Edge AI Security · Federated Learning · Assistive AI

Duaa Salman
Alqattan

I am a researcher and faculty member at the intersection of Edge AI Security, Hierarchical Federated Learning, and Assistive Human-Machine Intelligence. My PhD (Newcastle University, 2025) focused on adversarial attack analysis and modular detection for distributed IoT systems. I am driven by one question — how do we make AI systems secure, private, and trustworthy for the humans who depend on them?

Professional Trainer & Head of Research and Innovation Centre — TVTC, Saudi Arabia Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Duaa Salman Alqattan
Academic Background
Education
2025

Ph.D. in Advanced Computer Science

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Security of artificial intelligence, Edge and distributed AI systems

2016

MSc in Computer Engineering (Distinction)

University of Essex, United Kingdom

2006

BSc in Computer Sciences (94%)

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Research Focus
What I Work On

My research bridges Edge AI Security and Assistive Human-Machine Intelligence. From securing hierarchical federated learning systems against adversarial attacks, to building modular detection for IoT networks, to applying brain-computer interfaces for human communication — every thread connects to one goal: making AI systems safe for real people in the real world.

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Hierarchical Federated Learning Security

Adversarial attack analysis and discrimination scoring of client models at the edge server in distributed AI systems.

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Modular Neural Networks for IoT

Lightweight, edge-deployable detection for early-stage botnet and intrusion threats in constrained IoT environments.

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Brain-Computer Interface & EEG

Motor imagery signal processing and ML for sign language recognition — bridging neural signals and human communication.

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AI for Cochlear Implants

Applying secure, privacy-preserving edge AI to hearing assistive devices — ensuring neural data remains protected.

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Edge AI Security Frameworks

End-to-end security assessment for hierarchical federated deep learning systems deployed at scale in critical infrastructure.

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Smart City & Vision 2030

Security and privacy for AI systems in large-scale IoT deployments — directly aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Peer-Reviewed Work
Publications
2025
Analysis of Deep Learning Under Adversarial Attacks in Hierarchical Federated Learning
High-Confidence Computing, p.100321 · Alqattan, D.S., Snasel, V., Ranjan, R. and Ojha, V.
Adversarial Attacks HFL Security Deep Learning Journal
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2025
Modular Neural Network for Edge-Based Detection of Early-Stage IoT Botnet
High-Confidence Computing, 5(1), p.100230 · Alqattan, D., Ojha, V., Habib, F., Noor, A., Morgan, G. and Ranjan, R.
Modular Neural Network IoT Security Edge Detection Journal
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2024
Security Assessment of Hierarchical Federated Deep Learning
International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN), pp.202–217. Springer · Alqattan, D.S., Sun, R., Liang, H., Nicosia, G., Snasel, V., Ranjan, R. and Ojha, V.
Security Assessment Federated Learning Discrimination Scoring Conference
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2022
Dynamic Bandwidth Slicing for Time-Critical IoT Data Streams in the Edge-Cloud Continuum
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 18(11), pp.8017–8026 · Habeeb, F., Alwasel, K., Noor, A., Jha, D.N., AlQattan, D. et al.
IoT Edge-Cloud Bandwidth Slicing Journal · IEEE
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2017
Towards Sign Language Recognition Using EEG-Based Motor Imagery Brain Computer Interface
5th International Winter Conference on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), IEEE · AlQattan, D. and Sepulveda, F.
EEG Motor Imagery Sign Language BCI Conference · IEEE
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Knowledge Sharing
Invited Lectures & Talks
2026
Scientific publication journey
Scientific publication journey · Tabuk Technical College for Girls, Saudi Arabia
2025
Innovation Centre Management in the AI Era
Innovation Week · Ahsa Technical College for Girls, Saudi Arabia
2025
Security of Internet of Things
IoT Course · School of Computing, Newcastle University, UK
2024
AI for Internet of Things Security
IoT Course · School of Computing, Newcastle University, UK
2021
Anomaly Detection Using AI for Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Course · School of Computing, Newcastle University, UK
Recognition
Scholarships, Awards & Honours
2026
Honored by His Royal Highness Prince Saud Alsaud, Governor of Alahsa — in recognition of achieving first place in the championship
2026
Achieved First Place — Champions Award Track, VEX U National Competition; served as Team Trainer, The Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports
2025
Nominated — Best PhD Dissertation Award, Newcastle University
2024
Conference Travel Grant — Newcastle University
2023
Selected Participant — Data Science Hackathon, The Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom
2020
Excellence Reward for academic achievements — Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in London
2019
Doctoral Program Scholarship — Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Saudi Arabia
2018
Excellence Reward for scientific achievements — Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
2016
Excellence Reward for academic achievements — Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau in London
2014
Master Program Scholarship — Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Saudi Arabia
2006–2014
Honour for Distinguished Achievements in training and managing the Computer Department — Ahsa Technical College for Girls
2003–2006
Yearly Excellence Reward for academic achievements — Science College, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Professional Development
Certificates
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AI Security and Governance Certification
Securiti · 2025
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Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Newcastle University · 2024
Community & Service
Other Activities
2026
Organizer — of the 3D Design and Printing Bootcamp, Ahsa Technical College for Girls, Saudi Arabia
2025
Judge — "Mubtakeron" Innovation Competition, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Saudi Arabia
2025
Judge — Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Saudi Arabia
2025
Organizer — of the Technical Solutions for Business Hackathon, Ahsa Technical College for Girls, Saudi Arabia
2025
Domain Expert — National Skills Competition in Cybersecurity, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, Saudi Arabia
2025
Peer Reviewer — Journal of Supercomputing (Springer)
2021
Volunteer Coordinator — Media Committee, Saudi Student Club, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Get In Touch
Contact

I welcome collaboration on Edge AI security, federated learning, IoT systems, and assistive AI research. Whether you are a researcher, industry partner, or student — feel free to reach out.

Dalqattan@tvtc.gov.sa
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Direct Email Dalqattan@tvtc.gov.sa