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Dr. Haider M. al-Khateeb

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Dr. Haider M. Al-Khateeb, Research Fellow

Haider M Al-Khateeb

In 2005 Haider obtained a first class BSc (Hons) in Computer and Internet Applications at Majan College (University College). The award was validated and awarded by the University of Luton (University of Bedfordshire now).

During his study, he was awarded for outstanding performance from Oman Mobile -The major mobile company in Oman - and he has also been added to the Dean’s list of best students for the graduating batch 2004-2005. In addition, he was awarded a scholarship from the University of Bedfordshire to start his PhD.

Before joining IRAC, Haider worked for two years in the IT department at his previous college on different projects as well as maintaining and developing their official website.

In 2007, Haider started his PhD research in Computer Security titled “Security and Usability in Click-Based Authentication Systems” in the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing. He was then granted his PhD in 2011. 

During his research years he was involved in a number of projects in the areas of System Analysis and Design, Web Development and Graphic Design. Currently, Haider is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Bedfordshire. He also recently joined The National Centre for Cyberstalking Research.

When he has free time, he enjoys reading, designing, listening to music, swimming, playing football and travelling.

Publications

  • H. al-Khateeb and C. Maple, CCBS – A Method to Maintain Memorability, Accuracy of Password Submission and The Effective Password Space in Click-Based Visual Passwords in IADIS International Workshop on the Transgressive Uses of Collaborative Systems 2011 (TUCS 2011), MCCSIS, 20-26 July, 2011 Rome, Italy.
  • H. al-Khateeb, C. Maple and M. Conrad, Enhancing Usability and Security in Click-Based Visual Password Systems in IADIS International Conference e-Society 2010, 18-21 March, 2010 Porto, Portugal.
  • H. Al-Khateeb, C. Maple and M. Conrad, HybridPass: Authentication Mechanism for Web Applications- Both Secure and User-Friendly in IADIS International Conference e-Society 2009, 25-28 February, 2009 Barcelona, Spain.

Research interests

  • Authentication
  • Cryptography
  • Cloud Computing
  • Grid Technology

Honors and Awards

  • Regional finalist at the Vitae East of England Hub Regional Poster Competition, Cambridge. And 2nd Prize at the University of Bedfordshire Research poster competition (2008).
  • Awarded a scholarship for PhD study at the University of Bedfordshire, UK.
  • Awarded for Outstanding Performance, Oman Mobile (2004).
  • Best student graduating class 2004-2005, Majan University College.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished academic performance, and added to the dean’s list of Majan College's best students.
  • Outstanding Performance Cup for best students, Ruwi Secondary School.

Contact

Haider M. Al-Khateeb
T: +44 (0)1582 743521
E: haider [dot] alkhateeb [at] beds [dot] ac [dot] uk

Links: Haider's Tech. Blog - Linkedin profile

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