Biography

Dr. Asma A. Alhashmi, an Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department, Northern Border University (NBU), Saudi Arabia, is an accomplished researcher specializing in cybersecurity, software engineering, and web engineering. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Mysore University, India, she has contributed extensively to advancing cybersecurity and related fields through her research. Dr. Alhashmi has led multiple high-impact projects, including serving as Principal Investigator (PI) for research on ransomware early detection and phishing countermeasures, both funded by NBU. She has co-led projects on cybersecurity threats, privacy in social networks, and smart home security systems, showcasing her interdisciplinary approach to addressing pressing technological challenges. Dr. Alhashmi has published over 50 articles in international referred journals and conferences, covering areas such as deep learning-based malware detection, fraud detection in financial systems, and cybersecurity in cloud-assisted IoT environments. Her work has been widely cited, reflecting its impact on the research community. She also actively collaborates with international teams, contributing to projects on digital forgery detection and behavioral malware detection. In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Alhashmi serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals, including Springer’s Cluster Computing and Elsevier’s Computers & Security. Her research projects and publications underscore her commitment to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and developing practical solutions for real-world problems.