Arwa Allinjawi
Jeddah
Summary
Senior academic leader and Associate Professor of Computer Science with extensive experience in academic administration, strategic planning, institutional development, accreditation, and digital transformation in higher education. Currently serving as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at King Abdulaziz University, with demonstrated leadership in academic governance, strategic initiatives, organizational development, quality assurance, and institutional expansion. Recognized for advancing female academic empowerment through program expansion and educational access initiatives, while maintaining a strong academic portfolio in educational technology, AI in education, gamification, human–computer interaction, and learning analytics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering – Girls Campus
King Abdulaziz University
2023.01 - 2026.04
- Lead academic and administrative operations of the female campus within the Faculty of Engineering.
- Spearheaded the expansion of female academic access by enabling admission to all engineering departments and graduate programs for female students.
- Directed the preparation and enhancement of educational infrastructure and operational readiness required for program expansion.
- Contributed centrally to the development of the Faculty of Engineering Strategic Plan.
- Supported the design and refinement of the faculty’s organizational structure to improve governance and operational effectiveness.
- Led quality enhancement and procedural development initiatives across faculty operations.
- Managed administrative components of academic accreditation and reaccreditation documentation for engineering programs.
- Spearheaded process automation and AI-enabled administrative initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and decision support.
Supervisor of Academic Advisors
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University
2014.01 - 2026.04
- Supervise academic advising activities and student academic support processes within the Computer Science Department.
- Mentor and guide students academically and professionally, contributing to the development of student research capabilities and specialization pathways.
- Support research supervision and academic mentoring efforts that contribute to expanding research output within the specialization area.
Part-Time Consultant, Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education
King Abdulaziz University
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Contribute to the design and development of institutional digital learning and educational technology initiatives.
- Support university-wide projects related to e-learning transformation and educational innovation.
- Provide expert consultation in educational technology, AI-enabled learning, and digital transformation initiatives.
Acting Vice Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Planning – Girls Campus
King Abdulaziz University
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Led strategic and operational preparations for the admission of female students into the Faculty of Architecture and Planning.
- Directed implementation readiness for launching academic programs for female students.
- Contributed to development and refinement of faculty organizational structure in alignment with governance and quality requirements.
Director, Development and Quality Unit
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University
2022.01 - 2022.01
- Directed faculty-level quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across academic departments.
- Oversaw preparation and coordination of academic accreditation and quality documentation across departments.
- Supervised faculty-wide quality processes and accreditation readiness activities.
Deputy General Supervisor, Administration of Academic Services
King Abdulaziz University
2015.01 - 2022.01
- Supported strategic and operational oversight of academic services administration across academic and student support functions.
- Contributed to enhancement and coordination of academic service delivery processes and administrative operations.
- Participated in development and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of academic support services.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction
University of Surrey
United KingdomM.Sc. - Computer Science
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaB.Sc. - Computer Science
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCertification
- Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Scientific Research Center for University Education Development, King Abdulaziz University, 2025
- Diploma in Professional Development in Teaching and Learning King Abdulaziz University, 2016
- Academic Transformation Leadership Program (90 Training Hours) King Abdulaziz University
- Leadership Management International (LMI) Professional Leadership Certifications Leadership Management International
- Effective Strategic Leadership
- Effective Motivational Leadership
- Effective Personal Leadership
- Effective Personal Productivity
- International CPD Certification in Designing, Writing, and Assessing Effective Learning Outcomes University College Cork in collaboration with King Abdulaziz University
- Advanced Certification in Application of NCAAA National Qualifications Framework to Teaching, Learning and Assessment University College Cork in collaboration with King Abdulaziz University
AWARDS AND HONORS
Best Paper Award, International Conference on E-Learning and Software for Education (ICELSE), 2019, Excellence in Blackboard Champion Award, E-Learning Horizons Forum, King Abdulaziz University, 2016, First Place – Innovation Category, Saudi National Finals for Imagine Cup, 2016, 10th Place – Regional Graduation Project Competition, Dell EMC Envision the Future, 2017, First Place – Innovation Category, Multaka Makkah by KAUST, 2018
Affiliations
Certified Trainer Accreditation and Development Consultancy at King Abdulaziz University | 2018–2020
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Allinjawi, A., et al. (2025). Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Explainable AI and Optimized Teaching Strategies. Journal of Neuroscience Methods.
- Alshehri, W., Jarraya, S. K., & Allinjawi, A. (2025). New Deep Learning-Based Approach for Source Code Generation: Application to Computer Vision Systems.
- Alshehri, W., Jarraya, S. K., & Allinjawi, A. (2024). Software Reliability Prediction Based on Recurrent Neural Network and Ensemble Method. Computers.
- Alkhamali, E. A., Allinjawi, A., & Ashari, R. B. (2024). Combining Transformer, Convolutional Neural Network, and Long Short-Term Memory Architectures: A Novel Ensemble Learning Technique That Leverages Multi-Acoustic Features for Speech Emotion Recognition in Distance Education Classrooms. Applied Sciences.
- Altuwairqi, K., et al. (2023). CNN-Based Face Emotion Detection and Mouse Movement Analysis to Detect Student Engagement Level.
- Sarour, E., Allinjawi, A., et al. (2023). Can We Enhance Respectful Behaviors Toward Parents With Gamification? International Journal of Computer Games Technology.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTIONS
- Member, Sub-Committee for Institutional Accreditation
- Member, Executive Committee for Preparatory Year Affairs
- Member, Executive Committee of Affiliation, Freshman Year, and Distance Learning
- Head, Graduation Ceremony Reception Committee
- Member, Graduation Project Quality and Pathways Committee
- Head, Student Activities Social Committee
- Head, Computer Science Department Scheduling Committee
- Member, CPIT100 Examination Preparation Committee
- Member, Executive Secretariat Examination Committee – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Educational Technology and Digital Learning
- Learning Analytics
- Gamification and Game-Based Learning
- Human–Computer Interaction
- User Experience Design
- Adaptive Learning Systems
- Visualization in Education
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Programming and Software Development
- Human–Computer Interaction
- User Experience Design
- Research Methods
- Educational Technology
- Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Leadership and Academic Development
RESEARCH PROFILE
- Author of 25+ peer-reviewed publications in international journals and conferences.
- Research contributions span Artificial Intelligence in Education, Learning Analytics, Gamification, Educational Technology, Human–Computer Interaction, and Intelligent Learning Systems.
- Supervised numerous undergraduate graduation projects and graduate student research in Computer Science and related disciplines.
- Full publication list available via QR Code / Appendix.
APPENDICES
- Full Publication List
- Complete Training and Workshops Record
Timeline
Part-Time Consultant, Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education
King Abdulaziz University
2025.01 - 2026.01
Vice Dean, Faculty of Engineering – Girls Campus
King Abdulaziz University
2023.01 - 2026.04
Acting Vice Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Planning – Girls Campus
King Abdulaziz University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Director, Development and Quality Unit
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University
2022.01 - 2022.01
Deputy General Supervisor, Administration of Academic Services
King Abdulaziz University
2015.01 - 2022.01
Supervisor of Academic Advisors
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University
2014.01 - 2026.04
M.Sc. - Computer Science
King Abdulaziz University
B.Sc. - Computer Science
King Abdulaziz University
Ph.D. - Computer Science, Human–Computer Interaction
University of Surrey