Muztaba Fuad

Advanced Learning Technology Lab

1. Fuad M. and Deb D., Using Real-World Problems to Explore and Improve Students’ Understanding of Basic Parallelism Concepts, IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), April, 2021, Vienna, Austria, Accepted for publication.
2. Fuad M., Akbar M., and Zubov L. 2020, Keeping Students Occupied with the Course Contents After Leaving the Classroom, In Proceedings of the 25th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE), Trondheim, Norway, June 15-19, 2020, Pages 545-546.
3. Fuad M., Akbar M., and Zubov L. 2020. Social Learning and Scaffolding to Improve Student’s Self-efficacy and Engagement. In Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE ’20). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Page1288.
4. Fuad M., "Dysgu: A Tool to Keep Students Engaged Outside the Classroom", Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE) Conference, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, December 2019, Pages 289-296.
5. Fuad M., Monika Akbar, Lynn Zubov, and Debzani Deb, “Out-of-class Activities: What Have We Been Doing and How We Can Change it for the Future”, IEEE ICCSE Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2019, Pages 391-396.
6. Deb S., Carruth D.W., Fuad M., Stanley L.M., Frey D. (2019) Comparison of Child and Adult Pedestrian Perspectives of External Features on Autonomous Vehicles Using Virtual Reality Experiment. In: Stanton N. (eds) Advances in Human Factors of Transportation. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 964, Springer, Pages 145-156.
7. Deb D., Smith R and Fuad M., “Infusing Data Science Across Disciplines, 2019 ACM ITICSE Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland, July 2019, Page 302.
8. Fuad M., Moore A. and Deb D., “Exploring Student’s Understanding of Parallelism”, 9th NSF/TCPP Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing Education (EduPar-19), In conjunction with 33rd IEEE International Parallel & Distributed Processing Symposium, Brazil, May 2019.
9. Deb D., Fuad M., Irwin K., A Module-based Approach to Teaching Big data and Cloud Computing Topics at CS Undergraduate Level. SIGCSE 2019: 2-8
10. Fuad M. and Etim J., “Interactive Mobile Apps for Improved Learning and Student Engagement
    in the Classroom”, Teaching Strategies: Perspectives, Challenges, and Outcomes, edited by James Etim, Nova Science Publishers, January 2019.
11. Fuad M., “Evidence-based teaching and real-time assessment: Adoption of mobile interactive apps”, Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning, edited by Yu (Aimee) Zhang and Dean Cristol, Springer Publishers, November 2018.
12. Deb D., Fuad M., Irwin K., An Alternative Approach to Teaching Big-data and Cloud Computing Topics at CS Undergraduate Level, The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC 2018), Dallas, TX, USA, Nov. 11-16, 2018.
13. Fuad M., Akbar M. and Zubov L., “Dysgu: A Mobile-based Adaptive System to Redesign Out-of-class Activities, Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference, IEEE Press, San Jose, CA, October, 2018, Pages 1-5.
14. Deb D., Cousins S. and Fuad M., “Teaching Big Data and Cloud Computing: A Modular Approach”, Proceedings of the 32nd IEEE International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops (IPDPSW), May, 2018.
15. Fuad M., Akbar M. and Zubov L., “Active Learning for Out-of-Class Activities Using Interactive Mobile Apps”, Sixth IEEE International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering (LaTICE), IEEE Press, April 20-22, 2018.
16. Deb D, Fuad M., James E. and Gloster C., “MRS: Automated Assessment of Interactive Classroom Exercises”, ACM SIGCSE 2018 Conference, Feb. 21-24, 2018, Pages 290-295.
17. Fuad M. and Deb D., “Back to the Basics: Read Critically, Reflect Prudently and Write Analytically”, 20^th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, IEEE Press, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 22-24, 2017, Pages 1-5.
18. Fuad M., Deb, D., James E. and Gloster C., “Mobile Response System: A Novel Approach to Deliver Interactive and Hands-on Activity in the Classroom”, Journal of Educational Technology Research and Development, Springer Publishers, Vol. 66, No. 2, 2018, Pages: 493-514.
19. Fuad M. M. and Deb D., “Cloud-enabled hybrid architecture for in-class interactive learning using mobile device”, 5th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Cloud Computing, Services and Engineering, San Francisco, CA, April 7-9, 2017, Pages 149-152.
20. Deb D., Fuad M. M. and Kannan M., “Creating Engaging Exercises with Mobile Response System (MRS)”, ACM SIGCSE 2017 Conference, March 8-11, 2017, Pages 147-152.
21. Fuad M. M., “Interactive Problem Solving Using Mobile Devices in the Classroom”, ACM SIGCSE 2017 Conference, March 8-11, 2017, Pages 640-641.
22. Allison L. and Fuad M. M., “Detecting Over-Privileged Applications by Analyzing System Logs and System Information”, 2017 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, Washington DC, USA. March 2-4, 2017.
23. Fuad M. M., Deb D., James E. and Gloster C., “Using Interactive Exercise in Mobile Devices to Support Evidence-based Teaching and Learning”, 21st ACM Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE), Arequipa, Peru, July 11-13, 2016, Page 17-22.

24. Fuad M. M. and Deb D., “Evidence-based Teaching with the Help of Mobile Response System (MRS), 21st ACM Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE), Arequipa, Peru, July 11-13, 2016, Page 242-243.
25. Fuad M. M. and Deb D., “Reflective Writing to Include Advanced PDC Content into Existing Coursework”, Proceedings of the 6th NSF/TCPP Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing Education (EduPar-16), Chicago, May 23, 2016.
26. Allison L. and Fuad M. M., “Inter-app Communication between Android Apps Developed in App-Inventor and Android Studio”, 3rd IEEE/ACM International Conference on Mobile Software Engineering and Systems (MOBILESOFT), Austin, Texas, May 16-17, 2016, Page 17-18.
27. Fuad, M. M., Deb D. and Baek J., “Static Analysis, Code Transformation and Runtime Profiling for Self-healing”, Journal of Computers, Vol. 8, No. 5, 2013, Pages 1127-1135.
28. Fuad, M. M. and Jones, E. J., “Using Extra Credit to Facilitate Extra Learning in Students”, International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science, MECS Publishers, Vol. 4. No. 6, Pages 35-42, 2012.
29. Deb D., Fuad M. M., and Oudshoorn M. J, “Self-managed Deployment of High-performance Applications by using Utility Functions”, Journal of Computational Methods in Science and Engineering (JCMSE), IOS Press, ISSN: 1472-7978, Vol. 11, Supplement 1, September, 2011, Pages 115-125.
30. Deb, D., Fuad, M. M. and Oudshoorn, M. J., “ADE: Utility Driven Self-management in a Networked Environment”, Journal of Computers, Academy Publishers, Vol. 2, No. 8, November, 2007, Pages 7-15.
31. Fuad, M. M., “An Autonomic Software Architecture for Distributed Applications”, Journal of Dissertations, Scientific Journals International, Vol. 1, No. 1, September 2007.
32. Lane M. and Fuad M. M., “Designing a universal and interactive mobile survey application”, 2016 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, Washington DC, USA. February 25-27, 2016, Page 202.
33. Frunza V. and Fuad M. M., “Design and Development of an Interactive Mobile App for Truth Table Manipulation”, 2015 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, Washington DC, USA. February 19-21, 2015, Page: 234.

• August 2020, “Winston-Salem State University Center for Applied Data Science”, Faculty Fellow, UNC ROI, $1.497 Million, CADS.  
• July. 2017, “Collaborative Research: Active Learning for Out-of-class Activities to Improve Student Success”, PI, NSF IUSE, $233,827. DYSGU
• Aug. 2016, “Extending MRS system to other disciplines”, Supplemental funding for NSF TIP, PI, NSF, $41,640.00.  MRS
• Aug. 2015, “Early Adopter grant for multi-course integration of NSF/IEEE-TCPP curriculum at Winston-Salem State University”, co-PI, NSF, $2,500.00.
• July 2013, “Targeted Infusion Project: Use of Mobile Application to Improve Active Learning and Student Participation in the Computer Science Classroom”, PI, NSF HBCU-UP, $235,091.00. MRS
• Apr.  2012, “Mobile Application for Active Learning and Student Participation in the Classroom”, PI, RIP (Research Initiation Program) Grant, Winston-Salem State University, $9,840.00.
• Mar.  2012, “Design and Development of an Interactive App for in-class Interaction”, PI, Winston-Salem State University Professional Development Grant, $1770.00.
• Mar. 2011, “An Acceleration Based Automated Solution for Disabling Texting while Driving”, PI, Winston-Salem State University Professional Development Grant, $1660.00.
• Feb. 2009, “An Explanation Based Learning Algorithm for Self-Managing Distributed Applications”, PI, RIP (Research Initiation Program) Grant, Winston-Salem State University, $7969.00.

2007-2017 : Multiple Winston-Salem State University Travel Grants.

2017          : NSF travel award to attend Carnegie Mellon University Education Summit. 

2016          : NSF travel award to attend EnFuse Symposium.

2015          : Wilveria B. Atkinson Distinguished Research Award, Winston-Salem State University.

2012          : QEM network travel grant.

2012          : Google HBCU Faculty Summit Travel Grant.

2012          : Wachovia Excellence in Teaching Award, Winston-Salem State University.

2010          : Computing Research Association (CRA) Travel Grant.

2009          : NSF-WISTPC Workshop Travel Grant.

2060-2007: Montana NASA EPSCoR Travel Grant.

2005         : Distinguished graduate student, Phi-Kappa-Phi honor society, Montana State University.

2005         : Honorary citizenship by the City of Bozeman, Montana, USA.

2003-2004: Benjamin Ph.D. fellowship, College of Eng., Montana State University.

2000-2001: Australian Government’s Full Scholarship to study Ms. C. at Adelaide University.

1993-1996: Shahjalal University Merit Scholarship.

1990-92    : Bangladesh Government Merit Scholarship.

2012 Wachovia Excellence in Teaching Award, Winston-Salem State University

2015 W. B. Atkinson Distinguished Research Award, Winston-Salem State University

• ABET Computer Science Program Evaluator, 2017-present
• Organizer:

1. Co-Chair, ACM Student Research Competition, The 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, March, 2021, Toronto, Canada.
2. Organizing committee member, Cyberlearning 2017 Conference, Washington DC, April, 2017.

•  Session Chair:

1. Engineering Education session at IEEE FIE Conference, 2018.
2. Algorithms session at ACM SIGCSE Conference, 2018.
3. Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition session at the 4^th ICERIE Conference, 2016.
4. Mobile Application session at the 26^th SEKE Conference, 2014.
5. Computer Architecture session at the 23^rd ISCA CAINE Conference, 2010.
6. Artificial Intelligence session at the 48th ACM South East Conference, 2010.
7. e-Learning and Software Engineering Education session at the 7th ITNG Conference, 2010.
8. Modeling and Analysis of Complex Systems session at 14th IEEE International Conference on the Engineering of Computer Based Systems (IEEE ECBS), 2007. 

• Technical Program Committee Member

1. IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh, 2016
2. Information Access Research Evaluation Initiative, Bangladesh, 2015-2016.
3. International Symposium on Networking and Wireless Communications (ITNG), 2010-2013.
4. IEEE South East Conference, 2010-2012.
5. International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems (ICAS), 2007-2010.
6. International Conference on Adaptive and Self-adaptive Systems and Applications (ADAPTIVE), 2009-2010.
7. International Workshop on Self-adaptability and Self-management of Context-aware Systems (SELF), 2007-2008.
8. IEEE technical committee member on autonomic computing, 2006-2011. 

• Reviewer

• University level

1. Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2020-
2. Member, Student Success Initiative: EAB Student Success Collaborative, Winston-Salem State University, 2019-2021.
3. Member, Curriculum Coherence Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2017-2021.
4. Member, S. G. Atkins Scholar Advisory Council, Winston-Salem State University, 2018-2021.
5. Member, Faculty Award Planning Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2017-2018.
6. Member, QEP WIM project, 2009-2017.
7. Member, Critical Thinking Faculty learning community, Winston-Salem State University, 2016-2018.
8. Member, Strategic Planning Objective Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2015-2016.
9. Member, Ad-hoc Committee on updating WSSU’s Student Rating Classroom Instruction form, 2013-2014.
10. Member, Academic Integrity Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2010-2013.
11. Member, Professional Development Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2011-2013.
12. Member, General Education Information Literacy Taskforce, Winston-Salem State University, 2011-2013.
13. Alternate Member, Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2018-2019.
14. Alternate Member, Professional Development Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2009-2011 and 2013-2017.
15. Alternate Member, Academic Integrity Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2013-2017.

• College level

1. Member, UCLA STEM Study collaboration team, 2015.
2. Chair, College of Arts and Sciences Awards Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2007-2010.
3. Member, HBCU-UP RAMS steering committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2011-2013.
4. Member, College of Arts and Sciences Awards Committee, Winston-Salem State University, 2010-2011.

• Department level

1. Member, Graduate Admission Committe, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2018-Present.
2. Member, Assessment Committee, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2016-Present.
3. Member, Grade Appeal Committee, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2010-Present.
4. Member, Enrichment Committee, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2008-2013.
5. Member, Certificate in Computer Programming Committee, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2007-2008.
6. Undergraduate student advisor, Department of Computer Science, Winston-Salem State University, 2008-Present.

Courses taught at Winston-Salem State University:

• CST 6314: Big Data Analytics
• CST 6312: Master’s Project
• CST 6301: Advanced Computer Architecture
• CST 5325: E-commerce
• CST 5321: Advanced Operating Systems
• CSC 4350: Software Engineering
• CSC 3322: Computer Architecture
• CSC 3321: Operating Systems
• CSC 2320: Introduction to Hardware Organization
• CSC 2310: Intro. to Computer Software Systems
• CSC 1311: Computer Programming II
• CSC 1310: Computer Programming I
• CSC 1306: Computer and Its Use

Courses taught at Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA:

• Computer Literacy
• Software Engineering (as teaching assistant)
• Java Programming (as teaching assistant)
• C/C++ Programming (as teaching assistant)

Courses taught at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh:

• Client-Server Computing
• Operating Systems
• Computer Networks
• Computer Graphics & Image Processing
• Programming Languages- Pascal, C/C++, Java
• Introduction to Computing

Courses taught at University Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia:

• Programming Languages - Java and C/C++ (as teaching assistant)