Biography
Dr. Walid Obaid is an Assistant Professor in the College of Computer Science at Umm Al Quwain University. His academic and professional interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, medical image analysis, computer vision, robotics, cybersecurity, and data-driven applications. He is actively involved in teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic quality assurance, with a particular interest in applying emerging computing technologies to real-world challenges in healthcare, energy, and intelligent systems.
Prior to joining Umm Al Quwain University, Dr. Walid Obaid held academic and research positions at the University of Dubai, the University of Sharjah, Ajman University, and the Institute of Applied Technology in the UAE, as well as industry roles at Medical Echo Trading LLC and Arabtec Construction LLC. His previous academic experience includes teaching and supervising students in computing, engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity-related disciplines, as well as contributing to academic and curriculum development activities.
Dr. Walid Obaid's research focuses on the development of intelligent and explainable machine learning and deep learning approaches for applications in areas such as healthcare and medical imaging, cybersecurity, computer vision, robotics, transportation, environmental prediction, renewable energy, and industrial systems. His research work emphasizes the development of practical, data-driven solutions while incorporating explainability and robust evaluation into intelligent systems. His publications have appeared in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, AI, Applied Sciences, IET Image Processing, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, and IJECE, and he contributes regularly to the academic community through research review and scholarly activities. He is also an inventor on a US non-provisional patent application in the area of smart health information recognition.
At Umm Al Quwain University, Dr. Walid Obaid contributes to the development and delivery of computing programs and courses, including subjects related to cybersecurity, digital systems, programming, artificial intelligence, operating systems, and data structures and algorithms. He is also involved in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and the integration of emerging technologies into computing education.
Dr. Walid Obaid has served on academic and quality assurance committees and has contributed to curriculum development and program evaluation at both institutional and external levels. His professional activities also include evaluating student capstone projects, reviewing research papers and academic programs, serving as a guest editor and reviewer for international journals and conferences, and collaborating with academic and industry stakeholders to strengthen the connection between higher education and professional practice.
His academic philosophy emphasizes combining strong theoretical foundations with practical learning, problem-solving, innovation, and the responsible application of emerging technologies. Through his teaching, research, and academic service, he aims to contribute to the development of highly skilled computing graduates who are prepared to address evolving technological and societal challenges.
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ABET Accredited), University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2026.