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Dr Ali Mansour

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Ali Mansour

Dr Ali Mansour, Senior Lecturer

Dr Ali Mansour obtained a BSc (Honours) in Computer Studies from Sheffield City Polytechnic (now Sheffield Hallam University) and completed his PhD in Computer Science at Sheffield University.

His PhD research and post-doctoral Wellcome Trust funded work (working on a grant of £100K based on his research) at Sheffield University were in Medical Informatics and Medical Multimedia Intelligent Tutoring Systems.

Ali first joined the Department in January 1993. However, he left in 1997 to take up work in the United Arab Emirates.

Ali returned to the University as a Senior Lecturer in Microsoft Training in 2000 working for the Commercial Affairs Directorate where he was responsible for delivering Microsoft Certified Professional courses at Putteridge Bury.

In August 2001, he transferred as a full-time member of the Department of Computing and Information Systems.

He currently divides his time between teaching, professional development and research.

In his spare time, Ali enjoys travelling, motoring, amateur photography, playing with his kids on various computer game consoles, watching sport programmes, Sci-Fi movies, and listening to light music.

Teaching Areas

  • Computer Networking
  • Systems Administration
  • Web Server Architecture/Technologies
  • Internet and Multimedia Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Algorithm Design
  • Computer Programming
  • Database Systems
  • Computer Security

Research and Publications

Research Interests
  • Educational Technology (E-Learning, Virtual Learning Environments, Course Management Systems, Computer Based Assessment, etc.)
  • Computer Networking (including Simulation)
  • Internet Development and Applications
  • Artificial Intelligence (Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Knowledge Based Systems, Knowledge Engineering and Representation)
  • Medical Informatics and Assessment
  • Multimedia Systems
  • Computer Security
Research Projects
  • The Dean of CATS Pump-priming project – Working on the development of a CPD system for Medical Doctors, GPs and other health workers.
  • TEMPUS CME 1069. UK Project and Team Manager (1996-1997) in partnership with Cracow University of Technology, Poland.

Research Supervision

Dr Ali Mansour is currently a Director of Studies for four MPhil/PhD researchers working in Artificial Intelligence, and Educational Technologies. He is also a co-supervisor for two other MPhil/PhD researchers in Computer Networking.

Publications

Books
  • Ali A. H. Mansour and Hassan Khabbazeh, (1999) "Programming in C", Higher Colleges of Technology, U.A.E. (HCT System Textbook)
  • Ali A. H. Mansour and Hassan Khabbazeh, (1999) "Algorithm Design", Higher Colleges of Technology, U.A.E. (HCT System Textbook)

Internal Activities

  • Pathway Leader for BSc Computer Networking
  • Member of the IRAC (Institute for Research in Applicable Computing)
  • FASC (Faculty Academic Standards Committee) member (2002-2004)
  • Technical consultant: E-Commerce for Women ESF (European Social Fund) project (2001)
  • Member of the Plagiarism Interest Group.
  • Member of the Curriculum Development Working Group

External Activities

  • Barnfield partner college Liaison
  • External Examiner, Majan University College, Oman
  • Book reviewer for LTSN Centre for Information and Computer Sciences

Professional Memberships

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), British Engineering Council, 2003.
  • Chartered IT Professional (CITP), British Computer Society, 2004.
  • Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS), 2003.

Professional Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and 2003.
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Windows 2000 and 2003.
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (since 1999)
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (1999-2001)
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv5).
  • Cisco Academy Instructor training completed, 2009.

Contact Details

Dr Ali Mansour
T: +44(0)1582 489337

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