Mohamad Hassan Fadi Hijab

I am currently working towards my PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar. Prior to this, I earned my Master’s degree in Data Analysis in Health Management from the same institution. I also hold a BS in Computer Science from the American University of Culture and Education (AUCE), Lebanon, and another BS in Pure Mathematics from the Lebanese International University (LIU).

My professional background extends to a range of projects within the realm of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly focused on support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Notably, I was part of a research team that contributed to the development of an augmented reality tool, MARVoc, aimed at enhancing vocabulary learning for autistic children. I was also instrumental in creating a chat application, MAAN, designed to foster improved social and communication skills for autistic adults.

My portfolio also includes several mobile applications published on both Android and iOS platforms, demonstrating my adaptability and proficiency in computer science. I have proven myself in competitive environments, securing top awards in several Hult Prize and First Lego League competitions at campus, national, and international levels. My blend of practical and research-based experience, underpinned by strong academic achievements, forms a robust foundation for my current and future work.

• Biodata:
• Educational Background:
  • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, HBKU, Qatar (expected Spring2024)

• Master of Data Analytics in Health Management

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, HBKU, Qatar

• S. in Mathematics

Lebanese International University, LIU, Lebanon

• S. in Computer Science

American University of Culture and Education, AUCE, Lebanon

• Professional Background:
  • Published mobile application:

Android (Guess The Mystery Number – Card Games Calculator – Behind Numbers – Math Kit)

iOS (MAAN (v1.0) – Guess The Mystery Number – Card Games Calculator – Behind Numbers – Math Kit)

• Self employed tutor teaching programming languages for undergraduate students.

• Achievement:
  • First place in the campus competition for Hult Prize
  • Competitor in the Lebanese national semi-final in Hult Prize
  • First place in the Lebanese competition in Robot design and Programming in FLL
  • First place in the Arab competition in Project Solution in FLL
  • First place in international competition in Germany in Inspiration Award in FLL
• Relevant Experience:
  • Published peer-reviewed papers and conference papers:
• Hijab, M. H. F., & Al-Thani, D. (2022, October). En Route to Co-designing Inclusive Play With and For Autistic Children. In 2022 9th International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing (BESC)(pp. 1-4). IEEE.
• Hijab, M. H. F., Banire, B., & Al-Thani, D. (2022, June). Multisensory Collaborative Play: Online Resources for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In HCI in Games: 4th International Conference, HCI-Games 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26–July 1, 2022, Proceedings (pp. 427-443).
• Hijab MHF, Al-Thani D, Banire B. A Multimodal Messaging App (MAAN) for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study. JMIR Form Res. 2021;5(12):e33123.