Biography

Saada Khadragy is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the College of Arts and Sciences at Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU), and Director of the Cybersecurity Program. Her lectures and research focus on Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Deep Learning, Software Engineering, Internet of Things (IoT), and Emerging Technologies, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity education, cyber threat intelligence, and AI-driven defense systems. Her work explores the intersection of machine learning and cybersecurity, developing predictive models for threat detection, system vulnerabilities, and digital risk management. She is especially recognized for her research in adaptive systems, including the use of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems for predictive analytics in education and security.

Her research has been published in internationally recognized academic journals, including Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, and the South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, and has been presented in academic conferences and professional cybersecurity forums across the region. Beyond academia, Saada is actively engaged in public speaking and thought leadership through her collaboration with the Cyber Wales Institute, where she shares current insights on evolving cyber threats, resilience strategies, and digital trust.

Prior to joining UAQU in 2023, Saada served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Distance Learning Unit at City University Ajman from 2017 to 2023. There, she played a leading role in advancing institutional online education, integrating digital pedagogy, and supporting the development of secure, scalable e-learning infrastructures. She also completed a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at The University of Texas at Austin in 2021, enhancing her capabilities in designing AI-powered, cybersecurity-conscious systems and applications.

She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from the British University in Dubai (UAE), and has built a strong interdisciplinary academic profile that combines advanced AI techniques, applied cybersecurity, and innovative computing education.

Terminal Degree: Ph.D. in Computer Science, The British University in Dubai (UAE), 2020.