaching, educational technology, digital transformation, professional training, and applied research. Research expertise includes deep learning, representation learning, deep embedded clustering, time-series analytics, smart-grid load profiling, and AI-enabled educational systems. Developer of LSTM-DynAE and ConvLSTM-DynAE research frameworks, with experience in scholarly publishing, peer review, conference leadership, curriculum support, and technology-enhanced learning. Academic interests align with university teaching and research in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, and Educational Technology.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain
03.2018 - Current
- Digital Transformation & Educational Technology: Supports technology integration and AI-enabled educational workflows across school operations and teaching practice.
- Data Analytics & Decision Support: Contributes to Microsoft 365, Power BI, data analytics, and digital reporting initiatives supporting institutional decision-making.
- Professional Development: Delivers and supports training in Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Microsoft tools, and Digital Transformation for educators and IT specialists.
- Leadership & Capacity Building: Applies strategic planning, technical leadership, and technology-management skills to school improvement and digital initiatives.
IT Teacher
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain
09.2007 - 02.2018
- Delivered computing and information-technology instruction and developed students' digital competencies.
- Designed technology-enhanced learning activities and supported curriculum implementation.
- Integrated educational technology into classroom practice and school-based technology initiatives.
Part-Time Lab Assistant
University of Bahrain
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Supported university laboratory teaching and practical computing activities.
Intranet Department Trainee
Batelco
07.2005 - 09.2005
- Completed technical industry training in an intranet-focused environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Computing & Information Sciences
University of Bahrain
01-2025
Post-Graduate Diploma - Education for IT Teachers
Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College For Teachers
01-2019
Master's - Information & Communication Technology
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
01-2015
Bachelor's - Computer Science
University of Bahrain
01-2006
Skills
- Programming & Data Handling: Python; SQL; Pandas; NumPy; data cleaning; preprocessing; exploratory data analysis; feature preparation
- Data Visualization & Dashboards: Matplotlib; Seaborn; Plotly; Dash; Microsoft Power BI; interactive dashboards; analytical reporting
- Machine Learning: scikit-learn; supervised and unsupervised learning; clustering; dimensionality reduction; model evaluation
- Deep Learning & Representation Learning: TensorFlow / Keras; autoencoders; LSTM; ConvLSTM; deep embedded clustering; representation learning
- Time-Series & Smart-Grid Analytics: Time-series preprocessing; smart-meter load profiling; temporal pattern analysis; clustering of energy-consumption data
- Research Computing & Reproducibility: Jupyter Notebook; Google Colab; Git; GitHub; LaTeX; research code organization; reproducible experimental workflows
- AI, Cloud & Microsoft Ecosystem: Azure AI; Microsoft Copilot; Generative AI; Microsoft Fabric; Microsoft 365; AI-enabled educational workflows
- Academic & Research Skills: Research design; literature review; quantitative analysis; scholarly writing; manuscript preparation and revision; peer review
- Teaching & Educational Technology: Computing and IT education; curriculum development; technology-enhanced learning; professional training; digital transformation
- Leadership & Collaboration: Strategic planning; team leadership; educational transformation; interdisciplinary collaboration; conference session chairing
Certification
- Data Science: IBM Data Science Professional Certificate — IBM / Coursera
- Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence Engineer (AiE) — Artificial Intelligence Board of America (ARTiBA)
- AI & Cloud: Azure AI: Microsoft Copilot — Microsoft
- Analytics & BI: Microsoft Power BI; Microsoft Fabric — Microsoft
- Education Technology: Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE); Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) — Microsoft
- Productivity: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) — Microsoft
- Continuous Professional Development: 50+ Microsoft Learn modules in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Copilot, Azure, Power BI, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Educational Technology — Microsoft Learn
LANGUAGES
Arabic — C2 / Proficient
English — C2 / Proficient
ACADEMIC SERVICE, LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION
Peer Reviewer — Multimedia Tools and Applications (Springer Nature)., Conference Session Chair — Smart Cities Summit Bahrain (2023)., Conference Session Chair — IEEE 3ICT, International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies (2022)., Recognition certificates for delivering professional training in Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, and Digital Transformation through the Ministry of Education and the Nasser Bin Hamad Institute for Technology., Ph.D. with Excellence and Distinction — University of Bahrain (2025)., Master's Degree with Excellence and Distinction — Open University Malaysia (2015)., First Place Award — Holy Quran Memorization Competition (Surah Al-Isra'), Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (2017).
PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY OUTPUT
- Job, M. A., & Alsaeed, H. A. J. M. (2016). The Impact of LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robot in Science on Sixth Grade Students in Bahrain. Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT), 73–82.
- Alsaeed, H., Helwah, N., & Ksantini, R. (2022). Dimension Reduction Techniques for Image Classification. 2022 International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies (3ICT), 358–365. IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/3ICT56508.2022.9990707.
- Manuscripts Under Review
- Alsaeed, H., Ksantini, R., Alkhateeb, F., & Khan, N. ConvLSTM-DynAE: Dynamic Deep Embedded Clustering for Smart Meter Load Profiling. Under review at Scientific Reports.
- Alsaeed, H., Ksantini, R., Alkhateeb, F., & Khan, N. LSTM-DynAE: Dynamic Deep Embedded Clustering for Smart Meter Load Profiling. Under review at Multimedia Tools and Applications.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI
- Representation Learning, Autoencoders, Dimensionality Reduction, and Deep Embedded Clustering
- Time-Series Analytics, Smart-Grid Analytics, Smart-Meter Load Profiling, and Energy Data Science
- AI-Driven Educational Technologies, Learning Analytics, and Digital Transformation in Education
- Applied Data Science, Data Visualization, and Intelligent Decision-Support Systems
RESEARCH SOFTWARE
- ConvLSTM-DynAE — deep embedded clustering framework for smart-meter load profiling using ConvLSTM autoencoders and TensorFlow.
- LSTM-DynAE — deep embedded clustering framework for smart-meter load profiling using LSTM autoencoders and TensorFlow.
- GitHub Repository: github.com/drhasnaalsaeed-jpg
ACADEMIC PROFILES
- Google Scholar: scholar.google.com/citations?user=y6TCcsoAAAAJ&hl=ar
- ORCID: 0000-0001-8832-2474
- GitHub: github.com/drhasnaalsaeed-jpg
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hasnaalsaeed/
- Microsoft Learn: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/hasnaalsaeed/
Referee
Dr. Riadh Ksantini
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Adjunct Professor and Graduate Faculty, School of Computer Science, University of Windsor, Canada
Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada
Ph.D. Thesis Supervisor
Contact No.: +973-37299500
Timeline
IT Specialist
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain
03.2018 - Current
IT Teacher
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain
09.2007 - 02.2018
Part-Time Lab Assistant
University of Bahrain
03.2006 - 06.2006
Intranet Department Trainee
Batelco
07.2005 - 09.2005
Ph.D. - Computing & Information Sciences
University of Bahrain
Post-Graduate Diploma - Education for IT Teachers
Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College For Teachers
Master's - Information & Communication Technology
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Bachelor's - Computer Science
University of Bahrain