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Haytham Hijazi holds a Ph.D. in Informatics Engineering from the University of Coimbra, where he specialized in Intelligent Systems under the Center for Informatics and Systems (CISUC). His research focuses on developing intelligent biofeedback systems to predict content comprehension and engagement levels using wearable biometric data. His work has been published in top peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. He has also filed an international patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for his work on scoring code review quality through intelligent code comprehension assessment. Before his Ph.D., Hijazi worked as a Quality Assurance Manager, IT faculty member, researcher, and EU projects coordinator at Palestine Ahliya University from 2013 to 2019. He earned his MSc. in Informatics Engineering from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, supported by a prestigious DAAD scholarship. Hijazi is an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Biofeedback Systems, Wearable Data Analysis, and Neuro Software Engineering (NeuroSE). In 2022, he received the second prize in COVID-19-related research from the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for his pioneering work using AI and wearable devices to predict COVID-19 infection before the onset of symptoms. As a Ph.D. Research Fellow at CISUC, Hijazi worked under the supervision of Professors Henrique Madeira, Paulo de Carvalho, and Dr. Joao Castelhano. Moving forward, he aims to continue making significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence and biofeedback systems, with a particular focus on improving content comprehension and engagement for neurologically disordered individuals using wearable biometric data.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Haytham Hijazi

Citation names

  • Hijazi, Haytham

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
6619-05C7-6EC6
ORCID iD
0000-0002-4981-3649

Knowledge fields

  • Exact Sciences - Computer and Information Sciences

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Arab (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
German Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2019/10/10 - 2024/04/30
Ongoing
 Informatics Engineering (Ensino básico 3º ciclo)
Major in Informatics Engineering/Intelligent systems
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 18
2010/09/01 - 2012/11/17
Concluded
 INFOTECH (Magister (2nd cycle))
Major in Information Technology
Universität Stuttgart, Germany
"LOCMIC: LOw Complexity Multi-resolution Image Compression " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17
2005/02/01 - 2009/06/26
Concluded
 Computer Systems Engineering (Bachelor (1st cycle))
Major in Computer Systems Engineering
Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestinian Territories
"An Autonomous High Performance Web Crawler Using Multi - Agent ( AWCMA ) " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Honors
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2020/01/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Informatica e Sistemas, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2013/01/01 - 2019/09/20 Lecturer (University Teacher) Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories
Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2013/01/01 - 2019/09/01 Organic Unit Director Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories
Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2022/10 - 2024/09 Intelligent Biofeedback Augmented Content Comprehension TellBack
86188DFA
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2022/06/01 - 2022/09/30 VALU3S – Verification and Validation of Automated Systems Safety and Security
876852
PhD Student Fellow
2018/07 - 2022/07 BASE - Engenharia de Software Potenciada com Bio-informação
152811PRJ
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2021/08/01 - 2022/01/31 AI4EU - A European AI On Demand Platform and Ecosystem
825619
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Informatica e Sistemas, Portugal
European Commission
Concluded
2019/11/01 - 2021/07/31 Biofeedback Augmented Software Engineering (BASE)
POCI - 01-0145 - FEDER- 031581
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Informatica e Sistemas, Portugal
Concluded
2015/02/03 - 2017/02/01 Information Technology Program upgrading project
6553133
Supervisor
Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories
 Department for International Development flagship
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Conference paper
  1. "Intelligent Biofeedback Comprehension Assessment: Theory, Research, and Tools". Paper presented in 2022 IEEE 21st Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Palermo, 2022.
  2. Haytham Hijazi. "A Quick Review on Machine Learning Techniques in Code Comprehension and Code Review Estimated by Neurophysiological Data". 2022.
    10.1109/melecon53508.2022.9842909
  3. Haytham Hijazi. "Intelligent Biofeedback Comprehension Assessment: Theory, Research, and Tools". 2022.
    10.1109/melecon53508.2022.9843030
  4. Hijazi, Haytham; José Cruz; Joao Castelhano; Ricardo Couceiro; Miguel Castelo-Branco; Paulo De Carvalho; Henrique Madeira. "iReview: an Intelligent Code Review Evaluation Tool using Biofeedback". Paper presented in IEEE 32nd International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE), Wuhan, 2021.
    Published
  5. Hijazi, Haytham W.; Itmazi, Jamil A.. "Crawler Based Context Aware Model for Distributed e-Courses through Ubiquitous Computing at Higher Education Institutes". Paper presented in 2013 Fourth International Conference on e-Learning" Best Practices in Management, Design and Development of e-Courses: Standards of Excellence and Creativity", 2013.
    10.1109/econf.2013.28
  6. Hijazi, H.W.; Itmazi, J.A.. "Crawler based context aware model for distributed e-courses through ubiquitous computing at higher education institutes". 2013.
    10.1109/ECONF.2013.28
Journal article
  1. Haytham Hijazi; Miguel Gomes; João Castelhano; Miguel Castelo-Branco; Isabel Praça; Paulo de Carvalho; Henrique Madeira. "Dynamically predicting comprehension difficulties through physiological data and intelligent wearables". Scientific Reports (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63654-z.
    10.1038/s41598-024-63654-z
  2. Ahmad Hasasneh; Haytham Hijazi; Manar Abu Talib; Yaman Afadar; Ali Bou Nassif; Qassim Nasir. "Wearable Devices and Explainable Unsupervised Learning for COVID-19 Detection and Monitoring". Diagnostics (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13193071.
    10.3390/diagnostics13193071
  3. Hao, Gao; Hijazi, Haytham; Durães, João; Medeiros, Júlio; Couceiro, Ricardo; Lam, Chan Tong; Teixeira, César; et al. "On the accuracy of code complexity metrics: A neuroscience-based guideline for improvement". Frontiers in Neuroscience 16 (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2022.1065366.
    10.3389/fnins.2022.1065366
  4. "Quality Evaluation of Modern Code Reviews Through Intelligent Biometric Program Comprehension". IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (2022): 1-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tse.2022.3158543.
    10.1109/tse.2022.3158543
  5. Hijazi, Haytham; Abu Talib, Manar; Hasasneh, Ahmad; Bou Nassif, Ali; Ahmed, Nafisa; Nasir, Qassim. "Wearable Devices, Smartphones, and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence in Combating COVID-19". Sensors 21 24 (2021): 8424. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21248424.
    10.3390/s21248424
  6. Haytham Hijazi; Ricardo Couceiro; Joao Castelhano; Paulo De Carvalho; Miguel Castelo-Branco; Henrique Madeira. "Intelligent Biofeedback Augmented Content Comprehension (TellBack)". IEEE Access 9 (2021): 28393-28406. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3058664.
    Open access • Published • 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3058664
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Hijazi, Haytham. "LOCMIC:LOw Complexity Multi-resolution Image Compression". Master, Universität Stuttgart, 2012.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/03/08 Navigating the Challenges of Cognitive Load Monitoring for Content Comprehension Prediction with Wearable Devices and Machine Learning Research Visit
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) (Zurich, Switzerland)
2022/02/16 Wearables data with Interpretable AI Techniques in Predicting COVID-19 in Individuals Sharjah Innovation Week
University of Sharjah (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates)
2021/10/26 iReview: an Intelligent Code Review Evaluation Tool using Biofeedback 2021 IEEE 32nd International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE)
(Wuhan, China)
2021/02/14 Machine Learning in Software Engineering - Example: Code Comprehension assessment using biometrics SIGDep 2021 Seminars
University of Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2021/10/01 - 2023/06/01 iMind: an intelligent biofeedback tool to augment text comprehension
Supervisor
 Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Informática, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
2020/09/01 - 2022/07/01 iReview: an Intelligent Tool for Code Review Quality Evaluation using Biofeedback
Supervisor
 Informatics Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Informática, Portugal

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2017 - 2019 Steering Committee Member, Management Information System Program Upgrading Project, World Bank funded project. Tasks were: Reviewing the Quality of Process Disseminating curriculum review tools (e.g., Program mapping) Approving deliverables of the project
Advisor / Consultant
 Palestine Ahliya University, Palestinian Territories
Distinctions

Award

2023 2nd Place Best Research Award
Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research , Palestinian Territories
2008 Ideal Student Award
Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestinian Territories