Authors

Mohssen Mohammed earned a BSc (Honors) in computer science at Future University, Khartoum, Sudan, in 2003. In 2006, he earned an MSc degree in computer science from the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Khartoum, Sudan. In 2012, he earned a PhD in network security from the Electrical Engineering Department, Cape Town University, South Africa. His PhD dissertation was titled “Automated Signature Generation for Zero-Day Polymorphic Worms Using a Double-Honeynet.” His areas of interest include network and information security with a focus on malware detection and analysis methods. Dr. Mohammed has published more than 15 papers at international conferences and in journals. His first book, Automatic Defense against Zero-Day Polymorphic Worms in Communication Networks, was classified by IEEE as one of the best books in network security. He is an assistant professor at the College of Computer and Information Sciences, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Badruddin Khan earned a PhD in 2011 at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. Since 2012, he is a full-time assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. His research interests are mainly focused on data and text mining. He is currently involved in a number of research projects related to machine learning and Arabic language including Arabic sentiment analysis, improvement of Arabic semantic resources, intelligent Arabic search engine, stylometry, Arabic chatbots, trend analysis using Arabic Wikipedia, Arabic proverbs classification, and violent/nonviolent video categorization using YouTube video content and Arabic comments. He has also published a number of research papers in various conferences and journals.

Eihab Bashier Mohammed Bashier earned a BSc and an MSc at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. He obtained a postgraduate diploma in mathematical sciences from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He then earned a PhD at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. He is an associate professor of applied mathematics at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. Recently, he has joined the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics of Qatar University. His research interests include numerical methods for differential equations with applications to biology, and information and computer security. Dr. Bashier supervises postgraduate students. He has also published several research articles in international journals. Dr. Bashier received the African Union and the Third World Academy of Science (AU-TWAS) Young Scientists’ National Award in Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation in 2011. He is a reviewer for many international journals and is an IEEE member.