Ali M. Abdulshahed
Associate Professor · Head of Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Academic profile
Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed is an Associate Professor with a PhD in Engineering from the University of Huddersfield, UK. He holds an MSc in Engineering Control Systems and Instrumentation from the same university, an MSc diploma in Electric Control Systems from Misurata University, and a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Bright Star University, Brega, Libya.
His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational intelligence, fuzzy logic, control systems, optimization algorithms, neural networks, and the Internet of Things. His academic work combines research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, and curriculum development.
Education
- PhD in Engineering — University of Huddersfield, School of Computing and Engineering, Centre for Precision Technologies, UK.
- MSc in Engineering Control Systems and Instrumentation — University of Huddersfield, UK; with distinction, September 2010.
- MSc diploma in Electric Control Systems — University of Misurata, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, September 2007.
- BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering — Bright Star University, Brega, Libya, 2002.
Academic appointments and leadership
- Head, Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Misurata University — 2025–present.
- Director, Information and Documentation Center, Misurata University — February 2022–present.
- Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University — February 2017–present.
- International Professor, UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy — online course “Engineering Algorithms”, academic year 2023–2024.
- Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University — December 2017–July 2018.
- Research Assistant, Centre for Precision Technologies, University of Huddersfield — February–August 2016.
- Registrar, Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University — 2005–2008.
- Assistant Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Misurata University — 2002–2008.
Research interests
Applied artificial intelligence; machine learning; artificial neural networks; computational intelligence; fuzzy logic and ANFIS; neuro-fuzzy systems; grey prediction models; intelligent control; particle swarm optimization and evolutionary computation; Internet of Things; open-source microcontrollers; CNC machining and thermal-error compensation; industrial decision support; sustainability analytics.
His research includes neural-network and ANFIS models for thermal-error compensation in CNC machine tools, grey neural-network modeling, multi-criteria decision-making methods, and AI applications in manufacturing, energy, and healthcare.
Teaching and supervision
Undergraduate teaching
Artificial Intelligence; Signals and Systems; Numerical Analysis; Physics II; Electrical Motor Drives; Programmable Logic Controllers; Computer Applications; Principles of Computer Science; Control Systems Laboratory; Engineering Drawing and CAD Laboratory.
Postgraduate teaching
Data Mining (Master’s level); Forecasting Methods (PhD level); Research Methods; Numerical Analysis; CNC Machining.
Supervision of Master’s and PhD research, alongside contributions to AI curriculum development and institutional capacity building.
Training and professional development
- Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility, University of Pavia, Italy — 10–14 July 2023 and 3–7 October 2022.
- Libyan Entrepreneurship Programme, Expertise France, Tunisia — 29 March–2 April 2021.
- Fab Lab equipment training, Expertise France, Valenciennes, France — 24–25 October 2019.
- Entrepreneurship and business development for Libyan professors, Expertise France, Tunis — 16–20 September 2019.
- CNC Machine Tool Operator training, University of Huddersfield — 2014.
- Computer hardware maintenance — 2007; electric laboratory equipment training, TQ Company, UK — 2005.
Workshops and engagement
- More than 35 AI workshops and awareness sessions for academia, industry, public institutions and private enterprises, in person and online — since 2022.
- Digital marketing workshops: Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University (2021); Misurata Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry (2020); Expertise France Fab Lab project for Libyan students (2019).
- Soft skills training covering professional email, cloud file storage, shared calendars and virtual meetings — Afaglibya Training Center, 2021.
- Arduino microcontroller training — Afaglibya Training Center, 2020.
Projects
- Fab Lab Libya (2020) — digital fabrication and innovation initiative, financed by the UK Government and implemented by Expertise France.
- HARCO (2013) — Hierarchical and Adaptive smaRt COmponents for precision production systems, European Commission FP7. Contributions included experimental test design, MATLAB data analysis, and intelligent thermal-error compensation using temperature and Fibre Bragg Grating sensor measurements.
- EASE-R3 — integrated framework supporting cost-effective repair, renovation and reuse of machine tools.
Awards
- Heidenhain (GB) Scholarship — February 2015.
- Departmental Prize for Best Student, MSc Engineering Control Systems and Instrumentation, University of Huddersfield — 2010.
Peer review
Applied Soft Computing; Applied Mathematical Modelling; Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics; Applied Sciences; Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.
Programming
Python · MATLAB · C++ · JavaScript · HTML · PHP
Publications and researcher identifiers
His research portfolio includes more than 100 peer-reviewed publications across artificial intelligence, intelligent control, predictive modeling, optimization and industrial engineering. The current publication list and citation metrics are available through Google Scholar.