Biography

I am a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). My research focuses on cybersecurity, with particular emphasis on network security and resilience, AI applications in cybersecurity, and secure edge intelligence.

I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Technology of Troyes, France, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, both in 2022. Prior to my current position, I worked as a researcher focusing on IoT security, blockchain applications, and machine learning for cybersecurity.

My research has been published in top-tier venues and flagship conferences. My work was recognized with several best paper awards at IEEE conferences, including IEEE LCN 2021 and IEEE IMETA 2024. I have established international collaborations including CNAM Paris University and Sharjah University. I am particularly interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, developing innovative solutions for securing IoT ecosystems and implementing blockchain technologies for enhanced security frameworks.

Research Interests

• Cybersecurity
• Network security and resilience
• AI applied to cybersecurity
• Secure and explainable AI
• Secure edge intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Blockchain and its applications

Education

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Technology of Troyes, France, 2022
• Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Canada, 2022
• State Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Mohammadia Engineering School, Morocco, 2018

Teaching

I teach courses in cybersecurity and computer systems:

• CYB6063 - Méthodes avancées en cybersécurité basée sur l’intelligence artificielle (Advanced Methods in AI-Based Cybersecurity)
• CYB1003 - Introduction à la cybersécurité (Introduction to Cybersecurity)
• CYB6023 - Forensique numérique avancée et réponse aux incidents (Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response)
• INF6423 - Cybersécurité et fiabilité des systèmes informatiques (Cybersecurity and Computer Systems Reliability)

Contact

Office: Gatineau - Pavillon Alexandre-Taché, Local B-2004 Email: hajar.moudoud@uqo.ca Phone: 819 595-3900, ext. 1073

For more information about my research and publications, please visit my Google Scholar profile, ResearchGate, or LinkedIn.